05/31/2026
Yesterday’s Spring Solstice Marketplace was truly a special day, and as your curators, we want to personally thank each and every one of you for being part of it.🩷
One of the greatest joys of the day was being able to walk the market, myself and visit with our vendors, and hear your feedback firsthand. After 3 solid hours I made it out of our own vendor space Lily La Fleur Boutique. The kind words, encouragement, and support we received meant more than you know! Our hearts are full of gratitude this morning and I can’t wait to praise our Lord Savior this morning come service.
Bringing an event of this size to life requires over five months of planning, preparation, and ex*****on. It involves countless late nights, weekends, and behind-the-scenes work to create an experience that showcases the incredible talent and creativity within our community. The talent that YOU bring! Seeing it all come together makes every moment worthwhile.
We understand that not every vendor experienced the same level of success, particularly some of our outdoor vendors. As fellow small business owners and vendors ourselves, we recognize that markets can be unpredictable. Weather, customer flow, and many other factors can influence the outcome of any event. While we cannot control what Mother Nature brings, we can continue learning, adapting, and growing together to become a highly anticipated event!
We were especially impressed by the effort many vendors put into creating beautiful, inviting displays. Your presentation, creativity, and attention to detail elevated the entire marketplace experience. A special shout-out goes to POUR HOUSE CANDLES for their stunning booth design, welcoming atmosphere, and incredible creativity! ✨ Just WOW! ✨There were so many thoughtfully curated spaces throughout the market, and we admired every one of them.
Our vision for The Collective Marketplace has always been more than a traditional craft fair. We strive to create an elevated marketplace experience—a curated gathering where entrepreneurs, artisans, makers, and small business owners can showcase their talents in a beautiful and inspiring environment. It is, and always will be, a next level Collective Creative Aesthetic.
Overall, we received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from vendors and guests alike. We value your suggestions, we listen carefully, and we are committed to making each event even better than the last. As curators, we are still learning and growing, and we appreciate the grace and patience you extend to us along the way.
The fact that approximately 85% of our vendors have already expressed interest in returning is incredibly humbling—especially considering this was only our second market. That speaks volumes, and we are so thankful for your trust and support.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping make Spring Solstice such a wonderful success. We cannot wait to continue growing this community with all of you!
With Gratitude, 🌷
Mandy & Brett Hammett
Curators, The Collective Marketplace
