Support Your Local Maker!
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PATCHWORK SHOW
MODERN MAKERS FESTIVAL
a free community event celebrating local creativity
featuring...
maker booths
crafting
music
food
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upcoming shows
FALL 2024 SEASON DATES ARE COMING SOON
chino hills, ca
Sunday, October 27, 2024 &
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Both Shows: 11am-5pm
Join us at The Shoppes At Chino Hills, a modern retail destination in the Inland Empire, for Patchwork Show Chino Hills. Plan for a day of shopping, dining and fun as you discover local makers in this gorgeous setting amid scenic fountains and swaying palm trees.
ventura, ca
Sunday, November 3, 2024
11am-5pm
Our street festival location in the palm tree-lined downtown streets of Ventura features local handmade vendors. Patchwork Show Ventura brings all the charm of a beach town (you can even see the ocean from the show!) including a walkable collection of local shops and restaurants.
redwood city, ca
Sunday, November 10, 2024
11am-5pm
Patchwork Show Redwood City is in the heart of Silicon Valley and is a full day of music and activities for the whole family! There will be a circus by the City just next door! This location features local 100 vendors in a central downtown location surrounded by restaurants, a museum and shops.
oakland, ca
Saturday, November 16, 2024
11am-5pm
Patchwork Show Oakland draws on the East Bay’s strong artistic community and commitment to support local commerce and features local vendors in a local waterfront setting at Jack London Square. After the show, grab a bite or a drink from any of the dozens of area restaurants or bars.
long beach, ca
Sunday, November 24, 2024
11am-5pm
Nestled at the water’s edge of Marine Stadium, our largest and longest running show features local makers, junior artists, live music, artisan food vendors, food trucks, DIY crafting, activities and more at Patchwork Show Long Beach. This pet and bike-friendly festival is the perfect spot for an afternoon with your four-legged friend and features a bike valet.
tustin, ca
Sunday, December 8, 2024
11am-5pm
Join us in Old Town Tustin in the heart of Orange County for Patchwork Show Tustin. This unique spot is surrounded by historic buildings, shops and restaurants and our show features food trucks and local vendors.
Sacramento, ca
Sunday, December 15, 2024
11am-5pm
Come and experience Patchwork Show Sacramento in the charming Old Sacramento Waterfront historic district. Browse through a diverse selection of goods from local vendors, and show your support for small creative businesses. Nestled amidst more than 125 shopping outlets, eateries, events, and attractions, this distinctive location promises an unforgettable experience.
sebastopol, ca
Discover local makers in the heart of Northern California wine country at the Patchwork Show near downtown Sebastopol. We’ve partnered with the Sebastopol Center For the Arts a gallery and workshop space to create an all-day experience featuring activities, fine art, food trucks, Patchwork Show vendors and more.
chino hills, ca
Join us at The Shoppes At Chino Hills, a modern retail destination in the Inland Empire, for Patchwork Show Chino Hills. Plan for a day of shopping, dining and fun as you discover local makers in this gorgeous setting amid scenic fountains and swaying palm trees.
Sunday, October 27, 2024 &
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Both Shows: 11am – 5pm
ventura, ca
Our street festival location in the palm tree-lined downtown streets of Ventura features local handmade vendors. Patchwork Show Ventura brings all the charm of a beach town (you can even see the ocean from the show!) including a walkable collection of local shops and restaurants.
Sunday, November 3, 2024
11am – 5pm
redwood city, ca
Patchwork Show Redwood City is in the heart of Silicon Valley and is a full day of music and activities for the whole family! There will be a circus by the City just next door! This location features local 100 vendors in a central downtown location surrounded by restaurants, a museum and shops.
Sunday, November 10, 2024
11am – 5pm
oakland, ca
Patchwork Show Oakland draws on the East Bay’s strong artistic community and commitment to support local commerce and features local vendors in a local waterfront setting at Jack London Square. After the show, grab a bite or a drink from any of the dozens of area restaurants or bars.
Saturday, November 16, 2024
11am – 5pm
long beach, ca
Nestled at the water’s edge of Marine Stadium, our largest and longest running show features local makers, junior artists, live music, artisan food vendors, food trucks, DIY crafting, activities and more at Patchwork Show Long Beach. This pet and bike-friendly festival is the perfect spot for an afternoon with your four-legged friend and features a bike valet.
Sunday, November 24, 2024
11am – 5pm
tustin, ca
Join us in Old Town Tustin in the heart of Orange County for Patchwork Show Tustin. This unique spot is surrounded by historic buildings, shops and restaurants and our show features food trucks and local vendors.
Sunday, December 8, 2024
11am – 5pm
sacramento, ca
Come and experience Patchwork Show Sacramento in the charming Old Sacramento Waterfront historic district. Browse through a diverse selection of goods from local vendors, and show your support for small creative businesses. Nestled amidst more than 125 shopping outlets, eateries, events, and attractions, this distinctive location promises an unforgettable experience.
Sunday, December 15, 2024
11am – 5pm
Sebastopol, ca
Discover local makers in the heart of Northern California wine country at the Patchwork Show near downtown Sebastopol. We’ve partnered with the Sebastopol Center For the Arts a gallery and workshop space to create an all-day experience featuring activities, fine art, food trucks, Patchwork Show vendors and more.
everything you need to know...
Patchwork Show is Dear Handmade Life’s bi-annual makers festival in several California cities showcasing local handmade and independent businesses alongside food, crafting, activities and more.
Vendors are selected through a jury process and feature a variety of items including clothing, handbags, accessories, jewelry, art, ceramics, home goods, plush products, crochet & knit items, pet gear, kits & patterns, apothecary items and more!
Patchwork Show is free to attend, family-friendly and happens rain or shine. Each location features special activities and crafting. Most projects are free unless otherwise noted and some may have a tip or donation jar. Only our outdoor events are dog friendly.
Join our mailing list and get notifications about upcoming shows or click here for current show info.
Generally, shows take place in the spring (May-June) and fall (November-December). Sign up for our newsletter for updates on when Patchwork Show is happening.
Click here for vendor information and to apply. Applications are only open specific times of year, click here to join our vendor mailing list so you can be notified as soon as we release applications.
We’re always looking for reliable friendly staff members for our shows! Click here to submit your info. We’ll be in touch if/when we have an open position for you.
We love showcasing bands at the show. We’ll provide you with a captive audience and you’re welcome to sell merch at the show too! Click here to submit your info. We’ll be in touch if/when we have an open position for you.
We offer a limited number of booths to non-craft, service and non-profit businesses. Generally you must provide some type of activity or engaging demo in your booth. You can find more info on our vendor page.
We love connecting like-minded brands with our large at-event and online audiences. You can find sponsorship info here.
In 2008, after living in San Francisco for college and then in Los Angeles, Nicole Stevenson headed back to Orange County where she was raised. Then she moved in with her aunt Delilah Snell. As kids, the girls had dreamed of one day starting a business together but the time was never right.
Over a few glasses of wine on the patio, Nicole and Delilah talked about what was missing where they lived. Nicole had been running a handmade business and selling her goods at craft shows. Delilah had been working hard to cultivate community and had opened an eco-shop that served as a meeting place for education in food and the environment. Craft show veteran Nicole was getting tired of trekking to big cities for festivals and Delilah was frustrated with the lack of community art events in Orange County. Finally, they were both living in the same place and seeking the same thing… community, creativity and coolness in their hometown.
They started brainstorming and a few weeks later, they decided to produce a small craft show in the parking lot of Delilah’s shop in Santa Ana, California. They named the event Patchwork Show, to represent the heart, craft and the soul of the event: bringing together all types of people from the community to celebrate local creativity.
Although that first Patchwork Show had just 25 vendors, it was a hit and people were already asking when the next one was. The girls realized that it wasn’t just them who were yearning for a festival to celebrate creativity and community. Patchwork Show offers makers an affordable venue to show their goods, network and build their businesses and guests an opportunity to support local business and be a part of the creative community in their city.
Over the next decade, Delilah and Nicole juggled their own businesses while producing several Patchwork Show events in five cities with nearly 200 vendors at each event.
In 2017 Delilah stepped back from Dear Handmade Life to focus on her café and market Alta Baja Market in Santa Ana, California. Nicole still runs Patchwork Show with the assistance of the awesome Dear Handmade Life team.
They are grateful to have helped incubate hundreds of creative businesses who got their start at Patchwork Show and look forward to helping more creative entrepreneurs build their businesses..