Summer Maker's Market & Festival
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Saturday, Aug 24, 2024 3pm - 7pm
Details
The Friendship Heights Makers Market is returning two more times this year, bringing together dozens of creative vendors, prepared foods, and neighborhood small businesses. We had a great time in July at the Dance Maker's Market - now, join us for the Summer edition of Friendship Heights Makers Market & Festival on August 24th from 3-7 pm. In this edition, go on a global food journey exploring cuisines from Azerbaijan to Venezuela. Enjoy complimentary tastings of adult beverages and fresh, local drinks at Rodmans and shop from dozens of local makers, artists and creators. Create art at our art station and shake a leg with our musical acts.
Don’t sit out on this chance to hang out with your neighbors & enjoy delicious global bites!
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Find these amazing vendors at the Summer Market!
Panateca - Venezuela food: cachitos, desserts, sugarcane limeade. Follow: @panatecadc
TouchOfGold - Resin items, tote bags, badge reels , cups and flower bouquet Follow: @touchofgold.xo
Forever Plants - Crocheted Forever plants Follow: @cuteforeverplants
kpm photo art - Black and White Giclee prints Follow: @kpmphotoart
Black Squirrel Company - Personal and home accessories Follow: @blacksquirrelcompany
baerxstitches - Crochet plushies, keychains, pins, and stickers inspired by anime and video games :) Follow: @baerxstitches
Chia Chinese Learning - Chinese culture related hands on activities (making playdough mooncakes/ paper lantern) for children, especially to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival. Follow: @chia_chinese_learning
ArtesaniaSolyTierra - Handmade jewelry, oil infusions, ceramics Follow: @artesaniasolytierra
Yellow Blossom Botanic - Kokedamas indoor plants Follow: @yellowblossombotanic
Hey Girl Hey Body Care - Vintage Clothing Follow: @heygirlhey_bodycare
Comet Cloth - Kitchen Towels and Aprons Follow: @comet_cloth
Grand Gondwana - Hand painted wearable and home decor items — glass oil and vinegar cruets, vases and clay pots, wooden wall plates and coasters, wooden/polymer clay jewelry Follow: @grandgondwana
Vegheaven - Ice cream and Desserts Follow: @vegheaven
Only Angel Craft Co - Disco ball hanging charms, bookmarks, various stationary items, buttons/pins, vintage art prints Follow: @onlyangel_craftco
Refined Rat Studios - Live portraits of customers drawn as a rat
Erma Sage Art - Art prints, stickers, and other paper goods Follow: @ermasageart
Gator Gully - Art prints, notebooks, keychains, jewelry, vintage clothing items, and more.
JenHud Studios - Original art, notebooks, notecards, zipper pouches Follow: @jenhud.art
Traders Origin - Chocolate bars and alpaca wool safe toys for kids Follow: @bolivianchocolates
Yuld'UZ - Clothing and accessories from handwoven ikat fabrics Follow: @yul_d_uz_jackets
Crunch - Guest passes, Crunch swag, Gym memberships Follow: @CrunchChevyChase
Khadija Jahmila Fine Art - Original collage art, art prints, cards, stickers Follow: @khadija.jahmila
Zavi Zou Jewelry - Handmade hammered gold and silver jewelry (necklaces, earrings, and bracelets) Follow: @zavizoubijoux
Phoebe’s Bakesale - Homemade desserts Follow: @phoebes_bakesale6
Sharbat Bakery - Sweet pastries, savories, cakes and meals Follow: @thesharbatcafe
TreeUnions - Custom woodwork featuring iconic American hardwoods: charcuterie/cheese boards, culinary knives and knife blocks, wall and mantel clocks, wall art. Follow: @treeunions
Piku Bazart - Tote bags, earrings, paintings, cup and mugs Follow: @pikubazart
Henna.by.sanna - Henna and jagua services! Follow: @henna.by.sanna
Stitched and Sewn by Simone - Crochet/knit clothing, fiber arts, crochet gifts Follow: @stitched_and_sewn
UniqueLee Art - Terrarium Sculptures Follow: @uniqueleeart
Batch Custom Cookies - Cookies and Brownies Follow: @batchcustomcookies
Red Panda - Screen printing on tote bags Follow: @redpandaartstudio
Mardigrasmunchies - Jambalaya, Crawfish grilled cheese, red beans and rice, king cupcakes Follow: @mardigrasmunchies
Cocineros - Central American food Follow: @cocinerosmd
Designs by Rossana - Dried flowers home decor Follow: @designs_by_rossanna
Middei Olive Oil - Italian Olive Oil, Vinegars and olives Follow: @oliveoil4life
Aida Soaps - Handmade soaps, body oils Follow: @aidahandmadesoap
And be sure to visit Rodmans for beverage tastings from Natalie’s Orange Juice, Just Ice Tea, Ten to One Rum, Maker’s Mark, Dad’s Strength Brewing, High Noon, McClintock Distillery, and Wine Bow.
Location: West side of Wisconsin Avenue from Booeymonger’s to Rodman’s (Jenifer to Garrison Streets NW).
The event is organized by Friendship Heights Alliance. Art station and crafts coordinated by Red Panda Art Studio. Vendors curated by Trishtan Foods. Production by Pipkin Creative.