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Here are 3 (of MANY) reasons to attend the Makers Here are 3 (of MANY) reasons to attend the Makers Arcade Holiday Fair this weekend at the @broadwaypier

💫Support artists and small businesses - By attending you not only support our small business, every purchase you make has a direct impact on the artist or vendor you patron. Remember, where you spend your money matters, and we and our vendors appreciate you for your support!

💫Community engagement - Attending local Makers Arcade events also fosters a sense of community that goes beyond just buying gifts. In our growing city, its locally-supported events like these that keep San Diego feeling like home we know and love. Shop local, support your local economy, and support San Diego community events!

💫Fun Day Out: Makers Arcade is so much fun for the whole family! We’ll have free photo booths, games, kids areas, a free wreath workshop, a free ornament workshop, food, drinks, live music, and SO. MUCH. MORE.

Are you ready for the fun?

📆 Holiday Fair at Broadway Pier - December 2 & 3 10am - 5pm

Get your tickets now at link in our bio, presale ends Friday or you can get tickets at the door!

#holidayfair #smallbusiness #supportsmall #sandiegoevent #sandiego
Last reminder to grab your $1-off presale tickets Last reminder to grab your $1-off presale tickets and VIP package for the Holiday Fair at the Port of San Diego THIS WEEKEND! 

Presale ends Friday at 4 p.m. PST.

Don’t miss out on the ultimate festive extravaganza! 📣 Our exclusive VIP packages consist of:

〜 General admission
〜 Front-of-the-line entry
〜 A swag with exclusive discount coupons for the vendor booths
〜 Handmade goodies, and treats from our sponsors (no need to be in the first 100 to get one!)
〜 A drink ticket for any one item at the bar!
$100+ value that supports small businesses in a BIG way! These VIP Packages are only available presale (ending THIS Friday) and are LIMITED!

Secure yours today, link in our bio 🤝

#holidayfair #sandiegofair #thingstodoinsandiego #eventsinsandiego #sandiegocreatives
The Holiday Fair event map is now LIVE on our webs The Holiday Fair event map is now LIVE on our website! We are so stoked for THIS weekend!⁠
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Don't miss the Makers Arcade Holiday Fair at the Port of San Diego @broadwaypier Sat. and Sun. Dec. 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.⁠
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We have presale general admission available for $1-off right now on our website, as well as limited VIP tickets that include general admission, front-of-the-line entry, a swag bag with exclusive discount coupons for the vendor booths, handmade goodies, and treats from our sponsors (no need to be in the first 100 to get one!) and a drink ticket for any one item at the bar! $100+ value that supports small businesses in a BIG way! Only 15 VIP tickets left!⁠
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This 2 day shopping experience will include:⁠
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〰️ Full activation of the entire Pier with live music, food, games, art, and welcoming over 135 vendors both inside and outside.⁠
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〰️ Live music featuring musicians/bands including: @nathanandjessiemusic, @therealpuerto, @devvlov, @majestic.davies, @divinajasso, @the.barnacleboys, @what.a.dall⁠
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〰️ Food trucks including: @dangbrotherpizza, @thefunkyfrenchie, @thegogotruck, @dannysvegan, @birdrockcoffeeroasters⁠
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〰️ 3 Craft Cocktail Bars including the @vintage_bow_sd & HAPPY HOUR with discounted drinks from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM on both days!⁠
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〰️ Visit @theholidaysdelivered vintage camper for photos or to book an adventure!⁠
〰️ A Kids Craft Area by @areasontosurvive⁠
〰️ A GIANT Paint by Number⁠
〰️ Photo Booth & Free Photo Strips by @ez_photobooths⁠
〰️ Tintype photo  by @ojocreativo⁠
〰️ A FREE Wreath Workshop⁠
〰️ Mini Golf by @sdpopupminigolf⁠
〰️ Floral Bar & Decor by @chasinblooms_⁠
〰️ Face Painting by @happyheartsfacepainting⁠
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 And more exciting features to explore!⁠
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Thank you to our Makers Arcade Sponsors: The Port of San Diego, @tbdsandiego, @humbledesignsandiego,@areasontosurvive, @finestcityentertainment, @sierranevada, @sipwell.co, @topochicousa, Aguas Frescas @minutemaid, @juneshineco⁠
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Last chance to get presale tickets is this Friday, link in our bio!⁠
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#holidayfair #sandiegoholidayevent #eventsinsandiego #sandiegoevents #thingstodoinsandiego
COMING UP THIS WEEKEND 🙌 Get ready for our Hol COMING UP THIS WEEKEND 🙌

Get ready for our Holiday Fair at the Port of San Diego, @portofsandiego. It’s set to be our most extensive Makers Arcade Fair to date! 

The entire pier will come to life with live music, delectable food, entertaining games, inspiring art, and an impressive lineup of over 135 vendors both indoors and outdoors!

Don’t miss out on the chance to secure your presale tickets—link in our bio! 🌟

#holidayfair #holidayevent #sandiegoevents #sandiegofair #supportsmall
The countdown is on for the Makers Arcade Holiday The countdown is on for the Makers Arcade Holiday Fair at the Port of San Diego @broadwaypier on Dec. 2 and 3. 🎄

Who is going to take advantage of our make & take station this year? 🙌  Craft your unique wreath at our DIY station! Your entry fee covers this enjoyable activity, providing you with all the materials for crafting a stunning winter masterpiece.

〰️ We have general admission available as well as limited VIP tickets that include general admission, front-of-the-line entry, a swag bag with exclusive discount coupons for the vendor booths, handmade goodies, and treats from our sponsors and a drink ticket for any one item at the bar!

Get your tickets now via the link in our bio 〰️

#supportsmall #sandiegoholidayevent #holidayevent #holidayshopping #holidays2023
Happy #SmallBusinessSaturday 🖤 The BEST way to Happy #SmallBusinessSaturday 🖤

The BEST way to #shopsmall is at the Makers Arcade Holiday Fair at the @broadwaypier NEXT WEEKEND Dec. 2 + 3, San Diego’s best two-day holiday shopping event featuring 140 small-batch makers and emerging brands, craft cocktails sponsored by Topo Chico, beer by Sierra Nevada, food trucks, wreath-making stations, interactive art installations, live music, photo trailers, beautifully styled lounges, and more!

〰️ Tickets are $6 presale or $7 at the door and include access to the shopping hall and food truck court right on the San Diego Harbor, free photo booths, the make-and-take station, live music performances, and interactive art and play areas.

There is also a limited number of VIP packages available that include handmade vendor items, a collectible shopping bag, a drink ticket, vendor coupons, and front-of-the-line entry. Get there early — the first 100 people each day get a swag bag filled with handmade goods by the vendors! Kids under 10 are free. Pets are welcome! 

〰️ Get your tickets now at the link in our bio!

#smallbusinesssaturday #shopsmall #sandiegosmallbusiness #sandiegoshopping #supportsmall
We are thankful for our volunteers! Our volunteers We are thankful for our volunteers! Our volunteers make these makers events possible and we couldn’t do it without them. This is a fantastic opportunity to help us support over 135 small businesses! 🫶

〰️ Go to the link in our bio if you’re interested in volunteering at the Holiday Fair Dec 2 and 3 at the @broadwaypier 〰️

#holidayfair #holidayevent #sandiego #sandiegoevents #holidayshopping
This is who you support when you shop small 🖤 This is who you support when you shop small 🖤

〰️ It is less than 2 weeks to go until the Holiday Fair at the Port of San Diego 🙌  This 2 day shopping event with feature over 130 curated makers, live music, food and drinks vendors, games, art and much more! 

〰️ We have a limited number of VIP packages available that include handmade vendor items, a collectible shopping bag, a drink ticket, vendor coupons, and front-of-the-line entry!

📆 December 2 & 3 at @broadwaypier 

✖️Get your tickets now, link in our bio!

#christmasfair #holidayfair #sandiegoevent #sandiegofair #thingstodosandiego
Time flies! Just two weeks until the Makers Arcade Time flies! Just two weeks until the Makers Arcade Holiday Fair at the Port of San Diego @broadwaypier on Dec. 2 and 3. 🎄

We have general admission available as well as limited VIP tickets that include general admission, front-of-the-line entry, a swag bag with exclusive discount coupons for the vendor booths, handmade goodies, and treats from our sponsors (no need to be in the first 100 to get one!) and a drink ticket for any one item at the bar! $100+ value that supports small businesses in a BIG way!

This 2 day shopping experience will include:

✖️ Full activation of the entire Pier with live music, food, games, art, and welcoming over 135 vendors both inside and outside.

〰️ Live music featuring musicians/bands including: @nathanandjessiemusic, @therealpuerto, @devvlov, @majestic.davies, @divinajasso, @the.barnacleboys, @what.a.dall

〰️ Food trucks including: @dangbrotherpizza, @thefunkyfrenchie, @thegogotruck, @dannysvegan, @birdrockcoffeeroasters, 3 Craft Cocktail Bars sponsored by @sierranevada & @areasontosurvive, @vintage_bow_sd & HAPPY HOUR with discounted drinks from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM on both days!

〰️ Visit @theholidaysdelivered vintage camper for photos or to book an adventure!
〰️ Kids Interactive Area by @areasontosurvive
〰️ Live Art & Photo Opportunities
〰️ Photo Booth & Free Photo Strips by @ez_photobooths and photo ops by @ojocreativo
〰️ Sensory Phone Booth
〰️ Wreath Workshop.
〰️ Mini Golf by @sdpopupminigolf
〰️ Floral Bar & Decor by @chasinblooms_
〰️ Face Painting by @happyheartsfacepainting
〰️ And more exciting features to explore!

Thank you to our Makers Arcade Sponsors 〰️ The Port of San Diego, @tbdsandiego, @humbledesignsandiego, ARTS SD, @finestcityentertainment, @sierranevada, @sipwell.co, @topochicousa, Aguas Frescas @minutemaid, @juneshineco ⭐️

Who’s got their tickets already? 😏

#holidayfair #sandiegoholidayevent #holidayevent #holidayshopping #holidays2023
Our amazing friends at @sierranevada will be hosti Our amazing friends at @sierranevada will be hosting a FREE festive Christmas ornament make-and-take station at the Holiday Fair! ⁠
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So your ticket will include this fun freebie AND our FREE holiday wreath make-and-take - yaaaay!⁠
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Fun fact: all the refreshing beer at the event comes courtesy of Sierra Nevada, our proud beer sponsors, and we are so thankful for their continued support! 🍻✨⁠
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📆 Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3⁠
📍 Port of San Diego @broadwaypier⁠
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For more info on our tickets, click the link in our bio!⁠
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#holidayfair #holidayevent #sandiegoevent #holidayshopping #thingstodoinsandiego
Introducing our musicians for the Holiday Fair at Introducing our musicians for the Holiday Fair at the Port of San Diego! 🎶 This year it will be super exciting as we have not 1, but 2 music areas this year!

📆 Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3
📍 Port of San Diego @broadwaypier

This two-day holiday shopping event will feature more than 120 small-batch makers, craft cocktails, beer, gourmet food trucks, live music, photo trailers, styled lounges, door favors, and more!

🎶 @the.barnacleboys @nathanandjessiemusic @therealpuerto @what.a.dall @devvlov @majestic.davies 

Go to the link in our bio to get your tickets 🎟️

#holidayfair #holidayevent #sandiegoevent #holidayshopping #thingstodoinsandiego
Join us in Oceanside, North County for a pop-up ev Join us in Oceanside, North County for a pop-up event at @tremont_collective on December 9! 🎄 This will be a day filled with creativity, craftsmanship, and community, featuring 70 Makers Arcade vendors and the Tremont Collective stores.⁠
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📍Tremont Collective - a collection of dining and shopping experiences featuring @communalcoffee @brixtonoceanside @bottlecraftoceanside @shootsog @alfreskoexperience @atacama_surf @stab @thevervestudios⁠
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Meet a few of our vendors that will be with us at Tremont!⁠
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⭐️ @tigerislandkids - Vintage inspired kids clothing⁠
⭐️ @agneswear - Underwear & swimwear clothing⁠
⭐️ @domainesante - California grape nectar⁠
⭐️ @islapermentjewelry - Permanent jewelery⁠
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This event is free, so come on down! More info on our website.⁠
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#holidayevent #creativefair #popupfair #popupevent #sandiegoevents⁠
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Join us for happy hour at the Holiday Fair at the Join us for happy hour at the Holiday Fair at the Port of San Diego @broadwaypier on December 2 & 3! 🍹

We will have wine by @sipwell.co, beer by @sierranevada and holiday inspired cocktails/mocktails featuring Topo Chico! 

Whatever your drink, we’ve got you covered 😉

Get your tickets now for the Holiday Fair, link in our bio! 🎟️

#holidayfair #holidayevent #holidayseason #sandiegoevent #sandiegoliving
Free swag bags at our Holiday Fair… but be quick Free swag bags at our Holiday Fair… but be quick! 👀

The first 100 Guests each day will get a FREE swag bag filled with handmade goods from our vendors! 🫶

If you want a guaranteed bag, get our VIP package ticket for just $50 which includes a collectable MA shopping bag, vendor goodies, exclusive vendor coupons, a drink ticket, and general admission!

Link in our bio to secure your tickets 🎟️

#sandiegofair #sandiegoholidayfair #holidayfair #holidayevent #sandiegoevents
As our Holiday Fair at the Port of San Diego gets As our Holiday Fair at the Port of San Diego gets closer, we are are in need of volunteers for setup, morning, and afternoon shifts! Positions include assisting vendors, selling tickets at the door, and more!

📍Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3

Our events are super fun, they support local small businesses, you’ll meet some great people, and you’ll get a swag bag filled with handmade goodies in return as well! Link in our bio to sign up! 🫶

#holidayfair #sandiegoovolunteers #volunteerinsandiego #sandiegofair #sandiegoevent
Savor your drinks with a smile at the @vintage_bow Savor your drinks with a smile at the @vintage_bow_sd trailer bar during our upcoming Holiday Fair at the Port of San Diego on December 2 & 3! 🍹🍸⁠
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How adorable is this?! 🫶 Get your tickets now - Link in our bio!⁠
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📸 - @letsfrolictogether⁠
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#sandiegofair #holidayfair #christmasfair #holidayevent #sandiegoevent
Join us in Oceanside, North County for a pop-up ev Join us in Oceanside, North County for a pop-up event at @tremont_collective on December 9! 🎄 This will be a day filled with creativity, craftsmanship, and community, featuring 70 Makers Arcade vendors and the Tremont Collective stores.

📍Tremont Collective - a collection of dining and shopping experiences featuring @communalcoffee @brixtonoceanside @bottlecraftoceanside @shootsog @alfreskoexperience @atacama_surf @stab @thevervestudios 

🎶 Live music by @devvlov & @maddyvancemusic
📸 Festive photo ops by @holidaysca

This event is free, so come on down! 

#holidayevent #popupevent #sandiegoevent #sandiegocreatives #sandiegoholidayevent
Tickets for the Makers Arcade Holiday Fair at the Tickets for the Makers Arcade Holiday Fair at the Port of San Diego @broadwaypier are on SALE!

🎟️ We have general admission $6 presale/$7 on the door. 

🎟️ ✨ Limited presale VIP is $50 and includes general admission, front-of-the-line entry, a swag with exclusive discount coupons for the vendor booths, handmade goodies, and treats from our sponsors (no need to be in the first 100 to get one!) and a drink ticket for any one item at the bar!

Don’t miss our on this fantastic Holiday Fair and the opportunity to support incredible small businesses!

#sandiegoevent #sandiegofair #holidayfair #holidayevent #sandiegochristmasevent
Introducing our incredible event sponsors for the Introducing our incredible event sponsors for the Makers Arcade Holiday Fair at the Port of San Diego @broadwaypier on December 2 & 3 🙌

- @portofsandiego our beautiful venue partner
- @tbdsandiego providing the best lounge rentals in SD
-  @humbledesignsandiego an amazing non-profit partner that helps people leaving homelessness
- @areason2survive hosting the kids craft area showcasing the work they do as a youth arts non profit
- @finestcityentertainment our go-to for A/V services
- @sierranevada with the BEST beer at our bars
- @sipwell.co and their amazing women-crafted wine
- @topochicousa keeping our cocktails fizzy
- @minutemaid with FREE Aguas Frescas for guests
@juneshineco keep our vendors and volunteers fueled and happy with their amazing hard kombucha

Thank you to all of our event sponsors for supporting small businesses, we literally could not do this without them. ❤️

If you haven’t got your tickets yet, now is the chance! Ticket link in our bio ✨

#holidayfair #holidayevent #christmasevent #sandiegoevent #sandiegochristmas
Holiday Fair at the Port of San Diego @broadwaypie Holiday Fair at the Port of San Diego @broadwaypier VIP packages are now available 🔥 Our Limited VIP Packages include:

- General admission
- Front-of-the-line entry
- A swag with exclusive discount coupons for the vendor booths
- Handmade goodies, and treats from our sponsors (no need to be in the first 100 to get one!)
- A drink ticket for any one item at the bar!

$100+ value that supports small businesses in a BIG way! These VIP Packages are only available presale and are LIMITED! Secure yours today, link in our bio ⭐️

#holidayfair #sandiegofair #holidayevent #eventsinsandiego #sandiegocreatives
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