Santa Ana, California
November 26, 2017 – Downtown – East 4th Street @ Spurgeon Street – Santa Ana, California – 11-5pm
Long Beach, California
November 12, 2017 – Marine Stadium – Appian Way @ Bayshore – Long Beach, California
California—The popular California modern maker’s festival, Patchwork Show is returning for its 10th year with two Southern California shows and one Northern California event.
Patchwork is the creation of Delilah Snell and Nicole Stevenson. The aunt-and-niece team also produce Craftcation, a four-day creative business and hands-on craft workshop conference in Ventura, Ca. The two native Orange County women sought to celebrate local handmade goods and provide a venue for attendees to sell and shop for unique goods.
New to the shows is Patchwork Jr., a special section of the festivals showcasing booths with makers and artists under 18 years old.
“We believe that it’s never too early to start learning about the joys of making and entrepreneurship, which is why we want to give young makers a chance to experience what it’s like to participate in a craft show,” says Stevenson.
Starting in 2007 with only 25 vendors in their first shows in Santa Ana’s museum district, the events now attract thousands of people with more than 100 vendors at each location. When Stevenson relocated to the Bay Area the duo knew Patchwork Show needed to hit the road as well and Oakland was a perfect fit.
“Oakland is similar to our Southern California locations with its’ strong small business and art community. Adding Oakland to our venues was such a natural choice.” –Nicole Stevenson
Attendees at any Patchwork Show can peruse and shop at booths brimming with handmade goods from over 100 local independent artists and crafters. These makers showcase clothing, accessories, home goods, ceramics, art, jewelry, bath and body items, craft kits/patterns, paper goods/stationary and more.
Each Patchwork Show location offers a varied selection of local modern eats from distinctive food trucks, popular neighborhood cafes/restaurants and food artisans. Guests are encouraged to ride to the shows and check in bicycles at the bike valet booths at the Southern California locations. Snell and Stevenson’s commitment the environment is reflected in the abundance of vendors featuring recycled, green and organic items. Patchwork Show doesn’t just encourage attendees to shop but also to make something themselves at their DIY craft booths where adults and kids can learn new skills and create on the spot. Each event also highlights emerging music, providing a venue for local bands and DJ’s.
“What started out as a craft fair is now a great networking event for businesses and artists as well as the customers,” says Snell. “People are making connections in their community and stores are starting to look at the event as a way to scout interesting products for their stores.”
