The Makrs Society brings local makers, artists, small businesses and unique sellers to the public, through pop-up markets in Charlotte, Raleigh, 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 Charlotte. Then keep reading for a big list of upcoming markets throughout Charlotte, from a number of organizations.
Here are some upcoming Makrs Society events in the Charlotte area.
MAKRS at Wesley Heights
MAKRS at Wesley Heights
3rd Saturday of the month, from March to May, 2022
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wray Ward, 2317 Thrift Road, Charlotte
Free
Each of these events will feature 45+ local vendors, live music and 3 or 4 food trucks. Each month will have a special feature as well.
March 19th: Pup Fest
- Dog adoptions
- Pet photographer
April 16th: Spring Fest
- Flower vendor
- Seating/picnic area
- Crafting workshops
- Spring backdrops for selfies
- Free face painting and fairy hair
- Full band performance
May 21st: Wellness Fest
- Healthy food trucks
- Yoga class
- Massage therapist
- Henna artist
MAKRS @ Protagonist
MAKRS @ Protoganist
3rd Sunday of month from March to November, 2022 (except October)
12 to 5 p.m.
Saturday, October 15th, 2022
5 to 9 p.m.
Protagonist South End
227 Southside Drive, Charlotte
Free
Each of these markets will feature 35+ vendors, live music and two food trucks, a dessert truck and a coffee truck. Purchase adult beverages from Protagonist. Each event will have some special features as well.
March 20th: 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 15th: Wellness Fest
- Healthy food trucks
- Yoga class
- Massage therapist
- Henna artist
June 19th: Minority Business Month
- Minority-Owned food trucks
- Minority-Owned vendors
- Minority-Run musicians
- Minority charity
July 17th: Summer Fest
- Summer backdrops for selfies
- Free face painting and fairy hair
- Full band
- Lemonade vendor
- BBQ food trucks
- Games
August 21st: Charity Month
- 10% of our proceeds towards a charity TBD
- Silent auction with vendors’ products
- Full band
September 18th: Pup Fest
- Dog adoptions
- Pet photographer
October 15th: Halloween Fest (Night Market)
- Candy and Games
- Fortune Teller/Tarot Card
- Halloween-themed DJ
- Halloween backdrops for selfies
- Costumes encouraged
November 20th: Fall Fest
- Fall backdrops for selfies
- Free face painting and fairy hair
- Full band
- Seating/Picnic area
- Pumpkins
- Workshops
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