Michigan Makers Market 2026

The Michigan Makers Market is an indoor shopping event featuring 80+ craft and fine art exhibitors, highlighting handcrafted products from Michigan. The event takes place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10am to 4pm at the VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center (60 W. Western Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440).

Applications are open March 2, 2026, with a deadline of August 5, 2026. The application fee is $30 (non-refundable). Accepted exhibitors will be notified September 2, 2026, and booth fees of $125 are due by September 30, 2026. Each exhibitor receives a 10'x10' indoor display space. Electrical and water service are not available. Exhibitors must provide their own display and booth equipment. Tables and chairs are available for an additional fee. Set up occurs November 13-14, 2026, with take down by 8pm on November 14.

All work must be original design and handcrafted by the artist. No buy and sell, imports, velvet paintings, manufactured items, or commercially produced merchandise are permitted. Limited reproductions are acceptable only in certain mediums (maximum 10% reproductions). Work in progress images are required on all applications. The jury reserves the right to reject items during the show that are in poor taste or do not match submitted quality or media category. Exhibitors must be Michigan residents (identified by mailing address). The event includes extensive marketing through online, social media, posters, radio, and TV. Friendly staff, volunteers, and booth sitters are available for exhibitor breaks.