
Calendar of Events
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NWI Earth Day Celebration
Join us for this year’s NWI Earth Day Celebration, at the Porter County Expo Center! This event is presented by Porter County Recycling, and features a wonderful variety of environmentally-themed vendors, live music, delicious food, engaging presentations, and children’s activities. Every April, people gather globally to celebrate Earth Day—this year’s theme is “Our Power, Our Planet.” The Grumpy Gnome and I care deeply about our beautiful environment, and are thrilled to be new vendors! We are looking forward to bringing handmade creations fashioned from sustainable and repurposed materials, as well as a diverse assortment of beautiful crystals and mineral specimens from around the world.

Hometown Mother’s Day Market
Moms are heroes! Come celebrate with us at the Hometown Mother’s Day Market—a Sunday event in Crown Point, Indiana!
Located inside the Industrial Building of the Lake County Fairgrounds, the Mother’s Day Market features a host of wonderful artisan vendors and activities for the whole family--including great food, mimosas & craft drinks, bounce houses, and live music! Our booth will be set up with a special selection of whimsical handmade artworks, spring home decor, crystals, and unique treasures of nature.

Hometown Liberty Market
Join us this summer for Hometown Liberty Market, an evening event in Crown Point, Indiana!
Located inside the Industrial Building of the Lake County Fairgrounds, the Hometown Liberty Market features a host of wonderful artisan vendors and activities for the whole family--including great food, specialty drinks, kids activities, and live music! The Liberty Market ends with an outstanding fireworks show by Willy’s Works Fireworks! Our booth will be set up with a special selection of whimsical handmade artworks, summer home decor, crystals, and unique treasures of nature.

Monster Mash Summer Bash
Join us at Thornton Distillery Co. for Monster Mash Summer Bash, hosted by The Apothecary Cupboard!
Thornton Distillery is an amazing historic building located in Thornton, Illinois, with an outstanding selection of food and drinks. The vendors and artists who come out for these shows are truly incredible! If you love oddities, original art, dark fantasy, the unique, the macabre, and the mystical—this is an event for you!
We are so excited to be new vendors this year, and will have a fantastic selection of crystals and whimsical handmade creations available.

Magical Menagerie Market
Join us at Thornton Distillery Co. for the Magical Menagerie Market, hosted by The Apothecary Cupboard!
Thornton Distillery is an amazing historic building located in Thornton, Illinois, with an outstanding selection of food and drinks. The vendors and artists who come out for these shows are truly incredible! If you love oddities, original art, dark fantasy, the unique, the macabre, and the mystical—this is an event for you!
We are so excited to be new vendors this year, and will have a fantastic selection of crystals and whimsical handmade creations available.

Gore Fest Art & Oddities Expo
Join us in Morris, Illinois for this year’s Gore Fest Art & Oddities Expo!
Gore Fest Art & Oddities Expo will be hosted at Jennifer’s Garden Banquet and Convention Center, located in Morris, Illinois. This event will feature incredible artists and oddities vendors at the height of spooky season, on Saturday of Halloween Weekend!
We are so excited to be new vendors this year, and will have a fantastic selection of crystals, dark fantasy art, and whimsical handmade creations available.

Cruel Yule Krampus Market
Join us at Thornton Distillery Co. for the Cruel Yule Krampus Market, hosted by The Apothecary Cupboard!
Thornton Distillery is an amazing historic building located in Thornton, Illinois, with an outstanding selection of food and drinks. The vendors and artists who come out for these shows are truly incredible! If you love oddities, original art, dark fantasy, the unique, the macabre, the mystical, and of course, Krampus—this is an event for you!
We are so excited to be returning for this year’s Cruel Yule event, and will have a fantastic selection of crystals, Krampus-themed original art, and dark yuletide creations available.

Hometown Hocus Pocus Market, Day Two
Come celebrate one of the best times of year…Spooky Season… with us at the Hometown Hocus Pocus Market: a two-day event in Crown Point, Indiana!
Located inside the Industrial Building of the Lake County Fairgrounds, the Hocus Pocus Market features a host of wonderful artisan vendors and activities for the whole family--including trick-or-treating among the vendors, adult and kids costume contests, great food, craft drinks, and live music! Our booth will be set up in full Halloween spirit with a diverse selection of whimsical handmade artworks, spooky home decor, crystals, and unique treasures of nature.

Hometown Hocus Pocus Market, Day One
Come celebrate one of the best times of year…Spooky Season… with us at the Hometown Hocus Pocus Market: a two-day event in Crown Point, Indiana!
Located inside the Industrial Building of the Lake County Fairgrounds, the Hocus Pocus Market features a host of wonderful artisan vendors and activities for the whole family--including trick-or-treating among the vendors, adult and kids costume contests, great food, craft drinks, and live music! Our booth will be set up in full Halloween spirit with a diverse selection of whimsical handmade artworks, spooky home decor, crystals, and unique treasures of nature.

Hometown Mother’s Day Market
Moms are heroes! Come celebrate with us at the Hometown Mother’s Day Market—a Sunday event in Crown Point, Indiana!
Located inside the Industrial Building of the Lake County Fairgrounds, the Mother’s Day Market features a host of wonderful artisan vendors and activities for the whole family--including great food, craft drinks, and live music! Our booth will be set up with a special selection of whimsical handmade artworks, spring home decor, crystals, and unique treasures of nature.

3 Little Birds Market: Spring (Day Two)
Come out to the 3 Little Birds Market in April! This is our first time joining this wonderful bi-annual market as new vendors, and we’re so excited to bring new original pieces for the Spring season. The 3 Little Birds Market features a beautiful mix of upcycled, vintage, and artisan goods, with a focus on showcasing small boutique businesses. This is a two-day event that will be held indoors at the Porter County Expo Center on Friday, April 26th and Saturday, April 27th. There will be live music, a full bar, and local food trucks. The entrance fee is $5, and kids have free admission.

3 Little Birds Market: Spring
Come out to the 3 Little Birds Market in April! This is our first time joining this wonderful bi-annual market as new vendors, and we’re so excited to bring new original pieces for the Spring season. The 3 Little Birds Market features a beautiful mix of upcycled, vintage, and artisan goods, with a focus on showcasing small boutique businesses. This is a two-day event that will be held indoors at the Porter County Expo Center on Friday, April 26th and Saturday, April 27th. There will be live music, a full bar, and local food trucks. The entrance fee is $5, and kids have free admission.

Journeyman Spring Artisan Market, Day Two
Join us in beautiful Three Oaks, Michigan, at Journeyman Distillery’s annual Spring Artisan Market! This is a two-day event, featuring a diverse showcase of incredible artists. The market is held indoors, at Journeyman’s historic Featherbone Factory. The Spring Artisan Market will be held on Saturday, April 6th and Sunday, April 7th from 10:00am - 5:00pm (EST). All ages are welcome, and admission is free. Food and drink will be available for purchase (and believe me, everything they offer is amazing!). Journeyman’s Artisan Markets are among our absolute favorite events—we are so incredibly honored and beyond excited to be a part of this one!

Journeyman Spring Artisan Market, Day One
Join us in beautiful Three Oaks, Michigan, at Journeyman Distillery’s annual Spring Artisan Market! This is a two-day event, featuring a diverse showcase of incredible artists. The market is held indoors, at Journeyman’s historic Featherbone Factory. The Spring Artisan Market will be held on Saturday, April 6th and Sunday, April 7th from 10:00am - 5:00pm (EST). All ages are welcome, and admission is free. Food and drink will be available for purchase (and believe me, everything they offer is amazing!). Journeyman’s Artisan Markets are among our absolute favorite events—we are so incredibly honored and beyond excited to be a part of this one!

Hometown Happenings: Shamrock Market!
Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us at the Shamrock Market: a two-day event in Crown Point, Indiana!
Located inside the Industrial Building of the Lake County Fairgrounds, the Shamrock Market features a host of wonderful artisan vendors and activities for the whole family--including Irish-themed performances and live music! Our booth will be set up in full green display with a diverse selection of whimsical handmade artworks, crystals, and unique treasures of nature. This event aligns with the coming of Spring, which is always a magical time of year!

Hometown Happenings: Shamrock Market!
Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us at the Shamrock Market: a two-day event in Crown Point, Indiana!
Located inside the Industrial Building of the Lake County Fairgrounds, the Shamrock Market features a host of wonderful artisan vendors and activities for the whole family--including Irish-themed performances and live music! Our booth will be set up in full green display with a diverse selection of whimsical handmade artworks, crystals, and unique treasures of nature. This event aligns with the coming of Spring, which is always a magical time of year!

Journeyman Winter Artisan Market: Day Two
Join us in beautiful downtown Valparaiso, Indiana at Journeyman Distillery’s new location, for their first-ever Winter Artisan Market! This is a two-day event, featuring a diverse showcase of incredible artists. The market is held indoors, at Journeyman’s beautifully renovated American Factory. The Winter Artisan Market will be held on Saturday, February 17th and Sunday, February 18th from 10:00am - 5:00pm CST. All ages are welcome, and admission is free. Food and drink will be available for purchase (and believe me, everything they offer is amazing!). Journeyman’s Artisan Markets are among our absolute favorite events—we are so incredibly honored and beyond excited to be a part of this one!
Please visit //journeymandistillery.com/calendar for further information about the Winter Artisan Market, and the American Factory location.

Journeyman Winter Artisan Market: Day One
Join us in beautiful downtown Valparaiso, Indiana at Journeyman Distillery’s new location, for their first-ever Winter Artisan Market! This is a two-day event, featuring a diverse showcase of incredible artists. The market is held indoors, at Journeyman’s beautifully renovated American Factory. The Winter Artisan Market will be held on Saturday, February 17th and Sunday, February 18th from 10:00am - 5:00pm CST. All ages are welcome, and admission is free. Food and drink will be available for purchase (and believe me, everything they offer is amazing!). Journeyman’s Artisan Markets are among our absolute favorite events—we are so incredibly honored and beyond excited to be a part of this one!
Please visit //journeymandistillery.com/calendar for further information about the Winter Artisan Market, and the American Factory location.

18th Annual Gardening Show: Porter County Master Gardeners Association
Join us at the 18th Annual Gardening Show! This event is presented by the Purdue University Cooperative Extension and Porter County Master Gardeners Association, featuring a broad variety of wonderful vendors. The show is held indoors at the Porter County Expo Center, so we’ll be insulated from the winter cold. The last show was absolutely awesome, and we’re really looking forward to returning for the next one!

Hometown Indoor Santa Market
Join us on the winter solstice for a holiday indoor event in beautiful Crown Point, Indiana! The Hometown Santa Market is held inside the Industrial Building of the Lake County Fairgrounds, and runs from 5pm to 10pm. This is a great opportunity to explore local shops indoors for last-minute holiday gifts, and enjoy activities for the whole family. Our booth will be set up with a diverse, colorful assortment of handmade gifts (large and small), as well as a selection from our vast crystal collection.

Journeyman Spring Artisan Market: Day Two
Join us in beautiful Three Oaks, Michigan at Journeyman Distillery, for their annual Spring Artisan Market! This is a two-day event, featuring a diverse showcase of incredible artists. The market is held indoors, at Journeyman’s historic Featherbone Factory. This is our first time participating in this event, and we are so incredibly excited for it!
Follow the link below for event details and location:
https://www.journeyman.com/events/spring-artisan-market-2023-two/

Journeyman Spring Artisan Market: Day One
Join us in beautiful Three Oaks, Michigan at Journeyman Distillery, for their annual Spring Artisan Market! This is a two-day event, featuring a diverse showcase of incredible artists. The market is held indoors, at Journeyman’s historic Featherbone Factory. This is our first time participating in this event, and we are so incredibly excited for it!
Follow the link below for event details and location:
https://www.journeyman.com/events/spring-artisan-market-2023-day-one/

Chesterton’s Corkscrew & Brew Fest: Small Business Expo at EW Studios
Join us in downtown Chesterton for a festive St. Patrick’s Day Weekend, at the annual Corkscrew & Brew Fest! We will be set up inside the beautiful Essential Wave Studios with wonderful vendors and live music.
We will have crystals and handmade, whimsical creations for you to discover, all inspired by our love of travel and the wonders of nature.

17th Annual Gardening Show: Porter County Master Gardeners Association
Join us at the 17th Annual Gardening Show! This event is presented by the Purdue University Cooperative Extension and Porter County Master Gardeners Association, featuring a broad variety of wonderful vendors. The show is held indoors at the Porter County Expo Center, so we’ll be insulated from the winter cold. This is our first time participating in this event, and we’re really looking forward to it!

Hobart Holiday Market (Indoors)
This is our first season as vendors at the Hobart Holiday Market, and we’re beyond excited! This is an indoor market, happening on Sunday, November 27th from 9am to 3pm. We will be set up alongside a broad variety of wonderful vendors at the Community Center in Hobart, Indiana. Two gymnasiums will house the market, alongside a large lobby and concession area. Join us for fun day of festivities including baked goods, music, and unique holiday shopping!