OUR MARKETPLACE

Brings together  Bead and Jewelry vendors under one roof with tools, supplies, and demonstrations as far as the eye can see. This is a makers paradise. You will also enjoy interactive demonstrations from a variety of professionals, and daily giveaways.

This will be a can’t-miss event for vendors seeking exposure to the most engaged enthusiasts in the art, beading & jewelry community.

OUR MARKETPLACE HOURS

Thursday, August 6: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 25th Anniversary Reception 

Friday, August 7: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday, August 8: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 

MAKER STAGE

Join Tammy Honaman & friends at the Maker Stage in the Marketplace for live jewelry-making demonstrations Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Tammy will show you how to use a variety of materials and a broad range of techniques to make your jewelry dreams come true. The schedule for these free demos will be posted near the stage.  

25TH ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION

Come Sip, Shop & Celebrate in the Marketplace Thursday evening from 5–6 pm. There will be a cash bar and dessert to enjoy while visiting our amazing vendors and filling your shopping bag!

BEAD ART AWARDS WINNERS

The Bead Art Awards are BACK! We will be recognizing the Bead Arts Awards winners  during Bead Fest. It's not too late to enter a piece yourself! It could be you on the stage winning the Grand Prize!

CLICK HERE to get more details or enter a piece. 

DAILY GIVEAWAYS

Every day the Marketplace is open there will be daily giveaways you can enter to win.  All winners must be present or able to collect their prize before the end of the event!