Changing formats

Well, it's been a blast Winnipeg.

We've had a great time putting on the market every month as a part of First Fridays for over the past year. But now it's time to move on to bigger things.

We were having trouble bringing enough people through the door to get our amazing vendors the sales they deserve.

So, we're cutting back to four events a year. Some will be markets like we've been doing. Others will be workshops and outdoor events.

Come celebrate the change with us by attending the last monthly market on June 6 at 318 Ross. So many musicians wanted to perform we've extended the hours to be from 5:00-10:00. There will be a crafting party and as always many great vendors.

The power of buying local

When you buy something from a box store, who gets the most of that money?

Not the employees who work in the area. The owners, who don't live here. So that money you're spending doesn't go to local Winnipeggers to spend in the city. It goes elsewhere to be spent somewhere else.

When you buy something from a local person, who gets most of that money?

They do. What they spend goes to accountants, people who organize craft shows and (for the most part) other local people.

Keeping money local is great for the economy.

Help build Winnipeg's economy by shopping at the Makers & Market. The next one is June 6.

Look back at May 2

We had a great time at the May market. Most people who came ran into unexpected friends, some they hadn't seen in years. Some they hadn't seen since the last market.

We had a lot of our regulars, dedicated to coming every market, but we also had many people who were checking it out for their first time.

You can find all the photos from the event, along with contact info for vendors, on our Facebook page.

If you didn't come to the May market, let us know why! We'd love to change things up to bring you down to the next one, June 6.