7 Indie Craft Fairs Every One Should Go to ...

By Vanessa

If you're a big fan of independent arts and crafts, there are many indie craft fairs you can go to. I had no idea that there were so many cool fairs going on around the country and I really hope I can experience them all one day! Keep in mind that there are many, many more than the ones on this list but these indie craft fairs are the ones that have grabbed my attention recently!

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The Finders Keepers

The Finders Keepers If you ever find yourself in Australia, The Finders Keepers Mart is the place to be. It's a bi-annual event that showcases up-and-coming designers from all around Australia and New Zealand! It originally launched in Sydney but they have since expanded to Brisbane and Melbourne. The event features live music, a cafe and bar, and a massive crowd who just want to celebrate independent art & design. There's an event in Sydney in December so for more info on them, visit thefinderskeepers.com. This is just one of many awesome indie craft fairs you should go to.

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Echo Park Craft Fair

Echo Park Craft Fair The Echo Park Craft Fair is a popular bi-annual event that is held at Mark Sennet studios in Silverlake, CA. The fair hosts numerous guests and artists who sell everything from jewelry to clothing, flowers to juices, and ceramics to woven goods. Beatrice Valenzuela, one of the co-funders, said: “We want to showcase artists working in all kinds of mediums. The idea was always about inclusiveness. The more we help each other the stronger we become.” To learn more, check out echoparkcraftfair.com.

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Indie Craft Experience

Indie Craft Experience The name "Indie Craft Experience" already sounds SO cool, right? ICE's mission is to "provide opportunity to craft and vintage sellers and educate shoppers on why they buy handcrafted." ICE creators, Shannon and Christy, created the market so they could try and sell their creations but now, the two barely have time to craft because ICE has grown so much and features all the local talent! Head over to their site: ice-atlanta.com.

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Market Collective

Market Collective Market Collective is located in Calgary, AB and was founded in 2008. It promotes local arts and culture by showcasing hundreds of local artisans, artists, musicians, and designers. Check out marketcollective.ca for more information!

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The Handmade Market

The Handmade Market The Handmade Market is produced by The Handmaidens (a North Carolina collective of independent designers) and is an event that happens twice a year - in November and May. Yup, just in time for Mother's Day and the holidays! It's located in Raleigh, NC and features artists, designers, and crafters. Check out thehandmademarket.com!

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Unique Usa

Unique Usa Unique USA is an experience everyone needs to have. It was created as a way to bring local-made design and art to the masses and help small business start blooming. Sonja Rasula, the woman behind it all, said: "It dawned on me that there needed to be a large-scale community shopping event where you could buy loads of cool, curated items in one place. I want to bring modern Made-in-America design to the masses. My goals are to help designers and small businesses grow and become sustainable, to support the local economy, and to teach shoppers the value of conscious consumerism.” Unique first started in LA (back in 2008) but has since expanded to NYC and SF and they are hoping to expand more in 2015. More info on uniqueusa.com.

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Vintage & Made Fair

Vintage & Made Fair The "Vintage & Made Fair" is an awesome outdoor market. It takes place in West Des Moines, Iowa and is inspired by all things vintage and indie craft. There, you'll find local eats, vintage home decor, antiques, seasonal flora, and anything else you might need to "create a vintage and handmade lifestyle." Get more info on: vintageandmadefair.com

Well, there you have it. Who knew there were so many awesome craft fairs around? I'm a big fan of DIY projects and supporting local craftsmen so I definitely have to make my way to one of these cool fairs. Have you ever been to one?

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