Shelton's Downtown Handmade Market continues on first Saturdays

SHELTON >> Downtown Handmade Market, a 5-date vendor festival hosted by Celebrate Shelton was held at the Conti Building on 415 Howe Ave. The market kicked off on Black Friday with an overwhelming attendance of over 225 shoppers, continued on Small Business Saturday and the following three Saturdays through December. Over 1,500 people attended throughout the five dates and the market hosted over 60 handmade artisans.

“When we shop local, we are supporting and building opportunities for local entrepreneurs and business owners, strengthening our local economy by creating a more self-reliant and durable community, and empowering citizens to guide the development of our immediate surroundings,” said the Celebrate Shelton duo, Skrtic and Heriot-Mikula, in a release.

Downtown Handmade Market will continue on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the first Saturday of each month to follow. Artisans include: Grateful Pawz, Lisas soaps naked and natural LLC, The Liquid Lunch, The Olive Oil Factory, Laurie Lynne's Jewelry & Kids Parties!, Stone Gardens Farm, Bead Dangle Design, Look and Sea, Benny The Baker, Bel Mare Creations, LLC, Electric Bones, Nikki's Candy Boutique, Greystone Bookworks, Origami Owl Living Lockets, BringtheHoopla LLC, Periodic Tableware, and The Glass Source Stained Glass Studio.

Learn more about Celebrate Shelton at www.celebrateshelton.com, follow on Facebook (www.facebook.com/celebrateshelton) and Instagram. For any questions, please email celebrateshelton@gmail.com or call 203-924-4368.