Why shopping local matters
There are dozens of reasons to shop locally; to find a unique gift, to feel good about your purchases, to support something you believe in.
No matter your reason, it always comes down to creating the kind of community you want to live in, and actively fostering those that help create it. Every time you shop with a maker, you’re helping to build Missoula, and are a steward of the magic this place holds.
Check out our classes, markets, maker meetings, and more!
We love to partner with local organizations and businesses that align with our values to bring a variety of classes, pop up shows, markets, and more to our community. Click any of the photos below to learn more about our upcoming events and partnerships!
Visit our store to shop local makers
Our downtown location is perfectly situated for a quick pop in after lunch, a friend-date, or after browsing the Saturday markets! Come shop, support local makers, and enjoy some boba tea from Pearl Boba!
Hours:
Everyday 10:00 am- 8:00 pm
THe Guide
What’s in the guide
And how it’s going to help you enhance your events and your relationships with the community.
Everything you need to know to plan your next successful pop up show.
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What do you really want from planning a pop up show? Is it to gain new customers, show off your values, or enhance an existing event?
This guide helps you determine your goals for a pop up show and then shows you how best to achieve them.
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With planning a pop up show comes a plethora of choices to make that will determine the success of your event. For example: what is my customer demographic and what kind of handmade products will resonate with them?
Asking yourself this question prior to inviting makers to participate will lead to a better selection of makers and more satisfied customers.
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Should I charge a booth fee? How long should I let vendors set up? Should I require that vendors have an online payment processor? What is the standard space for makers to take up?
The logistic and best practices questions are where most small businesses with good intentions fall flat. We have experience planning more than 30 markets and working with hundreds of makers, and we have the answers.
Inquire with us about planning your next pop up show
Why should you hire experts to plan your next pop up show?
While a pop up or market might seem like an easy addition to your event, it takes experience and effort to do it well and to do right by your communities’ artists and makers. When you outsource the planning and hosting of your market, you’re not just getting an expertly planned market, but benefitting from their connections and relationships with makers. A great example of what an expert can do is tailor the makers, their products and their product’s price points to your customer’s demographic. This small consideration can mean a better experience for both your customers and the makers. Our primary goal is to enhance the experience that makers have at pop-up shows, and provide you with guidance you need to have a successful event.
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