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Plants Alive Makers Market

15710 Layhill Rd, Silver Spring, MD, 20906

March 8, 2025 10am - 3pm

 

This monthly market is being revamped and thoughtfully curated to bring together incredible local makers, artists, and small businesses for a fun, cozy, community-driven shopping experience all year long. Whether it’s a sunny spring day or a bundled-up winter afternoon, we’re committed to making this a place you actually want to spend your time and support local!

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OTTOBAR PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET


2549 N. Howard St., Baltimore, MD 21218

 

March 22, 2026 12pm - 4pm​

Come shop ‘til you drop with a wild array of vendors slinging handmade goods, rad vintage threads, spooky oddities, punk patches, pins, zines, art, and all the chaos your little black heart desires. Free entry, good times, bad decisions ☠️ Support small. Shop loud. Stay weird.

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AwesomeCon
 

801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC 20001March 13, 2026 1pm - 7pm

 

March 14, 2026 10am - 7pmMarch 15, 2026 10am - 5pm

 

Awesome Con is Washington DC’s Comic Con! A 3-Day celebration of geek culture, bringing over 60,000 fans together with their favorite stars from across comics, movies, tv, toys, games, and more!

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Big Gay Market
 

1300 Blanton Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

 

February 8, 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.

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Big GAY Flea For All
1300 Blanton Ave, Richmond, VA 23220
January 11, 2026 12pm - 4pm​
All vendors to sell their wares at under $10 each item! 

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How Bazaar!

4805 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda, MD, 20814

December 27, 2025 12pm - 5pm

 

From hidden gems to unique crafts made by LGBTQIA+ owned businesses, it’s a shopping experience like no other. Meet our rotating cast of ~20 vendors total every time! Come for the shopping, stay for complimentary STI/HIV testing, health referrals, fitness classes, food, and entertainment. You never know what you’re going to get, so don’t be afraid to BE BIZARRE!

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Hexes and Healing Holiday Market

 

2374 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

December 22, 2025 11am - 4pm


At the 3rd Annual Holiday Market immerse yourself in a world of creativity as you discover unique finds from local vendors.

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Dig Dug Dig Holiday Extravaganza

3201 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23220

December 21, 2025 11am - 10pm​

 

We'll have many vendors onsite for your last minute shopping needs. There will be DJ’s, live music, a holiday themed fashion show for the dogs, a friendly competition between local area bakeries to see who can walk away with the BEST OF DC COOKIE award, workshops, food trucks and much, much more!

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Market of Curiosities

 

100 K St, Carlisle, PA 17013

December 6, 2025 11am - 6pm


STEP RIGHT UP, Miss Ruth's Time Bomb presents our 10th annual Market of Curiosities! Don't let this spectacular yearly tradition pass you by. This year's market promises to be an unforgettable experience that will fuel your imagination, delight your senses, and fill your soul with wonderment. Expect a mesmerizing three-ring circus of eccentric holiday shopping, delicious local food and beverages, and the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus!

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Eastern Market

 

225 Seventh Street, SE Washington, DC 20003​

November 29, 2025 8am - 4pm


Located in the heart of the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood, Eastern Market is DC’s destination for fresh food, community events, and on weekends, local farm-fresh produce and handmade arts and crafts. Click through our website to find out everything that the market has to offer. For over 136 years, Eastern Market has served as a community hub, connecting neighbors, families and visitors.

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Legends and Lore: Renaissance Festival

504 N King St, Hampton, Va 23669

November 22-23, 2025 12pm - 6pm​

Join us at The Vanguard for a weekend filled with wonder, merriment, and medieval delights. Live Music & Enchanting Performances, thrilling Games & Activities, Artisan Crafts & Curiosities, Medieval Feasts & Ales, and Mythical Magic Around Every Corner. Immerse yourself in a world of fantasy and lore!

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Tournament of the Castle Ren Fair

465 Bacons Castle Trl, Surry, VA 23883

November 15-16, 2025 10am - 5pm

Step back in time at Bacon’s Castle for the Tournament of the Castle Renaissance Faire on November 15 & 16, 2025 from 10am-5pm each day. This thrilling weekend features medieval full-plate armored combat from the local Tidewate
r Dogs of War, including international teams battling for prizes and 1st place. Witness the Classic Level Melee, featuring longsword duels and all aspects of medieval combat, set against the backdrop of the oldest brick dwelling in North America.

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Half & Half

3409 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

November 8, 2025 10am - 3pm

This market will highlight approximately half artists and half vintage/secondhand/upcycled wares. I'll be offering select items for 50% off as well, so come check out some of my awesome prints that are discontinued!

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Fred Flea Small Business Market

700 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA 

November 1, 2025 11am - 5pm

Excited to be a part of this vendor line up! Come enjoy some artsy vibes and amazing artists!

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Big GAY Fall Fest Market


1300 Blanton Ave, Richmond, VA

 

October 19, 2025 2pm - 6pm

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

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DC Witchfest


3301 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20010

 

October 11, 2025 1pm - 3pm

Grab your broomsticks and come get witchy with over 2 dozen local artists & makers! Come check out crystals, oddities, botanical art, Halloween jewelry, witchy candles, and more.

Enjoy fun activities like tarot readings, henna, live portraits, astrology readings, witchy crafts and spell jars, and more!

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Chlorophyl and Carving


8600 Foundry St, Savage, MD 20763

 

September 28, 2025 1pm - 3pm

Hey bud, how's it growing? Want to learn to hand carve and stamp your own plant themed designs? Our upcoming class will teach you how to hand carve, stamp on upcycled cotton napkins, and take home your stamps and a 12 piece napkin set to enjoy! This workshop offers the perfect opportunity to learn, create, and find your inner artist.

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Styled for Success

 

3409 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20008

September 21, 2025 11am - 4pm

Explore unique pieces from local designers, secondhand treasure hunters, and artisans to elevate your wardrobe and workspace. Whether you're looking for a statement piece or a subtle individualized touch for your outfit or workspace, you'll find something that speaks to your style and that is appropriate for a professional setting!

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Big Dyke Market

 

705 Edgewood St NE, Washington, DC 20017

September 6, 2025 2pm - 7pm

A vibrant queer marketplace celebrating sapphic creativity, community, and joy. Expect rows of vendors featuring handmade goods, art, zines, vintage fashion, crafts, and delicious treats — all made and curated by queer women, dykes, and sapphic makers. The market isn’t just shopping — it’s a gathering space, buzzing with connection, live performances, workshops, and plenty of chances to bump into friends (or make new ones).

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Oakenmist Renaissance Faire
 

2210 Fairgrounds Rd, West Friendship, MD 21794

August 16, 2025 10am - 6pm
August 17
, 2025 10am - 5pm

 

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-conditioned facility – we shall proceed rain or shine!  If the weather be nice, some of our activities and vendors may be outdoors.

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Warriors in Bloom


4305 Sulgrave Rd, Richmond, VA 23221

 

August 2, 2025 12pm - 5pm

 

Warriors in Bloom is a historical showcase transcending the spirit of a typical Ren Faire. Virago Alley will transform the stunning grounds of Agecroft Hall & Gardens to create an immersive renfaire-style event featuring local artisans, performers, combat demonstrations, and activities suitable for all ages.

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Westminster Pride Festival


Behind 11 Longwell Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157

 

July 26, 2025 11am - 7pm

 

An annual celebration aimed at fostering acceptance, solidarity, and visibility for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies in Carroll County. This event serves as a safe space for self-expression and encourages respect for all forms of sexual and gender identity. Beyond the festivities that include music, art, and food, the festival is part of a broader mission to support the LGBTQ+ community through potential scholarships for education, making it not just a celebration but a catalyst for change and support for LGBTQ+ students.

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Paladins & Printing: A Medieval Block Printing Workshop

 

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

 

July 20, 2025 1pm - 3:30pm

 

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.

Click the image to purchase tickets.

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Big Gay Night Fever Market
 

1400 Mactavish Ave, Richmond, VA 23230

 

July 13, 2025 12pm - 4pm

 

Join TransJam RVA at the Workshop in Scott’s Addition where ALL of our community are safe and welcome to be our whole, authentic selves  -- The Big GAY Night Fever Market! Shop with and support 50 LGBTQ+ makers and artists for our Night Fever market! We'll also have live music with DJ BearBonez, food & drinks from Eddie Rose Coffee, mutual aid with our dear pals RVA Community Fridges, MadRVA, the Dandelion Hive, and a queer community that loves you exactly as you are.

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Del Ray Vintage and Flea Market

 

202 E Custis Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301

 

July 12, 2025 12pm - 4pm

 

Features 40-60+ vendors, area food trucks, local non-profits, school performances, live music, and so much more! 

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Pride Persists

 

1400 Mactavish Ave, Richmond, VA

 

June 29, 2025 12pm - 5pm

Please join us and numerous artists, orgs, food folks, and allies at the Workshop in Scott’s Addition and help us show Diversity/VA Pride that we are NOT afraid to take a stand to demand accountability from what should be our city’s safe space for ALL LGBTQ+ community.

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Frederick Pride

 

​40 South Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701

 

June 28, 2025 11am - 6pm

This is the first-ever Pride Parade held in Frederick County and we are so thrilled to make this year bigger and better than ever for Frederick Pride 2025.

Featuring businesses, nonprofits, clubs, marching bands, and YOU, we will have diverse representation from all over the Frederick community marching to show their support and engage with the LGBTQ+ community.

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Gays and Graves Big Gay Festival

1801 E St SE, Washington, DC 20003,​

 

June 21, 2025 11am - 4pm


Keep Alexandria weird. Stop by for some local artists within Madison Street Tattoo shop.

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World Pride Festival

 

Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Between 9th and 3rd Streets, Washington, DC​

 

June 7 - 8, 2025 12pm - 10pm

The free WorldPride Street Festival and Concert will extend to two electrifying days during the celebration weekend. It will take place on America’s Mainstreet, historic Pennsylvania Avenue. The Festival will feature hundreds of vibrant exhibitors, skilled artisans, delicious food, and beverage gardens. The celebrations will come alive with multiple stages, showcasing an array of multicultural and multilingual performances, making this an unforgettable experience.

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Dupont Underground: Matters of Pride


19 Dupont Circle NorthwestWashington, DC, 20036

May 18, 2025 through June 29, 2025

Dupont Underground is proud to curate works from DMV area artists for view and sale during World Pride. For the first Damn Fine Art Show works are from LGBTQIA+ artists and/or self-identified allies. Works are priced under $500 — buy some original artwork today and support local artists!

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Bringing In The May

 

2 S Washington St, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411

 

May 17 - 18, 2025 12pm - 6pm

 

Bringing in the May is a FREE Morgan Arts Council event meant to celebrate Spring and the return of flowers, fun, and ….fairies! Come join our revels… there will be much to rejoice, now on our third year!. The State Park will be filled with music and other entertainment, and vendors will offer their art and craft wares inspired by the fae. Our shops will have fun things for all ages, and there will be bubbles and fairies everywhere. Wear your wings, or wear your horns, any kind of fairie creature is welcome. (Humans must be accompanied by a fairie!)

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Big Gay Market


1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

 

May 11, 2025 12pm - 4pm

 

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

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Halfway to Halloween

 

1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

 

May 2, 2025 8pm-12am


Can't wait for Halloween in October? Celebrate the 6 month Halfway to Halloween market we'll be hosting with Skye Miranda Tarot, plus a costume contest and more!

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DC Braulesque: Celestial Bawdies II
 

3178-B Bladensburg Rd NE, Washington, DC 20018

April 19, 2025 4pm - 8pm

 

Come enjoy delicious vibes, views and brews at DC Braulesque; the premiere nerdy burlesque show in DC!

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Del Ray Vintage and Flea Market

 

1804 & 1900 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria VA 22301​

April 19, 2025 9am - 2pm

 

Features 40-60+ vendors, area food trucks, local non-profits, school performances, live music, and so much more! 

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Art in the Attic

 

1012 Madison Street Alexandria, VA 22134

April 12, 2025 6pm - 10pm


Keep Alexandria weird. Stop by for some local artists within Madison Street Tattoo shop.

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AwesomeCon

801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC 20001

 

April 4, 2025 1pm - 8pm

April 5, 2025 10am - 7pm

April 6, 2025 10am - 5pm

Awesome Con is Washington DC’s Comic Con! A 3-Day celebration of geek culture, bringing over 60,000 fans together with their favorite stars from across comics, movies, tv, toys, games, and more!

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The Big Dyke Market

3400 Georgia Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20010
 

March 29, 2025 1pm - 5pm

Enjoy art installations, 30+ vendors, two amazing DJ's with DJ Zemi and DJ Honey and a patio. Come out, rain or shine to support local sapphic owned businesses and walk away maybe with some new clothers or art prints!

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World Oddities Expo

403 N 3rd St, Richmond, VA 23219​

March 14 and 15, 2025 11am - 7pm

 

The World Oddities Expo is a traveling oddities festival- a peculiar paradise where weird thrives! We pride ourselves on being an all inclusive artisan and small business fueled mega-convention. We feature artists, vendors, performers, educators, and guest speakers to create a macabre and magical experience for all!

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Richmond Ren Faire First Friday fundraiser

200 W. Marshall St. Richmond, VA

March 7 2025 5pm - 10pm

A Multi Cultural Exploration of the Artisan Ages. This inaugural year will serve as our fundraising year. RRF are spending this first year to build relationships with local artisans, create formats for live demonstrations by local martial arts guilds, grow our team of partners and gauge the level of interest and community support before we spread our wings. (And boy are we already seeing the community support) 

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Women's History Month Market

1421 Ridgely St. Baltimore, MD 21230

March 1 2025 12pm - 5pm

Celebrating women at this curated market for woman owned businesses, hosted at a woman owned businesses!

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Big GAY Love Market

1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond, VA 

February 9, 2025 12pm - 4pm

Come celebrate Big GAY Love in ALL forms -- partners, Pan, poly, parental, pals and more!! With the heaviness many of us feel right now, queer folks deserve to feel loved, to feel joy, and to feel supported. Please show up, show your support, and be WITH us in community!

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Big GAY Flea Market

1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

January 12, 2025 12pm - 4pm

Join TransJam Events at Diversity for an INDOOR and Outdoor market to shop with over 50 LGBTQ+ maker and artists, enjoy local eats, and live music. 

Come together as a queer/maker community and shop the vendors old wares or personal items. This FLEA market style event is meant to be financially AND community accessible. ALL items are priced at $5 or under. Help us get rid of old inventory to make room for more!

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Pop Up at Omnihedral

8600 Foundry St, Savage, MD 20763​

December 15, 2024 

A game store that sells tabletop games and STEM activity kits, as well as curate events for gaming and education. 

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Winter Wonderland Market

Wonderland Ballroom, 1101 Kenyon St NW, Washington, DC 20010

December 7, 2024 11am - 4pm


Fun holiday market with lots of quirky cheer!

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Magpie Small Business Saturday

Magpie Reclamations, 202 E Custis Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301​

November 30, 2024 11am - 2pm

Support small businesses and shop local in the local DMV area. Lots of fun vendors with great gift ideas for any holiday or celebration.

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Electric Snappy's Tree-Tacular

512 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001​

GRAND OPENING WEEKEND:

November 29, 2024 4pm - 8pm

Welcome to Electric Snappy’s Tree-tacular Tree Lot, where festive cheer meets refreshing drinks! Join us for a jolly good time this holiday season!

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Grimoire Exhibition

2371 Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA​

November 16, 2024 12pm - 5pm

Inspired by Pop-culture & classics like Sabrina the Teenage Witch and American Horror Story, The Grimoire Exhibition & large-scale Market came to life. The exhibition brings together various aspects of witchcraft, Halloween, dark couture, supernatural, strange, & metaphysical items, crystals, tarot, psychics, & pop-culture collections (candles, herbology, fairytales, folklore, fragrance, hand-crafts, & small businesses).

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Big Gay Show-Up-For-Us Market

1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

November 10, 2024 12pm - 4pm

Join TransJam Events at Diversity for an INDOOR and Outdoor market to shop with over 50 LGBTQ+ maker and artists, enjoy local eats, and live music. 

The new theme will offer a healing/support space for anyone who needs it. We'll have therapists and community members available for hugs, a shoulder to cry on, or to talk with. Please use this space as you need. A BGM volunteer would be happy to watch your booth if you wish.

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Falls Church Farmers Market

300 Park Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046​

November 9, 2024 8am - 12pm

Enjoy local farmers and makers at the outdoor Falls Church Farmers Market. Find delicious goodies and handmade items great for gifting!

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Magpie's Mystic Market

Magpie Reclamations, 202 E Custis Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301​

November 1, 2024 4pm - 8pm

Witchy market, flash tattoos, food trucks and more!

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Big Gay Halloween & Market

1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

October 27, 2024 12pm - 4pm

Join TransJam Events at Diversity for an INDOOR and Outdoor market to shop with over 50 LGBTQ+ maker and artists, enjoy local eats, and live music. 

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World Oddities Expo

1 West Pratt St Baltimore, MD 21201

October 26, 2024 · 12 - 8pm

 

The World Oddities Expo is a traveling oddities festival- a peculiar paradise where weird thrives! We pride ourselves on being an all inclusive artisan and small business fueled mega-convention. We feature artists, vendors, performers, educators, and guest speakers to create a macabre and magical experience for all!

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Silent Auction: National Museum of Women in the Arts

1250 New York Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20005​

October 23, 2024

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the National Museum of Women in the Arts during the AUGS Social Event. This elegant gathering will feature our exciting new fundraiser—a silent auction showcasing an array of exquisite items and exclusive experiences. Mingle with fellow attendees amidst the stunning artworks by renowned female artists, all while supporting a great cause. Enjoy gourmet hors d'oeuvres, fine wines, and the inspiring ambiance of this iconic venue. Your participation will not only provide you with a night to remember but also build a stronger future for the field of urogynecology, our patients, and our providers. 

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DC WitchFest

3400 Block of 11th St, NW Washington, DC 20003​

October 19, 2024 11am - 4pm

Grab your broomsticks and come get witchy at a unique Halloween maker’s market! We are taking over the whole block of 3400 Block of 11th NW!

Check out spooky creations by over a dozen local artists and makers in front of RedRocks and The Coupe!

We encourage everyone to get into the spirit and dress up in costume or wear a witch hat! Have a kiddo? Take the kids around to visit the artists and vendors for trick or treating! Dogs welcome!

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Paws In The Park

100 Madison St,  Alexandria, 22314


October 13, 2024 11am - 4pm

Paws in the Park is a FREE, fun-filled day for the whole family (including pets), featuring entertainment and live music, activities, animal-themed vendors and adoptable animals! Paws in the Park celebrates the love our community has for animals, with a whole lot of fun on the side. Thousands have enjoyed this event in its previous iterations, and this year promises to be the biggest and most exciting festival yet. Proceeds from this event benefit animals across the community though Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.

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End Of Summer Bark Bash

2709 S Oakland St, Arlington, VA 22206, USA

September 29, 2024 11am - 3pm

Join us for the ultimate End of Summer Bark Bash, an outdoor block party where dogs and their humans can celebrate the season! With over 40 local vendors, dog-friendly activities, and plenty of treats, this is the perfect way to spend a summer day. Plus, meet adoptable dogs from local rescues and enjoy free entry to Snouts & Stouts!

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Strangefest

350 Lansdowne Road, Fredericksburg, VA

September 28 · 2 - 11pm

Strangefest is a one-of-a-kind event that celebrates the diversity and creativity of the local music and arts community. With a lineup featuring both established and emerging artists, you'll be treated to a wide range of genres and styles that will make your heart sing and your feet move. Make sure to stick around after the sun sets for a laser light show feast for the eyes!

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Art All Night: The Fountain Inn

1659 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007

September 27, 2024  5 - 10pm

The festival will take place in all 8 wards with different activations on each night, bringing visual and performing arts, including painting, photography, sculpture, crafts, fashion, music, literary arts, dance, theater, film, and poetry, to indoor and outdoor public and private spaces, including local businesses and restaurants.

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Baltimore Comic Con

1 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21201

September 20, 2024 ​1pm - 7pm

September 21, 2024 10am - 7pm

The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 25th year.

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Big Gay VA Pride Fest & Market

1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

September 8, 2024 12pm - 4pm

Join TransJam Events at Diversity for an INDOOR and Outdoor market to shop with over 50 LGBTQ+ maker and artists, enjoy local eats, and live music. 

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No Land Beyond's Tavern Night

 

2125 Maryland Ave, Baltimore, MD 21218​

September 7, 2024 5pm - 9pm

Join the NLB crew for one heck of an immersive fantasy tavern experience!
Think min-convention, costume party, fantasy RPG, carnival night, all wrapped up in one. There will be carnival games! Monster arenas with Dice Dungeons! A wild and wacky quarter toss! Bourbon tastings with Green River Bourbon! A wandering bard!
Tarot readings! A rat bucket tournament!?!?! An outdoor nerd market! and so much more! This is going to be one of our most exciting free events. Get pumped, and stay tuned for the upcoming schedule and more.

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Beetlejuice Party Market

640 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002​

September 6, 2024 from 7pm - 10pm

Beetlejuice...Beetlejuice…nevermind, we’ll wait for the party before we summon the Ghost with the Most! Join us at metrobar for a special night of live music, a spooky market, tarot readings, and more!

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Pancakes and Booze

3400 Georgia Ave, NW, Washington, 20010

September 5, 2024 7pm - 12am

Come experience one of the largest pop-up art movements to hit North America over the past decade. Celebrate our 10th year serving FREE ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES and introducing you to some of the nation's leading emerging artists.

• Local artists exhibiting over 750+ pieces of work
• 21+ EVENT

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Equinox Market

8890 Mathis Ave, Manassas VA 20110

September 1, 2024 from 11am - 4pm

An eclectic marketplace for the whimsical, witchy, weird, and everything in between. 

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Post Punk Flea Market

2052 West Virginia Ave, Washington DC

 

August 31, 2024 1pm - 7pm

Enjoy a day of vendors and local artists selling spooky/dark/alt. wares, home decor, candles, jewelry, pet accessories, candy, baked goods and art. No MLMs we promise!
What better way to kick off our favorite time of year than with a day of of music, fun, and spooky shopping.
Admission is FREE! This is an all ages event, and there is street parking available.

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Harrisburg Comic and Pop Convention

2300 N Cameron St, Harrisburg, PA 17110

August 24-25, 2024 10am - 5pm

Attention all comic enthusiasts, toy collectors, gaming fanatics, and pop culture aficionados! Don’t miss out on what promises to be Virginia’s most exciting and dynamic event of 2024! This is the ultimate celebration of all things comic, toy, gaming, and pop culture alike! You’ll experience a fantastic display of amazing artists and creators, engaging activities, a thrilling main stage, high-profile celebrities, an extensive gaming area, and much more! Join the fun and experience the thrill of being a part of an electrifying gathering of like-minded individuals who share your passion for everything pop culture! 

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Big GAY Watermelon Fest & Market

1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

August 11, 2024 12pm - 4pm

Big GAY Market is back on AUGUST 11th with a Big GAY slice of summer!
Can’t attend in person? You can STILL support from afar! https://dayumjamrva.square.site/big-gay-market


Join TransJam Events at Diversity for an INDOOR and Outdoor market to shop with over 50 LGBTQ+ maker and artists, enjoy local eats, music, AND multiple ways to help us fundraise to support Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF).

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Christmas In July Vendor Market

317 Hooffs Run Dr, Alexandria, VA 22314

July 27, 2024 1pm - 5pm

 

Come shop and support local businesses for our Christmas in July market! We’ll have 10+ vendors setup outside to peruse. Enjoy a festive theme and crafts inside after you shop! 

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TeeCon Convention

801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC 20001

July 19, 2024 11am - 8pm

July 20, 2024 10am - 8pm

TEE CON IS BACK BIGGER, BETTER AND EXCITING. Come in your best DC Comics COSPLAY and have some fun. All ages welcome!!!!! Celebrating urban wear shoes, fun fashion and education in regard to the status of branding and merchandising. 

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Night Market

Bryant St Market, NE, Washington, DC

 

July 17, 2024 5 - 9pm

Vintage apparel and accessories, handcrafted jewelry, upcycled vintage & thrift, handmade clothing. Come out and see 15 vendors at this unique market at Bryant St Market in NE DC!

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Rail Market @ Union Station

50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20002

 

July 13, 2024 11am - 4pm

 

Discover a new shopping opportunity at Union Station every Saturday! Explore and shop with local vendors and makers in Union Station’s historic Main Hall– you’ll find everything from jewelry to baked goods to vintage clothing and more!  Whether you come for the view or to find the perfect gift or creation at the market, we look forward to seeing you there!

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Cosplay World

403 N 3rd St, Richmond, VA 23219

 

June 15, 2024 10am - 6pm

June 16, 2024 11am - 5pm

Cosplay World is an event that focuses on the Art of Cosplaying!

 

The team behind Cosplay World are all frequent attendees of events throughout the year, with interests in various geek-esque areas from games to film, comics to cartoon, but we all have one thing in common- we love cosplay!​

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Walk on the Wild Side

1225 3rd St, NE, Washington, DC

June 13, 2024 4am - 8pm

Wild Side Media and the NoMa BID present the Walk on the Wild Side Pride Market, the official kick-off event for the Walk on the Wild Side Pride Party in Union Market District on Saturday, June 15. Don't miss a stacked DJ set from Paige Hinton, pop-up beer garden from Red Bear Brewing Co. and 15-vendor makers market curated by David Ross of Eckington Hall in the Art Garden. Bring your NoMa Farmers Market at Third Street purchases to our Pride Market, where we'll have ample space for lounging and snacking before you shop. 

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Dover Comic Con

Loockerman Street, Federal Street, MLK Boulevard, E Loockerman Street
Dover, DE 19901

June 8, 2024 10am - 4pm

Dover Comic Con 2024 is a FREE, family-friendly, indoor/outdoor pop-culture festival with over a hundred vendors, artists & artisans, authors, a cosplay competition, fan groups, pop-culture cars, food vendors, and panel discussions throughout the day.

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Trekonderoga

116 Alexandria Ave, Ticonderoga, NY 12883

 

May 17, 18, & 19, 2024

Devils Backbone Basecamp Brewpub offers a full-service dining experience.  Cozy up by the fireplace or chill out on our patio with a custom ordered beer flight, oak wood-fired smoked dishes, fresh ingredients from our very own Hoop Houses, and other local fare.  Their brewpub has a full bar with local cider, wines, and spirits including craft cocktails made with Devils Backbone Distilling Co. spirits.

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Halloween In April

107 West Main Street , Berryville, VA

Saturday April 20, 2024 10am - 3pm

 

Who else cannot wait until October for Halloween besides myself? So, on Saturday April 20th, 2024, from 10-3 we will be having Halloween at Unique Creations in Berryville! There will be Vendors, Trick or Treating, costumes, and more!

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Big Lick ComicCon NOVA

4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA

Saturday April 13, 2024 11am - 6pm

Sunday April 14, 11am - 5pm

Attention all comic enthusiasts, toy collectors, gaming fanatics, and pop culture aficionados! This is the ultimate celebration of all things comic, toy, gaming, and pop culture alike! With over 250 exhibitors, you'll experience a fantastic display of amazing artists and creators, engaging activities, a thrilling main stage, high-profile celebrities, an extensive gaming area, and much more! Join the fun and experience the thrill of being a part of an electrifying gathering of like-minded individuals who share your passion for everything pop culture!

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AwesomeCon

801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC 20001

March 8, 9, 10, 2024

Awesome Con is Washington DC’s Comic Con! Awesome Con is a celebration of geek culture, bringing over 70,000 fans together with their favorite stars from across comics, movies, television, toys, games, and more! And just like DC, we’re smart, family-friendly, and inclusive.

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Falls Church Market

300 Park Ave, Falls Church, VA

December 23, 30, 2023 8am - 12pm

 

Located just minutes from Washington, D.C. and Metro accessible from the east and west Falls Church Metro stations, Falls Church City's Farmer's Market boasts over 50 vendors during peak season and 40 during the winter months. Unique to the Falls Church Market is the monthly Chef Series, which brings chefs from area restaurants in to develop recipes and share tastes using local, seasonal food.

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Manassas Market

9101 Prince William St., Manassas, VA 20110

December 16, 2023 10am - 3pm

This annual fair filled with over 60 local artisans and crafters, independent consultants, and other small businesses. This family friendly event has free admission and features paintings, art photography, handmade jewelry, glass, wood products, home decor, clothing, and accessories for people and pets. 

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