Saturday, April 4 & Sunday, April 5, 10am-5pm

624 El Prado, San Diego, 92104

Makers Arcade HEADS Balboa Park Easter Weekend!

Join us for the 2026 Makers Arcade Spring Fair—happening for the first time ever at Balboa Park! Experience an exciting lineup of creative vendors and experiences that celebrate art, culture, and community in our beautiful city.

  • Shop from over 140 curated handmade vendors

  • Enjoy delicious food trucks and craft cocktails, mocktails, and beer bars

  • Experience live music, interactive art installations, kids’ activities, and fun photo ops

  • Get hands-on with free make + take craft stations

  • Tickets are just $5 and support our local 501c3 arts non-profit!

  • Kids are free and get a fun easter gift at the door while supplies last!

GET YOUR TICKETS
Vendor Application
Volunteer Sign-Up
Activation Interest List
A group of five diverse people smiling and hugging each other in front of a colorful, artistic background.
Green paper bag with a tag that reads "Makers Arcade" and a decorative rainbow design, placed on a table next to a potted plant and a string of red, white, and pink felt balls.
A clear cylindrical vase filled with water and real daisies and yellow flowers, with a wooden workbench and art supplies in the background.
Two children wearing hats and casual clothing are sitting at a table, drawing and coloring paper butterfly cutouts with marker pens.
A person with a child on their shoulders reaches out to add a message on a colorful wall filled with handwritten notes and drawings during a sunny day at an outdoor location near a marina with boats.
A vintage teal and white coffee truck with
An outdoor craft or activity event with a group of children and two adult women, one with red hair and tattoos handing a cup to a girl.
Close-up of a pepperoni pizza topped with green peppers on a red-and-white checkered paper serve tray.
Display of various ceramic mugs, vases, and ceramic dishes on wooden shelves, with a basket and a checkerboard cutting board.
Stacks of colorful, patterned blankets on a white display shelf at a store.
Display of colorful, decorative lamps and disco balls on a red shelf, with signs indicating prices and payment options.
A display of colorful greeting cards featuring humorous and motivational messages, including illustrations of cats, flowers, and abstract designs.
A white mobile jewelry trailer standing outdoors near a body of water, with signage and jewelry displays, and people sitting nearby.
A woman with blonde hair wearing sunglasses and a camouflage jacket smiling while holding a small black dog dressed in a colorful sweater.
Display of handmade quilts and blankets at an outdoor market
Multiple colorful velvet zippered pouches arranged in a grid pattern on a wooden surface, with some pouches having animal print and others featuring abstract designs.
A woman's hand holding a bottle of Topo Chico mineral water, with a white hat decorated with feathers and a ribbon in front of her.
Decorative item resembling an eye hanging from wooden structure, with lemons and pottery in the background at a craft fair or market.
Woman smiling and waving at a market stall selling candles, diffusers, and scented products with a chalkboard sign in front
Display of colorful embroidered hats on a green table, with a small mirror and decorative items in the background.
Two women standing inside a booth at a market, smiling and posing for the camera. One woman wears a black hat, sunglasses, a black top, and a brown leather skirt with gray boots. The other woman wears a checkered orange and white cardigan, black top,
People browsing and shopping at an outdoor market stall selling handmade jewelry and accessories under white tents.

Get your tickets now

We charge a small entry fee to help cover event expenses like paying our musicians, venue, and permits, with all additional proceeds directly supporting our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting small businesses and artists in San Diego.

This year, we’re offering two ticket options: General Admission and a Limited Edition Makers Arcade Shopping Bag Ticket!

Kids under 12 are free and get a FREE easter gift at the door while supplies last!

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F.A.Q.’S

  • The event will be held at Balboa Park on the westside grass field on 6th Avenue and El Prado. Mapping to 2701 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 will get you to the exact location! Street parking and pay lots are available nearby. We recommend using public transportation.

  • Yes, kids will love this event! We will have fun kids’ activities, make + take stations, and live music for them to shake their booties to. Kids are also FREE and get an easter gift at the door (while supplies last).

    Dogs are also welcome; we love our crafty pups!

  • We charge a small entry fee to help cover event expenses, like paying our musicians, venue, and permits, with all additional proceeds directly supporting our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting small businesses and artists in San Diego. This fee allows us to keep vendor costs lower, making it easier for artists and makers to participate, and helps sustain our small but passionate production team who produce these events in support of our creative community.

  • Included in your entry fee is live music performances by amazing local musicians, and access to our vendors, food trucks, bars, and kids’ areas.

  • Yes! You can apply to be a craft goods vendor using our vendor application. If you are a food truck, food tent, musician, or other non-craft event feature, fill out our activation interest form here.

  • Yes, we're currently looking for volunteers to help with setup, morning, and afternoon shifts. Our events are always a blast — you’ll get free entry into the event all weekend, meet great people, be part of a vibrant community, and receive a swag bag full of handmade goodies as a thank-you! Click here for more info and to sign up.

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kids are free all weekend

and get a free easter gift at the door while supplies last!

Interested in vending at this event?

We prioritize artists and makers who are heavily or entirely involved in the design and production process of their handmade goods. Preference is given to original work that reflects strong craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and attention to detail. We aim to curate a balanced and diverse vendor lineup, considering product category, materials, and overall market mix, while avoiding oversaturation of any single type of product. This helps ensure a strong experience for both shoppers and vendors. We are committed to representing artists and makers from a wide range of racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Our events are a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all.

VENDOR INFORMATION
A woman standing behind a booth displaying blue and black patterned pillows and textiles at a marketplace.