The MAKRS Society brings local makers, artists, small businesses and unique sellers to the public, through pop-up markets in Raleigh and Durham, and elsewhere in North Carolina.
They also offer curated products in an online store.
Follow The MAKRS Society on Facebook to see new pop-up events as they’re announced. Read on for a couple coming up in the Triangle Then keep reading for a big list of upcoming markets throughout the Triangle, from a number of organizations.
Here are a several upcoming Makrs Society events.
MAKRS @ Golden Belt
MAKRS @ Golden Belt
First Saturday of the month from March to November, 2022,
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., except the October 1st market, which is 5 to 9 p.m.
800 Taylor Street, Durham, NC
40+ local artists and maker at each market. There will be two or three food and beverage trucks serving lunch desserts and coffee. Each month will have fun additions:
March 5th: Pup Fest
- Dog Adoptions
- Pet Photographer
April 2nd: Spring Fest
- Flower Vendor
- Seating/Picnic Area
- Crafting Workshops
- Spring Backdrops for selfies
- FREE Face Painting & Fairy Hair
- Full Band
May 7th: Wellness Fest
- Healthy Food Trucks
- Yoga Class
- Massage Therapist
- Henna Artist
June 4th: Minority Business Month
- Minority-Owned Food Trucks
- Minority-Owned Vendors
- Minority-Run Musicians
- Minority Charity
July 2nd: Summer Fest
- Summer Backdrops for selfies
- FREE Face Painting & Fairy Hair
- Full Band
- Lemonade Vendor
- BBQ Food Trucks
- Games
August 6th: Charity Month
- 10% of proceeds towards a charity TBD
- Silent Auction with Vendor’s Products
- Full Band
September 3rd: Pup Fest
- Dog Adoptions
- Pet Photographer
October 1st: Halloween Fest (Night Market)
- Candy/Games
- Fortune Teller/Tarot Card
- Halloween-themed DJ
- Halloween Backdrops for selfies
- Costumes Encouraged
November 5th: Fall Fest
- Fall Backdrops for selfies
- FREE Face Painting & Fairy Hair
- Full Band
- Seating/Picnic Area
- Pumpkins
- Workshops
MAKRS @ North Hills
MAKRS @ North Hills
Second Sunday of the month from March to November, 2022
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., except for October
Saturday, October 8th, 5 to 9 p.m.
Midtown Park at North Hills
4011 Cardinal at Hills Street, Raleigh
45+ artists and makers will be at each market. Two food trucks will be serving lunch and dessert. Beer and wine will be sold by Red, White, Bubbly & Brew. Each month has fun additions:
March 13th: Pup Fest
- Dog Adoptions
- Pet Photographer
April 10th: Spring Fest
- Flower Vendor
- Seating/Picnic Area
- Crafting Workshops
- Spring Backdrops for selfies
- FREE Face Painting & Fairy Hair
- Full Band
May 8th: Wellness Fest
- Healthy Food Trucks
- Yoga Class
- Massage Therapist
- Henna Artist
June 12th: Minority Business Month
- Minority-Owned Food Trucks
- Minority-Owned Vendors
- Minority-Run Musicians
- Minority Charity
July 10th: Summer Fest
- Summer Backdrops for selfies
- FREE Face Painting & Fairy Hair
- Full Band
- Lemonade Vendor
- BBQ Food Trucks
- Games
August 14th: Charity Month
- 10% of proceeds towards a charity TBD
- Silent Auction with Vendor’s Products
- Full Band
September 11th: Pup Fest
- Dog Adoptions
- Pet Photographer
October 8th: Halloween Fest (Night Market)
- Candy/Games
- Fortune Teller/Tarot Card
- Halloween-themed DJ
- Halloween Backdrops for selfies
- Costumes Encouraged
November 13th: Fall Fest
- Fall Backdrops for selfies
- FREE Face Painting & Fairy Hair
- Full Band
- Seating/Picnic Area
- Pumpkins
- Workshops
MAKRS @ Hartwell Raleigh
MAKRS @ Hartwell Raleigh
4th Saturday of month from March to November, 2022, except for October
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday, October 21st, 2022, 5 to 9 p.m.
Hartwell Raleigh
620 W South Street, Raleigh
Each market will feature 35+ local artists and makers. There will be two or three food trucks serving lunch and desserts, and Hartwell will be selling alcoholic beverages, coffee and more. Each month will have other features:
March 26th: Pup Fest
- Dog Adoptions
- Pet Photographer
April 23rd: Spring Fest
- Flower Vendor
- Seating/Picnic Area
- Crafting Workshops
- Spring Backdrops for selfies
- FREE Face Painting & Fairy Hair
- Full Band
May 28th: Wellness Fest
- Healthy Food Trucks
- Yoga Class
- Massage Therapist
- Henna Artist
June 25th: Minority Business Month
- Minority-Owned Food Trucks
- Minority-Owned Vendors
- Minority-Run Musicians
- Minority Charity
July 23rd: Summer Fest
- Summer Backdrops for selfies
- FREE Face Painting & Fairy Hair
- Full Band
- Lemonade Vendor
- BBQ Food Trucks
- Games
August 27th: Charity Month
- 10% of proceeds towards a charity TBD
- Silent Auction with Vendor’s Products
- Full Band
September 24th: Pup Fest
- Dog Adoptions
- Pet Photographer
October 21st: Halloween Fest (Night Market)
- Candy/Games
- Fortune Teller/Tarot Card
- Halloween-themed DJ
- Halloween Backdrops for selfies
- Costumes Encouraged
November 26th: Fall Fest
- Fall Backdrops for selfies
- FREE Face Painting & Fairy Hair
- Full Band
- Seating/Picnic Area
- Pumpkins
- Workshops
MAKRS @ Durham Central Park
MAKRS @ Durham Central Park
4th Sunday of the month from March to November, 2022, except for April and October
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, April 17th, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, October 22nd, 5 to 9 p.m.
Durham Central Park
501 Foster Street, Durham, NC
March 27th: Pup Fest
- Dog Adoptions
- Pet Photographer
April 17th: Spring Fest
- Flower Vendor
- Seating/Picnic Area
- Crafting Workshops
- Spring Backdrops for selfies
- FREE Face Painting & Fairy Hair
- Full Band
May 22nd: Wellness Fest
- Healthy Food Trucks
- Yoga Class
- Massage Therapist
- Henna Artist
June 26th: Minority Business Month
- Minority-Owned Food Trucks
- Minority-Owned Vendors
- Minority-Run Musicians
- Minority Charity
July 24th: Summer Fest
- Summer Backdrops for selfies
- FREE Face Painting & Fairy Hair
- Full Band
- Lemonade Vendor
- BBQ Food Trucks
- Games
August 28th: Charity Month
- 10% of proceeds towards a charity TBD
- Silent Auction with Vendor’s Products
- Full Band
September 25th: Pup Fest
- Dog Adoptions
- Pet Photographer
October 22nd: Halloween Fest (Night Market)
- Candy/Games
- Fortune Teller/Tarot Card
- Halloween-themed DJ
- Halloween Backdrops for selfies
- Costumes Encouraged
November 27th: Fall Fest
- Fall Backdrops for selfies
- FREE Face Painting & Fairy Hair
- Full Band
- Seating/Picnic Area
- Pumpkins
- Workshops
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More Markets in the Triangle
Check out big day-by-day list of markets in the Triangle, or look at a few of them here:
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Friday, December 9, 2022
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Sunday, December 11, 2022
Saturday, December 17, 2022
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park
4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street
Raleigh, NC
