Thewanderingmakers

05/20/2026

Just blushing at all the nice things our crew has to say 🥰 Come join us at Summer Bash! Fall Fest up next after that! 🙌

05/06/2026

✨🎪 The best way to explain what it’s like to be part of The Wandering Makers crew… is to hear it from the vendors themselves.

🙌 What we’ve built isn’t just a market—it’s a community. One where people show up for each other, where your neighbors are the first to lend a hand, and where kindness and support aren’t the exception… they’re the standard. 🤝

💫 We’re intentional about everything: the vendors we bring in, the way our events are run, and the experience we create—for both sellers and shoppers. That means organized, well-promoted markets, a crowd that genuinely values shopping small, and an environment where you can actually thrive.

👀 If you’ve been looking for more than just another event—if you want to be part of something that feels collaborative, welcoming, and worth your time—we’d love to have you.

🙌 Ready to join us?
You can find applications to join the community or apply as a guest vendor for upcoming events at the link in our bio.

🙏 And an important P.S. : A HUGE thank you to the incredible makers in these clips who took a moment to share such kind words!! It means more than you know, and it’s a reflection of the kind of people who make this community what it is! 🙏✨

-Shannon 😊

04/15/2026

✨This is what it looks like when small businesses show up for each other 🤍

🌷✨🎪Spring Kickoff! at Mount Trashmore = thousands of people choosing to shop local, support real people, and be part of something bigger! 👏👏👏

🗓️ We’re running it back for Summer Bash on August 8 🥳

👀 If you’re a vendor and want in, applications are live — and the deadline is approaching! 👇

💪 Let’s keep building this!! 🙌👏💪

https://www.twmevents757.com/summerbash2026guestvendorapp

🔗 Find the above link in our bio! 🔗

03/23/2026

03/12/2026

🙌 It’s finally here! 🥳🤩🏆🍿🎶🧇🎤💃☕️🎹🌯✨🎪

🤩 There is SO much to love about Spring Kickoff! 2026, and we don’t want you to miss a thing!

👀 So here’s our daily schedule of activities!

✨ In addition to all the scheduled fun you see here, you’ll also find The Wandering Library — our beloved free community library! 📚

🎟️ And remember to collect your raffle entry for every purchase you make at the event! Each one earns you TWO chances to win a whole basket of locally made & curated goodies, EACH DAY 🤯

Come play, shop small, visit The Wandering Library, win a gift card, enter the raffles, find a rose, get a prize, dance, sing karaoke, eat, and enjoy live tunes…and all FOR FREE?!

❤️🍿🎟️🎪☕️🎶📣 We love you, Hampton Roads! And we can’t wait to celebrate the arts and this amazing community with you! 🙌✨🥳

📍 See you at Mt. Trashmore Park, VB
Saturday 3/21 & Sunday 3/22
10 am - 2 pm both days ✨

Check out our previous reel for the lineup of show-stopping talent we have in store for you ✨🤩

02/10/2026

📣 A quick, transparent update about our farmers market:

Vendor fees alone do not cover the cost of producing this market. Community sponsorships are what make it possible.

If we’re able to secure sponsors by the end of February, the market continues for the 2026 season. If not, we won’t be able to move forward.

If you’re a local business — or know one — that values supporting small business, community gathering, and the local economy, we’d love to connect.

Sponsorship details are available now. Link in About section / send us a message.

02/06/2026

The Wandering Makers Farmers’ Market is a monthly, neighborhood-centered market built to support local farmers, makers, and small businesses in a welcoming, family-friendly space.

To keep this market accessible for vendors and free for the public, we rely on community sponsorships to cover essential operating costs. Vendor fees alone simply aren’t enough to sustain the market long-term.

As we plan for the upcoming season, we’re currently seeking local business partners who want to invest directly in their community and help keep this market going.

Sponsorship commitments must be secured by the end of February in order for the farmers’ market to move forward this season.

If supporting small businesses, neighborhood connection, and meaningful local initiatives aligns with your values, we’d love to talk.

📩 Sponsorship details are available now — reach out to learn more.

— The Wandering Makers 🌿

This market exists because of community support — and we’re grateful for every partner who helps make it possible.

02/06/2026

🥳 It’s official — The Wandering Makers Spring Kickoff is BACK at Mount Trashmore!! 🌸🎉

🤩 After an incredible first year, we’re coming back bigger and better with TWO full days of everything you love about The Wandering Makers events!

✨ What to expect this year:
• Local makers & small businesses bringing handmade, handpicked, and truly unique goods
• Food trucks serving up the good stuff
• Live music BOTH days
• Our fan-favorite Wandering Makers contests & games — all ages, all fun:
 🥔 Potato Sack Race
 ⭕ Hula Hoop Contest
 🔥 Hot Potato
 🎁 Each contest winner takes home a gift card to spend with our vendors — money going straight back into the local community
• The return of the Wandering Library 📚
• And a crowd favorite: the Wandering Rose Game 🌹
 Find a Wandering Rose during the event, turn it in, and win a prize!

🎟️ Plus… the Shop-to-Win Raffle is back!
• Two raffle prize baskets EACH day
• Every time you make a purchase with one of our vendors, you earn a FREE raffle entry
• Shopping local = more chances to win
• Raffle tickets will also be available for purchase

This event is all about community, creativity, and supporting small businesses — and there’s no better way to kick off spring than together at Mount Trashmore. 💛

📍 Mount Trashmore
🗓 Two days • One epic weekend
✨ Family-friendly • Free to attend

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02/05/2026

🌱 Community matters — and so does transparency.

The Wandering Makers Farmers’ Market at John B. Dey is a monthly, neighborhood-centered market built to support local farmers, makers, and small businesses in a welcoming, family-friendly space.

To keep this market accessible for vendors and free for the public, we rely on community sponsorships to cover essential operating costs. Vendor fees alone simply aren’t enough to sustain the market long-term.

As we plan for the upcoming season, we’re currently seeking local business partners who want to invest directly in their community and help keep this market going.

Sponsorship commitments must be secured by the end of February in order for the farmers’ market to move forward this season.

If supporting small businesses, neighborhood connection, and meaningful local initiatives aligns with your values, we’d love to talk.

📩 Sponsorship details are available now — reach out to learn more.

— The Wandering Makers 🌿

01/29/2026

✨ Reliving the magic from last Spring 🪄🎨🎶☕️🎪🚚🙌

Spring Kickoff! at Mt. Trashmore is BACK!

March 21 & 22
10 am - 4 pm
📍Mt. Trashmore Park

We are SO ready for all the fun, games, local shopping, eats, & tunes — and to do it all BIGGER and BETTER than ever!

See you there! ✨

Find applications and sponsor inquiry forms on our website! Link in bio 🔗

This event is sponsored by ☀️🏖️🏝️





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