Dover hosts first Winter Market

DOVER — Over 30 vendors on two floors of the Nutlicious building took part in the city of Dover’s first Winter Market this past Friday and Saturday.

From top to bottom, the building was filled with candles, hand-painted boxes, jewelry, tumbler cups, books, baked goods, handmade purses, and hair accessories. Other vendors sold everything from spices and sauces, raw honey, wooden signs, kitchen items, greeting cards, handmade soaps, and a variety of food items, including Nutlicious hazelnut spread.

With past success at the Dover Harvest Festival, Nutlicious CEO John York, said he wanted to offer vendors an opportunity to sell their products during the winter season. 

While providing a second event for residents and visitors of Dover, the Winter Market also offered an opportunity for small local businesses to engage with vacant spaces at the Nutlicious building that are likely to be leased out soon. 

“We are looking to lease out office and restaurant space,” York said. “The restaurant can even have outdoor seating in the concreted pad and wall area right outside.”

The event was well attended, with many sales and mild weather conditions.

“The market, I think, was a resounding success,” York said. “I was a bit worried about how many people would attend on Friday being that the hours were during most people’s workdays, but even Friday turned out well. I have offered our facility again in the early spring and next winter if we have space that is not leased.”