Melrose Trading Post

Melrose Trading Post $6 Admission
Funds Programs for Fairfax High School Students! Every Sunday
10AM-5PM
Rain or Shine

A pioneering arts-based marketplace held every Sunday on the Fairfax High School campus. The Melrose Trading Post offers a constantly evolving experience, with a curated selection of handcrafted artisan goods, eclectic art and craft, vintage fashion, antique furniture and one-of-a-kind treasures. Through admission and vendor fees, the Melrose Trading Post has grown to become the most successful on

going social enterprise program in the history of Los Angeles Unified School District, awarding grants to Fairfax High School organizations for sports equipment, beautification projects, teacher programs, theatre productions, and more - totaling well over seven million dollars since the Melrose Trading Post’s humble beginnings in 1997. Through Greenway Arts Alliance, the Melrose Trading Post provides formal job and life skills training to large numbers of paid and volunteer students from Fairfax High School – the first real-world job experience for many. The market also serves as an incubator to promote small community businesses and budding entrepreneurs, many of them professional artists, by providing affordable retail opportunities in a prime, high-traffic location. Additionally, the popular weekly market has always featured local musicians. In 2014, the market expanded to include even more opportunities for local artists through an outdoor, year-long series of music, dance, theater and spoken word events via the MTP Main Stage.

See you tomorrow, MTP! It’s the last market day of 2024. 🎉Shop over 250 local vendors, enjoy great food and live music, ...
12/28/2024

See you tomorrow, MTP! It’s the last market day of 2024. 🎉

Shop over 250 local vendors, enjoy great food and live music, and join us for Story Time in the Garden with as well as our Monthly Adoption Fair with !

🎶🎶 Join us for LIVE MUSIC this Sunday, as well as STORY TIME IN THE GARDEN and a DOG ADOPTION FAIR with ! ❤️ 📣 It’s the...
12/26/2024

🎶🎶 Join us for LIVE MUSIC this Sunday, as well as STORY TIME IN THE GARDEN and a DOG ADOPTION FAIR with ! ❤️

📣 It’s the last market day of 2024! This Sunday, December 29, Smiley Bone Jones & Known Associates and Anisha Brady will be performing. 🌹

You can find their performances on OUR GREENWAY MAIN STAGE, the stage located in the center of the food court, in the Red section of the market.

This week’s lineup:

Story Time in the Garden
A Lemur Called Brigitte by
11:00-11:30 am

SMILEY BONE JONES & KNOWN ASSOCIATES

12:00-1:45pm

POETRY READINGS
from
2:00-2:20 pm

ANISHA BRADY

2:30-4:15 pm

🎵🪴🌿 Our live music series takes place every Sunday at the Trading Post, with new artists announced weekly!

Thank you for a beautiful Sunday, MTP! 🎄🎁🕎🎉Congratulations to our Vendor Ugly Sweater Contest winners and our Vendor Bo...
12/23/2024

Thank you for a beautiful Sunday, MTP! 🎄🎁🕎🎉

Congratulations to our Vendor Ugly Sweater Contest winners and our Vendor Booth Decorating Contest winner .printage! Thank you to the vendors who participated and brought festive cheer to the market. ❤️

Shout out to Elena Bonvicini of EB Denim for connecting with MTP Vendors to source denim for her business while in colle...
12/22/2024

Shout out to Elena Bonvicini of EB Denim for connecting with MTP Vendors to source denim for her business while in college.
She's featured in CNBC's Pop Culture and Media Section:

"During college, her side hustle brought in over $1 million—but her mom wouldn’t let her drop out of school"
By Nicolas Vega
Read the full article:

Elena Bonvicini founded the viral clothing brand EB Denim when she was still in high school.

See you tomorrow, MTP! 👋🎄🕎🎁🎉It’s the fourth Sunday of Merry Melrose! Shop for last minute gifts from our amazing vendors...
12/21/2024

See you tomorrow, MTP! 👋🎄🕎🎁🎉

It’s the fourth Sunday of Merry Melrose! Shop for last minute gifts from our amazing vendors. Plus, enjoy caroling performances from , gift wrapping services in exchange for a donation to , and Santa & Mrs. Claus roaming the market! We’ll also have our seasonal photo installations and lots of festive spirit throughout MTP. 💝

As always, we have great food and musical performances lined up at the Greenway Main Stage, as well as an Intermission yoga + soundbath session. ❤️❤️❤️

🎶🎶 Join us for LIVE MUSIC this Sunday, as well as INTERMISSION! ❤️ Plus, Merry Melrose continues! Santa Claus and Mrs. C...
12/19/2024

🎶🎶 Join us for LIVE MUSIC this Sunday, as well as INTERMISSION! ❤️

Plus, Merry Melrose continues! Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be roaming the market from 11:30-1:30 in addition to more fun seasonal surprises. Plus, we will have the Grand Arts Jazz Carolers return!🎅

📣 This Sunday, December 22, Rayford Bros and Hana Effron will be performing! 🌹

You can find their performances on OUR REDESIGNED GREENWAY MAIN STAGE, the stage located in the center of the food court, in the Red section of the market.

This week’s lineup:

All Ages Yoga, Soundbath, + Play Dough Craft Time
11:00-11:30 am

RAYFORD BROS

12:00-1:45pm

HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE
Jazz Carolers

2:00 pm

HANA EFFRONeffron
2:30-4:15 pm

🎵🪴🌿 Our live music series takes place every Sunday at the Trading Post, with new artists announced weekly!

Congrats to the winner of this week’s decorated booth contest, .art, who had a colorful and festive display with her own...
12/17/2024

Congrats to the winner of this week’s decorated booth contest, .art, who had a colorful and festive display with her own illustrated holiday cards and tree adorned with handmade felt ornaments! 💝

Vendors can decorate their booth for a chance to win again next Sunday! All who participated will receive a discount on their next booking and the winner receives a free booth. 🎉

Thank you for a beautiful Sunday, MTP! 🎉
12/16/2024

Thank you for a beautiful Sunday, MTP! 🎉

See you tomorrow MTP! It’s the third Sunday of Merry Melrose! 🎄🎁🎉Shop local this holiday season at MTP! It’s our last Su...
12/14/2024

See you tomorrow MTP! It’s the third Sunday of Merry Melrose! 🎄🎁🎉

Shop local this holiday season at MTP! It’s our last Sunday with our Santa Claus photo station. Visit him from 12-3 in the food court for free professional portraits. We will have performances form the Grand Arts Jazz Carolers in addition to wrapping your gifts! Plus, there will be lots of seasonal surprises and festivities throughout the market, so come join the fun.

As usual, we will have live music, delicious food, and Story Time in the Garden.

🎶🎶 Join us for LIVE MUSIC this Sunday, as well as STORY TIME! ❤️ Plus, Merry Melrose continues! Santa Claus will be here...
12/12/2024

🎶🎶 Join us for LIVE MUSIC this Sunday, as well as STORY TIME! ❤️

Plus, Merry Melrose continues! Santa Claus will be here for free professional portraits from 12-3 in addition to more fun seasonal surprises. Plus, we will have the Grand Arts Jazz Carolers!🎅

📣 This Sunday, December 15, Sierra Sellers and Hunter & Braden will be performing! 🌹

You can find their performances on OUR REDESIGNED GREENWAY MAIN STAGE, the stage located in the center of the food court, in the Red section of the market.

This week’s lineup:

Story Time in the Garden
“How the Candy Cane Got Its Stripes” by
11:00-11:30 am

SIERRA SELLERS

12:00-1:45pm

HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE
Jazz Carolers
2:00 pm

HUNTER & BRADEN

2:30-4:15 pm

🎵🪴🌿 Our live music series takes place every Sunday at the Trading Post, with new artists announced weekly!

🐾 Adopt a dog this holiday season! 🐾This past Sunday, we celebrated Merry Melrose with our first annual Festive Dog Para...
12/11/2024

🐾 Adopt a dog this holiday season! 🐾

This past Sunday, we celebrated Merry Melrose with our first annual Festive Dog Parade. What made it extra special was that MTP partnered with local rescues to bring adoptable dogs to the market as part of the parade! If you are seeking a furry friend to join your family, we encourage you to support , , , and !

All of the dogs shown here in this carousel are just of the few of the pups we met on Sunday up for adoption!

The two adorable corgis dressed in green are from , which is an all-corgi rescue and are looking for their forever home. All of the other dogs shown here are from which fosters both puppies and adult dogs.

Next Sunday, will be back at the market for their monthly adoption fair too.

Thank you for a great day at MTP! ✨❤️🎉Congratulations to our Vendor Booth Decorating Contest Winners for our 2nd week of...
12/09/2024

Thank you for a great day at MTP! ✨❤️🎉

Congratulations to our Vendor Booth Decorating Contest Winners for our 2nd week of Merry Melrose: ! You will receive a free booth and all other participants will get a discount on their next booking. Vendors can participate again each week of Merry Melrose for the chance to win! 🎁

Thank you to everyone who joined us for another amazing Sunday of Merry Melrose and our adorable Dog Parade! 🎉🎉We ❤️ , ,...
12/09/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us for another amazing Sunday of Merry Melrose and our adorable Dog Parade! 🎉🎉

We ❤️ , , and who brought adoptable dogs to the parade! Thank you to our sponsors and as well as the community members who participated.

See you tomorrow MTP! It’s the second Sunday of Merry Melrose and the day of our Dog Parade! Bring your pups in festive ...
12/07/2024

See you tomorrow MTP! It’s the second Sunday of Merry Melrose and the day of our Dog Parade! Bring your pups in festive gear in 12 PM! 🎉

Shop local this holiday season at MTP! This Sunday you can get FREE admission if you bring a new unwrapped toy for our Toy Drive with , and kids 12 and under are always free! We will also have Santa Claus from 12-3 in the food court for free professional portraits. We have joining us for a mini Foster Youth Flea Market in addition to .avidclub wrapping your gifts! Plus, there will be lots of seasonal surprises and festivities throughout the market, so come join the fun.

As usual, we will have live music, delicious food, and an Intermission soundbath.

📚 We enjoyed a lovely Story Time in the Garden with last Sunday, reading ’s “Katie, Big & Strong!”This Sunday’s Melrose...
12/06/2024

📚 We enjoyed a lovely Story Time in the Garden with last Sunday, reading ’s “Katie, Big & Strong!”

This Sunday’s Melrose Mornings programming will include a soundbath and homemade holiday play dough craft time courtesy of . Join us at 11 AM.

Next Sunday, we have our 2nd to last Story Time of the Year with Claudette Robinson! ✨✨

🎶🎶 Join us for LIVE MUSIC this Sunday, as well as INTERMISSION! ❤️ Plus, Merry Melrose continues and we will have our Do...
12/05/2024

🎶🎶 Join us for LIVE MUSIC this Sunday, as well as INTERMISSION! ❤️

Plus, Merry Melrose continues and we will have our Dog Parade in the market! Santa Claus will be here for free professional portraits from 12-3 in addition to more fun seasonal surprises. 🎅

📣 This Sunday, December 8, Michael Paik and Laura Benitez will be performing! 🌹

You can find their performances on OUR REDESIGNED GREENWAY MAIN STAGE, the stage located in the center of the food court, in the Red section of the market.

This week’s lineup:

Intermission Soundbath
+ Homemade Holiday Play Doh Craft Time
11:00-11:30 am

MICHAEL PAIK

12:00-1:45pm

STUDENT PERFORMANCE
Excerpt from Winter Student Showcase
2:00 pm

LAURA BENITEZ

2:30-4:15 pm

🎵🪴🌿 Our live music series takes place every Sunday at the Trading Post, with new artists announced weekly!

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7850 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90046

Opening Hours

10am - 5pm

Telephone

+13232055375

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The Melrose Trading Post is a program of Greenway Arts Alliance, a community-based non-profit organization whose mission is to unite communities through art, education and social enterprise.

Every Sunday, the Melrose Trading Post offers a continuously evolving experience, including a curated selection of handcrafted artisan goods, eclectic arts and craft, vintage fashion, antique furniture and countless one-of-a-kind treasures.

The popular weekly market also features local performers including music, dance, theater and spoken word to raise much needed funding for Fairfax High School arts and leadership programming.

Through admission and vendor fees, the Melrose Trading Post has grown to become a successful ongoing social enterprise program, awarding grants to Fairfax High School organizations for sports equipment, beautification projects, teacher programs, theatre productions, and more – totaling well over eight million dollars since the Melrose Trading Post’s humble beginnings in 1997.