Peeve's local market grand opening Friday

Source: The Business Journal
Written by Gabriel Dillard

After a successful Kickstarter campaign that raised nearly $20,000, Peeve's Pub on the Fulton Mall in downtown Fresno is hosting the grand opening of its entirely local market next door. Peeve's will be rocking Friday night from 6 to 10 p.m. to celebrate the market, which includes milk, cheese, olive oil, music albums, hand-crafted jewelry and more — all produced in the Central Valley. Peeve's Pub & Market owner Craig Scharton said the concept of an all-local market is rare — he knows of only one in upstate New York. "It's good for all of the people who live and work downtown," Scharton said of the market. "It's on the cutting edge from what we've heard." Scharton said he gets one or two people each day bringing new products to the store seeking shelf space in the market. One incentive to stop in for a craft beer or meal — Scharton asks potential vendors to demonstrate or sample their products for customers in the pub. "They get to taste the biscotti, or the jam or the honey," Scharton said. The local market operates as a retail operation, with Peeve's purchasing the products wholesale. Local vendors interested in selling their products in the local market can call (559) 573-5735. Friday's grand opening event will include musician David Trent at 6 p.m., with the Roger Perry Band scheduled for 8 p.m. Customers who spend $50 or more will receive a free Peeve's T-shirt. Regular store hours for the market will be Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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