Makers’ Market at Crooked River State Park – April 2

Makers Market at Crooked River State Park
Press Release
March 5, 2022

Support your state park and local businesses. The Friends of Crooked River are sponsoring a Makers Market featuring all things unique & handmade, while bringing together independent artists and makers specializing in home decor, art, jewelry, personal care products, ocean plastics recyclables, personalized pet products, flowers, cactus starters, and more.

The Home-Business Expo will include small businesses with ready made products such as Color Street, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Arbonne, etc. Proceeds from this event go directly to benefit projects at the park.

Activities:
Shop the open-air makers market and business expo
Food and drinks are available for purchase
DIY beading station
Photo wall with outdoor-themed selfies could win you prizes!
Hike the storybook trail with the 75-year history of Crooked River State Park in pictures
Visit the nature center with live local native animals
Rent a bike or play mini-golf (fee)
Fish from the pier
Check out the native pollinator garden or stop by the bird blind to see nature’s brilliant colors

Date: Saturday, April 2, 2022
Event Hours: 10:00am-5:00pm
Location: Crooked River State Park, 6222 Charlie Smith Sr Hwy. St. Marys, GA 31558
Fee: FREE to attend the event, $5 daily park pass fee for all

If you are a local maker or home based business interested in being a vendor, check out our website http://friendsofgastateparks.org/parks/crooked-river or contact [email protected] for a registration packet. Vendors will be accepted on a first come first serve basis and limited to ensure variety. Deadline to register is March 16th , 2022.
Vendor fees are $30 for non-members, $25 for Friends of Crooked River Members with proof of membership. Fee includes a park pass for the day.