Tavern & Dragon Fest

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2410 Ownby Ln, Richmond, VA 23220

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June 13, 2026 11am - 6pm​

 

Step into the tavern and begin your quest! Join us June 13 at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery – Richmond for a fantasy-inspired market filled with artisan vendors, cosplay, D&D one-shots, and a lively tavern atmosphere.

Browse unique fantasy goods, meet fellow adventurers, and enjoy great brews while exploring the market.

empowHER Pride
3409 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

June 14, 2026 1pm - 5pm​

A specially curated two-day celebration featuring 60+ LGBTQIA+ vendors across vintage, art, and handmade goods—plus DJs, tattoos & piercings, and curated experiences throughout the ENTIRE weekend. Join us for two full days of celebration, joy, LOVE, community, expression, and PRIDE. *Some vendor content may be 18+ friendly

✨ 60+ vendors
✨ Vintage, makers, artists
✨ DJs, tattoos & piercings
✨ Special events all weekend

Frederick Pride

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44184 Cannon Rd, New London, NC 28127

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June 27, 2026 11am - 6pm​

 

Join us to enjoy drag performances, a food court of the best local food trucks, hand-picked musical guests, hundreds of local vendors and nonprofit organizations, a designated beverage garden with the top local breweries and wineries, a pride shop, a children’s area, and more!

Summerween

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5941 Harbour View Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23435

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June 28, 2026 - 11am - 5pm

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Get ready for Summerween where spooky season comes early!

Join us for a fun, family-friendly market that mixes the magic of Halloween with the energy of summer. Browse unique vendors, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and celebrate the strange and spooky months before October even arrives.

Kids are invited to trick-or-treat with vendors throughout the market, collecting candy from participating booths while exploring all the creative shops and handmade goods.

Big Gay Market
1300 Blanton Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

July 12, 2026 1pm - 5pm​

Join us for an indoor and outdoor market to shop with over 50 LGBTQ+ makers and artists, enjoy local eats, and live music.

Paladins & Printing - block printing party

 

8600 Foundry Street, Cotton Shed Building Suite 201C, Savage, MD 20763

 

July 19, 2026 1pm - 5pm

 

​The return of Sunken Moon's fantasy-themed printing party with hand-carved linocut stamps on your own textiles! Unleash your creative side to create some unique, one-of-a-kind, block prints on clothing and paper. This workshop offers the perfect opportunity to learn, create, and find your inner artist.

Plants Alive! Makers Market

 

15710 Layhill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906

 

July 26, 2026 1pm - 5pm​

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Shop small, support local, and hang with us at the greenhouse every month. From handmade goods to artisan food, there's always something new to discover. Free to attend. Open to everyone. Pets welcome.

Oakenmist Renaissance Festival

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706 Agricultural Center Drive, Westminster, Maryland

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August 15, 2026 - 10am - 6pm
August 16, 2026 - 10am - 5pm

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Welcome to the Oakenmist Renaissance Faire, complete with local demonstrations, performances and a marketplace from the time of yore!  

We are in a covered, air-cooled facility – we shall proceed rain or shine!  If the weather be nice, some of our activities and vendors may be outdoors.

PickleStock

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26 Fairgrounds Road  Front Royal, VA 22630 

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September 12, 2026 - 10am - 6pm

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The event will feature a variety of Artisan Vendors, music, contests, food trucks and pickles! The event is FREE to the public and will be open from 10a to 6p. Please, NO PETS. All service animals welcome.

The Haunted Masquerade

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5941 Harbour View Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23435

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September 27, 2026 - 2pm - 7pm

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Step into an evening of mystery at The Haunted Masquerade Market

As the sun begins to set, New Realm Brewing transforms into a hauntingly elegant marketplace where masked vendors, mysterious treasures, and eerie creativity come together for a one-of-a-kind night market experience.

Browse unique vendors offering art, handmade goods, oddities, and spooky creations while enjoying the mysterious atmosphere of the masquerade.

DC Pickle Bash

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5941 Harbour View Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23435

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October 10, 2026 - 10am - 5pm

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Want to take your experience up a notch and make it extra dill-lightful? Grab an All Access Pickle Pass to score unlimited access to our all-you-can-eat pickle bar, pass holders’ lounge, craft stations, and more.

VikingsCon

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5941 Harbour View Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23435

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November 7, 2026 - 10am - 6pm

November 8, 2026 - 10am - 5pm

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A fully immersive Viking-themed event celebrating all things Viking! Our event is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn from experts in the field. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will leave you with new knowledge, connections, and memories to last a lifetime.

Community Forklift Small Business Saturday

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4671 Tanglewood Dr, Hyattsville, MD 20781

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November 28, 2026 - 12pm - 3pm

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Celebrate Small Business Saturday with community and creativity! Visit our reuse warehouse store for an afternoon of sustainable shopping in our salvaged Holiday Pop-Up Shop and an expanded market of local vendors and artists. We’ll also have live music, food, and drinks. The salvaged Pop-Up Shop will stay open into December while our supply of salvaged decor and gifts lasts.