Fall 2025 Calico Makers Market

Fall in love with creativity at this year’s 10th Calico Makers Market! Celebrate 26 talented local vendors, enjoy tasty bites from beloved food trucks, listen to live music, and spark your imagination with hands-on art activities. Don’t miss our first-ever Free Latin Dance Social on Saturday afternoon. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to join the fun! It’s a weekend bursting with autumn colors, lively rhythms, and endless inspiration—we can’t wait to see you there!
When: October  4 & 5, 10 AM – 5 PM (Rain dates: October  11 & 12)
Where: 1141 Smith Level Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

For more information about the market or if you’re interested in volunteering, please visit our website: Calico Studio Makers Market

Vendors:
We have 26 local artists, including painters, potters, sculptors, jewelers, and more! Check out the full list of vendors here!

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

Art Activities:
Make your own owl mask or build a totem pole — all with recycled materials. Supplies provided, just bring your creativity.

Food Trucks:

Saturday: Jerk Man Island Cuisine
Sunday: Gussy’s Food Truck