Tagaytay’s local landscape is evolving. Not just through rising cafes and weekend traffic, but through initiatives that genuinely celebrate community, sustainability, and creativity. At the forefront of this movement is the Tagaytay Weekend Market (TWM), co-founded by two dynamic women: Lyca Accad and Cheska Gonzales.
TWM isn’t a one-time event or a static location . It’s a mobile, community-first platform that rotates around the upland favorites of Silang, Mendez, Alfonso, Amadeo, and Tagaytay proper. It’s built for those who appreciate intentional local finds, support grassroots brands, and want their weekend plans to feel a little more connected and a lot more meaningful.
The Faces of TWM: Creative, Grounded, and 100% Local
Meet Lyca Accad
Lyca is the face you’ve likely seen on your feed — a model, entrepreneur, and trendsetter with a Gen Z following that mirrors her energy: stylish, socially aware, and unapologetically local.
But beyond the aesthetics, she’s a creative force with a cause. Her brand, ProjectPH, turns recycled flour sacks (yes, katsa) into fashion statements. Worn by icons like BINI Maloi, Bretman Rock, and Sue Ramirez, ProjectPH is her love letter to sustainability, Filipino artistry, and confidence through individuality.
Her weekends? Often spent skateboarding at Tagaytay Skatepark , a detail that makes her not just a supporter of local culture, but a part of it.
This is Cheska Gonzales
Cheska, on the other hand, brings the other side. The yin to Lyca’s yang. Her Airbnb, Amanita Tahanan sa Alfonso, is tucked right beside Mushroom Skatepark and offers something not easily found these days: silence.
Tucked in nature, this serene spot reflects Cheska’s grounding energy and her deep connection to Alfonso’s natural beauty, from riverside trips to barefoot mornings in the grass.
Like Lyca, Cheska is also part of the local skateboarding community, showing how lifestyle and locality can blend authentically.
Together, they form a leadership duo that is both visionary and rooted in the community.
The Tagaytay Weekend Market Experience
TWM is more than your average flea market. It’s curated, meaning vendors are handpicked to reflect the market’s values: sustainability, creativity, and authenticity. Expect everything from upcycled fashion and homegrown snacks to handmade crafts and local coffee.
Their first edition, FLEA Vol. 1, was held on May 24–25, 2025, at Kapihan ni Gunyong, a cozy coffee spot that aligned perfectly with the market’s vibe. The event featured live music, curated local vendors, and a relaxing, inclusive atmosphere that attracted both Tagaytay locals and Manila-based visitors.
Their latest edition, FLEA Vol. 2, was held on June 1, 2025, celebrated the anniversary of Café Carolina. The market featured curated vendors, delicious food, and live performances. It was a laid-back yet lively gathering that brought together friends, families, and neighbors, continuing TWM’s mission of turning weekends into meaningful, local experiences.
This rotating format allows each event to serve as a pop-up ecosystem giving small businesses exposure, engaging local youth culture, and turning weekends into a platform for purpose.
Built for Locals, by Locals
There’s something powerful about women creating space especially when it’s space meant for others to thrive. Lyca and Cheska didn’t just build platforms for themselves. They used their own entrepreneurial journeys. The boldness of ProjectPH, the serenity of Amanita Tahanan, both to fuel something bigger: a launchpad for like-mind dreamers.
Their message is clear: you don’t need to go to Manila to find good taste, talent, or community. It’s all here (yes!!), in the tents of TWM, in the passion of vendors setting up shop at dawn, and in the skate trails that lead to fierce mornings.
Why You Need to Visit
If there’s one thing consistent about Tagaytay Weekend Market, it’s change — the good kind. With each edition, the market pops up in new corners of the uplands. So far, they’ve captured the energy of places like Alfonso and Amadeo, and they’re just getting started.
Stay tuned for their next stop because Tagaytay Weekend Market doesn’t wait to be found. It shows up where the community is, where the energy feels right, and where local dreams are ready to be seen.
See you arouuuuund!