UPCOMING EVENTS

Spring 2026 Calico Makers Market

Shake off the winter blues and step into something a bit more colorful. Our Spring Makers Market is in full bloom!

We invite you to stroll through a broad assortment of local artists and artisans showing off handmade treasures and one-of-a-kind creations. Grab a delicious bite from a local food truck while following the sounds of live music drifting through the air. Unleash your creativity and jump into our hands-on art activities designed for all ages. No pressure or perfection–just good, expressive fun.

Admission is free and everyone is welcome!

At its heart, our market is all about bringing the community together to celebrate creativity, craftsmanship, and to inspire. Come for the art, stay for the vibe, and leave with something that makes you smile.

Come on out and say hello!!

Saturday Music Lineup
11 AM to 1 PM Bill West
1 PM to 3 PM The Watchmen
3 PM to 5 PM Joel Keel

Sunday Music Lineup
11 AM to 1 PM Red Nucleus
1 PM to 3 PM Annie and DJ Kemo with a free Latin dance class
3 PM to 5 PM Maria Quiles

Free Art Tent Activities
Weaving
Paint like Monet

Food Truck
Tacos Paraiso 1

Volunteering Opportunities
Looking to get involved? We welcome volunteers to help make the market a success. From assisting vendors to helping with activities and setup, there are many ways to participate and support our community.

Volunteer sign up link!

Event Details
April 18 and 19 | 10 AM - 5 PM
1141 Smith Level Rd, Chapel Hill, NC
(Rain dates April 25 and 26)

SATURDAY APRIL 18 MUSIC LINE UP

BILL WEST

Known for his acoustic/electric guitar driven music and soulful voice, Bill West will be performing on Saturday at 11 AM. His relaxing “acoustic comfort” style will set the tone for a beautiful market stroll. When you feel the urge for more, you can join him for his “Wednesday Night Hang” on livestream (TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook).

https://www.billwestmusic.com/

THE WATCHMEN

An americana roots inspired band that consists of three multitalented artists will be performing at 1PM Saturday afternoon. If you enjoy the soft twang of folk, blues, and bluegrass come on down for a listen!

https://www.facebook.com/thewatchmenraleigh/

JOEL KEEL

Born in Trinidad, Joel Keel will be bringing the island vibes to our backyard Saturday at 3PM. A lifelong traveling musician, he has been performing all kinds of music, including reggae, as a solo performer and with bands like Banks and Peace & Keel. This long time resident of Chapel Hill can play bass, piano, sing and so much more. Dance into the night with us listening to the vibrant sounds of Joel Keel.

https://www.joelkeelmusic.com/

SUNDAY APRIL 19 MUSIC LINE UP

RED NUCLEUS

If Woody Guthrie made an Arabian Folk music inspired album, you would get the opening tracks to Nuclear Option (Red Nucleus’ most recent release). This eclectic, avant-garde, folk inspired duo will be performing Sunday at 11AM; start the day off with a trip around the world, then through the market!

https://rednucleusband.com/

ANNIE & DJ KEMO

Join us Sunday from 1PM to 3PM for a free Latin Dance instruction led by Annie with curated music from DJ Kemo. Known for the “Best Latin Dance Social in NC” at Cuya on Wednesdays, this duo hosts salsa and bachata socials weekly.

instagram: @annievelez15 and @dj_kemo2

MARIA QUILES

An expressive finger plucking guitarist with a voice that echoes the spirit of Fleetwood Mac’s early days, Maria Quiles brings heartfelt storytelling to us through her folk/Americana sound. Listen to her performance this Sunday at 3 PM as she closes out our market weekend with warmth and ease.

https://maria-quiles.com/

FOOD TRUCKS

TACOS PARAISO #1

Enjoy authentic Mexican food on Saturday and Sunday with Tacos Paraiso 1, originally based in Pittsboro, NC. Get ready to chow down on some tacos and chase it with a big cup of aguas frescas!

https://tacosparaiso.online/