I Heart Indie Markets | Mountain States

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I.H.I.M. - The Mountain States - TL Luke

Colorado

BOULDER

Firefly Handmade | Boulder, CO

A trip to a Firefly Handmade Marketplace leads you to the intersection of craft, local and small batch, where every artisan has a story, and each item has an authenticity and soul. Our pop-up markets draw a loyal following of vendors and customers who are passionate about the handmade movement, and who have made it the largest and premier "handmade only" market in Boulder and the Front Range.

DENVER

Denver Bazaar | Denver, CO

"Denver BAZAAR has taken various forms ranging from a 6-month weekly pop-up to a series of Holiday BAZAARs drawing over 15,000 shoppers. Denver BAZAAR blends the best elements of fashion, food, and drinks - creating a unique shopping & sipping experience that locals know and love. "

Fetch Markets | Denver, CO

Formerly known as the Denver Flea, Fetch Markets are among the country’s largest and most creative celebrations of small business, design, local culture, and community.

Horseshoe Market | Denver, CO

The Horseshoe Market is dedicated to providing exceptional handmade and vintage vendors a unique showcase for their goods and offers customers a chance to take home some of Denver and Colorado’s best, Lucky Finds™! Named “Denver’s Best Flea Market” Westword for five years.

Jackalope | Denver, CO

"..the passion to create a "community meets artisan event" focused on the experience of meeting the maker and bringing the local community together in this..."

Renegade Craft | Denver, CO

"Renegade Denver gathers local Makers and Designers with national artists in the inspiring River North Art District (RiNo). Located adjacent to Denver Central Market, the Fair is a sunny, al fresco marketplace perfect for to discover new artists, shop innovative design, and enjoy immersive features."

The Big Wonderful | Denver, CO

"TheBigWonderful is Colorado's most original urban market offering Beerfest, Bazaar & Live Music in one elevated festival experience. Founded in Denver's RiNo Arts District in 2014, TheBigWonderful is a cultural barometer and creative business marketplace, bringing together the best of Colorado's vibrant craft vending, food, beer, and live music scenes into an eclectic and fun festival atmosphere."

FORT COLLINS

Colorado Makers Market | Fort Collins, CO

"The Colorado Makers Market is rooted in the foundation of community founded in 2016 to create a space for local vendors & creatives to sell their goods directly to the community. Desiring to put a face, name, & story with what we buy, the Colorado Makers Market wants to promote mindfulness & intentional relationships with each other & consumer goods. The Colorado Makers Market will continue to unite local makers to create a unique shopping experience for the Colorado community with a diverse selection of high quality and original goods."

GRAND LAKE

Grand Lakes Arts and Crafts Fairs | Grand Lake, CO

"Come peruse the Grand Lake Chamber’s Arts & Crafts Festivals throughout the summer months. Browse various local and national handmade wares in the scenic beauty of Grand Lake’s Town Square Park on Grand Avenue."

Idaho

BOISE

Merry Makers Market | Boise, ID

"Think of Merry Makers Market as the perfect marriage of a holiday art show and a retail store. Open from November 30-December 23, you'll find a curated selection of locally handmade items--like you would at a holiday art show--open for regular store hours and continuing throughout the month. Get ready for a brand new way to shop handmade for the holidays, Boise! We can't wait to show you what we've been up to!"

Mini Pop-up Market | Boise, ID

"Mini Pop-Up Markets are small, carefully-curated shops that highlight local artisans. Each market hosts only 6-10 vendors with a wide range of talents. These boutique markets are held throughout the year at local venues."

Wintry & Summery Market | Boise, ID

"...you find a gathering of the finest makers and biggest dreamers of our area – a unique collection of the best and brightest. You will find artists that are passionate about their work and shoppers eager to shop locally during the holiday season. Founded in 2010, Wintry Market has been built on the foundation of the DIY Spirit – empowering creatives – as well as the community members who support them."

Montana

BOZEMAN

Montana Made Fair | Bozeman, MT

The MADE fair is a modern art & handcrafted market featuring local & regional artists and makers. Our events are a curated collection of over 200 skilled artisans as well as a handful of non-profits. The MADE fair’s mission is to increase awareness of handmade goods as an alternative to mass-produced items and support local and regional small craft business by providing a place to sell their goods. We provide opportunities to artists of all levels—the hobbyist to the seasoned professional."

HELENA

Big Sky Arts and Craft Shows | Helena, MT

"Big Sky Art & Craft Shows produces two shows a year at the Helena Civic Center. Featuring amazing artists and craftsman from all over the state."

Montana Made Fair | Helena, MT

The MADE fair is a modern art & handcrafted market featuring local & regional artists and makers. Our events are a curated collection of over 200 skilled artisans as well as a handful of non-profits. The MADE fair’s mission is to increase awareness of handmade goods as an alternative to mass-produced items and support local and regional small craft business by providing a place to sell their goods. We provide opportunities to artists of all levels—the hobbyist to the seasoned professional."

MISSOULA

Missoula People's Market | Missoula, MT

"The Market showcases over 80 local artisans, featuring unique Montana art & craft. Come check out our pottery, metal works, fine woodworking, photography, leather work, clothing, jewelry and functional and whimsical art and meet the artist who created it! Breakfast, lunch, sweet treats, coffee, and cold drinks are also available while you shop in the festive market atmosphere of Downtown Missoula."

Montana Made Fair | Missoula, MT

The MADE fair is a modern art & handcrafted market featuring local & regional artists and makers. Our events are a curated collection of over 200 skilled artisans as well as a handful of non-profits. The MADE fair’s mission is to increase awareness of handmade goods as an alternative to mass-produced items and support local and regional small craft business by providing a place to sell their goods. We provide opportunities to artists of all levels—the hobbyist to the seasoned professional."

Nevada

LAS VEGAS

Queen Bee Market | Las Vegas, NV

"Vendors are highly curated and a select number from each category are featured so attendees have a diverse and unique shopping experience at every show. Vendors are fresh, trendy, have a strong social media following and beautiful setups, a true Etsy come-to-life experience. Walking into each booth at the Queen Bee Market is like walking into a small handmade shop."

Mini Maker Faire | Las Vegas, NV

"Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth—a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker Movement. It’s a place where people show what they are making, and share what they are learning. Makers range from tech enthusiasts to crafters to homesteaders to scientists to garage tinkerers. They are of all ages and backgrounds. The aim of Maker Faire is to entertain, inform, connect and grow this community."

RENO

Wyld Market | Reno, NV

"Wyld Market creates a platform for local artists, creators and makers to share their craft and grow their business without the expense of brick & mortar. We are rethinking retail through a pop-up model, inspiring connection and catalyzing our local maker-economy."

Utah

Bountiful

Utah Handmade Market | Bountiful, UT

"The Utah Handmade Market is a curated market with wonderful artists from around Utah brought together to offer their unique goods to you."

Provo

The Beehive Bazaar | Provo, UT

"The Beehive Bazaar has become all-the-buzz in Utah every spring, fall, and winter when they showcase the independent designs, arts, crafts and edibles of more than 100 trend-setting local artists. Beehive Bazaar touts a hand-selected inventory of unique, quality and most importantly, to-die-for handmade goods including jewelry, paintings, bags, glass, vinyl, paper, clothing and accessories as well as couture cupcakes, jams, cookies, caramels and treats. This is in no way your mother’s craft boutique."

Salt Lake City

Craft Lake City | Salt Lake City, UT

"Formed in 2009 by Angela H. Brown, editor and publisher of SLUG (SaltLakeUnderGround) Magazine, the organization believes Utah’s unique crafting history and cultural background provides a fertile foundation for the local alternative arts community to grow and flourish, and seeks to strengthen and support it through various activities."

Made in Utah Festival | Salt Lake City, UT

"Made in Utah Festival celebrates local artisans, product makers, artists, musicians, businesses, and entrepreneurs. We are affiliated with Utah Stories Magazine. Our goal is to give exposure to these small local businesses and talented individuals as well as to make Utahans aware of benefits and economic impact of shopping and supporting local."

Salt & Honey Market | Salt Lake City, UT

"Salt & Honey is a makers market offering a unique space for designers, artists, crafters, food experts, and vintage collectors a space to sell their independently produced goods all year!"

The Hive Market SLC | Salt Lake City, UT

"We are passionate about providing local businesses, collectors, and artisans a space to promote, share and sell. Shop local. Meet the artisan. Support your community."

Utah Art Market | Salt Lake City, UT

"At each Art Market, the best and most creative local artisans are invited to showcase their unique, funky, whimsical, hard-to-find, and always hand-made merchandise at this seasonally themed event. Art Market began as a once-yearly event, run out of Nanette’s home, but it has grown into five events during the year, all held at the Sugarhouse Garden Center. Each of the five shows — February, April, October, November, and December — are stocked with pieces that reflect the show’s theme."

Wyoming

JACKSON

Art Fa!r - Jackson Hole | Jackson, WY

"...Art Fair Jackson Hole is the Art Association's largest fundraiser supporting art education and outreach! Every dollar received from admission goes to keeping our exhibitions and art education programs accessible to the public all year round. These fairs feature local and national artists selling fine art and craft including ceramics, jewelry, painting, furniture, photography, and much more. Live music, food vendors, youth activities, and crafts add to the extended weekend at Snow King Ball Park. All proceeds benefit the Art Association's education and outreach programs. Our jury hand-picks 150 high-caliber artists. This small boutique fair is supported by a strong group of both staff and volunteers."

LARAMIE

Civic Center Bazaar | Laramie, WY

"150 plus vendors from all over the Rocky Mountain region. There's something for everyone with over 200 tables. Lots of shopping, gifts, door prizes, free give-a-ways, demonstrations, face painting, food trucks, live music and so much more."

Please Note: The events listed in our "Event Finder" section are not produced by I Heart Indie Markets unless they are specifically branded as an I.H.I.M. Pop-up Event. If you're looking for the current I.H.I.M. Pop-ups taking place, please visit our I.H.I.M. Pop-up Events page.

Original illustrations by T.L. Luke. Follow her on Instagram @tl.luke or visit her website www.tl-luke.com

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