50+ Local Artisan Vendors
Mobtown Brewing Co. Mother's Day Market
Save the date and hang with us at MOMtown!
Join us on May 12th for our Momtown Mother’s Day Market. Discover local treasures, good vibes, and capture Insta-worthy moments with Alexis Manning’s mommy & me photo sessions. Secure your spot now!
For more information about this event, please visit mobtownbrewing.com.
The Market at The Family Room: Saturday, September 21st, 2024
More details coming soon!
For more information about this event, please visit thefamilyroomlaytonsville.com/themarket.
Gluten Free Expo at B.C. Brewery
SIP, SAMPLE, SHOP!
Join us for a Gluten Free Expo at B.C. Brewery featuring a selection of great gluten free vendors and of course BCB gluten free beers, ciders, cocktails and food. You can enjoy the day sipping, shopping and sampling from the vendors while you hang out in the taproom. Play some cornhole, darts or just sip and relax this day is for us to celebrate all the amazing gluten free businesses we know
For more information about this event, please visit bcbrewerymd.com/gluten-free-expo.
Annapolis First Sunday Arts Festival | October 2024
Inner West Street Association is the proud sponsor of Maryland's premier art festival. From May through November, thousands of visitors enjoy shopping along beautiful West Street in downtown historic Annapolis.
Over 100 Vendors | Live Entertainment | Café Dining
For more information about this event, please visit innerweststreetannapolis.com/first-sunday-arts-festivals.
DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival 2024
Saturday, November 16th 2024
9:00 am ~ 5:00 pm
Sunday, November 17th 2024
10:00 am ~ 4:00 pm
The top coffee shops, roasters, chocolatiers, gourmet food purveyors, and unique artisans from DC, Maryland, Virginia, and abroad will gather at the Dulles Expo Center South Hall on November 16th & 17th in Chantilly, VA, for the third annual DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival. This family-friendly event will feature over 150 vendors sampling and selling their delicious products to approximately 10,000 attendees in just 2 days!
For more information about this event, please visit dmvchocolateandcoffee.com.
Blair Fair
Free Event! Rain or Shine!
Join us for Blair Fair at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Maryland. This exciting event will bring together people from all walks of life for a day of fun, food, and festivities. Come enjoy the arts, shop local vendors, and get a taste of the best food trucks around the DMV. Whether you're a student, parent, or community member, there's something for everyone at Blair Fair.
The Maker’s Valley Mother’s Day Pop Up Shop
A three day pop up shop featuring handmade local artisans — from jewelry to sweet treats. Make mom or a special one a Mother’s Day card with our DIY card station! Get a picture clicked in front of our Mother’s Day backdrop, even better get an aura photo taken together!! So much to do at our shop for three days, do come visit and support local.
This event is Friday, May 3rd through Sunday, May 5th.
Open Book Chocolates will be at this event FRIDAY ONLY!
14 vendors per day inside a rented space at Downtown Crown (located between Ideal Image and Bath & Body Works) in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
For more information about this event, please click here: The Maker’s Valley on Facebook.
My Big Finds: Open Book Chocolates Pop-Up
Open Book Chocolates will be having a “Pop-Up” event at My Big Finds in Kentlands (Gaithersburg, Maryland).
Stop in Sunday, April 28th from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM to sample these artisanal, handmade, and bean-to-bar, literary-inspired chocolate bars!
About My Big Finds
Starting as a pop-up shop in Kentlands in 2015, My Big Finds is a community-focused business aiming to give back to our community, celebrate small business, fair trade and vintage styles, and mixing new and unique pieces. My Big Finds is also a sponsor or organizer of numerous Kentlands events such as the Kentlands/Lakelands Tree Lighting, the Kentlands/Lakelands 5K, Kentlands Under the Lights, Oktoberfest, and more.
Small businesses are the cornerstones of most communities. My employees and I look forward to welcoming you in to My Big Finds and thank you for shopping small!
For more information about this event, please visit mybigfinds.com.
Annapolis Book Lovers Expo
The Annapolis Book Lovers Expo presents a dynamic four-hour live showcase, spotlighting regional authors across diverse genres suitable for all age groups.
An interactive community gathering and vendor marketplace celebrating regional authors and their works. The Expo will bring together writers, readers, educators, students, editors, and publishers of contemporary creative writing.
Guests can attend for free and will enjoy author presentations, masterclass sessions for aspiring writers, book signings, kid's activities, promotional giveaways and much more!
Join us for this vibrant community gathering and vendor marketplace dedicated to honoring regional authors and their books. Explore this four-hour live book expo featuring 40 local authors presenting books across various genres suitable for all ages. Enjoy:
Connecting with 40 amazing authors.
Coaching for aspiring writers
Book Signings
Storytelling
Kid's Activities
Promotional Giveaways
...and much more!
This event is free to attend and open to the public.
For more information about this event, please click here: thebookbutler.com/able.
Kensington Day of the Book Festival
17th annual Kensington Day of the Book Festival
The Kensington Day of the Book Festival is a family friendly street festival, held rain or shine, spanning three blocks of Howard Avenue in the heart of historic Kensington. Come meet authors, poets, literary and community organizations. Live music on a few stages, special guest speakers, poetry readings, cookbook demos, children’s program, and much more. Not your average book festival! Now in its 17th year, this festival offers something for everyone!
For more information about this event, please visit dayofthebook.com.
Tell-Tale Steampunk Festival
Attend the annual Tell-Tale Steampunk Festival, located in North Baltimore County/Owings Mills/Pikesville area about 20 minutes north of Baltimore City. Best described as an alternative history of the Victorian era with emphasis on creativity, you’ll find authors, workshops, and panel discussions in a family friendly atmosphere. Try Tea Dueling, enter costume/regalia competitions, bid in the silent auction and enjoy evening musical entertainment. A roomful of vendors will tempt you with artisan wares from some of the best in the mid-Atlantic area.
The game is afoot...
This year’s theme is based off of the writings of Sir Author Conan Doyle. Best known for his fictional character, Sherlock Holmes. Doyle was a prolific writer; other than Holmes stories, his works include fantasy and science fiction stories about Professor Challenger, and humorous stories about the Napoleonic soldier Brigadier Gerard, as well as plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction, and historical novels.
For more information about this event, please visit telltalesteampunk.com.
Locally Crafted: Three-day Indoor Holiday Market at Rio
Friday, December 8th, 2023: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Saturday, December 9th, 2023: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
Sunday, December 10th, 2023: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
For more information about this event, please visit locallycraftedshop.com.
Annapolis Chocolate Binge Festival
TICKETS ARE $5 AND FREE ADMISSION TO AGES 12 AND UNDER
Ticket Sales will start on October 1, 2023
AN AWARD-WINNING FESTIVAL BROUGHT TO YOU ONCE AGAIN BY THE INNER WEST STREET ASSOCIATION
The Inner West Street Association brings you the popular Annapolis Chocolate Binge Festival to downtown Annapolis for the holidays. Held on December 3rd from 11am to 5 pm on the first block of West Street. Annapolis Chocolate Binge Festival features family-friendly entertainment, chocolate and more chocolate, holiday shopping, and the festive West Street Holiday Light Canopy. Events this year include a Chocolate Gingerbread Decorating Contest, Willy Wonka, Oompa Loompa's, Santa, Elfie, live music and more.
For more information, please visit innerweststreetannapolis.com/annapolis-chocolate-binge-festival.
Resurrection Catholic Church Burtonsville | Winterfest & Craft Show
Friday, December 1st: 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday, December 2nd: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Over 75 Crafters & Vendors | Homemade Goodies | Food & Dinner Specialities from the Knights of Columbus #9808 | Entertainment | Raffles | Santa’s Treasure chest & Santa too! | Music & Much More!
The parish’s major fundraiser of the year.
FREE ADMISSION
The parish’s major fundraiser of the year the Winterfest and Craft Fair will be held Friday, December 1, 2023 from 3:00-8:00 pm and Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 9:00-3:00 pm. The 2-day event is held in the Amadeo Room and the Parish Life Center.
More than 70 crafters and vendors participate and sell a wide variety of items including jewelry, candles, handcrafted purses, hand-crocheted items, hand-sewn totes, table runners and placemats, and floral arrangements, to name a few. Resurrection tables offer homemade baked goods, wine, and White House Christmas Ornaments.
St. Patrick's Christmas Market Sip & Shop
Start your holiday shopping early at St. Pat’s Annual Sip and Shop which takes place on Thursday, November 9th from 7:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.!
Silent Auction | Food Trucks | Speciality Spirits from Local Vendors
We have a wide variety of 30+ vendors selling jewelry, personalized items, clothing, hostess gifts, artwork, sweets, holiday decorations and much more to make your shopping super experience easy – this is an event you won’t want to miss!
The Market at The Family Room: Saturday, October 21st, 2023
The Market at The Family Room is back for another season at our little shop around the corner! We are thrilled to bring local Makers, Growers, Artists & Musicians to our Laytonsville community again this year!
DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival 2023
Saturday, October 7th 2023
9:00 am ~ 5:00 pm
Sunday, October 8th 2023
10:00 am ~ 4:00 pm
The top coffee shops, roasters, chocolatiers, gourmet food purveyors, and unique artisans from DC, Maryland, Virginia, and abroad will gather at the Dulles Expo Center South Hall on October 7th and 8th in Chantilly, VA, for the second annual DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival. This family-friendly event will feature over 150 vendors sampling and selling their delicious products to approximately 12,000 attendees in just 2 days!
The Market at The Family Room: Saturday, May 13th, 2023
The Market at The Family Room is back for another season at our little shop around the corner! We are thrilled to bring local Makers, Growers, Artists & Musicians to our Laytonsville community again this year!
16th Annual Kensington Day of the Book Festival
The Kensington Day of the Book Festival is a family friendly street festival spanning three blocks of Howard Avenue in the heart of historic Kensington. Come meet authors, poets, literary and community organizations. Live music on a few stages, special guest speakers, poetry readings, cookbook demos, children’s program, and much more. Not your average book festival! Now in its 16th year, this festival offers something for everyone!
Annapolis Chocolate Binge Festival
ONLINE TICKET SALES START MID SEPTEMBER
FREE ADMISSION TO AGES 10 AND UNDER
AN AWARD-WINNING FESTIVAL BROUGHT TO YOU ONCE AGAIN BY THE INNER WEST STREET ASSOCIATION
The Inner West Street Association brings you the popular Annapolis Chocolate Binge Festival to downtown Annapolis for the holidays. Held on the first Sunday of December from 11 pm to 5 pm on the first block of West Street we have the Annapolis Chocolate Binge Festival, featuring family-friendly entertainment, chocolate, holiday shopping, and the festive West Street Holiday Light Canopy.
For more information, please visit annapolischocolatebingefestival.com.
Holiday Market at The Family Room
CANCELLED!
Join us for a Holiday Market at The Family Room to shop with our local Maryland Makers & enjoy the festivities of the season.
We will be closely following all outdoor market guidelines currently in place for Montgomery County in order to create a safe, responsible, and fun environment for all of our shoppers and vendors!
Fall Harvest Market at The Family Room
Join us for a Fall Harvest Market at The Family Room to shop with our local Maryland Makers & enjoy the festivities of the season.
We will be closely following all outdoor market guidelines currently in place for Montgomery County in order to create a safe, responsible, and fun environment for all of our shoppers and vendors!
The Hive Vintage & Handmade Market
A seasonal Market event featuring 30+ vendors selling antiques, vintage finds, art, and one of a kind creations! Food trucks and live music make this a fun event not to miss!
Artisan Pop Up in Reston, Virginia
Private home show, free entry, serving coffee and tea, local artists: prints, jewelry, textiles, paintings, chocolate, and more!
Washington Christian Academy 2019 Holiday Bazaar
The Washington Christian Academy 2018 Holiday Bazaar will be held on November 23rd from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., located at 16227 Batchellors Forest Rd, Olney, MD 20832.
River-Sea Chocolate Factory 1yr Anniversary
River-Sea Chocolates - A Craft Chocolate Factory in Chantilly VA is excited to celebrate one year of operations! This year has come with exciting successes under our belt, like pioneering USA's first wind-powered cargo ship, and growing in the wonderful community around our Chantilly homebase.
We welcome all DC area chocolate lovers to visit our working chocolate factory for a day of tours, tastings and activities! Factory tours are usually by appointment only, but for our anniversary, we will unlock the doors and provide lots of samples and cool cacao drinks to try. Taste chocolate from different bean origins, including: Fiji, Peru, Nicaragua, Tanzania, India, Venezuela, Colombia and even USA! See how we make chocolate from the bean to the bar using equipment, much of it we engineered ourselves. Learn about our environmental and social mission, and the transformative benefits of ethical cacao farming.
Chartreuse & Co: November
Family-farm-turned-vintage-market. Dealers fill barn and surrounding grounds with great finds. Local plants, wine, food truck! Friday/Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 p.m.
FRIDAY, NOV. 15TH: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
SUNDAY, NOV. 17TH: Noon - 4 p.m.
Sandy Spring FriendsFest
The SSFS FriendsFest will be held on November 9th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., located at 16923 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860. This event features local artisans: creators of handmade, handcrafted, locally sourced materials including pottery, jewelry, fiber crafts, fine arts, wearable art, wooden objects, unique and special crafts, and more.
Damascus United Methodist Church Holiday Bazaar
Pulled Pork and Oyster Dinner served from 12 noon - ? | Meal Tickets $18 for adults | $10 for children ages 5 to 10 | 4 and under eat FREE
Benefits Missions - sponsored by United Methodist Women
Holiday Bazaar (no entrance fee) - 10 am to 5 pm includes
Come do some shopping for the Holidays!!
- bake sale
- silent auction
- holiday photo booth
- handmade items
- beauty and healthcare
- natural sugar scrubs
- SERRV/Fair Trade items
- Paparazzi
- Just Us designs
- Color Street Nails
- LulaRoe
- Scentsy Candles
- Thirty-One Bags
- stocking stuffers
- vintage jewelry
- Perfectly Posh
- Pampered Chef
- Rodan + Fields
- Keep Collective
- Open Book Chocolates
Metropolitan Community Club Fall Gift Show
The Metropolitan Community Club (MCC) of Montgomery County is sponsoring its Annual Gift Show. Vendors are showcasing custom jewelry, creative clothing and accessories, unique crafts, specialty cakes and cookies, book signings and much more! Proceeds will be donated to local charities.
FRIDAY, OCT. 25TH: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
SATURDAY, OCT. 26: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Hive Vintage & Handmade Market
Introducing a seasonal Market event featuring 30+ vendors selling antiques, vintage finds, art, and one of a kind creations! Food trucks and live music make this a fun event not to miss!
Chartreuse & Co: Fall Yard Sale
Family-farm-turned-vintage-market. Dealers fill barn and surrounding grounds with great finds. Local plants, wine, food truck! Friday/Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 p.m.
Sweet Clover Barn: Annual Vintage Yard Sale!
It’s time for our Annual Yard Sale! Join us back on the grounds of our beloved Stanford Court location this month. The barn is still under construction but, hey, it’s summer anyway! We will be spread out on the grounds with all the vintage you love, food and fun. Come welcome us back and stock up on summer decor.
Gaithersburg Book Festival
The Gaithersburg Book Festival is an annual all-day celebration of books, writers and literary excellence. One of the premier literary events in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, the 2019 Festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 18, on the grounds of Gaithersburg City Hall, in Olde Towne Gaithersburg, Md. Activities will include author appearances, discussions and book signings; writing workshops; a Children’s Village; onsite sales of new and used books; literary exhibitors and food, drink, ice cream and more. FREE admission and accessible shuttle will be available from Shady Grove Metro and Lakeforest Mall.
The Market at The Family Room
It's the 2nd Season of The Market at The Family Room! Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month for local produce, beautiful handmade goods, live music and vendors, food trucks and more!
The Market at The Family Room is a Farmers and Artists Market for local vendors to share their goods and trade with their community. You can find delicious pastries and food, nutritious and locally grown produce, and beautiful hand crafted crafts and goods. Our vendors rotate weekly, so you are bound to find something new every time you visit! The Market at The Family Room is the perfect family friendly weekend event!