Fenton Makers Market: Handmade Finds & Local Vibes at Fenton Square
Local artists, live music, and one-of-a-kind shopping every third Saturday.
Shannon
July 16, 2025
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If your love language is “supporting local artists,” the Fenton Makers Market is your happy place. Swing by Fenton Square on July 19th from 11am–4pm for handmade goods, live music, and the thrill of finding that perfect something you definitely didn’t need (but absolutely do now). From pottery to prints, it’s local creativity at its finest.
Interested in being a vendor for the next market? Apply through Triangle Pop-Up.
This isn’t sponsored (we’d let you know if it was). We just like markets with charm and live music. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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