Hundreds turn out for eclectic Makers Mart holiday craft fair in East Sacramento
A collection of art enthusiasts and local artisans descended on East Sacramento Saturday, offering unique wares for hundreds of holiday shoppers at the sixth Makers Mart.
More than 70 vendors participated, selling eclectic items such as handmade Hello Kitty rugs, tie-dyed garments, locally sourced perfumes and skincare, and small-batch beverages.
Amber Collins, owner of Cabine, said she’s been vending at Makers Mart for five years, and it’s her favorite event of the year.
“I love how the community shows up for it,” she said. “I also love it for how thoughtful it is . . . (the organizers) are very conscientious in the artists they choose and how it represents the city. It’s a great community event.”
Alongside Collins’s minimalist jewelry booth were vendors selling detailed ceramics, felt key chains, custom hats, and eclectic flower-shaped clocks.
The memorial hall of the Scottish Rite Center on H Street was bustling with attendees throughout the day as hundreds turned out for “Sacramento’s beloved annual holiday craft fair.”
Jonique Spann of Burly Beverages said the community support of Makers Mart sets it apart from other art events in the region.
Burly Beverages, based in Sacramento, makes craft cocktail and soda syrups. Cocktails were available to purchase in the lobby, along with beer from New Helvetia and Nigerian-inspired food by CHPHSE.
“I’m an artist myself and I like how everything is different,” she said. “People come out and support it. I’ve been to other art shows that don’t get as much traffic.”
