Definitely remember to bring your appetite to our Summer Market on Saturday, June 7th. Porter Flea has lined up the hottest food trucks in Nashville! From frosty sweet treats to savory delights - to some out of this world peaches, we've got a little something for everyone. Come hungry!
Preview Market tickets!
The race is on! Here's your chance to take the pole position for all of the best handmade goods at Porter Flea Summer Market 2014. Enjoy complimentary fill-ups from Jackalope Brewing Co while supporting the area's most talented designers and artisans at this exclusive event. Join us for the PF Summer Preview at Track 1 on Friday night, June 6th, from 6-9pm. And come hungry! Our friends at Mas Tacos will be parked outside all night selling their legendary tacos, frescas, y mas, and Legato Gelato will be indoors serving up cool summer flavors. Attendees will also receive a limited edition event poster courtesy of MADE SOUTH. And our pals at Craftcourse will be hosting a special crafting area for the official Etsy Craft Party on Friday only!
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS! Porter Flea Summer 2014 features our most carefully curated lineup ever: over 80 of the region’s best designers of modern handmade apparel and accessories, home goods, furniture, jewelry, and paper goods. This summer we're also teaming up with Hey Rooster General Store for a bigger and better Porter Pantry, an artisanal food marketplace highlighting local products and dry goods from 14 of our favorite makers, millers, and bakers. Check out our outstanding Vendor lineup right here. Don't miss the opportunity to see them all -- and to have first crack at the summer's hottest handmade wares -- the night before the crowds arrive for the free admission market!
Vendor Announcement!
The vendor list for our June market is now available! Check out the roster of amazing artists and crafters here: VENDOR PAGE!
Thanks so much to everyone who applied! We had an overwhelming amount of talented applicants this season.
Mark your calendars for our Main Market on Saturday, June 7th or our Preview Market on Friday, June 6th!
Applications are now Closed!
Applications to our Summer Market are now closed. Stay tuned for our Vendor Announcement on April 11th.
Applications are Open!
Submit your work to be considered for our juried handmade summer market on June 6th & 7th. We cannot wait to see what you guys have been working on in the new year! Click here for details and to apply. Applications will close on March 31st at midnight.
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Thank You Nashville!
We cannot say 'thank you' enough to everyone who helped make this market our best one yet. We are overwhelmed with gratitude at the support of our community and we want to sincerely thank everyone -- our incredibly talented artists and makers, our shoppers, volunteers, and families. It takes everyone to make our events succeed and we couldn't have done it with you. Take a look at our super awesome event photos from the oh so talented Emily Jones right here! See you in in 2014!
Holiday Market Info!
Join us this Saturday, December 7th, for Porter Flea Holiday 2013! From 10a-6p, in Chestnut Hill at the Track One Building (4th and Chestnut), 1211 4th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37210. We've got over 95 of the finest local and regional designers, makers, millers, and bakers. Don't forget to bring your appetite: we've got 5 great food trucks --- Riff's, Yayo's O.M.G., Wrapper's Delight, Deg Thai, and Crankee's --- plus Beve mobile coffee, Jeni's Ice Cream, and the Bang Candy trailer serving marshmallows and hot chocolate! Hashtag it #pfholiday!
*Parking for Friday's Preview Market: We suggest parking in the Letter Logic Parking lot next door to where our event is located or directly across the street in Dudley Head Start school parking lot next to Dudley Park.
Saturday Insider Tips *Download our parking map here. PARKING MAP *Parking Info: Chestnut Street will be closed between Martin Street and 4th Avenue South for food truck and visitor parking. Visitors may access the Chestnut Street parking at the Martin Street barricade. If you are coming from 4th Avenue South, drive past the Track 1 building and take your first right on Houston Street (right after you cross the railroad tracks), which will bring you to the Martin Street barricade. Parking is also allowed on neighborhood streets if Chestnut Street is full. Carpooling is encouraged. *Porter Flea Holiday opens at 10am on Saturday. Sorry, no early bird shopping. *Limited edition screen printed holiday posters and Porter Flea t-shirts, hoodies, and mugs will be available at the Porter Flea merch booth. *An ATM will be onsite, but please remember to bring cash if possible. *If you want a more leisurely shopping experience, try late afternoon. We close up shop at 6pm.
Saturday is free to attend and is all ages! Our market coincides with the Wedgewood-Houston art crawl, and all the nearby galleries and studios are extending their hours to make this a full-blown holiday block party. Come warm up with us indoors, and don't forget to check out the heated Porter Pantry tent out front featuring local, artisanal dry goods! Enjoy our Holiday photobooth for custom holiday cards by Claudia Kay Photo and DJ sets all day long from Grimey's and DJ Susan. We will also have our first ever VideoBooth by Dycee Wildman!
Preview Market is SOLD OUT!
All tickets to our Preview Market are SOLD OUT for Friday night. Please join us for our free admission, all ages Main Market on Saturday from 10am-6pm!
Sponsor Post: Nashville Arts Magazine!
Get yourself a copy of the latest Nashville Arts magazine. And do yourself a favor and follow these folks on Twitter (@NashvilleArts) for all of their creative ticket giveaways! Concerts, plays, workshops, gallery openings - all up for grabs!
Thanks for the support Nashville Arts!
Sponsor Post: Home & Hill Magazine!
We just love the new Home & Hill magazine. Intrigued? Well its a quarterly publication filled with rich stories, stunning photographs, gorgeous paper and guess the best part? Its all about Tennessee! Featuring all kinds of Volunteer State makers, doers, artists, essays, culinary insights, travel features, and much more. Home & Hill can be purchased online here and is locally stocked in Nashville at Hey Rooster General Store and Hester & Cook. Thanks so much to Home & Hill for their Porter Flea support! Get a copy of this gorgeous publication today!
Beve Mobile Coffee!
Our friends at Beve Mobile Coffee will be selling their delicious coffee along with other warm beverage specialties this Friday night & all day Saturday at the Holiday Market! Be sure and stop by and purchase a cup or two or three!
PhotoBooth by Claudia Kay!
Our pal Claudia Kay Photo will be back at Porter Flea Holiday again this year on Friday night and all day Saturday to help you with your holiday cards. They will have a new backdrop and new cards for you to send to your friends and family! Check out their adorable video from last year! https://vimeo.com/54573110
Sponsor Post: BIG!
The Porter Flea team is proud to share the Brand Imaging Group with you. They are visual identity experts with agency-level graphic design services & the most advanced digital printing equipment in the industry. The sky is the limit with their onsite capabilities. Be sure and check out our banners & outdoor signage at the event- all created through BIG's outstanding range of services.
Thanks so much to Brand Imaging Group for their support of Porter Flea Holiday!
Sponsor Post: Sky Blue Cafe!
A big thank you to our friends at Sky Blue Cafe! We appreciate their support and for treating our Vendors to such delicious breakfast treats during our show. Be sure and visit them for breakfast and lunch Sunday - Monday and dinner Tuesday - Saturday. We highly recommend their homemade black bean burger. So, so good.
Thanks Sky Blue!
Sponsor Post: Nashville Scene!
Check out the latest Nashville Scene featuring the Nashvillian of the Year. The Scene is available every Thursday for 52 weeks of the year. That is some serious Nashville love.
Huge thanks to the Scene for continuing their support for Porter Flea!
Sponsor Post: The Skillery!
Join The Skillery in the month of January as they celebrate Makers' Month! The Skillery is a platform and home for community and collaboration among Nashville's creative entrepreneurs. Not only do they have a new coworking space coming soon in February, but they have an excellent class schedule headed your way for January. Take a look at their lineup here - you will find everything from bookmaking to letterpress to embroidery and beyond!
Thanks to The Skillery for their support!
Holiday Food Truck Vendors!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Speaking of food...please help us welcome local food truck allstars: Deg Thai, Yayo's OMG, Wrapper's Delight, Bang Candy, Riffs Fine Street Food, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, and Crankees Pizzeria to our Holiday Market on Saturday December 7th! Bring your appetite!
Sponsor Post: Spoonflower!
Attention Makers! Design your own fabric, wallpaper, decals, and wrapping paper with Spoonflower! You can even sell your designs, and shop from some of the best up and coming fabric designers around. New banners are headed to Porter Flea Holiday courtesy of Spoonflower and we cannot wait!
Thanks so much to Spoonflower for being a generous sponsor of Porter Flea!
Sponsor Post: PULP!
Delighted to introduce you to PULP, Nashville's newest spot for paper goods and gifts! Pulp features art from several locals and Porter Flea Vendors + Alum: linenlaid&felt, Little Things Studio by Kate Whitley, Laura Berger, Sawtooth Printhouse, Camp Nevernice, ARROYO, 400 Moons, and many more! Be sure and check out this adorable shop at 729 Porter Rd in East Nashville.
Thanks so much to PULP for sponsoring the Holiday Flea!
