FALL 2026 CALICO MAKERS MARKET!
Event Details
October 3 and 4 | 10 AM - 5 PM
1141 Smith Level Rd, Chapel Hill, NC
(Rain dates October 10 and 11)
Step into fall by joining us in celebrating a broad assortment of local artists and artisans showing off handmade treasures and one-of-a-kind creations. Grab a delicious bite from local food trucks while following the sounds of live music drifting through the air. Unleash your creativity and jump into our hands-on art activities designed for all ages. No pressure or perfection–just good, expressive fun.
For the first time in the history of our makers market, 123 Puppetry will be joining us throughout the day for exciting performances!
Admission is free and everyone is welcome!
At its heart, our market is all about bringing the community together to celebrate creativity, craftsmanship, and to inspire. Come for the art, stay for the vibe, and leave with something that makes you smile.
Come on out and say hello!!
Volunteers:
Volunteer opportunities for our Fall Makers Market are available for sign-up here. Come join the fun and make connections with the makers community!
Art Activities:
TREE OF LIFE - Gustav Klimt was a symbolist painter and his work helped define the art nouveau movement in Europe. Klimt is known for his paintings, murals and other objects d’art. For ‘Birch Forest’ Klimt chose an autumnal scene where the colors of the leaves naturally tend towards the golden tones that he favored. Tiny dabs of paint achieved a shimmering effect of light. The trees are slender with white and black bark over a colorful autumn forest floor. His ‘Tree of Life’ painting signifies the connection between Heaven, Earth and the Underworld. The final determinism governing over any living thing that is born, grows, and returns to the Earth. ‘Tree of Life’ symbolizes mans greatest virtues which are strength, wisdom, and beauty— the tree reaching the sky is a symbol of man’s yearning for becoming more, yet his roots are still bound to the Earth.
FINGER PUPPETS - Calling all theatre folks and artisans! Help us celebrate having 1,2,3 Puppetry for the first time by creating finger puppets with fabrics, felt, and other colorful materials. Put together a whole cast of characters and you could have your very own puppet show any time you want!! You could even use your puppet creations to brainstorm what Halloween costume you might wear… the possibilities are endless!
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