gatherings in the square became a place for musicians to perform and many different artists to display their work - today, one can still find beautifully handmade goods and inexpensive gifts, all created by local artists and craftspeople.

there is a vast selection of artisanal finds that include home furniture made of iron, rustic and recycled wood, as well as handmade leather works, and so much more - there are also several food stands and tents for visitors to take a break from perusing the goods on the display, and have a delicious snack - one should defenitely try the northeastern delight of acaraje.

as the name of the market suggests, one can expect to see informal and alternative types admiring the stalls and chatting to the vendors, yet the majority of buyers now include high-end visitors and buyers for other stores -typically, a good amount of artwork, jewelry, gems, precious stones, and clothes for sale, can be found here.