Makers Arcade Summer Fair is bringing summer vibes to life on the Broadway Pier! The event will host 100-plus local makers, plus a seasonal, summer shopping experience with craft cocktails, gourmet food trucks, live music, photo displays, styled lounges, and more!

Makers Arcade is a locally-based artisan experience, where community and connection are enjoyed around a shared love for all types of art and creativity.

San Diego Made – cofounded by Kristin Dinnis, Sarah Anderson, Brittany Kaszas, and Brook Dailey –acquired the makers’ bazaar last year, and is now the proud owner of Makers Arcade.

“The pier will be decked out with summertime fun, creating a very special opportunity to shop while enjoying waterfront views,” said Dinnis.

Shopping + Fun

Here’s what you can expect to find at the event:

• 100+ makers
• 100 complimentary gift bags (to the first 100 attendees)
• Free make & take stations
• Free photo booths
• Live music
• Camp Makers Arcade play and coloring areas for kids
• Craft cocktails and beer by Topo Chico, Sierra Nevada, and Sipwell Wine Co
• Gourmet food trucks by Marcel Belgian Waffles, Dang Brothers Pizza (baking out of a vintage fire truck), Hawaiian Fresh Seafood, The Go-Go Truck, Salt + Lime, and Dune and Sea Coffee
• Outdoor family games on the pier
• Cotton candy by Swoonful

In addition to the local artisans, Makers Arcade Summer Fair will also offer a free workshop, with ticket purchase, will be hosted by The Artie Party, as well as a Style Lounge by Humble Designs.

Live music

There will be live music to keep you entertained throughout the event, The band line-up and schedule include:

• Saturday, June 25, 11:30AM to 12:30PM | Morning Glory Family Band
• Saturday, June 25, 1:45PM to 2:45PM – Barnacle Brothers
• Saturday, June 25, 4PM to 5:30PM – Nathan & Jessie
• Sunday, June 26, 11:30AM to 12:30PM – Devvlov
• Sunday, June 26, 1:45PM to 2:45PM – Christian Jules Taylor
• Sunday, June 26, 4PM to 5:30PM – Puerto

Makers Arcade Summer Fair partners with ARTS

Makers Arcade is also partnering with ARTS (A Reason to Survive), a local non-profit organization that empowers families and community members to build healthy, resilient, and equitable communities in the South County region of San Diego.

ARTS will be sponsoring the Camp Markers Arcade kid’s craft area at the fair. For more information about their creative work and support, visit here.

Info and tickets – be in the first 100!

Makers Arcade Summer Fair admission is $6 online before June 20 or $7 at the door, and includes access to the event, live music performances, make-and-take stations, photo booths, and more.

Kids under 10 are free.

The first 100 attendees in line will receive a complimentary gift bag filled with handmade goodies.

For tickets and more information, visit here, and follow along on Instagram.

See you there, San Diego!