Events
Touch Of VErmont holiday Gift Market- 10-4 PM, Saturday, Nov. 16th (capitol plaza hotel, montpelier, VT).
The Touch of Vermont Holiday Gift Market is the spot to buy gifts from some of the best makers in Vermont. When you "gift local" you not only support our Vermont community, but also turn your friends and family onto another great Vermont business.
Market featuring a selection of over +45 the best of Vermont’s local artists and makers
From booze to booties, clay to quilts, and sweets to balms, the Touch of Vermont Holiday Gift Market has artisan crafts to complete your gift list!
Feel good about shopping local and supporting small businesses this holiday season!
https://www.touchofvermont.com
Winter Market @Front Seat Coffee - 4 - 7 PM, Friday, Nov. 22th (Front Seat Coffee, Hardwick, VT).
A pop-up winter market bringing together a variety of unique, locally-made gifts for a festive and cozy shopping experience
Step into a charming pop-up winter market, where a delightful assortment of unique, locally-crafted gifts awaits you! This enchanting holiday gift market showcases the talent of various local artists and makers, and gives you a chance to continue to support your community!
Featuring a selection of local artists and makers
While you browse, treat yourself to festive drinks and delicious snacks available for purchase from Front Seat Coffee
Embrace the joy of supporting small businesses and shopping local this holiday season, and make your gift-giving truly special!
https://frontseatcoffee.com/
Instagram @frontseatcoffee
Make It Mt. Pleasant Holiday Art Market, 11- 5 PM, Sunday, dec. 8th (Lamont Plaza, 3258 Mt. Pleasant St. Nw, Washington, DC).
The Make It Mt. Pleasant Holiday Art Market is the go-to spot to buy handmade gifts from local artists in the community. Feel good about knowing where and how your gift purchases are made by buying directly from the makers, knowing that you are helping to foster the growth of arts in our area! Shop from a diverse collection of painters, photographers, ceramic artists, jewelers, authors, and more! Hosted by the Mt. Pleasant Artist Collective.
Market featuring a selection of over +45 the best of Mt. Pleasant’s local artists, makers, and authors
Photo opp with Santa and free gifts for kids!
Feel good about shopping local and supporting small businesses this holiday season!
Check us out on Instagram @mtpleasantartists
https://sites.google.com/view/mtp-dc-artists-collective/home
Holiday Procrastinator Market, 11- 4 PM, Sat & Sun, dec. 21st and 22nd (Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market St., Philadelphia, PA)
This is an excellent opportunity to complete last-minute holiday shopping. A variety local craft vendors will be selling handmade goods that are perfect for those difficult-to-shop-for individuals! This will be my first time back selling at a market in Philly since before I left for the Peace Corps in 2017!
Located at the Independence Visitor Center
Feel good about shopping local and supporting small businesses this holiday season!
Check us out on Instagram @artstarphilly
PAST EVENTS
Burke Fall Foliage Festival - 9-3 PM, SATURDAY, Sept 28TH (village Green, East Burke, VT.)
An annual fall festival celebrating local Vermont artists and makers. The event is also a fundraise for the Burke Chamber of Commerce with proceeds used to support economic growth in the community. Free and open to the public!
Market featuring a curated selection of the best of Vermont’s local artists and makers
Parade, BBQ, raffle, children’s area (and free ice cream for kids!), wagon rides, petting zoo, games, book sale, music, and more!
For more info and updates, check out their website and follow us on Instagram @ministry_of_culture
Richmond Art Crawl- 10-3 PM, SunDAY, Sept 29TH (Town Center Lawn, Richmond, VT.)
Radiate Art Space is excited to host the 5th annual Richmond Art Crawl. The Richmond Art Crawl offers something for everyone, featuring the work of local artists, food trucks, kids activities and more!
Market featuring a selection of the best of Vermont’s local artists and makers
Food Trucks
Kids Activities and more!
DC Bike Expo - 10am - 4pm, Saturday, September 27tH (Georgetown Park Building, Washington, DC)
An annual bike expo celebrating all things bike related! A great place to meet new people who love biking just as much as you do! You’ll find just about anything you’ll need to make you and your bike fresh for when you roll out with that new group of friends you’ll meet at the Expo too. There’s a group for everyone and we want to help you find yours (some walking and hiking groups will be on hand too)
Some of your favorite shops will be on hand selling used bikes, parts, clothes and gadgets of all kinds!
Washington Area Bicycling Association (WABA) will be on hand to offer free maintenance clinics and have sign up for their future events/ classes
Ride clubs, large and small, will be on hand to welcome you to everything in between Potato Pace ® up to competitive cycling.
Network and chat with other bike enthusiasts and bike industry folks
Ticket Costs is $10, for more info check out the link below
URBN Market Spring Pop-up at Mosaic - 11 am-7 PM, SATURDAY, May 4TH, and Sunday, May. 5th from 11am- 5pm (2905 District Ave, Fairfax, Va.)
Celebrating 10 years of arts festival showcasing over 75+ artists, makers, and vintage items right in the heart of Fairfax, in the Mosaic District.
A market featuring a curated selection of the best artists, makers
A great place to snag unique gifts for your mom before Mother’s Day!
For more info and a full vendor list, check out the link below
Waterbury Arts Festival, Saturday, July 13th, 10 am—4 pm (Pilgrim Park, Waterbury VT).
An annual festival celebrating local Vermont and New England artists and makers. Free and open to the public!
Shop the Market, featuring a curated selection of the best local Vermont artists and makers as well as others from the surrounding New England area
Fresh, delicious food from local food vendors and food trucks
Live music throughout the day!
A Creation Station where you can make your own cool DIY projects
For more info and updates, check out their website and follow us on Intagram @ministry_of_culture
Vermont Gear Makers Festival- 11am - 4pm, Saturday, April 27tH (@Ranch Camp in Stowe, VT)
An annual festival celebrating outdoor gear makers in Vermont. Free and open to the public!
Shop VT-made gear & apparel direct from their source!
Network and chat with the gear makers and others in the outdoor industry
Get gear repaired for free! at the gear repair station provided by Sterling College
For more info and a full vendor list, check out the link below
Unique Market D.C.- 10am - 5pm, Saturday, April 6tH and Sunday, April 7th Union Market DC (Dock5 Space, 1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002)
Skip the mall and shop small! Support local businesses and celebrate our 5th year in DC! Unique Markets hosts a curated selection of the best-emerging brands and artists, giving you the opportunity to shop their designs in person at this two-day pop-up event.
Unique Market DC will be held in the Dock5 Space, on the second floor in the stairwell to the rooftop, not outside along the loading dock.
This is a ticketed event: General Admission: $12, All Weekend Pass: $18, Kids 14 and under are always free!
Not only does your ticket give you access to shop a fantastic array of handmade, artisan goods, it also gives you: a ltd-edition cotton Unique Market DC tote bag, free drinks from our friends at Best Day Brewing, photo booth access, and free DIY crafts and projects!
For more info, tickets, and a full vendor list, check out the link below
URBN Market Pop-up at Mosaic - 11 am-4 PM, SATURDAY, Dec 16TH, and Sunday, Dec. 17th (2905 District Ave, Fairfax, Va.)
An annual winter arts festival showcasing over 75+ artists, makers, and vintage items right in the heart of Fairfax, in the Mosaic District. This will be the first time I will be slinging hats and clothing in the DMV area, so stop by and check it out. I’ll be sharing a booth with my good friend @betterthan jam, who will be bringing her brightly screen-printed clothing, textiles, and home goods!
A market featuring a curated selection of the best artists, makers, and vintage wear.
A great place to snag unique gifts for everyone on your list
A chance to snap a selfie with Santa!
Photo courtesy of Burke Area Chamber of Commerce FB page.
Burke Fall Foliage Festival - 9-3 PM, SATURDAY, Sept 30TH (village Green, East Burke, VT.)
An annual fall festival celebrating local Vermont artists and makers. The event is also a fundraise for the Burke Chamber of Commerce with proceeds used to support economic growth in the community. Free and open to the public!
Market featuring a curated selection of the best of Vermont’s local artists and makers
Parade, BBQ, raffle, children’s area (and free ice cream for kids!), wagon rides, petting zoo, games, book sale, music, and more!
For more info and updates, check out their website and follow us on Instagram @ministry_of_culture
2023 Leaf Blower Fall Classic - Saturday, Oct. 14TH (Cady Hill Trails @Ranch Camp in Stowe, VT)
MTBVT, in collaboration with Stowe Trails Partnership & Ranch Camp, is stoked to present Vermont's favorite autumn mountain bike tradition: the 12th annual Leaf Blower Fall Classic Mountain Bike Festival! This year's Leaf Blower is going down on Saturday, October 14th, and will be hosted at Ranch Camp on Mountain Road in Stowe. With amazing riding for all ability levels, awesome vendors, homegrown food, local libations, and live music, there is simply no better way to cap off the season than with this one-day community bike bash!
Miles of single track and remote party vibes
Ranch Camp HQ is hosting a catered cookout, a few local brews, music, and the requisite telling of tall tales around the campfire.
MTBVT will be hosting a must-attend remote party station complete with food and drink, tunes, and a photo booth
A vendor garden with loads of amazing stuff!
For more info and updates, check out their website and follow us on Instagram @ministry_of_culture
ART on PArk - 5-8 PM, Thursdays, JULY 6TH, 20th and Aug. 3rd, 10th (Village Green, Stowe, VT.)
An annual festival celebrating local Vermont and New England artists and makers. Free and open to the public!
Shop the Market on Park Street, featuring a curated, rotating selection of local Vermont artists and makers
Fresh, delicious food from local food vendors, agriculturally-based products
Weekly guest musicians and live music
For more info and updates, check out their website and follow us on Intagram @ministry_of_culture
2nd Annual Vermont Gear Makers Festival - 10-3 PM, Saturday, April 1st, 2023 (Ranch Camp, Stowe, VT.)
An annual festival celebrating outdoor gear makers in Vermont. Free and open to the public!
Market featuring Vermont-based outdoor gear makers
Free gear repair is provided by Sterling College
Check out the other amazing Vermont Gear Makers and find out more about the festival here: https://www.gearmakersfestival.com/gear-makers.
Dirt Church Brewery Pop Up - 3-7 PM, Friday, Sept. 23rd (East Haven VT)
Come sample some of the local North East Kingdom brews at our first Pop-up event at the Dirt Chruch Brewery, in East Haven, VT! We will be there from 3 - 7 pm slinging hats, waxed canvas belt bags, and our new collection of Recycled Fleece Backcountry hats and Hoodies.
2022 Burke Fall Foliage Festival 9 am - 3 pm, Saturday, Sept. 24th (east Burke, VT)
The Burke Fall Foliage Festival is back and better than ever this year with over 90 booths showcasing a variety of handmade crafts, foods, foods, and local organizations! Ministry of Culture will be there, booth 29 next to the old school house exhibit and conveniently located bathrooms. Get yourself some apple cider, maple kettle corn, and enjoy the parade…just don’t forget to stop by and try on a new hat while you’re at it!