Year 2 | Open October 1-31, 2018 | Crosstown Concourse, Memphis


The 2018 Shop

Manny the Monster at the massive shop entrance in the Retail Hall of Crosstown Concourse!

Vintage wares from Steve at Antique Warehouse Mall in the foreground; a vintage Wolfman cutout guards the signature wall.

Step up to the check-out counter and let us ring up your wares! While you’re here, load up on business cards from makers in the shop.

Refinished shelves from the Crosstown Concourse filled with wares from makers.

Stickers from Legend of Shelda, Holtermonster, Pretty Useful, DamnBamb, and Hellcats.

A collection of femme-themed items in the 2018 collection.

A collection of prints and zines from Hellcats, Gino Pambianchi, St. Francis Elevator Ride, Heart Over Hand, Toonky, and others.

Tarot prints from Pretty Useful, bird print from Gino Pambianchi, oversize original cutout painting by KP, amount pieces from others.

Toothy monsters from Fae Sol, ceramic Lydia and Beelejuice planters by Babycreep, prints by Arcana League.


The 2018 Grand Opening

October 6, 2023

Attendees at the 2018 Grand Opening, with horror movies projected overhead.

“We have such snacks to feed you.” -Cheesy Pinhead snacks at the 2018 Grand Opening!


The 2018 Shop: Before and After

 

Blog Post: Transforming an Unfinished Retail Bay into a Creepy Pop-Up Shop!

2018 was our most challenging year in terms of space transformation. It pushed us and our handy skills to the limits! Check out the blog post below for a look at what went into creating year 2 of Monster Market at the incredible Crosstown Concourse.

 

The 2018 Marketing Campaign


The 2018 Monster Market Makers:


 

Back: Year 1 (2017)

 

Next: Year 3 (2019)


Ghosts of Pop-Ups Past…

Monster Market has been running annually each October for six years as of 2022. Take a stroll down memory lane to see how we’ve grown over the years! Jump to a specific year by clicking a thumbnail below, or scroll to see everything in backward chronological order.

2017
in 88 North Main Street

2018
in Crosstown Concourse

2019
at 618 South Main Street

2020
Our first year online!

2021
Year of our first lookbook!

2022
Year of the Mini-Mart!