THE MANCHESTER MARKET AND MAKERS FESTIVAL

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm UTC+01:00

Bowlers Exhibition Centre | Stretford

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THE MANCHESTER MARKET AND MAKERS FESTIVAL
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Featuring Vendors, Artists and Local Traders. (spaces still available)
About this Event

✨🎶 THE MANCHESTER MARKET AND MAKERS FESTIVAL
Good Vibes, Local Finds & Proper Weekend Energy!

Oi Manchester, get involved! Join us for a buzzing weekend packed with local talent, banging street food, live tunes, and proper quality handmade goods at the Manchester Market and Makers Festival. This isn’t just a market—it’s a full-on day out where creativity meets community. Whether you’re here for the scran, the shopping, or just a mooch about, there’s something for everyone.

📅 FESTIVAL DATES & TIMES

June 20-21
August 15–16
October 10–11
🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM each day
🎟️ FREE Entry – Everyone’s Welcome!

🌿 WHAT’S ON

🛍️ Top Local Traders & Handmade Goods
Have a wander through a handpicked mix of local makers and small businesses. From unique crafts and jewellery to home bits, gifts, and self-care goodies—you’ll find loads you won’t see on the high street.

🎨 Live Demos & Creative Bits
Watch makers do their thing live and get stuck into some hands-on workshops. Learn something new or just enjoy seeing the talent up close.

🍔 Street Food, Drinks & Sweet Treats
Come hungry! We’ve got proper tasty food trucks, sweet treats, and drinks to keep you going all day. From savoury to sweet—sorted.

🎶 Live Music & Family-Friendly Vibes
Expect top tunes all weekend from local artists and performers. It’s a chilled, friendly atmosphere with plenty going on for the whole family.

🌟 CALLING ALL TRADERS & MAKERS!

Got a small business, food truck, or handmade brand? Come trade with us at the Manchester Market and Makers Festival and get your name out there!

💼 Trader Fee: £70 per day

📩 HOW TO APPLY
Email: [email protected]

Send us:
• Business name
• Contact details (name, phone, email)
• What you sell / do
• Photos of your products and stall setup

Spaces are limited, so don’t hang about—get your application in early!

DON’T MISS OUT!

Grab your mates, bring the family, and come down for a proper good weekend. Great food, great people, and loads to see and do—it’s all happening at the Manchester Market and Makers Festival.

📩 [email protected]

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Longbridge Road, Stretford, United Kingdom

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