The last cruise ship of the year left the port of Saint John in the evening of November 4th and the Area 506 Container Village closed its gates for another season. Since its opening in 2022, the vendor village and event venue has grown and developed, transforming its section of the Saint John waterfront into a bustling focal point that draws in visitors and locals alike.
Local 107.3FM spoke with Area 506’s founder, Ray Gracewood at the dockside marketplace, beside the Oceania cruise ship, the Insignia. Gracewood spoke about the origins of the idea, the original music festival, and how he was able to bring his vision to fruition. He went on to talk about how the venue has evolved over its three-year existence, and how it has been embraced by the local population.
Area 506 will be open on Friday December 6th as a part of the city’s Uptown Sparkles event.
