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Made in ALX Fall Maker’s Market returns Sept. 6 to Port City Brewing

Made in ALX is hosting its Fall Maker’s Market at Port City Brewing on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 (via Made in Alx)

Get ready to create, because Made in ALX‘s third annual Fall Maker’s Market is returning to Port City Brewing Company (3950 Wheeler Avenue).

The free family-and-pet-friendly event will feature more than 20 Alexandria makers/artists, and multiple make-and-take stations. The event is from 12 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6.

Beth Lawton, cofounder of the Made in ALX shop (533 Montgomery Street), said that attendees can make fabric prints, design jewelry and paint.

“We’re excited about giving the community the opportunity to craft their own art for the first time and make this a more interactive, unique and fun market than it has been in the past,” Lawton told ALXnow.

Vendors at the event include:

  • Syd Evans Art
  • CalmConnectWell Self-Care Gifts
  • Chandra Designs Jewelry
  • LyKha
  • Potomac Candle
  • Yellowfin Press
  • Walking Paws Boutique
  • Sarah Watercolors
  • True by Rou
  • Common Hearth Bakery
  • Nattie Faye
  • The Yarn Arts
  • Coriama Leather
  • Robin Jordan Art /RoJo Bags
  • Carbecex Creates
  • Mad Marks Designs
  • Ambitiously You
  • A Girl and A Yarn Stash
  • Alicia Fashion Box

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