New Attic 13 Marketplace Brings Dozens of Small Businesses to Main Street

Lexington cousins open new multi-vendor marketplace in downtown Lexington.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 6:28pm

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring an arrangement of premium, polished objects such as handcrafted ceramics, artisanal candles, and small electronics, conceptually representing the diverse range of products and services offered by the small businesses in the new Attic 13 marketplace.The new Attic 13 marketplace in downtown Lexington aims to support the growth of the city's vibrant small business community by providing an affordable and accessible space for dozens of local entrepreneurs to showcase their unique products and services.Lexington Today

Cousins Phyllis Westerlund and Andy McNeilly are opening a new multi-vendor marketplace called Attic 13 in downtown Lexington. The marketplace will feature a variety of small businesses selling products and services, with the grand opening scheduled for May 4.

Why it matters

The opening of Attic 13 represents a boost for Lexington's small business community, providing an affordable and accessible space for dozens of local entrepreneurs to sell their wares. In a time of economic uncertainty, the new marketplace aims to support the growth of independent local businesses.

The details

Westerlund and McNeilly recently signed the lease for the Attic 13 building, which will house the new multi-vendor marketplace. The marketplace is set to open on May 4 with the initial group of vendors, with plans to continue expanding the number of small businesses represented.

  • Westerlund and McNeilly signed the lease for the Attic 13 building two weeks ago.
  • Attic 13 is scheduled to open on May 4, 2026.

The players

Phyllis Westerlund

Co-founder of Attic 13 marketplace.

Andy McNeilly

Co-founder of Attic 13 marketplace and Westerlund's cousin.

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What they’re saying

“We're opening on May 4 with who we have and will build from there.”

— Phyllis Westerlund, Co-founder, Attic 13

What’s next

Attic 13 is scheduled to hold its grand opening celebration on May 4, 2026, welcoming the initial group of small business vendors to the new marketplace.

The takeaway

The opening of Attic 13 represents an exciting opportunity for Lexington's small business community, providing a centralized and affordable space for dozens of local entrepreneurs to showcase their products and services. This new marketplace aims to support the growth and success of independent local businesses in the city.