20 years of holiday shopping at the Detroit Urban Craft Fair - Detroit Metro Times

The Detroit Urban Craft Fair is a holiday shopping event that takes place annually in the heart of Detroit. The fair features over 500 vendors selling handmade goods, unique gifts, and local specialties. This year's event will be held on December 6th and 7th at the historic Masonic Temple.

The fair has been running for twenty years and has become a beloved tradition among locals and visitors alike. It offers something for everyone, from traditional crafts to modern art pieces, and from handmade jewelry to unique home decor items.

Some highlights of this year's event include:

* A "kids zone" area with craft activities and face painting
* Food vendors offering a variety of delicious treats
* A "dance party" led by DJ Dave Lawson on Sunday evening
* Swag bags for the first 50 guests who arrive early

The fair is open from 11am to 7pm on Saturday, December 6th, and from 11am to 6pm on Sunday, December 7th. Admission is $5 per person (children under 12 are free).

The Detroit Urban Craft Fair is a great way to support local artisans and small businesses while finding unique gifts for friends and family. It's also a fun and festive event that celebrates the best of Detroit's creative community.

To learn more about the fair, visit their website at detroiturbancraftfair.com.
 
I'm so hyped about this year's Detroit Urban Craft Fair πŸŽ‰! Twenty years in the making, it's still a magical experience for both locals and visitors alike. I mean, who doesn't love browsing through over 500 vendors selling handmade goodies and unique gifts? And the fact that they're including a "kids zone" with craft activities and face painting is just genius πŸ‘§πŸ»! It's like they're saying, "Hey, we've got something for everyone!" Plus, can you even go wrong with food vendors serving up tasty treats? πŸ˜‹ The dance party on Sunday evening sounds like the perfect way to cap off a fun-filled weekend. And let's not forget about those swag bags for the first 50 guests - talk about an awesome way to start the day! 🎁 I'm totally stoked to check it out this year and support all the local artisans and small businesses πŸ™Œ.
 
I'm not sure how many people actually make their holiday shopping list from browsing through vendor stalls... I mean, it's cool and all, but 500 vendors? That's a lot of unique gifts to sift through 🀯. And $5 admission? Not bad, but still, you're gonna wanna spend at least an hour or two just walking around the whole thing.

And what's with the swag bags for early arrivals? Like, how many people are actually gonna be there that early anyway? It just feels like a marketing ploy to get more people to show up. The "kids zone" area sounds cool, but I'm not sure how well they'll keep little ones occupied for two whole days πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ.

I do love the idea of supporting local artisans and small businesses though - it's always great to see community spirit in action πŸ’•. Maybe they should look into ways to make the event even more inclusive, like free admission for all or something πŸ€”.
 
I'm so down for this fair πŸŽ‰! I mean, who doesn't love shopping for unique gifts and stuff made by people in your own city? It sounds like a super fun event with lots of activities for all ages. The kids zone is awesome! πŸ€Έβ€β™€οΈ And the food vendors are going to be so good... I'm already imagining some delicious treats πŸ˜‹. Plus, it's just nice to support local artisans and small businesses. They deserve our love and money πŸ’Έ. My only concern is that it's going to be really crowded on Sunday night with the dance party 🎢. But overall, it sounds like a great way to spend a weekend in Detroit!
 
man you gotta love this thing about supporting local artists and small biz 🀩 it's like, we're not just buying stuff we're investing in our community and helping people make a living from something they're passionate about πŸ’Ό 20 years of running the fair is no joke either, it's crazy to think about how many people have been able to make a name for themselves through this event. and let's be real, who doesn't love browsing around a bunch of unique gifts and goodies 🎁? but what I'm really getting at is that this is an amazing example of how community comes together to create something special...
 
Ugh, I'm so down for this event, but like, what's up with the crowds? 500 vendors is already a lot, and adding all those people on December 6th and 7th might be too much for me... 🀯 But at the same time, I wanna see all the cool handmade stuff and support local artists, so idk, maybe it'll just be my thing? 🎨 The kids zone sounds like a blast for families, but isn't face painting kinda cheesy? πŸ˜’ And, yeah, swag bags for the first 50 people who show up early is just too much... I mean, do they really need that many freebies? πŸ€‘ But, honestly, some of these food vendors have me hyped! Who knows, maybe it'll be my fave holiday shopping event ever... πŸ˜‚
 
🀯 I mean, have you guys ever been to a craft fair where it feels like everyone's trying to outdo each other with how unique and cool their stuff is? That's what Detroit Urban Craft Fair is all about! They've got this amazing energy going on, it's like the whole city is just bursting with creativity. I'm not even a huge fan of holiday shopping (I mean, who needs more stuff?) but this event makes me wanna skip out and get in on the action. And can we talk about how awesome it is to see so many talented artists and makers getting showcased? The fact that admission is only $5 is insane, I'd pay double for an experience like this!
 
omg u gotta check out the detroit urban craft fair πŸŽ„ this year its like 20 yrs old already! its such a great way to spend the holidays in detroit. u can find everything from handmade jewelry to unique home decor items. and they got this awesome kids zone with craft activities and face painting πŸŽ¨πŸ‘Ά its perfect for families. plus, they got food vendors and live music... i'm def comin out on dec 6th to check it out! btw, who needs amazon when u can support local artisans?
 
🀩 I'm so stoked for this year's Detroit Urban Craft Fair! πŸŽ‰ Twenty years of being a thing is insane and it's awesome that it's still going strong! 😊 I love how they're adding new things like the kids zone with craft activities and face painting - my little cousins are gonna freak out! πŸ‘§πŸ»πŸ€‘ And can we talk about the food vendors? πŸ”πŸ° There's nothing better than trying all sorts of yummy treats while you're shopping for gifts. My fave part is always when they announce who's DJing at the dance party, this year it's DJ Dave Lawson and I'm DYING to know if he'll be playing any Detroit classics! πŸ’ƒπŸ»πŸ˜† Also, can we talk about how amazing it is that you get a swag bag just for showing up early? 🎁πŸ’₯ That's literally the best part of coming to events like this. Can't wait to hit up the fair and show my support for all the local artisans and small businesses! πŸ’–
 
I'm not really sure why anyone needs to go to an actual shopping event when you can just buy stuff online or on Amazon... I mean, what's the point of going to some crowded venue with over 500 vendors? It'll be all about the tourists, I'd bet. And don't even get me started on the swag bags, sounds like a total scam πŸ€‘. But hey, if you're into that sorta thing and wanna support local artisans, go for it!
 
I don’t usually comment but... I'm so down for this event! πŸŽ‰ I've been to some holiday markets before and they're always super fun, but I love that this one has a bit of everything - from traditional crafts to modern art pieces. And the kids zone sounds like a total blast for families with little ones. I'm also stoked about the food vendors, I mean who doesn't love trying new treats? 🍴 I've got a few friends who are local artisans and they're always talking about how awesome it is to have a platform to showcase their work. And of course, swag bags for early birds? 😎 That's just genius!
 
I'm telling you, something fishy is going on with this Urban Craft Fair... πŸ€‘ Like, have you noticed how the Masonic Temple gets chosen for every big event in Detroit? It's like they're trying to send a message or something. And what's up with all these swag bags for first 50 guests? Sounds like a way to get people hooked on buying more stuff, if you ask me πŸ˜’

And don't even get me started on the "kids zone" area... that just sounds like a way to keep kids occupied while their parents are out shelling out cash for overpriced crafts 🀣. I mean, what's wrong with some free entertainment options? And have you seen the food vendors' list? All these big-name restaurants... it's like they're trying to distract us from the real agenda here 😏

But hey, if you want to waste your money on some overpriced trinkets and support a few lucky artisans, be my guest 🎨. Just don't say I didn't warn you... πŸ˜‰
 
Just heard about this crazy awesome thing happening in Detroit 🀯 - The Urban Craft Fair is back! 500 vendors selling handmade goodies and local faves? Sounds like a shopper's dream come true! πŸ’…πŸΌ And the highlights are just wild - face painting for kids, foodie heaven, and a dance party to cap off Sunday night? πŸ•Ί I'm so down to check it out this year πŸŽ‰. Who else is excited?! πŸ˜‰
 
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