Events

Crafty Bastards

Saturday + Sunday // October 27 + 28 10a - 5p

The Yards Park, Lot A, (btw First St & New Jersey Ave SE along M St SE) Washington, DC 20003

Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair is the go-to destination for discovering unique, ethically sourced goods from independent artists and visionaries. Now in its 15th year, the fair connects consumers with rare products they won’t find anywhere else, giving them a shopping experience unlike any other. The Washington City Paper, the District’s premier alternative newsweekly, hosts the annual event that unites artists, makers, and creatives from all walks of life.

For more info, visit Crafty Bastards DC official website

Uncensored: The Cocktail Party

Friday September 28th 6:30pm

Blind Whino, 700 Delaware Ave SW, Washington, DC 20018

Presented by the DC Public Library Foundation, UNCENSORED 2018: The Cocktail Party is DC Public Library Foundation's annual Banned Books Week fundraiser celebrating the freedom to read, create and express.

The evening will feature:

Banned book-themed cocktails created by D.C.'s best local bartenders
Live performances by talented local artists and bands
Maker crafts led by DC Public Library librarians
Pop-up market with local retailers
And so much more

#UNCENSOREDDC

This event is +21. If you require special accommodations, please contact us at info@dcplfoundation.org or call (202) 869-4099 in advance.

MakeHER Mart

Sunday September 23rd 10a-4p

National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave NW

The MakeHER Mart features a pop-up artisan market, promoting local women artists and designers who create handcrafted art and merchandise. A wide variety of products, including jewelry, fine art, home accents, and personal accessories will be available.

An annual event, this year’s Mart is part of the first ever MakeHER Summit, a two-day dynamic mashup of the museum’s annual Maker’s Mart and the renowned Fresh Talk public program series. The MakeHER Summit will provide space and opportunity for connection and community building, as well as programming and workshops to help creative women entrepreneurs grow their business and thrive.

Brookland Exchange

Thursday September 20th 5-9p

Arts Walk on Monroe St Market, 716 Monroe St NE, Washington, DC 20017

Brookland Exchange is a new indie market that aims to support local makers, creative expression and interaction between community and creative commerce on the Arts Walk Brookland.

20 guest makers join the 27 Arts Walk tenants to offer their products for sale during an evening of live music, and community activities on the Arts Walk, at Monroe Street Market during Third Thursday

For more info, please contact BrooklandExchange@gmail.com

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Renegade Craft Chicago

Saturday September 8th 11a-7p

Sunday September 9th 11a-7p

Division St in Wicker Park between Damen Ave. and Ashland Ave.

Join us in the windy city.

Renegade’s hometown and the location of our headquarters, Chicago is where it all started for RCF popping up with their very first Fair in 2003. Since then, Renegade has grown into a Chicago mainstay, attracting bustling crowds, exceptional Maker talent, and collaborative features at every Fair.

From Pilsen to Wicker Park, Bridgeport to Wrigley, Chicago’s expansive creative community has flourished to be an international force in arts and culture. Craft cuisine, studio spaces, museums old and new feature exciting artists on the forefront of their craft.

Visit www.renegadecraft.com for more info

Renegade Craft Seattle

Saturday July 21 11a-6p

Sunday July 22 11a-6p

Hangar 30 @ Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. Seattle, WA 98115

We hear summer in Seattle is amazing and we're excited to return to Emerald City. Since 2015, Renegade Seattle has brought together the local creative community for a weekend of exceptional craft and design. The light-filled Hangar 30 located in Magnuson Park’s verdant grounds provides the perfect venue for Seattle’s nature-inspired Makers and Designers to coalesce with bustling crowds. Visit www.renegadecraft.com/fair/seattle-summer for more info

Renegade Craft SF

Saturday, July 14 11a-6p

Sunday, July 15 11a-6p

Fort Mason Pavilion Center, 2 Marina Blvd. San Francisco, CA 94123

We are returning to Golden Gate City for RCF and couldn't be more thrilled. Since 2008, Renegade SF has brought together the expansive Bay Area creative community for a weekend of exceptional craft and design. Fort Mason Center’s sun-drenched digs offer an inspired marketplace for attendees to discover new artists, shop innovative design, and enjoy immersive features. Visit www.renegadecraft.com/fair/san-francisco-summer for more info

Nashville Porter Flea

Friday, June 29 6-9pm

Saturday, June 30 10a-5p

Nashville Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Ave, Nashville, TN 37203

Our first time at Porter Flea, we're excited to come back to Nashville. Set for Friday and Saturday, June 29 & 30th, 2018, this year’s installment of the long- running Nashville makers market is shaping up to be another can't miss summer event, with seasonal additions, new partners and a spacious location — plus the world-class mix of vendors longtime attendees have come to expect. Visit www.porterflea.com for more info

DC JazzFest at the Wharf

Saturday, June 16 11am-7:30pm

Sunday, June 17 11am-7:30pm

The Wharf, 1100 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024

We will be setting up shop at the Jazz Festival Marketplace on the Wharf. DC JazzFest at The Wharf (JUNE 16-17) in the newly-renovated Southwest Waterfront neighborhood, features two days of sizzling jazz and top-notch performers. DC JazzFest at The Wharf is an exclusive two-day blowout where fans can enjoy jazz at the stunning Wharf promenade overlooking the Potomac River featuring a variety of amazing restaurants and an exciting, diverse marketplace.