MUSCATINE, Iowa–With Memorial Day on the horizon, Muscatine County residents and those in the region have started getting excited for the spring Good Makers Market. A market specializing in handmade and vintage goods sold by independent vendors from across the Midwest, this year’s Good Makers Market will take place on May 26 from 3 to 8 p.m. and May 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cedar County Fairgrounds (1195 210th Street in Tipton).
A sizable market, approximately 170 vendors will gather, selling all kinds of handmade and vintage goods. ” Our market is all about good people and good vibes. Shoppers and vendors both say that there is just something special about Good Makers Market,” said Good Makers Market Host and Muscatine native Jess Meyer: “It has a different feeling than other markets. It’s just a vibe you have to experience for yourself.”
To complement vendors selling every kind of handicraft or vintage item imaginable, the Good Makers Market has many food and drink vendors on-site, selling refreshments. No matter what food you like, Meyer knows the market will have something for you: “Eat everything from wood-fired pizza, BBQ, street tacos, acai bowls, cupcakes, and mini-donuts, and be sure to grab gourmet popcorn and a lemonade shakeup. Start your day off with a coffee from one of our two coffee vendors or a Bloody Mary from our adorable camper bar called Bev the Barbarian.”
Along with shopping, market attendees can take photos with their friends in the selfie area, featuring items highlighting this market’s unique theme. Llamas will return to the market, delighting everyone who stops by to greet them.
The Good Makers Market will return to the Cedar County Fairgrounds on May 26 and 27, bringing back its signature shopping experience. Photo courtesy Jess Meyer.
A time for creative people and those who appreciate their work to connect, Meyer loves spending time with the vendors and learning the stories behind the exquisite goods they sell. “When you shop at Good Makers Market or any market, you are supporting a dream,” she observed. “We have watched so, so many of them grow into something much bigger. We love cheering them on and catching up with them each and every market.”
An event suited to all kinds of shoppers, tickets cost $10 a piece at the gate. On both days, the early birds will catch the worms, as the first 100 attendees will receive Good Makers Market tote bags filled with coupons and goodies provided by the vendors. With ample parking and plenty of handicap-accessible spaces, people can conveniently get in and out of the market, even with large purchases. A dog-friendly event, shoppers may bring their furry friends, so long as they clean up after them and keep them leashed.
With so much going for it, Meyer hopes you will drive to Tipton and try the Good Makers Market this spring. “You can literally spend the day here shopping, listening to live music, and consuming all the delicious food and drinks,” enthused Meyer.
