UPCOMING EVENTS
Calico Makers Market Fall 2025 - 10th edition
It’s our 10th Calico Makers Market — and it’s going to be our best yet.What began as a small maker gathering has grown into a full weekend of creativity and community. Celebrate this milestone with26 local vendors, live music, hands-on art, and delicious food.
Dates: October 4 & 5
Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
Rain Dates: October 11 & 12
Location: 1141 Smith Level Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Saturday, Music Lineup
Meaux Trio | 11 AM – 1 PM
Joel Keel | 1 PM – 3 PM
Annie & DJ Kemo | 3 PM – 5 PM
Featuring our First Free Latin Dance Social!
Sunday, Music Lineup
The Watchmen | 11 AM – 1 PM
Red Nucleus | 1 PM – 3 PM
Maria Quiles | 3 PM – 5 PM
Food Trucks
Saturday: Jerk Man Island Cuisine
Sunday: Gussy’s Food Truck
Art Tent Activities
Make your own owl mask or build a totem pole — all with recycled materials. Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.
Join us to celebrate our 10th market!
Vendors
LIGHT BREEZE CANDLE CO SECRET PAPER CO SAMLEVI SIZEMORE
ALDER GRAND PARK EMERSON DOOM RICHARD HARBER
PHOTOS BY MINNIE BREN WEST SILENT GENIUS
SUSAN ZEISEL LUUPI ART SCOTT MEYER DESIGNS
CARDINAL & CO DEBORAH HARRIS REILLY HOLBERT
CHESLEY KALNEN POTTERY JOIFUL INTENTIONS TJ LAND
HANDCRAFTED BY PERDITA LITTLE PEAK POTTERY VIVIAN BLANCO
RABBITPATCH BASKETS KEPLEY’S POTTERY ASHLEY RUSNAK ART
CALICO MAMAS
New T-shirt design!
Our official Calico Makers Market Fall 2025 t-shirts are here—and they look amazing!
Huge shout-out to Russell Washburn, who killed it on the design!
Want one? Volunteers get one FREE!
We’re looking for help at the gates, in the parking area, and at our art tent—come be part of the fun!
Click the link below to sign up:
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER!
MUSICIANS
Saturday October 4 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
A vibrant mix of blues, soul, jazz, and swing—played with style, grit, and groove.
Saturday, October 4 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
A seasoned performer blending reggae, rock, and soulful Americana into a sound all his own.
Sunday, October 5 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
A dynamic 3-piece ensemble from Raleigh, delivering rich, heartfelt Americana roots music.
Sunday, October 5 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Instrumental duets rooted in folk, rock, and new acoustic music—where melody, harmony, and groove take center stage.
Sunday, October 5 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
A soul-stirring singer-songwriter weaving folk, Americana, and lyrical storytelling into intimate, powerful songs that stay with you.
FOOD TRUCKS
Saturday, October 4 | All Day
Bold, soulful Caribbean flavors straight from the heart of Raleigh—serving up Jamaican fusion favorites like tender Oxtail and fiery Jerk Chicken.
Sunday, October 5 | All Day
Authentic Mediterranean flavor on wheels—Gussy’s Greek serves fresh, local Greek fare inspired by tradition and perfected on the streets of the Triangle.