Saturday, July 26 + Sunday, July 27, 10AM–5PM
Waterfront Park, Downtown San Diego
Don’t miss the Makers Arcade Summer Fair 2025! Join us for the most creative weekend of the summer, featuring an incredible lineup of experiences in partnership with Crafter.com!
Shop from over 120 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 Make + Take craft stations hosted by Crafter.com
Option to attend The Crafter’s Retreat for premium workshop experiences!
Be one of the first 60 to arrive to get a free swag bag filled with goodies!
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We’re excited to offer two unique ways to get creative at the Summer Fair, in partnership with Crafter.com.
Whether you’re looking to casually craft or dive deeper into skill-building workshops, there’s something for every creative at the Fair!
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These are walk-up, hands-on craft stations available throughout the fair and open to all guests. You can purchase a single pass or a 3-pack to try multiple projects led by local makers. It’s a fun, flexible way to add creative experiences to your day—perfect for all ages and skill levels. You can purchase these passes along with your general admission tickets right here on the Makers Arcade website!
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For a more immersive experience, The Crafter’s Retreat offers premium, half-day workshops led by expert instructors. You can register for one, two, three, or four workshop sessions. Each premium workshop includes two bonus Make + Take projects, plus a welcome bag filled with exclusive items like a linen apron, Crafter’s Retreat pin, happy hour drink ticket, and other goodies. Retreat tickets also include full-weekend access to the Makers Arcade Summer Fair. You can get your ticket for The Crafter’s Retreat on crafter.com!
Get your Summer Fair Tickets at the Event!
There is a $5 entry fee that supports the San Diego Made, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to keeping creativity thriving in our community! Kids under 10 get in free.
Add on 1, 3, or 6 Make + Take passes!
This year, we're excited to partner with our friends at Crafter.com to bring you a series of professionally curated Make + Take stations at the Summer Fair. These walk-up craft experiences will be available throughout the event from 10 AM to 5 PM. Tickets are available for an individual Make & Take, a 3-pack, or a 6-pack if you’d like to try multiple. Make & Takes are subject to change.
Make + Take Stations will include:
Floral Cross Stitch, Floral Heat Transfer Taper Candles, Metal Embossing, Mini Color Block Landscapes, Wrapped Fiber Sculptures, Shibori Indigo Dyeing, Locker Hooking Coasters, Beaded Daisy Bracelets, Flower Crowns, Mini Bookbinding, Paper Marbling, and Embroidered Watercolor!
Looking for an even deeper creative experience?
The Crafter’s Retreat by Crafter.com will also take place during the event, offering extended hours and premium workshop experiences. Retreat tickets include access to the full Summer Fair so you can craft and shop the day away. Retreat tickets are available now at crafter.com and include:
Access to the Makers Arcade Summer Fair for the full weekend
Option to register for one, two, three, or four Premium Workshop half-day experiences
Enjoy two Make & Take Workshops per Premium Workshop
Welcome bags include linen aprons, a Crafter’s Retreat pin, a happy hour drink ticket, and special goodies.
The Crafter’s Retreat Premium Workshops will include:
Botanical Ceramic Dishware Workshop
Mirror, Metal & Glass Stand Workshop
Leather Sandal Making Workshop
Stacked Gold Rings & Bangles Workshop
Pressed Floral Resin Vessels & Trays Workshop
Leaded Stained Glass Suncatchers Workshop
Jewelry Cabochon Stone Setting Workshop
Detailed Brass Metal Etching Workshop
Woven Leather & Wood Stool Workshop
Charcuterie Board Workshop
Interested in vending at this event?
A few vendor spots are still available—apply now through our website.
Celebrate summer, support local creatives, and make something magical with us!
FAQs
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The event will be held outdoors at San Diego’s Waterfront park at 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101. Street parking and pay lots are available nearby. We recommend using public transportation. Get additional parking information.
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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. Dogs are also welcome — make sure to bring water bowls for your pups!
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Yes! There will be free swag bags for the first 60 people to arrive at the Fair each day!
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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.
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Included in your entry fee is a DIY craft station, live music performances by amazing local musicians, and access to our vendors, food trucks, bars, and kids’ areas.
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Make + Take Passes
These are walk-up, hands-on craft stations available throughout the fair and open to all guests. You can purchase a single pass or a 3-pack to try multiple projects led by local makers. It’s a fun, flexible way to add creative experiences to your day—perfect for all ages and skill levels. You can purchase these passes along with your general admission tickets right here on the Makers Arcade website!The Crafter’s Retreat
For a more immersive experience, The Crafter’s Retreat offers premium, half-day workshops led by expert instructors. You can register for one, two, three, or four workshop sessions. Each premium workshop includes two bonus Make + Take projects, plus a welcome bag filled with exclusive items like a linen apron, Crafter’s Retreat pin, happy hour drink ticket, and other goodies. Retreat tickets also include full-weekend access to the Makers Arcade Summer Fair. You can get your ticket for The Crafter’s Retreat on crafter.com!Whether you’re looking to casually craft or dive deeper into skill-building workshops, there’s something for every creative at the Fair!