what is a free market?

A Free Market is a festive community gathering and a unique opportunity to share with others beyond the constraints of capitalism.

how does it work?

Bring useful items that you no longer need or want to share freely with other members of your community. Browse through the things others have brought and leave with what your family needs, regardless of whether you brought something or not.

Bring your talent and give something of yourself:  music, poetry, storytelling, lessons.  Or bring your unique service or expertise to share with others: haircuts, painting, knitting, etc.

Bring a gift of vegan or vegetarian food and share in a picnic lunch with other friends and families from your community.

Any items left at the end of the Free Market will be donated to My Sister’s Closet.

why free?

. . . because there is enough for everyone.

. . . because sharing is more fulfilling than owning.

. . . because corporations would rather see landfills
      overflow than anyone get anything for free.

. . . because scarcity is a myth constructed to keep
      us at the mercy of the economy.

. . . because a sunny day outside is better than anything
      money can buy.

. . . because "free trade" is a contradiction of terms.

. . . because no one should have to do without food,
      shelter, entertainment, and community.

. . . because life should be a picnic, but it only will be
      if we make it happen.

read more

        Really, Really Free Markets at Wikipedia

        The Really, Really Free Market in Carboro, NC

        Blog entry about an early RRFM in Raleigh, NC