The 224 EcoSpace is opening it’s doors to the community!

Our inaugural Community Block Party is a free, open to all, family-friendly event. This year also marks our 4th Annual Back-to-School Book Bag Giveaway, where we will be distributing book bags filled with school supplies to children in our community! Find out more by clicking the button below.

    • Back-to-School Back Bag Giveaway

    • Open Market & Farmer’s Market

    • Local Vendors & Small Businesses

    • Live Performances

    • Small Business Resource Fair

    • Food & Refreshments

    • Indoor & Outdoor Community Activities

  • We are welcoming local businesses, artisans, and food trucks to participate in this community celebration. Vendor spaces are available indoor in our Collaboration Center. Food truck spaces are located in our front parking lot on Farmington Ave. Our Farmers Market will be in the back of the building on the Niles St.

    Vendor Fee: $75 per booth. Space is limited. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

    Click here to apply as an Open Market Vendor

    Click here to apply as a Farmers Market Vendor

    ***Please note: Food truck vendors must secure their own Temporary Food Permit through Hartford HHS prior to the event. Contact Hartford HHS at 860-757-4700 or visit hartfordct.gov for details.

  • Support our block party through one of four sponsorship tiers ranging from $250 to $5,000. Sponsors receive recognition through signage, social media, MC acknowledgements, and logo placement, with expanded branding opportunities available at higher tiers. Contact 224team@the224.org for more info.

Our Location

224 EcoSpace
224 Farmington Ave.

Hartford, CT

The 224 EcoSpace is located along a public transportation route. Parking is available in the front lot on Farmington Ave. All outdoor event activities are located at the back of the building on Nile St. See the guide attached.