What Folks Are Saying About The FIRST Winnipeg Punk Rock Flea Market
It was a wonderful time! It was clear a lot of love and intention went into creating this market between the posts before it, the choice or vendors, having Nalaxone training available, putting a coffee place at the beginning, etc. The market came across as meticulously planned. It was lovely to see how many unique vendors there were and to talk to people.
I love how safe I felt as a queer person
AMAZING!!
super accessible as a disabled autistic punk. plus didnt feel worried about discrimination or smth. amazing vendors. brought my little sister who also loved it, family friendly without being boring lol
Overall experience was fantastic! For the first market WPRFM has ever held, it was damn near flawless. Usually get overstimulated in crowds and smaller spaces but the vibe and the floor layout definitely made it easier to navigate.
This market blew the others out of the water because of its vibe.
It was badass without people being a$$holes.
I loved how friendly and unpretentious the vendors and people were.
The organization was incredible and I felt very well taken care of. Having tables and chairs provided, as well as having water and snacks on offer from volunteers was a detail that goes above and beyond any expectations as a vendor. It was the first market I have ever been a part of that made me feel like I was part of a true community. – Middle Child
This market was extremely well run considering the unexpected volume of people! It was such a lovely positive environment even when packed; I had a great time!
News Coverage
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Winnipeg Free Press Feature
Article from David Sanderson about the vision behind the WPRFM. Read here
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Global News coverage of April 02
Interview with Global news from the day of the first ever WPRFM Click here to watch
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Global News
Interview with Em Curry the coordinator of the Winnipeg Punk Rock Flea Market, and video profile of artist (and vendor) Nicholas Friesen.
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CBC Radio
Interviews with Em Curry founder and vendors during the first ever WPRFM. Click here to listen
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CBC w/Marcy Makusa
Interview with Em Curry leading up to the big event! listen here
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Wpg Magazine
Vendor spotlight/interview with Em. (credit Pamela Roz)
Punk Rock Flea Family
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Seattle Punk Rock Flea Market
The Seattle Punk Rock Flea Market describes itself as “A combination police auction and neighborhood swap meet in Andy Warhol's garage.” The PRFM Seattle happens at different venues and times throughout the year.
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Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market
The OG, the biggest and best PRFM in North America. TPRFM is a “DIY craft fair and Cultural celebration which occurs three times per year and features food trucks, live music, live tattooing and more plus and a carefully curated collection of hundreds of unique artists, makers and small businesses.”
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Edmonton Punk Rock Flea Market
A new entry to the PRFM family, the Edmonton PRFM already sold out their first event. Visit PRFMYEG to check them out.
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London (ON) Punk Rock Flea Market
Our pals at the PRFM London have been amazing helping us get the WPRFM set up! They describe their event as “London's wildest and family-friendly vendor market with live music, screen printing, and all your favourite small business pals!”