About this Event
Not Your Mama’s BIG Summer Craft Market at Polaris Fashion Place
90+ Makers, Vintage Booths & Boutiques
Sunday, July 19, 2026 | Columbus, Ohio
Join us for one of the largest summer craft markets in Columbus as Not Your Mama’s Craft Market returns to Polaris Fashion Place for our annual BIG Summer Market.
This indoor Columbus handmade market will feature 90+ local and Midwest makers, curated boutiques, vintage booths, artists, and small businesses inside the former Forever 21 space at Polaris Fashion Place. Shoppers can expect a highly curated mix of handmade goods, boutique clothing, vintage finds, jewelry, candles, ceramics, home décor, art, gifts, and one-of-a-kind summer treasures.
If you came to our Holiday Market at Polaris last year, you know how special this space feels when it’s filled with incredible small businesses. That event was actually our very first market at this location, and the response was so strong that we knew we had to come back for summer.
Not Your Mama’s Craft Market is not a one-off pop-up. We host some of the most loved handmade market events in Columbus and throughout the year, bringing together standout makers, strong community energy, and a shopping experience people plan for. This summer, we’re bringing that same signature NYMCM experience back to Polaris in a big way.
To keep the event comfortable and easy to shop, entry from 11AM–3PM will be limited with ticketed entry. This helps create a smoother, more enjoyable shopping experience during the busiest part of the day.
From 3PM–5PM, the market will be free and open to the public with no ticket required.
Come spend the day in a cool indoor space, take your time wandering, and enjoy that nostalgic mall magic reimagined with local love, summer energy, and seriously good finds.
**EVENT DETAILS**
Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
Location: Polaris Fashion Place, Former Forever 21
Address: 1500 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH
Hours:
11AM–3PM → Ticketed Entry
3PM–5PM → Free Entry
Parking: Free mall parking
**ENTRANCE LOCATION**
Please read before arriving:
The market entrance is located on the top floor of the former Forever 21 storefront.
This entrance is outside the mall building and is accessed from the **exterior walkway between Dick’s Sporting Goods and Dave & Buster’s**.
You do not go inside the mall to enter the event.
**WHAT YOU’LL FIND**
• 90+ makers, artists, boutiques, and vintage booths
• Handmade goods from Columbus and across the Midwest
• Boutique apparel and accessories
• Vintage clothing, décor, and curated finds
• Jewelry, candles, ceramics, prints, gifts, and home goods
• A spacious indoor shopping experience with air-conditioning
• A summer shopping event built for browsing, discovering, and finding pieces you won’t see everywhere else
**TICKETS**
Entry from 11AM–3PM is ticketed.
This ticketed window is designed to keep the market feeling comfortable, shoppable, and fun during peak hours.
From 3PM–5PM, entry is free and no ticket is required.
Early entry tickets are limited and may sell out. Presale is recommended.
If any ticketed time slots do not sell out in advance, remaining tickets may be available online or at the door.
**FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS**
Do I need a ticket to attend?
A ticket is required for entry from 11AM–3PM. From 3PM–5PM, the event is free and open to the public.
Can I buy tickets at the door?
Yes, if ticketed time slots have not sold out. Presale is recommended.
Where do I enter?
The entrance is on the top floor of the former Forever 21 storefront, using the outside entrance between Dick’s Sporting Goods and Dave & Buster’s. You do not enter through the inside of the mall.
Is the event indoors?
Yes. The event is fully indoors in a large, storefront space.
Where should I park?
Free parking is available at Polaris Fashion Place. The most convenient parking will be near Dick’s Sporting Goods and Dave & Buster’s.
Is the event family friendly?
Yes, all ages are welcome BUT our events are very busy and can be difficult with small childen. Children 16 and younger must be with an adult. We ask that you leave strollers at home.
Does my child need a ticket?
Children 10 and under do not need a ticket.
Is the event pet friendly?
No, only licensed service animails are permitted on site.
How can I be a vendor?
All open applications and detials to our 2026 markets can be found at www.notyourmamascraftmarket.com Applications to this event close on May 17th at midnight. No exceptions.
Come shop one of the most anticipated summer markets in Columbus and discover why so many shoppers come back to Not Your Mama’s Craft Market again and again.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Polaris Fashion Place, 1500 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 12.51
