Events
Unique Market D.C.- 10am - 5pm, Saturday, April 6tH and Sunday, April 7th Union Market DC (Dock5 Space, 1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002)
Skip the mall and shop small! Support local businesses and celebrate our 5th year in DC! Unique Markets hosts a curated selection of the best-emerging brands and artists, giving you the opportunity to shop their designs in person at this two-day pop-up event.
Unique Market DC will be held in the Dock5 Space, on the second floor in the stairwell to the rooftop, not outside along the loading dock.
This is a ticketed event: General Admission: $12, All Weekend Pass: $18, Kids 14 and under are always free!
Not only does your ticket give you access to shop a fantastic array of handmade, artisan goods, it also gives you: a ltd-edition cotton Unique Market DC tote bag, free drinks from our friends at Best Day Brewing, photo booth access, and free DIY crafts and projects!
For more info, tickets, and a full vendor list, check out the link below
Vermont Gear Makers Festival- 11am - 4pm, Saturday, April 27tH (@Ranch Camp in Stowe, VT)
An annual festival celebrating outdoor gear makers in Vermont. Free and open to the public!
Shop VT-made gear & apparel direct from their source!
Network and chat with the gear makers and others in the outdoor industry
Get gear repaired for free! at the gear repair station provided by Sterling College
For more info and a full vendor list, check out the link below
URBN Market Spring Pop-up at Mosaic - 11 am-7 PM, SATURDAY, May 4TH, and Sunday, May. 5th from 11am- 5pm (2905 District Ave, Fairfax, Va.)
Celebrating 10 years of arts festival showcasing over 75+ artists, makers, and vintage items right in the heart of Fairfax, in the Mosaic District.
A market featuring a curated selection of the best artists, makers
A great place to snag unique gifts for your mom before Mother’s Day!
For more info and a full vendor list, check out the link below
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URBN Market Pop-up at Mosaic - 11 am-4 PM, SATURDAY, Dec 16TH, and Sunday, Dec. 17th (2905 District Ave, Fairfax, Va.)
An annual winter arts festival showcasing over 75+ artists, makers, and vintage items right in the heart of Fairfax, in the Mosaic District. This will be the first time I will be slinging hats and clothing in the DMV area, so stop by and check it out. I’ll be sharing a booth with my good friend @betterthan jam, who will be bringing her brightly screen-printed clothing, textiles, and home goods!
A market featuring a curated selection of the best artists, makers, and vintage wear.
A great place to snag unique gifts for everyone on your list
A chance to snap a selfie with Santa!
Photo courtesy of Burke Area Chamber of Commerce FB page.
Burke Fall Foliage Festival - 9-3 PM, SATURDAY, Sept 30TH (village Green, East Burke, VT.)
An annual fall festival celebrating local Vermont artists and makers. The event is also a fundraise for the Burke Chamber of Commerce with proceeds used to support economic growth in the community. Free and open to the public!
Market featuring a curated selection of the best of Vermont’s local artists and makers
Parade, BBQ, raffle, children’s area (and free ice cream for kids!), wagon rides, petting zoo, games, book sale, music, and more!
For more info and updates, check out their website and follow us on Instagram @ministry_of_culture
2023 Leaf Blower Fall Classic - Saturday, Oct. 14TH (Cady Hill Trails @Ranch Camp in Stowe, VT)
MTBVT, in collaboration with Stowe Trails Partnership & Ranch Camp, is stoked to present Vermont's favorite autumn mountain bike tradition: the 12th annual Leaf Blower Fall Classic Mountain Bike Festival! This year's Leaf Blower is going down on Saturday, October 14th, and will be hosted at Ranch Camp on Mountain Road in Stowe. With amazing riding for all ability levels, awesome vendors, homegrown food, local libations, and live music, there is simply no better way to cap off the season than with this one-day community bike bash!
Miles of single track and remote party vibes
Ranch Camp HQ is hosting a catered cookout, a few local brews, music, and the requisite telling of tall tales around the campfire.
MTBVT will be hosting a must-attend remote party station complete with food and drink, tunes, and a photo booth
A vendor garden with loads of amazing stuff!
For more info and updates, check out their website and follow us on Instagram @ministry_of_culture
ART on PArk - 5-8 PM, Thursdays, JULY 6TH, 20th and Aug. 3rd, 10th (Village Green, Stowe, VT.)
An annual festival celebrating local Vermont and New England artists and makers. Free and open to the public!
Shop the Market on Park Street, featuring a curated, rotating selection of local Vermont artists and makers
Fresh, delicious food from local food vendors, agriculturally-based products
Weekly guest musicians and live music
For more info and updates, check out their website and follow us on Intagram @ministry_of_culture
2nd Annual Vermont Gear Makers Festival - 10-3 PM, Saturday, April 1st, 2023 (Ranch Camp, Stowe, VT.)
An annual festival celebrating outdoor gear makers in Vermont. Free and open to the public!
Market featuring Vermont-based outdoor gear makers
Free gear repair is provided by Sterling College
Check out the other amazing Vermont Gear Makers and find out more about the festival here: https://www.gearmakersfestival.com/gear-makers.
Dirt Church Brewery Pop Up - 3-7 PM, Friday, Sept. 23rd (East Haven VT)
Come sample some of the local North East Kingdom brews at our first Pop-up event at the Dirt Chruch Brewery, in East Haven, VT! We will be there from 3 - 7 pm slinging hats, waxed canvas belt bags, and our new collection of Recycled Fleece Backcountry hats and Hoodies.
2022 Burke Fall Foliage Festival 9 am - 3 pm, Saturday, Sept. 24th (east Burke, VT)
The Burke Fall Foliage Festival is back and better than ever this year with over 90 booths showcasing a variety of handmade crafts, foods, foods, and local organizations! Ministry of Culture will be there, booth 29 next to the old school house exhibit and conveniently located bathrooms. Get yourself some apple cider, maple kettle corn, and enjoy the parade…just don’t forget to stop by and try on a new hat while you’re at it!