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Local Makers
Meet the inspiring artisans, chefs, entrepreneurs, and creators who are shaping the local community.

Fall Artisan Markets and Craft Fairs Showcase Local Talent
Jasmine Desai · Sep 18

Sharon Springs Harvest Festival Showcases Local Makers
Jasmine Desai · Aug 20

UH Alumni Makers Market Showcases Unique Gifts from Local Artisans
Katerina Orlova · Aug 1

Cannes Restaurants Vie for Top Spots as New Culinary Scene Emerges
Katerina Orlova · Jun 23

Midsummer Artisan Market Phase Three crafts attractions draw crowds
The Midsummer Artisan Market's Phase Three exploded on its opening weekend, drawing an estimated 15,000 visitors—30% above projections, according to the City Tourism Board.
Katerina Orlova· Jun 20· 3 min

Pro Chefs Choose Best Carbon Steel Pans for Superior Searing
At Michelin-starred 'The Ember Room,' Executive Chef Anya Sharma recently replaced 80% of her kitchen's non-stick and cast iron pans with carbon steel.
Katerina Orlova· Jun 12· 3 min
Analysis & Trends

Four Ways to Meet Kawarthas Makers: A Shopper's Guide to Local Craft
Katerina Orlova · Nov 11

Farmers' Market, Craft Fair, or Pop-Up? How to Pick the Right Local Market for Your Shopping Goals
Katerina Orlova · Oct 26

Four Unique Food Trucks to Seek Out in Phoenix, From Cuban to Nigerian to Venezuelan
Katerina Orlova · Oct 23

Best Fall Artisan Markets and Vintage Fairs for 2026
Katerina Orlova · Sep 2

Local Artisan and Farmers Markets to Visit
Katerina Orlova · Jul 3

Maryland's Makerspaces Spark Sustainable Community Engagement Beyond Tools
Katerina Orlova · Sep 6
Explainers

Producer-Only or Community Market? How a Farmers' Market's Rules Shape What You Find There
Katerina Orlova · Nov 9

What It Really Takes to Sell at a Farmers' Market: Fees, Stalls, and Paperwork, Compared
Katerina Orlova · Nov 8

How Community Tool Libraries Work: Joining, Borrowing, and Giving Back
Katerina Orlova · Nov 7

How to Price Your Handmade Goods: Three Formulas, One Product, Very Different Price Tags
Katerina Orlova · Nov 5

Studio, Gallery, or Online: Which Artisan Cooperative Model Fits Your Craft Business
Katerina Orlova · Oct 29

Which Intellectual Property Protection Fits Your Craft: Copyright, Trademark, or Patent?
Katerina Orlova · Oct 28

