Historic artisans from across the Midwest will gather for a celebration of Wisconsin’s rich folk life traditions at the Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, for the Maker's Market. The outdoor market will take place on June 28, from 10am to 4pm and June 29 from 10am to 2pm. Guests will take part in a variety of crafts people selling their wares, opportunities to see these heritage skills in action, and spaces for hands-on creations.
The bustle of activities will include: blacksmithing with the Upper Midwest Blacksmith Association (UMBA), Sheldon Pewter, Brain Tanning, Cobbling and Leather work, Rosemaled Art, Letterpress Printmakers from Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum, Fraktur Calligraphy, Historic Carpentry and Woodwork, Luke’s Lost Arts - Wooden Shoe Carving, Wool & Cotton Spinning, Loom Weavers, Natural Fiber Dying , Bobbin Lace Making, Quilting, Hidden Valley Farm and Woolen Mill, Spence Rigging and Canvas, Brooms by Little John, Midwest Tool Collectors Association, and other demonstrations and displays over both days including the Krueger Sawmill. Maker's Market will also feature traditional skills, crafts and trades of First Nations and Indigenous people.
The program will feature live music by Plymouth High School's Junge Kameraden on Saturday from 11 am to Noon, and the Milwaukee based group, Frogwater, on Sunday from 11 am to 1 pm.
Maker's Market is for all ages. In addition to the wide variety of heritage artisans, there is also a Lowe's Little Maker's area where families can build a Lowe's Make and Take kit, take part in early 20th century games, and other activities.
Food and beverages are available on site on Saturday with Rawlz Dawgz food truck; and on Sunday with Zorba's: Gyros, Burgers and More.
General admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors, $10 for youth 4-17, children under 4 years of age are free. General Admission is always free for members! Non-members can purchase your tickets when you arrive or pre-purchase your admission tickets. To reserve tickets ahead, visit ManitowocCountyHistory.org.
This program is supported in part by the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts., as well as by Fricke Printing Service, Seehafer News, and Bank First.
Full program details can be found at ManitowocCountyHistory.org. For more information, please contact the Manitowoc County Historical Society at (920) 684-4445.
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