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Makers Arcade transforms shopping small into an unforgettable, community-building experience.

Next Event: Spring fair april 4 + 5

who we are

A flag with the text "MAKERS ARCADE" and three exclamation marks, on a pole with a round finial.

Makers Arcade is San Diego’s premier artisan market experience, founded in 2014 by Rebecca Chase and Jen Byard to bring the community together around a shared love of art, creativity, and handmade goods. Produced by the team behind the San Diego Made Factory and San Diego Made Markets, our events go beyond a typical craft show, featuring unique handmade products, live music from local artists, gourmet food, interactive craft stations, beautifully designed lounges, and family-friendly fun. By showcasing the best of San Diego’s makers, musicians, designers, and culinary creators, Makers Arcade celebrates local talent and supports a thriving creative economy while offering an unforgettable experience for guests of all ages.

Get Involved
Two people smiling and standing close together inside a shop selling ceramics and wooden items, with shelves behind them displaying cups, plates, cutting boards, and chessboards.

become a vendor

Vendor applications are officially open for our Spring Fair at Balboa Park on April 4–5, 2025! Find all the details and apply using the link below.

Vendor Information
A man smiling and standing behind a table with framed photographs, vintage camera equipment, and a photographer's setup in the background.
Outdoor craft fair stall displaying quilted blankets, quilts, and fabric items under a white canopy.
Wooden eye profile ornament hanging on a shelf, with lemons and ceramics in the background.
Display of embroidered hats and caps on a green table at an outdoor craft stall, with decorative mushrooms and plants.
Two women standing inside a booth with handmade crafts and jewelry, smiling at the camera.
A man carrying a laughing young girl on his shoulders at an outdoor event, looking at colorful artwork on an easel.
A woman at a craft booth wearing a bucket hat decorated with a butterfly patch, standing next to a man in a green cap, at an arts and crafts fair with various handmade jewelry and hats on display and a small crowd observing.
A green vintage trailer with an open door, set up as a mobile store, with outdoor seating including two wooden chairs, a round wooden table with a potted plant, and a decorative rug on the ground.
Interior of a store or showroom with various furniture and textile displays, including sofas with colorful pillows, round glass coffee tables, and a large circular woven rug. Several people are browsing and interacting with products.
A person holding a pizza box with a large pepperoni and sausage pizza inside, and a beverage in a glass with a straw in the background.
Colorful postcards with humorous and motivational messages on a display wall. Messages include 'Way Too Cute,' 'Puss Power,' 'Hey, today is a good day to fuck shit up,' and 'Damn, Girl you look good today.'
A woman singing and playing an acoustic guitar on a stage with a cactus in the foreground.

Get Involved

We host events all year round, and we want you to get involved in the next one!

volunteers

Volunteers are what make our events possible, and your help supports hundreds of local small businesses and creatives. Sign up to be notified next time we are in need of volunteers for an event!

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craft vendors

Interested in vending at our markets? Our Spring Fair applications are open now at this link, or you can add your name and email to our craft vendor list using the buttom below to be notified next time applications open!

Vendor Interest List

event activations

Catering food vendors (food trucks & hot food stands), sponsors, musicians, workshops, coffee, balloon artists, face painters, florists, etc. can submit an activation interest form below!

Activation Interest List

Interested in Attending?

Sign up below to be notified about the next Makers Arcade Fair!