A message from Jenn, your Market Organizer

Written By Jennifer Perkel

Okay so… before the year totally ends and my brain officially logs off 😅 I wanted to do a quick ‘what even just happened?’ moment.

This year was… a LOT.
Like—
‘How many markets can one human do while also answering emails at red lights?’ —a lot.

I did more events than I can count, in more places than my GPS appreciated, with weather that truly kept us on our toes. Rain. Wind. Heat. That one random cold snap that made no sense. You know the one.

But honestly?
The best part of this entire year was you.

To my vendors — especially the ones who showed up over and over and over again — thank you.
Thank you for sticking with me, trusting me, loading and unloading your cars a million times, and still texting me things like,
‘Jenn, that was a great day.’ or ‘It’s cloudy out there. Do we even have a market today?’
Even when we were all tired. Even when setup was early. Even when the wind tried to steal your tent.

Some of you have done multiple markets with me this year — and that means more to me than you probably realize. It tells me I’m doing something right… or at least not totally wrong 😂

This year taught me a LOT.
About pacing.
About boundaries.
About not saying yes to every single thing just because it sounds fun in the moment.

So going into 2025, my word is simple.
A more simple season.
More intentional markets.
More community.
More ease.
Less chaos.
(Or at least… managed chaos.)

I’m so excited for what’s coming — and I’m so grateful you’re coming with me.

Thank you for being part of this year, part of these markets, and part of this community.
I couldn’t do this without you. Truly.

Alright — I’m gonna go rest now.
See you in 2025.”

Jennifer Perkel

Hear Here Events is a New Jersey-based event management and market organization company specializing in farmers markets, pop-up markets, craft fairs, and community events throughout Monmouth, Middlesex, and Ocean Counties.

Founded in 2021 by Jennifer Perkel, Hear Here Events brings together local farmers, food producers, makers, small businesses, artisans, and community organizations to create vibrant, welcoming events that connect people with the businesses and products in their own communities.

From vendor curation and event logistics to marketing, promotion, permitting, and on-site management, Hear Here Events handles the details behind the scenes so communities can enjoy memorable, well-organized events.

With a strong focus on supporting local businesses and creating meaningful community connections, Hear Here Events has grown into one of New Jersey’s active independent market and event organizers, producing a large calendar of events each year across the Jersey Shore and surrounding communities.

https://www.hearhereevents.com
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