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I Made It! Market is joining up with BikePGH for BikeFest this year!
The I Made It! Market is a nomadic indie crafts marketplace that partners with community, arts and non-profit organizations to raise funds and awareness to assist them in improving the communities we share.
And, they provide opportunities for handmade artisans to sell their wares and expand their businesses with low barriers to entry.
It’s kinda like BikeFest, but for crafty folks.
On Saturday, August 7, they will be putting on a “bike centric” market. What does that mean? Well unlike most markets, this one will have the specific theme of bikes. T he crafts can be bike-themed, the vendors can be bike riders, and/or the items are actually accessories for cycling.
Have a milkcrate full of parts that you just never got around to using? How about finishing that frame that you’ve been procrastinating on building up?
Associated with it will be the triumphant return of the Bike Swap! What’s this you say?
Well, it’s a place where people can come and sell bikes, parts, and even swap some of their time fixing your bike! It’s sort of like a flea market of bikes. People bring old parts and bikes and try to sell them to people who are looking for used parts and bikes. Who knows what you’ll find, maybe even the bike of your dreams!
Both the BikeSwap and I Made It! BikeFest will be at and inside the Leslie Park Pool in Lawrenceville.
Want to participate?
Apply here for both the I Made It! Market and the BikeSwap.
For the BikeSwap, they are asking that you pay before hand to secure your spot. For $20 bucks you get a 10×10 spot! If you have some friends and want to share the spot, that works too. Let’s say 4 people get together and it will be only $5 each for you all to have that 10×10 spot together! THERE WILL BE NO PERCENTAGE TAKEN FROM THE PEOPLE SELLING AT THE SWAP.
For the I Made It! Market, we will present you with a vendor contract, as in past markets, for a low percentage (20%) of the profits. (what ever you make that day) Part will go to support BikePGH.
If you are confused – email the organizer: nina@imadeitmarket.com
More info is available on the I Made it! Market website as well as a thread on the BikePGH Messageboard.
Don’t miss one of the best parties in Pittsburgh: The BikeFest Kickoff Fundraiser Party! Our largest party of the year kicks off BikeFest in style, and raises funds to support BikePGH’s advocacy efforts. Beat the long lines getting into the party – Buy your tickets online today!
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