More than 70 local crafters, designers, and artisans will bring their hand-made creations to the 13th Annual Nevada City Spring Craft Fair taking place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at the historic Miners Foundry Cultural Center in Nevada City.
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Nevada City Craft Fair is a juried exhibition of makers curated in the aesthetics of a modern, rustic lifestyle. Hip, sustainable, yet innovative and whimsical, the biennial event represents the best of the region.
For the cost of $7 admission, attendees can shop for one-of-a-kind handmade leather goods, earth-friendly body care, candles, jewelry, original arts, ceramics, beadwork, vintage, textiles, prints, woodworking, repurposed objects, and more. It’s a collection of classic old time traditional techniques with a modern spin. Better than shopping on Etsy, participants can meet creatives face-to-face.
“You are going to be in awe of all the human ingenuity and creativity. There are so many clever designs,” said Producer Naomi Cabral.
It all started when a group of local young crafters, artists, and social do-gooders first produced the Nevada City Craft Fair in the summer of 2010. Inspired by independent entrepreneurship and creative talents in their community, the event is modeled after the success of Renegade Craft Fairs across the U.S. and Europe.
“What’s so important about the Nevada City Craft Fair is that there really is an effort to be sustainable on every level. You really are getting heirloom-quality items when you shop from our vendors,” said Cabral.
Nevada City Craft Fair continues to grow and to date has introduced over 10,000 attendees to more than 600 local and regional artists, designers, and crafters.
Committed to presenting the freshest voices of the local hand-made movement under one roof, Nevada City Craft Fair is a celebration of the regional creative community. Proceeds benefit Miners Foundry Cultural Center.
“To come in and see all of these handmade items, it’s really breathtaking. The items are quite lovely and colorful. If people want to do some Mother’s Day shopping, it’s going to be perfect for that,” said Cabral.
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