Indie South Fair welcomes your participation in the Back to Cool Market happening

August 17th at Max Canada in Downtown Athens!

Now seeking vendors of vintage, art, vinyl, handmade items, and
homemade tasties. Open-air market for Open-minded people,
featuring food, libation, and bands.
Space is limited, get your application in early! 

Click here for applications! 

Indie South Fair began in 2007 as the Athens Indie Craftstravaganzaa to give a forum for modern artisans to fill the increasing demand for locally-produced, handmade goods. The event quickly evolved to include musical performances, DJs, food carts, workshops, kids' crafting and a vintage market. We made some changes to the look and the name to reflect changes in our festival as we expand our scope to provide more opportunities for creative participation and inspiration.  Through these hands-on aspects we are building and growing the vibrant arts community Athens already enjoys, connecting artists, participants and patrons from around the Southeast and occasionally beyond.  We are honored to be part of the modern craft movement that continues to grow each year online and through gatherings like ours.

What we are:

Indie South Fair is a handmade happening that includes a marketplace, instructional workshops, demonstrations, musical performances, kids' crafting activities, and local food carts. 

Twice a year, we provide a venue for artists to directly connect with the community by sharing their techniques and creative processes as well as market their wares in a recreational, street-fair atmosphere that is always free and open to everyone.

Why we do it:

We want to bring greater recognition to the diversity of Athens' creative community by making art accessible to all, bringing it out of the galleries and to the people. Our event is a fun, interesting way to spend the day appreciating others' art and hopefully re-discovering the joy of making something with your own hands. Our goal is to foster the Do-It-Yourself spirit and bring art into everyday!

How to join us:

We welcome artists, designers, and makers of all stripes as vendors, educators, demonstrators, entertainers, and all-around volunteers. There is an application process to participate, and we do offer discounted and sponsored booths to school art clubs and those who lead workshops and demonstrations. Just follow the links!

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