Yes, yes—craft fairs and other vendor-oriented events are legion in this city. But the touring Renegade Craft Fair (which comes to Portland July 25 & 26 at Rejuvenation) isn't just a rehash of the same local small companies you see at every holiday pop-up event. A ton of vendors are coming from other cities to join a well-curated selection from our own region. There are 200 of them (plus food/drink, workshops, an and an art installation), so I like to get my pre-game on and research them before the big, overwhelming day(s). Here are a few that caught my eye:
- Melissa Weiss
- Melissa Weiss Ceramics
- Noli Noli Handmade
- Noli Noli Handmade
- Umbrella Collective
- Umbrella Collective
- Lindsay Nacko
- The Salt Empire
- Meghann Gilligan
- Tin Gypsy
- Lauren Harris of TeaWaterDesigns
- Golden Dinosaur Studio
- Jackie Thomson
- LOOM ROOM Textiles
If you've an hour (or more) to kill, I highly recommend a spin through the vendor page for more...