Spring Jazz Market at Moore Square Park: Live Music, Local Finds & Easy Saturday Vibes
Six bands, food trucks, and a stroll-worthy market all in one spot.
Shannon
April 22, 2026
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Clear your Saturday (April 25, 12–6PM) and head to Moore Square Park for the Spring Jazz Market. Expect a laid-back afternoon with six local jazz acts—Jazziando, The Moon Unit, Dexter Moses Group, Factual Jazz, Guacuco, and Rootdown Collective—plus food trucks, sweet treats, and a curated mix of local vendors. It’s free, all-ages, and built for wandering, snacking, and pretending you totally know what a jazz riff is.
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