15th Annual Craft Marketplace - Saturday, September 19, 2026
The award-winning Craft Marketplace at Pennypacker Mills is held annually by the Friends of Pennypacker Mills. Since our first event in 2012 our following has grown considerably, and we have repeatedly won the Montco Happening List’s Best in Montco award. In our first year, we featured 33 artisans and had 350 visitors. Since then, we have grown to consistently fill our capacity of over 100 vendor spaces and attract more than 1,800 visitors. We receive enthusiastically positive feedback from both vendors and visitors.
For Visitors:
The Friends of Pennypacker Mills verify each crafter's work to ensure each item is hand crafted. In order to serve a large audience, we allow a variety of craft styles and price points. From stocking stuffers to elegant jewelry and gifts, our Craft Marketplace is sure to please many shoppers. About 105 crafters will occupy our 111 vendor spaces, providing a wide range of products. All proceeds are used by the Friends of Pennypacker Mills to support the Pennypacker Mills historic site (click hereto see what we do).
- Entry to the event and parking are FREE!
- Food vendor on site
- Some vendors do take credit cards (but not all)
- Historic Pennypacker Mils mansion is available for FREE tours (donation suggested)
For Crafters:
The Friends of Pennypacker Mills cordially invite you to participate in our 15th Annual Craft Marketplace at Pennypacker Mills, to be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville from 9:30 AM to 3 PM.
During the event, we provide coffee to get you started in the morning, and coverage at your booth when you need a break. Restrooms are located in the building adjacent to the Craft Marketplace. The Fitzwater Station food truck also will be on site.
This is the Friends’ primary fundraising event. We are an all-volunteer organization, so except for a few very small administrative costs, all registration fees are used by the Friends of Pennypacker Mills to support the Pennypacker Mills historic site (click here to see what we do). We appreciate the support you provide by participating in our event.
We have 111 spaces to rent out on a first-come, first-served basis. We keep a waiting list, and we do call up quite a few folks from that list. Nevertheless, it is smart to sign up early as we usually sell out by March.
We have a few options:
- you can rent a vendor space only and provide your own 10’ x 10’ tent (preferred).
- you can reserve a space under our tent space (limited to 23 spaces).
- you can rent a table to add to either type of space (limited to 14 tables).
Availability of tents and tables is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Everyone must provide their own chairs.
Registration is non-refundable.
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Space using your own tent | $50.00 |
| Space under our tent | $65.00 |
| One 8-foot able | $ 5.00 |
We seek, and our visitors have come to expect, vendors who are truly artisans – makers of beautiful items from raw materials. We have potters, glass artisans, woodworkers, sewists, jewelry makers, knitters and crocheters, paper crafters, painters, photographers, a blacksmith, beekeepers, soap and candle makers, bakers, canners, creative upcyclers, and more.
This event is not for you if:
- You make 3D-printed items.
- You use a die-cutting machine (e.g., Cricut) and a hot press to place slogans on pre-purchased garments, or stickers onto cups, trays, etc.
- Your crafts are assembled from pre-made items purchased at a craft store with minimal modifications or additions made by you.
The above information can also be downloaded at Invitation 2026.pdf
REGISTER NOW!
To register by mail, download the Application for 2026 Craft Marketplace.pdf and mail it with your check to the address on the application.
NOTE: If this is your first time with us, you will not be registered until you have submitted photos of your items. We allow only items that are hand-made by the vendor. We do not allow resellers. You can do this by:
1. Emailing jpegs or pdfs of your items to info@friendsppm.org; or
2. Email links to your website, Etsy shop, or Facebook page to info@friendsppm.org.
To register online, click the PayPal drop-down box below ("Vendor Space Options") and make your selections. If you need more than one item, e.g., space plus table, add one to your cart and click "continue shopping" to select your additional options. In your cart you can also adjust the quantity.
- Please complete all information requested. If you register online, you do not also need to complete a paper application.
- If you have a special request or instructions, or any questions, please email Tara L. Flynn at taralflynn@comcast.net. Do not call the historic site.