Residents and visitors of Rowan County will get the opportunity to support local businesses on September 2nd at the Rowan County Arts Center Maker’s Market. This community event will feature a variety of local venders selling food, arts and crafts.
The Maker’s Market was originally created back in 2015 to give venders the opportunity to come and build an audience for themselves and their products. Originally called “The First Friday Market”, it was updated to “The Maker’s Market” in 2022. The event highlights the importance of shopping locally.
Ashley Gilliam is the Director of the RCAC. She said as a lifelong resident of Rowan County, she has been able to see what shopping locally can do for the community.
“It’s Just a good concept of supporting your neighbor, and it also keeps tax dollars in Rowan County.” Said Gilliam.
The Makers Market event features a variety of activities for both adults and children. Gilliam said the event has live music featuring a local band and easels with painting for children.
“We know when shopping with the family, you can’t always shop and look at the things you want to because the kids might not want to look at it. So, we figured if they could paint and draw, the adults could shop and visit”
The Maker’s Market runs from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is free and all are invited to attend. The Rowan County Arts Center is located at 205 East Main Street in Morehead.