Three Weekends, One Market to Explore
GENERAL SANTOS CITY - The biggest draw of Family Weekend Market 2 is its variety. According to the event announcement, the market brings together homegrown merchants from Alabel, Koronadal, Davao, and General Santos, creating a mix of food stalls, local brands, and other finds for visitors to browse. Rather than being a one-night activity, the market is scheduled over three separate weekends: September 11–13, September 17–20, and September 24–27, from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. That extended schedule gives families, groups of friends, and curious shoppers more opportunities to choose a convenient date and drop by.
Food, Finds, and a Reason to Stay Longer
A weekend market can be as much about wandering as it is about shopping, and Family Weekend Market 2 appears designed around that casual experience. Visitors can check out food offerings, discover products from participating local brands, and look through unique finds while spending time with friends or family. Live music is also part of the market setup, adding entertainment to the evening without making the event solely about performances. The combination makes the gathering particularly suited to people who enjoy taking their time—grab something to eat, browse another stall, listen to music, then circle back for another find.
A New Weekend Stop at Avia Estate
The choice of Avia Estate in Maribulan, Alabel gives the market a setting outside the usual General Santos shopping districts. Avia Estate is a 121-hectare mixed-use township that brings together residential, commercial, institutional, and recreational components, according to Alsons Development and Investment Corporation and the Asia Property Awards. The estate is also described as being about 20 minutes from key urban destinations such as General Santos City. For anyone planning to visit the market, the upcoming September 17–20 and September 24–27 schedules provide two more chances to make the trip and see what participating merchants have on offer.
