Saturday, June 29 from 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday, June 30 from 10 am to 2 pm
Join historic artisans for a celebration of Wisconsin’s rich folk life traditions! Experience the sights, smells, music, and craftsmanship in this juried event featuring artisans selling their wares and opportunities for hands-on creations. Discover a heritage craft, such as spinning and knitting. Explore heritage farm skills, such as wood-stove cooking and antique machinery. Watch specialty craftsmen such as blacksmiths, cobblers, and broom makers create their wares.
Visit These Talented Makers
METAL
Upper Midwest Blacksmith Association (UMBA), Sheldon Pewter
STONE, CLAY & WAX
Coming soon!
LEATHER
Brain Tanning, Cobbling and Leather work
DECORATIVE ARTS
Decorative Painters, Rosemaled Art, Letterpress Printmakers from Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum, Fraktur Calligraphy
WOOD
Historic Carpentry and Woodwork, Luke’s Lost Arts - Wooden Shoe Carving
TEXILES & FASHION
Wool & Cotton Spinning, Loom Weavers, Natural Fiber Dying , Bobbin Lace Making, Quilting
FIELD CRAFTS & CANE
Spence Rigging and Canvas, Brooms by Little John
VINTAGE MACHINERY AND MORE
Demonstrations and displays over both days including the Krueger Sawmill and Cheese Factory
Live Music!
Saturday, June 29, 12pm-2pm
The Milwaukee based group, Frogwater, is the acoustic musical pairing of John Jack & Susan Nicholson. Renowned for their virtuosity and exuberant live performances, see at Irish Fest, Summer Fest, and many other festivals around the Midwest. Their repertoire spans from Celtic to Delta blues, from classical to pop with a healthy dose of unique original material filling out the mix.
Sunday, June 30, 12pm-2pm
Back from Arkansas for another year, nationally know bluegrass artist Casey Penn and her band are returning to Manitowoc for a second time. Casey Penn is an Arkansas Country Music Award-nominated songwriter and bluegrass artist. A proud member of the Mountain Fever Records roster, Casey has released three singles from her debut album, One Step Away. Her latest single, "We Go Together Like a Guitar and a Fiddle," is available and climbing the Bluegrass Unlimited Top 30 charts.
Your Turn!
Various demonstrations invite you to try your hand at being a Maker:
Guests can join members of the Upper Midwest Blacksmith Association (UMBA), for a special hands-on program. There will be multiple forging stations—complete with forge, anvil, vise and tools— fired up and skilled regional blacksmiths will provide hands-on instruction for guests.
Your Turn! Make a small iron object using the same heat and hammer techniques practiced at the historical village’s shop.
Little Maker’s – Things To Do
Coming soon!
General admission: $14 for adults, $13 for seniors, $10 for youth 4-17, children under 4 years of age are free. General Admission is always free for members! You can purchase your tickets when you arrive or pre-purchase your admission tickets.
Reserve your tickets ahead of time for a quick and easy arrival: Purchase General Admission Tickets Online!
The 2024 Heritage Maker’s Market is made possible with support from Fricke Printing and Shipbuilders Credit Union. Maker’s Market is also made possible in part by a grant from the Joint Effort Marketing Grant Program and Travel Wisconsin.
If you are interested in vending and/or demonstrating, register here. For more information call (920) 684-4445 or email programs@manitowoccountyhistory.org.
SAVE THE DATE: 2025 Heritage Maker’s Market will be held June 28 and 29, 2025!
2025 Heritage Maker’s Market is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.