The Front Market
The Front Market

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The Front Market is an independent marketplace AND FAIR.

We showcase women and LGBTQ+ creatives, designers, makers, craftspeople, small business owners and artists from Texas.

Welcoming 400+ vendors & 10,000+ guests across two seasons in Austin. 🌎 Show up. Shop small. Sustain local.

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SPRING 2025 Season

✹ 150+ Vendors at Distribution Hall in Austin, Texas

✹ May 3 and 4, 2025 from 11 AM to 5 PM each day!

Family-friendly. Dog-friendly. Human-friendly. Outdoors & free to the public.

Each day opens with a fresh lineup of vendors, curated pop-ups, rotating chef menus and immaculate DJ sets.


 

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4,000 visitors!!! Stunning!!! It was our first time taking over Waterloo Park—and y’all really showed up. You can continue shopping and supporting @thefront.market’s vendors at thefrontmarket.com/2024guide. This season’s offi
Last day looks ❣️ Thanks for an incredible weekend y'all!!! #thefrontmarket #futurefronttexas
Day One looks ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 See y'all tomorrow for Day Two! 11am to 5pm at Waterloo Park (500 E 12th St). Free, all-ages, all-outdoors. Catch the lineup at thefrontmarket.com. #thefrontmarket #futurefronttexas
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO ‼️ This weekend, catch 175+ artists, independent creatives, makers and craftspeople at @waterloogreenway for @thefront.market. 11am to 5pm each day on November 23 and 24. The Front Market is 100% outdoors, all-ages, free and open
❣️ Introducing this weekend’s homegrown menus! Enjoy drinks, good food and snacks from these local chefs and bakers: ✰ @lyoness.pastry ✰ @TheTravelingEmpanada.ATX ✰ @Shameka.thompson.7 ✰ @pickleenvyatx ✰ @latergatorcoffee ✰ @chef_jrodi ✰ @bro
Meet 17 more fiber artists, plant curators and local pop-ups joining this weekend’s lineup: ✰ @atxterrariums, handmade, living terrariums ✰ @esterzhandmade, handmade crochet & knit brand ✰ @shopmuttmotel, accessories for ruff mutts and th
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The Front Market

Curated by Future Front Texas, The Front Market has welcomed 30,000+ guests and 1,800+ Texas artists, makers & craftspeople since 2016.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS.

 

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On Fickle Cookies and Morning Coffees: Emily Cornell of Cheeky Confections
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On Embroidery, Trips to Big Bend and Sustainable Art Practices: Sam Asencio of Future Vagabond
On Childhood Memories and Supporting the Asian Diaspora: Kim Nguyen of Gia Đình Goods
On Childhood Memories and Supporting the Asian Diaspora: Kim Nguyen of Gia Đình Goods
On Self-Expression and Blending Work and Play: Karla Cabido of Karmita
On Self-Expression and Blending Work and Play: Karla Cabido of Karmita
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On Healing Your Inner Child, Colorful Homes and Oat Milk Lattes: Lian of lian.soy
On Screen-printing, Storytelling and Walking Your Dog: Alyson Beaton of Urbs Studio
On Screen-printing, Storytelling and Walking Your Dog: Alyson Beaton of Urbs Studio
On Garden Inspiration and Grounded Connections: Gracy Fowler of Buttercup
On Garden Inspiration and Grounded Connections: Gracy Fowler of Buttercup
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On Herbal Work, Deep Healing and Slow Growth: Ebony Cherelle of June & Sage. Co
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On Unseriousness, Scenty Art And Queer Icons: Andrew and Renato of Apothicc Studios
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On Mexican Cacao And Family Creativity: Ashley Ugarte of Hijita
On Fried Chicken And A Farming Mindset: Chef Cibelli
On Fried Chicken And A Farming Mindset: Chef Cibelli
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On Cookies, Community, and Family with Alyssa Gallion from Lyssie Lou's Cookie Co.
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On Gut Intuition And Candle-Pouring: DeVon Kibble
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On Folklore, Antique Art And Small Business Grants: Desert Selkie
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On Natural Inspiration And Metaphorical Community Gardens: Tawa Threads Creator Tabria Williford
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On Journaling Practices, Big Transitions And Creative Directions: Shana Rehwald
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On Making Space to Play: Ceramic Artist Abril Robbins
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On Single-State Coffee And Building Community in Texas: Desnudo Coffee
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Meet Five Austin Creators And Their Favorite Small Businesses From The Front
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On Working With Paper And Prioritizing Care: Illustrator And Paper Artist Pam Ruiz
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On Comfort, Creativity And Cloth Pads: Designer Kay of Moody V
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On Second-Hand Yarn, Starting Small And Nurturing Your Growth: Fiber Artist Aren
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On Scrunchies And Supporting Black Hair Culture: Designer Mardasia Berry
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On Pivoting Toward (And Sustaining) A Creative Work Life: Anne Sorenson
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On Working With Emerging Authors In Texas: 105 Publishing
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On Zero-Waste Textiles And Supportive Small Business Friends: Mezamé
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On Nourishing Your Creative Ecosystem And Sisterly Collaboration: Chauncey & Coco
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On Teaching Yourself, Painting And Time: Sarala Kasbe
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On Superfoods And Period Superpowers: Funk It Wellness
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On Glass-Blowing And Nurturing Self-Trust: Tak Tak
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