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Crafty Supermarket

This is the sight that greeted you when you approached this year's Crafty Supermarket at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center: Cafe de Wheels!

We've been to all three Crafty Supermarkets so far, and I have to say: this winter's was far and away the best. I was amazed at how much this event has grown even since last time!

Dojo Gelato was in attendance, as were representatives from Picnic & Pantry, selling stew and other awesome lunch options. This is itself makes the event so much more accessible and compelling.

I've felt in the past that it was very hard to walk in and buy something-- the gifts were too esoteric (and often too expensive) to walk out with an armload.

This time around, I felt that there was a huge range of offerings that would fit many different styles. Jewelry, papercraft, clothing, vintage items, you name it. There were plenty of things I couldn't afford but I had no problem finding a handful of gifts that my family and friends are going to love.

We were there around 3pm, and the place was packed wall to wall. Ben Davis was laying down the music and every vendor seemed to be doing brisk business. This is a fantastic event, and a great partner for Cincinnati Unchained!

Crafty Supermarket: http://craftysupermarket.wordpress.com/

Crafty Supermarket

This year saw Crafty Supermarket's very first incarnation. Planted in the adorable neighborhood of Northside (specifically in Northside Tavern), this little local-goods flea market was a perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

There was a huge turnout-- from what I heard, it was much busier when it opened at noon, and by the time I got there (1-2pm) it was still swarming.

There was a plethora of local vendors and craftmachers, and I hope they bring this fest around more than even just once a year. Unfortunately I didn't end up buying anything-- I'm in Christmas mode, and while *I* wanted every single thing in that room, there just wasn't anything that fit the family members on my list.

Crafty Supermarket's website: http://craftysupermarket.wordpress.com/
Northside Tavern's website: http://lisalouuu.com/northsidetavern/html/