A summer tradition that has grown in popularity has been postponed due to possible extreme weather conditions in the forecast for Friday evening.
The final 2024 edition of the Walkerville Night Market was scheduled to take place from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Argyle Street, between Brant Street and Wyandotte Street East.
However, organizers announced the postponement just before 2:30 p.m.
“We do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we are making this difficult decision to postpone due to the combination of lightning, thunderstorms and severe wind posing significant risks to the safety of our staff, attendees and our vendors," said organizers in a media release. "We understand and appreciate the preparation and effort our vendors go through in leading up to the WDD Night Market and hope the community still supports these local small businesses any way they can.”
The Walkerville Brewery is the centrepiece of the market. Dozens of locally-based food and drink businesses and small business vendors were also expected to be available.
The final Night Market of the season will now take place on Friday, September 27.
Admission is free and the market is open to all ages.
Blackburn Media Windsor's family of radio stations is the media sponsor of the market.
-With files from Natalia Vega