Mini Makers Market

About the event

🛍️ Mini Makers Market at Hand Picked Nursery 🎨 📍 233 Ennis Rd., Benson, NC 27504 🗓️ Saturday, October 18 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Calling all young entrepreneurs, creators, and future business leaders! Join us for the Mini Makers Market at Hand Picked Nursery—a special event where kids and teens ages 5 to 17 can showcase their talents, handmade goods, or small businesses to the community. 👧👦 Who Can Participate? Any child or teen between the ages of 5 and 17 who: ✨ Owns their own small business 🎨 Makes crafts, art, or DIY creations 🧁 Bakes, builds, designs, or innovates Whether it’s jewelry, slime, paintings, baked goods, stickers, or something totally unique—we want to see it! 🌟 Why Join? • Celebrate and support young talent • Encourage creativity and entrepreneurship • Inspire kids to pursue their passions • Give the community a chance to shop local in the most meaningful way 🚚 Food Trucks Welcome! There will be tasty bites from local food trucks, so come hungry and ready to support local! 🎉 Free Admission | Open to the Public Families, friends, and community members are invited to attend and support these amazing young makers. It’s a fantastic day out for the whole family! Come celebrate creativity, innovation, and youthful spirit at the Mini Makers Market at Hand Picked Nursery!

Dates

Oct 18, 2025 · 10:00 AM - Oct 18, 2025 · 3:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Location

North Carolina, United States

233 Ennis Rd, Benson, North Carolina 27504, United States

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Parking instructions

For Attendees: We have two parking lots in the front of the garden center and across the street for all attendees to park.

Health & safety

Hand Picked Nursery. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, we kindly ask all attendees to follow these guidelines. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times, particularly during activities such as flower/berry picking. When exploring nature trails, wear appropriate footwear and stay on designated paths to ensure both personal safety and environmental protection. Stay hydrated by bringing water, use sunscreen, and dress appropriately for the weather. Be mindful of potential allergens, such as flowers and food, and inform vendors of any dietary restrictions when making purchases. First aid assistance will be available on-site, and attendees should contact event staff immediately if help is needed. If you are feeling unwell, we respectfully request that you refrain from attending to safeguard the health of others. By following these guidelines, we can ensure a safe and enjoyable event for everyone.

Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications

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Mini Maker's Market

Deadline: Oct 05, 2025

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🛍️ Mini Makers Market at Hand Picked Nursery 🎨
📍 233 Ennis Rd., Benson, NC 27504
🗓️ Saturday, October 18 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Calling all young entrepreneurs, creators, and future business leaders! Join us for the Mini Makers Market at Hand Picked Nursery—a special event where kids and teens ages 5 to 17 can showcase their talents, handmade goods, or small businesses to the community.

👧👦 Who Can Participate?
Any child or teen between the ages of 5 and 17 who:
✨ Owns their own small business
🎨 Makes crafts, art, or DIY creations
🧁 Bakes, builds, designs, or innovates

Whether it’s jewelry, slime, paintings, baked goods, stickers, or something totally unique—we want to see it!

🌟 Why Join?
• Celebrate and support young talent
• Encourage creativity and entrepreneurship
• Inspire kids to pursue their passions
• Give the community a chance to shop local in the most meaningful way

🚚 Food Trucks Welcome!
There will be tasty bites from local food trucks, so come hungry and ready to support local!

🎉 Free Admission | Open to the Public
Families, friends, and community members are invited to attend and support these amazing young makers. It’s a fantastic day out for the whole family!

Come celebrate creativity, innovation, and youthful spirit at the Mini Makers Market at Hand Picked Nursery!