Calling All Mini Makers and Creative Kids!
Do you love to make, build, paint, or craft? Join us for the very first Mini Makers Market at the 4th Annual Whoopie Pie Festival in Downtown Rutland! This special event is a chance for young artists and entrepreneurs, alongside their grown-up Business Managers, to showcase and sell their handmade creations. Keep 100% of your profits, celebrate your creativity, and help fill our community with color, talent, and joy!
Advance registration is required!
FAQs and More Information
When is it?
Saturday, September 13th | 12:00–2:00PM
Held during the 4th Annual Whoopie Pie Festival in downtown Rutland.
Market setup is from 11-11:45am.
Who Can Participate?
All creative kids ages 14 and under!
Mini Makers must be accompanied by their adult “Business Manager” at all times.
What Can You Sell?
Almost anything handmade or creative!
Some ideas: Jewelry, friendship bracelets, wall art, slime, artwork, 3D prints, crafts, bookmarks, small gifts, etc. If you make it, you can sell it!
***No food or drink may be sold at this Market.
How much is it to participate?
It’s FREE! No registration cost, no percentage requirement. Mini Makers keep 100% of their profits!
What to Bring:
For the event, Mini Makers must provide their own 6 to 8 foot folding table (and chairs if desired). Tents will be provided; Mini Makers will be paired up to share a tent with another Mini Maker.
Optional: Bring a plastic storage bin with a lid to store items at Wonderfeet before/after the market.
Optional “Open Create” Days at Wonderfeet!
Need to brainstorm ideas? Want a space to work on your creations ahead of time? Join us at the Museum for these FREE workshop times in the Jr. Mint:
Tues, Aug 19 · 4:00–6:00PM
Sun, Sept 7 · 10:00AM–12:00PM
Weds, Sept 10 · 5:00–7:00PM
Drop-Off & Storage:
Want to store your items on Merchants Row before or after the event?
Items may be stored at Wonderfeet in advance (must be in a labeled plastic bin with lid)
Drop off crafts and tables/booth supplies on Thursday, Sept 11 or Friday, Sept 12 between 10am and 4:30pm.
After the Mini Makers Market, feel free to store your table, chairs, and any remaining goodies at Wonderfeet and go enjoy the rest of what Whoopie Pie Fest has to offer!
Post-event pickup: Sunday, Sept 14 between 10:00AM–4:00PM.