The 3rd annual Makers Market
• Saturday October 24, 2026 10am-4pm •
The lawn at Spring Glen Church, Hamden CT
Looking for unique finds, local art, good vibes, and a way to make a real impact? This beloved annual community event brings together talented local artists and small businesses for a unique shopping experience that supports a powerful cause: transforming a former Winchester machine gun test firing range into a healing garden for anyone impacted by violence.
Discover local
- Handmade art and prints
- Jewelry, clothing, and accessories
- Vintage and one-of-a-kind gifts
- Candles, wellness products, and self-care goods
- Meet makers and creative entrepreneurs
- Learn about community organizations building better tomorrows
- Enjoy music, entertainment, and activities
Whether you’re shopping for yourself, getting a jump on holiday gifts, or just looking for something fun to do with friends and family, there’s something for everyone.
This isn’t just a market,
it’s a chance to be part of something bigger.
Come for the Market. Stay for the Mission.
Every maker at the Market purchases booth space as a donation which supports the Eli’s Garden of Healing mission.
The mission behind the market: EGH is working to raise $2 million to build a healing garden where a former Winchester machine gun testing range once stood and rewriting the script as we transform it from a place associated with violence into a place dedicated to hope, resilience, and community.
The future of this project is being built right now, and your support as a maker, volunteer, and attendee helps make it possible.
Be part of the community coming together to turn pain into purpose and vacant green space into a sanctuary for healing.
Get involved
Interested in volunteering, contributing to the bake sale, donating a raffle item, or participating as an entertainer? Email Jaylyn@elisgardenofhealing.com
What to expect at the 3rd annual EGH Makers Market?
Enjoy more makers, nonprofits, entertainment, and activities than previous years. Come back often – this list is continually growing!
Thank you returning supporters:
- JustByJaylyn (3rd year)
- Maxwell’s Silver (3rd year)
- Megan Shaughnessy: Photography, Illustration, and Children’s Books (3rd year)
- More Art by Brent Moore (3rd year)
- No Water Necessary Photographic Art (3rd year)
- The Shard ‘N the Stone (3rd year)
- Black Goat Milk Clothiers (2nd year)
- Hamden Youth and Family Services Bureau (2nd year)
- Light With a Purpose (2nd year)
- Radiant Art (2nd year)
& welcome new supporters:
- Angels of Mine
- Cat Haven Collective
- Cookie Girl
- Covered Adire Collective
- Cream Puff Pal
- Dr Ray Botanicals
- East Street Arts
- Flame and Echo
- Fluft Candy Co
- GFaf Bakery
- Glossed In Gems
- Henna Designs By Morgan
- Home Haven
- Home in Hamden – CONECT
- JRS Creates
- Juicebox Industries
- JUICEE BRANDS
- JustinWDraws
- Kart 51
- Knit By JC
- Knitting For You
- Leos Art
- Max Farinato Art
- Nutmeg Craft Works
- Peace, Love, Books
- Quinnipiac School of Nursing
- Something to Root About
- Spotted Hawk Healing
- Strange Charm Glassworks
- Sunny Daze Studio
- The Sassiest Crafter
- Twisted Tide Press
- Venus Amphi Boutique
- Youniverse Holistic Wellness
Entertainment and activities provided by:
Music by Christina Meadows, Seth Adam, and Hamden Mainstage Ensemble
Book reading and signing with Spring Glen children’s book author and illustrator Megan Shaughnessy
Quinnipiac School of Nursing Community Engagement demonstrations including StopTheBleed, narcan administration, and epipen administration
Plus face painting, a pumpkin patch, and more! Costumes are encouraged
With generous support from:
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
2025 Makers Market Highlights: Chili, music, and loads of makers Photos courtesy of Juliana Camizzi
Special thanks to the following organizations who helped make the 2025 Makers Market so memorable: Seth Adam, Marydell Merrill and the Hamden High School’s Mainstage Ensemble, Kevin MacKenzie- Owner of The Cannon, and Jay Kaye- owner of Jay Kaye Services. Very special thank you to Spring Glen Church for donating the space for the EGH Makers Market for three years!!