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03/22/2025

TODAY’S THE DAY — RAIL TRAIL FEST IS BACK!
Come hang with us at Suffolk Punch Southend from 12–5PM for our first Rail Trail Fest of the season!

We’ve got 20 amazing small businesses popping up along the Rail Trail, plus local food, drinks, and perfect spring weather. Whether you’re shopping for handmade goods or just looking for a fun Saturday vibe, we’ve got you covered.

Next date: April 19 — save it now!
Let’s kick off the season in the best way.

Hosted by: .market
See you soon!

03/21/2025

MATTHEWS, NC!!!

T-Minus 40 Minutes…
Food Truck Fridays @ The Hangar kicks off at 5PM! 251 N Trade St Matthews, NC

Come hang with us right across from Kristopher’s for a perfect Friday night — we’re bringing:

• 6+ food trucks including
Hatch House BBQ
Mel’s Digs Bird Dogs N More
Cookin & Cruisin
The Kitchen Window
Frios Gourmet Pops
Donut NV

• 3+ bakeries (grab your baked goods, sourdough, cookies and so much more)

• 40+ small business vendors

• Cold beer from Seaboard Brewing (right here at The Hangar!)

• coffee, lemonade, ice cream, & more sweet treats

• Live music, picnic tables, co****le and all the good vibes

It’s the ultimate way to kick off your weekend — family-friendly, dog-friendly, and FULL of fun.
We’ll be here 5–9pm… see you soon!

03/21/2025

🚨 FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS STARTS TONIGHT! 🚨

📍 The Hangar, Downtown Matthews
⏰ 5-9 PM

Get ready for an epic night of food, fun, and shopping! 🍔🎶🛍️

🔥 What’s Happening?
✅ Tons of delicious food trucks for every craving 🍕🌮🍩
✅ 40+ small businesses to shop from – support local! 🛍️✨
✅ Live entertainment to keep the vibes going 🎶🎤
✅ Beer tent for the perfect Friday night sip 🍻
✅ Giveaways – because who doesn’t love free stuff?! 🎁

Tag your crew, bring your appetite, and let’s kick off Food Truck Fridays at The Hangar the right way! See you there! 🎉🍽️

03/18/2025

📢 DOUBLE THE FUN THIS WEEKEND! 🎉🍔🛍️

Get ready for an epic weekend filled with food, shopping, and entertainment because Handcrafted Market is bringing you TWO incredible events!

🍽️ FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS @ THE HANGAR
📍 The Hangar, Downtown Matthews (251 N Trade St)
🕔 Friday, 5-9 PM
Come hungry and ready to shop! Enjoy music, a beer tent, giveaways, and 40+ small businesses while indulging in the best food trucks in town.

🎡 RAIL TRAIL FEST
📍 Suffolk Punch Southend
🕛 Saturday, 12-5 PM
Spend your Saturday exploring over 40 amazing small businesses while enjoying the vibes of Southend!

Mark your calendars, bring your crew, and let’s make this weekend one for the books! Who’s coming?! 🙌✨

03/14/2025

🚨 IT’S FINALLY HERE! 🚨

Spring Fest 2025 is happening THIS SATURDAY, and you do NOT want to miss it! 🌿✨

🛍️ 30+ small business vendors
🍻 Craft beer
🚚 Delicious food trucks
☀️ The perfect way to kick off spring!

📅 Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
🕑 Time: 2PM - 7PM
📍 Location: 760 Craftworks, 100 Gilead Road, Huntersville, NC

Grab your besties, bring the fam, and come spend the day shopping, sipping, and soaking up the good vibes! 🌸 Tag your crew and let us know if we’ll see you there! 👇🏼

Follow for all the details!

03/12/2025

THIS SATURDAY

03/09/2025

🚨 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🚨

Shop the Lot is taking over Ghostface Brewing & Beer Lab from 12-5PM, and you do NOT want to miss it! 🍻🛍️

📍 WHERE?
Ghostface Brewing Beer Lab
225 S Broad St, Mooresville, NC 28115

🔥 What’s going down?
✅ 25+ amazing small businesses bringing the best local finds 🛍️
✅ Ice-cold craft beer & mouthwatering food 🍔🍺
✅ The perfect Sunday plans! ☀️

Tag your crew, pull up, and let’s make this market one to remember! See you there! 👏🏼

03/08/2025

🚨 IT’S HAPPENING! 🚨

The VinMix Market by HandCrafted Market is officially LIVE! 🎉✨

📍 251 N Trade St, Matthews, NC
🕛 Starting NOW!

Come shop from 25+ amazing small businesses, vibe to live music, grab a bite from food truck, Hatch House BBQ, and sip on beer from Seaboard & coffee from Brakeman’s while soaking in the best of true vintage + modern nostalgia.

This is your sign to pull up—bring your friends, your best thrifting energy, and let’s make this Saturday one for the books! 🛍️🎶

Tag us in your finds & see you soon!

03/07/2025

GIVEAWAY ALERT: Celebrating Women’s History Month! 💕🛍️

We’re putting our money where our heart is—supporting the incredible women-owned boutiques in our community! 🎉 And this is just the beginning… we’ll be doing small giveaways like this all month long!

Here’s how this one works:
💖 Tag your favorite woman-owned boutique in the comments! (Only one comment per boutique, per person, so share to get those extra votes!)
💖 The boutique with the MOST tags by Sunday at 4 PM will win a $100 shopping spree from us!
💖 PLUS—we’ll randomly pick one person from the comments to win a $50 gift card to the boutique they tagged, so you can shop too!
💖 Want to help your favorite win? Tag your friends and get them to join in too!
💖 Bonus entry: Share this post to your story and tag us!

Let’s show some love to the amazing women entrepreneurs making waves in fashion and beyond. ✨

This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or affiliated with Instagram in any way.

Tag away! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

03/06/2025

🚨 WEEKEND MARKET ROUNDUP 🚨

We’ve got THREE incredible markets happening this weekend, and you don’t want to miss out! Mark your calendars, grab your crew, and come shop, sip, and support local businesses! 🛍️🍻🎶

🌸 FRIDAY | First Fridays – Women-Owned Market
📍 303 Main Street, Pineville, NC
🕔 5PM - 9PM
💖 Celebrate International Women’s Day with us! This special women-owned pop-up market features amazing small businesses, delicious food trucks, and a sip & stroll experience.

🛍️ SATURDAY | The VinMix Market
📍 The Hangar – 251 N Trade St, Matthews, NC
🕛 12PM - 5PM
🎶 True Vintage + Modern Nostalgia collide at this curated market with 50+ small businesses, food trucks, coffee, and beer. Come for the vibes, stay for the finds!

🍻 SUNDAY | Shop the Lot at Ghostface Brewing
📍 Beer Lab by Ghostface Brewing – 215 S Broad St, Mooresville, NC
🕛 12PM - 5PM
🎪 25+ small businesses, music, beer, and food all in one spot! Enjoy a laid-back Sunday with great drinks and even better shopping.

Tag your market bestie & let us know which event you’re hitting! 👇✨

03/02/2025

🚨 IT’S MARKET DAY, MOORESVILLE! 🚨

Handcrafted Market is popping up at Hoptown Brewing TODAY from 12-5PM—and you don’t want to miss it! 🍻✨

🛍️ amazing small shops bringing the best handcrafted goods
🍔 Local food trucks serving up the tastiest bites
🍺 Award-winning craft beer straight from Hoptown Brewing
🐶 Family & pet-friendly vibes—bring the whole crew!

Come shop, sip, and support local while enjoying the perfect Sunday out! See you there! 🎉🔥

02/27/2025

🍹✨ Saturday Social at Sycamore Brewing – March 1st! 🛍️🎶

Charlotte, we’re kicking off March with another Saturday Social this Saturday, March 1st, from 12-5 PM at Sycamore Brewing (2151 Hawkins St.)! Come shop, sip, and support amazing local vendors while enjoying the best vibes on the Rail Trail!

🌟 What’s in store?
🛍️ Shop 40+ incredible small businesses
🍹 Sip on craft drinks & soak up the atmosphere
🎶 Enjoy live music & a fun, social scene
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Tag your crew & don’t miss out on this weekend’s best pop-up market!

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VENDORS✨✨ROLL CALL!! Drop your biz below if you’re going to be there!!

02/25/2025

🚨 WEEKEND PLANS ALERT! 🚨

Charlotte, get ready because The Saturday Social is happening THIS weekend at Sycamore Brewing—and you don’t want to miss it! 🎉

🛍️ Shop from amazing local vendors
🍹 Sip on your favorite Sycamore brews & cocktails
🎶 Enjoy the perfect weekend vibes

📍 Where? Sycamore Brewing, 2151 Hawkins St, Charlotte, NC (right on the Rail Trail!)
📅 When? This Saturday from 12PM-5PM—because it’s the FIRST Saturday of the month, and you know what that means!

Tag your crew, make your plans, and let’s make this weekend one to remember! Who’s coming?! 👏✨

02/24/2025

02/22/2025

🚨 WE’RE LIVE 🚨

The Landing Market at The Hangar is happening RIGHT NOW in Matthews, NC! ✨ Come shop 40+ amazing small businesses, grab delicious eats from food trucks, and sip on local beer! 🛍️🍔🍻

🆓 Free admission
🐶 Family & pet-friendly
📍 251 N Trade St, Matthews, NC
🕛 12-5 PM

The vibes are high, the vendors are incredible, and the weather is perfect! ☀️ Don’t miss out—come support local and hang with us!

Tag your market bestie & meet us here!

02/22/2025

🎶 Calling All Local Musicians! 🎶

We’re on the lookout for talented live musicians to perform at our upcoming Handcrafted Market events! If you’re a solo artist, duo, or band that loves bringing good vibes to a community-driven event, we want to hear from you!

Tag your favorite local musician below or comment if you’d love to take the stage. Let’s make our markets even more magical with live music! 🎤✨