Makers Market and Food Festival
Saturday9th & Sunday 10th May, 10am-4pm
Extended to two days after the success of last year's inaugural event!
Inspired by the incredible makers, artisans and designers across the county and surrounding areas, we will be hosting a Maker's Market and Food Festival on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May, 10am-4pm.
There will be over 80 handpicked and carefully curated stalls selling a wide array of products including soy candles, handmade stationery, clay pieces, recycled sterling silver jewellery, wheel thrown ceramics, original artworks, wooden engraved keepsake boxes, handcrafted press on nails, risograph printed cards, horseshoe nail figures, folded book art, fudge, needlefelted designs, wax melts, bespoke wood turned gifts, resin home decor, reed diffusers, padded noticeboards, felt home decor, baked goods, cooking sauces and much, much more!
There will also be street food on offer from The Grumpy German German sausages, Scrumptious Stacks crumble, Caked in Coffee bakes and hot drinks, Loosey Goosey Grill burgers, Flossbox sweets and candyfloss and Roxy Rara rolled ice-cream.
Our lovely café selling locally sourced cakes, sausage rolls and artisan coffee will also be open.. And don’t miss our little gift shop where we will be selling cards, gifts and souvenirs.
Pat James - acoustic musician - 2 x 45 minute sets - 11am & 12:30pm - Saturday only. Pat James is a skilled singer-guitarist with powerful vocals, often compared to Jeff Buckley and Paulo Nutini. With over a thousand shows under his belt in the last decade, Pat James has had the privilege of supporting big-name acts such as Ed Sheeran and The Hoosiers. From private yachts at the Monaco F1 to luxurious Australian beaches and Apres Ski bars & Hotels, Pat James has proven his versatility, consistently delivering an entertaining and memorable show.
Alicia Acoustic - acoustic musician - 2 x 45 minute sets - 11am and 12:30pm - Sunday only. Having worked as a professional musician in the US, Alicia has racked up a wealth of experience performing at weddings, parties, proms and corporate events. With her versatile vocal range and style, Alicia is comfortable with any number of genres including folk, country and contemporary chart music. Alicia has performed at The Royal Albert Hall, BST Hyde Park, CMA Fest and Nashville as well as featuring as the warm-up act for highly regarded bands such as The Dixie Chicks.
Donna Drouin - Donna is a printmaker, painter and poet who will be demonstrating her craft at the event with live painting and printing as well as being on hand to talk more about the workshops she offers for adults, teenagers and children. Her art will also be for sale.
Jack Astbury - Jack is a woodturner and fine furniture maker based in the heart of Northampton. Specialising in vases, sculptural forms and small one off pieces of furniture, Jack's favourite way to make is to take wood that is often deemed unusable by most and bringing it to life. Jack will be demonstrating his craft throughout the day and allowing children to try using traditional tools.
For families, there will be a variety of free activities including facepainting, storytelling in the old dairy and a hobby horse course from Hobby Horse Heroes!
Tickets will be available to purchase online and on the day with cash or card.
Adults 16 and over - £5
Under 16 - Free
Free onsite car parking. Friendly dogs are welcome on short leads.
Disabled parking is available and disabled toilets are available next to the entrance to the Fair. Please note that although the event is held mostly on one level, there are steps in places and some gravelled and cobbled areas in the stables.
Please note not all stallholders are able to accept card payments. We highly recommend you bring cash with you so you don’t miss out! The nearest cash machine is in Brixworth village.
Please note the Hall & Gardens will be CLOSED during this event.
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