Market organizers
The organizations behind recurring pop-up markets and vendor event series. Each organizer page lists the makers and food vendors on their roster.
Houston
Vibe Artisan Markets Houston
Spring (May), Summer (Aug), Holiday (Nov)
Vibe Artisan Markets brings together 150+ artisan vendors for seasonal pop-up events in Houston, with shows in spring, summer, and the holiday season. Events are held at venues like Silver Street Studio at Sawyer Yards.
107 vendors on roster
The City Market (Houston Junior Forum)
April (2026: April 9–10 at Silver Street Studios)
The City Market is an annual artisan and gift market hosted by Houston Junior Forum as a charity fundraiser, held each April at Silver Street Studios. Admission is free and the event features 50+ merchants.
41 vendors on roster
Portland
Crafty Wonderland
Spring (May) + Holiday (Dec) at Oregon Convention Center
Crafty Wonderland runs large seasonal markets at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, with a Spring market in May and a Holiday market in December featuring hundreds of independent makers across jewelry, ceramics, and more. The organization also operates a year-round retail shop.
243 vendors on roster
Portland Bazaar
Sample Sale Mar 14; Spring Bazaar Apr 18–19; Holiday Nov 27–28, Dec 12–13, Dec 19–20 (2026)
Portland Bazaar hosts multiple seasonal events throughout the year, including a Spring Bazaar, a Sample Sale, and several Holiday markets in late November and December, featuring local makers and small businesses.
45 vendors on roster
Portland Farmers Market (umbrella: PSU, King, Shemanski, Kenton, Lents)
PSU Saturdays year-round; other locations spring–fall
Portland Farmers Market operates several weekly markets across Portland under one umbrella, including the year-round PSU Saturday market and seasonal locations at King, Shemanski, Kenton, and Lents. Vendors span bakeries, coffee, spirits, specialty food, and artisan goods alongside farm produce.
84 vendors on roster
Portland Holiday Market (Expo Center)
Nov 6–8, 2026, Portland Expo Center
Portland Holiday Market is an annual event held at the Portland Expo Center, bringing together vendors across accessories, apparel, art, jewelry, and more for a multi-day shopping experience in November.
27 vendors on roster
Montavilla Street Fair (METBA)
Late July (Jul 27, 2025), SE Stark St, Montavilla
The Montavilla Street Fair, organized by METBA, is an annual summer event along SE Stark Street in Portland's Montavilla neighborhood, hosting around 150 booths from local makers, crafters, and small businesses.
35 vendors on roster
Asheville
The Big Crafty
Summer (Jul) + Winter (Dec) at Harrah's Cherokee Center
The Big Crafty is a juried arts and craft market held twice a year at Harrah's Cherokee Center in Asheville — once in July and once in December. Each event features 185+ independent artists and makers selling handmade work.
130 vendors on roster
Southern Highland Craft Guild
The Southern Highland Craft Guild is a juried organization representing 800+ professional craft artists across nine Appalachian states, working in clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood, jewelry, and more. Their member directory connects buyers directly with artisans throughout the region.
1 vendors on roster
Weaverville Art Safari
Spring (last weekend Apr: Apr 25–26) + Fall (first weekend Nov: Nov 7–8); self-guided studio tour
The Weaverville Art Safari is a self-guided studio tour held twice a year — the last weekend of April and the first weekend of November — featuring 70+ artists working in ceramics, jewelry, fiber, glass, woodworking, metals, and fine art across 35 studios.
46 vendors on roster
Asheville Maker Faire
Annual (2026: Apr 18, Mission Health / A-B Tech Conference Center)
Asheville Maker Faire is a free annual event showcasing makers and exhibits across robotics, 3D printing, woodworking, ceramics, textiles, cosplay, and food and craft beer. The 2026 edition is held at the Mission Health / A-B Tech Conference Center.
2 vendors on roster
Tacoma
Urban Craft Uprising — Tacoma
Spring/Summer annual fest(s) at Point Ruston waterfront, Tacoma
Urban Craft Uprising is a Pacific Northwest market organizer that brings together 75+ Northwest makers and food trucks for seasonal festivals at the Point Ruston waterfront in Tacoma. Their Tacoma events draw from the same regional vendor community as their Seattle markets.
135 vendors on roster
Tacoma Holiday Festival
Oct 15–18, 2026 at Tacoma Dome
The Tacoma Holiday Festival is an annual indoor gift show held at the Tacoma Dome, featuring hundreds of vendors across categories including art, jewelry, home décor, food, and apparel. It runs for several days each fall and showcases a mix of artisan makers and specialty retailers.
35 vendors on roster
Albuquerque
SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market
August 15–16, 2026, Santa Fe Plaza + streets
SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market is an annual celebration of Native arts held each August at Santa Fe Plaza, now in its 104th year and recognized as the largest and most prestigious Native American art market in the world. Every participating artist is Native, with works spanning jewelry, pottery, textiles, sculpture, basketry, and more.
5 vendors on roster
New Mexico Artisan Market
Thanksgiving Weekend (Nov), Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town
The New Mexico Artisan Market is an annual juried show held Thanksgiving Weekend at Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town, organized by the New Mexico Multi-Cultural Foundation. Around 130 New Mexico makers are selected each year from more than 300 applications by a tastemaker jury.
32 vendors on roster
Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festivals
Spring Fest Mar 13–15; Balloon Fiesta Show Oct 2–4 & 9–11; Holiday Festival Nov (Thanksgiving Weekend) — all 2026
Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festivals produces three juried shows each year in Albuquerque — a Spring festival at EXPO NM Fairgrounds, a Balloon Fiesta show at Sandia Resort & Casino, and a Holiday festival back at EXPO NM — together drawing 150 to 200+ artists per event and ranking among the Top 100 Art Festivals in the Nation.
12 vendors on roster
ArtStop Market @ FUSION
First Friday of each month, 5–9pm, May–Nov, FUSION 708 1st St NW
ArtStop Market @ FUSION is a monthly makers market held the first Friday of each month from May through November, 5–9 pm, at FUSION at 708 1st St NW in downtown Albuquerque. It runs as part of the Albuquerque ArtWalk, organized by Downtown ABQ MainStreet.
7 vendors on roster