Hover Craft Holiday Market
Shoppers explore a vibrant pop-up market featuring over 120 independent artists, designers, and makers selling ceramics, prints, woodwork, jewelry, and handmade goods. Some makers offer custom work crafted on the spot. Visitors can also enjoy local food options along with coffee, tea, sodas, and full-bar cocktails.
What to Expect
Holiday market showcasing handmade goods from over 120 local artists and makers.
Event Details
Duration
One-day market.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Milwaukee
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Hover Craft
Food & Drink
Lunch options include Belair Cantina and Honeypie; Colectivo serves coffee and tea, and the bar offers sodas, beer, bloody marys, and more.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday shoppers seeking handmade gifts
Vibe
Creative and bustling
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: General admission is $5, and kids enter free. A Super Green Commemorative Shopping Bag costs $20. – Get tickets
- Hours: 12 pm–6 pm.
- Parking: Street parking is available in the neighborhood, and public parking lots within walking distance cost a small fee. Accessible parking is directly outside the accessible entrance, is limited, and is first-come, first-served.
- Accessibility: Strollers and wheelchairs should enter at 325 N. Plankinton Ave., where limited first-come, first-serve accessible parking is located directly outside.
Tips & Advice
- Buy timed tickets in advance on Eventbrite, because walk-ups may wait while capacity is monitored and advance ticket holders get priority entry.
- Take The Hop, which is free to ride, since the M-Line drops off directly in front of the Pritzlaff Building.
- Wear comfortable shoes and plan to stand most of your visit, because seating is limited and may not fit everyone.
- Use the 325 N. Plankinton Ave. entrance if you have a stroller or wheelchair, and arrive early because accessible parking there is first-come.
- Look for the Launch Pad makers, the first-time vendors whose market fees are covered by this year's emerging-artist scholarship.
Special Events & Promotions
- Launch Pad is back for its second year: an emerging-artist scholarship with Bliffert Lumber and Hardware that helps first-time vendors take part.
- Super Green Commemorative Shopping Bag, sold separately.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I find to buy?
More than 120 artists, designers and makers sell their own handmade work, including ceramics, prints, woodwork and jewelry. Some offer custom work on the spot.
Is there food and drink?
Yes. Belair Cantina and Honeypie have lunch options, and Colectivo Coffee serves coffee and teas. The Pritzlaff bar is open for sodas, beer and bloody marys.
Should I buy a ticket ahead of time?
Advance timed tickets are on Eventbrite, and you can also buy at the door. Walk-ups may wait a short while, because capacity is monitored and advance ticket holders get priority. Kids get in free.
Is it accessible?
Yes. Strollers and wheelchairs should use the 325 N. Plankinton Ave. entrance, where staff help with tickets. Accessible parking is right outside but limited. Seating is limited, so expect to stand most of the visit.
How do I get there without driving?
The Hop is free, and its M-Line stops right in front of the venue. Several city bus routes, including the G, 18, 15, 57, 12, 34 and B, stop within walking distance.
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