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Neighborhood Makers Pop-Up 2026 — Field Report

Twelve vendors, one weekend, honest foot traffic.

M. Calder · 2026-02-25

A neighborhood jeweler discusses a chain with a seated shopper as families browse adjacent maker tables in an open storefront courtyard.

Neighbors browsed; vendors traded contact information. Permanent-jewelry was impractical given power and setup constraints.