I'm willing to bet that you can find the perfect gift for everyone on your list by shopping handmade this holiday season! We are definitely here to help you with that, but beyond our brick and mortar shop (that is open 6 days a week, and has hundreds of handmade items to choose from) there are plenty of craft shows to attend and find the perfect gift! I've asked some of our makers to share their upcoming shows with me and am making one gigantic shopping list to share with all of you! Hopefully, at least one of these is in your area!
November 5, 2016 (Saginaw, MI): Valley Lutheran High School Holiday Bazaar (9am-3pm)
November 5, 2016 (Auburn, MI): Alpaca Fall Bazaar
November 11-13, 2016 (Bay City, MI): Baxman Market Holiday Open House
November 12, 2016 (Bexley, OH): Mini Market
November 13, 2016 (Columbus, OH):
November 19, 2016 (Saginaw, MI): St Matthew's Episcopal Bazaar
November 19, 2016 (Columbus, OH): Not Your Mama's Craft Market
November 20, 2016 (Fenton, MI): State Road Arts & Crafts Show
November 26. 2016 (Flint, MI): 10th Annual Flint Handmade Holiday Craft Market
December 1-4 (Chicago, IL): One of a Kind Show & Sale
December 2-4, 2016 (Detroit, MI): Detroit Urban Craft Fair
December 3, 2016 (Pittsburgh, PA): Handmade Arcade
December 3, 2016 (Traverse City, MI): Traverse City Shop & Sip
December 3, 2016 (Bay City, MI): 3rd Annual Holiday Bazaar
December 4, 2016 (Monroe, MI): Christmas at the Cottage
December 7, 2016 (Bay City, MI): Half Mile Handmade Holiday Open House
December 8, 2016 (Indianapolis, IN): Yelp Presents Totally Bazaar
December 8-9, 2016 (Bay City, MI): Best Chrismas Ever
December 10-11, 2016 (Ypsilanti, MI): DIYpsi Holiday Market
December 10, 2016 (Columbus, OH): Craftin' Outlaws Holiday Show
If it's been a while since you've been to a craft show/bazaar, now is the time to check one out. There are SO many talented and creative makers there are out there - I guarantee you won't leave empty handed! We've also put together a shoppers guide to help you prepare for the handmade craft show shopping experience.
Do you have a show we should add to the line up here? Send us the details at hello@halfmilehandmade.com and we'll add it immediately! Shop til you drop!
P.S If you're a maker and want to promote your shows FOR FREE we've got a list of tips for you here.