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ohio craft show love!

ohio craft shows, november 2012

This Saturday, Nov. 17, is going to be extra crafty, because not only is it Crafty Supermarket day, Columbus is also having its big craft show that day. Craftin’ Outlaws usually happens in October, but because of scheduling it falls on the same day as Crafty Supermarket this year. We know some of our crafty fans like to go to both shows, so we have a challenge for the adventurous:

Shop at both Crafty Supermarket and Craftin’ Outlaws on Nov. 17!

Take a picture of yourself at each show as photographic proof, and present the pictures to the organizers at your last show, and you’ll get a super swag bag for your efforts! The shows are about 2 hours apart (links to directions below), which is totally doable for a fall road trip.

Craftin’ Outlaws is at The Gateway Film Center in Columbus, Ohio. General admission is free, and doors are open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This “alternative craft fair” was started in 2005 for DIYers to sell their hip handmade wares to people looking for one-of-a-kind gifts. It’s one of the longest-running indie craft shows in the Midwest! Check out the vendor list here.

Crafty Supermarket is at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center in Cincinnati. Admission is free, and doors are open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Founded in 2009, Crafty Supermarket is an indie craft show of metropolitan proportions that showcases crafters, artists and makers from all over North America and draws shoppers from Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. Check out the vendor list here.

Going north? Directions from Crafty Supermarket to Craftin’ Outlaws: http://goo.gl/maps/0nWmf

Going south? Directions from Craftin’ Outlaws to Crafty Supermarket: http://goo.gl/maps/jW6Dz

crafter spotlight: art, prints + other awesomeness

Our crafters and vendors come in all types — these fine folks make art, prints, creatures and other awesomeness that you have to see to believe at our show on Nov. 17. Check them out!

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hungry? check out our food vendors

When shopping for awesome handmade goods, you sure can work up an appetite! Luckily, we’ve got eight awesome local food vendors at our holiday craft show on Nov. 17 to keep you well-fed:

  • Cafe De Wheels: Made-to-order burgers and sandwiches!
  • Dojo Gelato: Handmade Italian-style gelato in surprising flavors!
  • Fireside Pizza: Fresh-out-of-the-mobile-brick-oven pizza!
  • La Terza Coffee: Fresh coffee and espresso from our main caffeine man, Chuck
  • Melt: Choice selections from everyone’s favorite Northside deli!
  • Sweet Peace Bakery: Tasty vegan baked goods made with love and served out of a VW van!
  • Tacocracy: Killer tacos from this new Northside favorite
  • Taste of Belgium: Piping hot authentic Belgian waffles!

PS: Did you RSVP for the show on Facebook yet? Be sure to add it to your calendar and invite all your crafty friends!

crafter spotlight: clothing + accessories

Can you dress entirely in handmade? We challenge you to try! The vendors at the Crafty Supermarket holiday show on Nov. 17 in Cincinnati include these makers of clothing, t-shirts, handmade accessories, bags and wallets, even handmade shoes! Check 'em out...

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november art + craft events in cincinnati

If you only go to one art + design event in Cincinnati this month, you obvs have to come to Crafty Supermarket on Nov. 17 at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center! But if you need more art, craft and design activities for your calendar, read on...

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crafter spotlight: housewares + gifts

Looking for a handmade housewarming gift or something special for your own pad? We've got you covered at our big holiday show. These makers create things you won't find at a big box store, including wood items, ceramics and dishware and more! Check 'em out!

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our fab letterpress show poster!

We’re totally loving the poster for our holiday craft show, printed by Brian at Steam Whistle Letterpress! You’ll start seeing them all over the Cincinnati area soon, and you can see and order our past craft show posters here!

letterpress craft show poster, cincinnati ohio, steam whistle letterpress

we’re in country living magazine!

Holy craft! Crafty Supermarket (and 6 other sweet indie craft fairs) are featured in the November 2012 issue of Country Living!

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