Bristol’s BIG Market 22nd June!

Saturday 22nd June 11am – 6pm Corn Street and the old city See the historic centre of Bristol transformed on Saturday 22nd June by over 200 stalls for Bristol’s biggest ever market day. Food direct from producers, local artisan products, crafts, vintage and ethical with buskers and entertainment, this vibrant, bustling, open air event has it all. Discover over 200 exciting stalls selling everything from locally made artisan produce to vintage curios, arts and crafts, Fair Trade products Read more [...]

StrEAT Food market to join forces with St Nicholas Market!

The StrEAT Food Collective will be hosting a series of three street food night markets on Corn Street in the Old City area starting on Wednesday 1st May between 5pm and 9pm. StrEAT is a global street food collective serving food from all over the world. Hot and delicious dishes from countries like Vietnam, India, France and Peru as well as pizza and gourmet burgers will be served. Local residents and workers, students and tourists will be gathering together to enjoy music and food in an upbeat Read more [...]

Valentine’s Day Heart-isan Market On The Romantic Christmas Steps!

On Saturday 9th February, from 11am – 4pm, the beautiful and intriguing Christmas Steps Arts Quarter, in keeping with its reputation for independent artisan traders, is hosting a romantically tinged Heart-isan Market on the unique Christmas Steps themselves. Come along for a lovely afternoon and experience the wonderful teetering charm of the artisans’ stalls cascading down the Steps, showcasing the high standard of beautiful crafts and wares – everything from cakes and preserves, to taxidermy, Read more [...]

‘Our city – Our money’ – Exploring the potential of the Bristol Pound

www.bristolpound.eventbrite.co.uk Want to find out more about the Bristol Pound? Ashley Vale Action Group welcomes you to an evening with the Bristol Pound team at Wildgoose Space, 228 Mina Road, St Werburghs - in the heart of Bristol's award winning self build community, The Yard. The Bristol Pound was launched in September 2012 and has attracted phenomenal attention. There are now substantial funds in circulation across the city, and hundreds of businesses have opened accounts, yet this is Read more [...]

Cracking Create Festive Eco-gift Fair – 30 November, 1 and 2 December!

Bristol’s independent makers and producers of sustainably sourced crafts and gifts are busy working towards Create’s fabulous Festive Fair.  Presented once more by Love Local Events the Fair will also be open on Sunday this year with new eco-gift ranges, beautifully designed items and tasty organic treats.  Dates for your diary are:  Friday 30 November, 4 - 9 Saturday 1 December, 11 -5 Sunday 2 December, 11 - 4 Last few stallholder spots available. All stall enquiries Read more [...]

Mayor’s boost for Bristol Pound and Bristol Independents!

From the Bristol City Council Press Office: Mayor of Bristol George Ferguson has given the green light for St Nicholas Market stallholders to pay their pitch fees in Bristol Pounds. This follows the Mayor’s announcement that he would receive his salary in the popular local currency. By Christmas market stallholders will be able to pay the city council for their pitches in Bristol Pound notes or online payments. George Ferguson said: “I am a big supporter of the Bristol Pound and am Read more [...]

Ashton Court Christmas Food and Craft Fayre 2012

The Ashton Court Christmas food and craft fayre is back with a bang this year with lots of festive activities and Christmas shopping for all the family on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 December. With free entry and ample parking close by in the mansion car park, it’s the perfect way to shop for unusual and unique gifts from the selection of local craft and food producer stalls, all within the stunning surrounds of this 15th century estate. Expect to find a host of local crafts including stunning Read more [...]

Coniston Community Centre seeks stall holders for Christmas Fayre 30 November!

From Victoria Bailey from Coniston Community Centre: Date: 30 November, 3 to 5 pm Venue: Coniston Community Centre, The Parade, Coniston Road, Patchway, BS34 5LP I am looking for quirky, independent stall holders for our Christmas Fayre on 30 November. Maybe selling crafts, gifts, Christmas chutneys - whatever the stall holders' speciality is (although we are not licensed for alcohol unfortunately). Last year we had hundreds of people to the event, and many stall holders made a good Read more [...]

Poppito Pop-Up Shop opens on Gloucester Road from 22nd to 27th October!

poppito Pop-Up Shop Monday 22nd October - Saturday 27th October Mon, Tues, Wed:10-2, Thurs, Fri:12-4, Sat 10-5 Room 212, 212 Gloucester Road, Bristol poppito is having a pop-up shop! For one week come and see a selection of the pieces available on poppito.com. Many of the poppito shop holders will have their work displayed so you are able to come and see them 'in the flesh' Perfect Christmas gifts! For further info email info@poppito.com Admission - FREE poppito.com Read more [...]