Ward’s Lake evening market takes inspiration from famous open-air nighttime bazaars of Asia, where people come together to eat, drink, socialize, and be entertained. Meghalaya is a state that deeply believes in community and so the evening markets will help foster the connections that we often lose in regular trade and commerce. Also, heaps of fun as the evening market is very family friendly.

“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” – Virginia Woolf.
Food is an important component of the evening market. To make sure our guests thoroughly enjoy all that Meghalaya has to offer, food stalls serving local cuisine have been set-up all over the venue. To wash down all that food, the guests can take a stroll over to the brews and beverages stalls where they can partake of the best homemade brews. The vendors are also set up on a rotational basis so guests are guaranteed a variety. What you get today may not be there tomorrow so hurry, hurry, hurry!

Meghalaya has a plethora of talented locals. Most of them are engaged in the art of traditional hand looming and craft making. The evening market will play host to these artisans and luckily, you will have the privilege of purchasing and owning handmade and handcrafted items. So, take a walk around the stalls and if something catches your attention, get it! These stalls are on a rotational basis and the vendors change from week to week. No buyer’s remorse and you get the authentic Meghalaya experience.

There will be live music at the venue courtesy Meghalaya Grassroots Music Project.The MGMP is a collaboration with the State Tourism Department and Meghalayan Age. MGMP is successfully in their second season and will be providing entertainment every evening at the market. To find out who is performing follow us on Instagram to stay updated.
The event is family friendly and experiences have been set-up for children. They can wander around and get their face painted. The more adventurous ones will have their hands full with an adventure zone! Keep connected with us on our socials to find out what’s happening

Interested vendors who would like to apply for stalls can fill in the form below and submit it to the office at Gate 3, Ward’s Lake from the Botanical Garden side.
The last dates for submission and stall fees are mentioned on the form. Please submit well within the dates given and fill the form properly to be considered.
If there are any problems with filling in the form contact Vicky Deb, 8731045967.

The ward’s lake evening market is an event held in Ward’s Lake (Nan polok), Shillong. It is a recurring evening market where local vendors and artisans gather to showcase and sell their products.
Visitors to the evening market could enjoy a vibrant and lively atmosphere with live music, food, brews and beverages, experiences and entertainment. It provides a great opportunity for the local community and visitors to come together, support small businesses, and enjoy a fun evening out.

Entry is Rs 50 per person and free for children below 10 years of age

Yes! The evening market is a family friendly event.

The market opens on January 19th and will continue till March 31st. Monday to Saturday.

It is open at 5PM and closes at 9PM

Unfortunately, there are no designated parking spaces