3rd Annual Eli's Garden of Healing's Makers Market
Looking for unique finds, local art, good vibes, and a way to make a real impact? This beloved annual community event brings together talented local artists and small businesses for a unique shopping experience that supports a powerful cause: transforming a former Winchester machine gun test firing range into a healing garden for anyone impacted by violence.
Discover local
- Handmade art and prints
- Jewelry, clothing, and accessories
- Vintage and one-of-a-kind gifts
- Candles, wellness products, and self-care goods
- Meet makers and creative entrepreneurs
- Learn about community organizations building better tomorrows
- Enjoy music, entertainment, and activities
Whether you’re shopping for yourself, getting a jump on holiday gifts, or just looking for something fun to do with friends and family, there’s something for everyone.
Come for the Market. Stay for the Mission.
Every maker at the Market purchases booth space as a donation which supports the Eli’s Garden of Healing mission.
The mission behind the market: EGH is working to raise $2 million to build a healing garden where a former Winchester machine gun testing range once stood and rewriting the script as we transform it from a place associated with violence into a place dedicated to hope, resilience, and community.
The future of this project is being built right now, and your support as a maker, volunteer, and attendee helps make it possible.
Be part of the community coming together to turn pain into purpose and vacant green space into a sanctuary for healing.
What to expect at the 3rd annual EGH Makers Market?
Enjoy more 40+ makers, nonprofits, entertainment, and activities than previous years.
Thank you returning supporters:
- JustByJaylyn (3rd year)
- Maxwell’s Silver (3rd year)
- Megan Shaughnessy: Photography, Illustration, and Children’s Books (3rd year)
- More Art by Brent Moore (3rd year)
- No Water Necessary Photographic Art (3rd year)
- The Shard ‘N the Stone (3rd year)
- Black Goat Milk Clothiers (2nd year)
- Hamden Youth and Family Services Bureau (2nd year)
- Light With a Purpose (2nd year)
- Radiant Art (2nd year)
& welcome new supporters:
- Amano soaps
- Angels of Mine
- Cat Haven Collective
- Cookie Girl
- Cosmically Carley Creations
- Covered Adire Collective
- Cream Puff Pal
- Dexterity Letterpress
- Dr Ray Botanicals
- East Street Arts
- Flame and Echo
- Fluft Candy Co
- GFaf Bakery
- Glossed In Gems
- Henna Designs By Morgan
- Home Haven
- Home in Hamden – CONECT
- JRS Creates
- Juicebox Industries
- JUICEE BRANDS
- JustinWDraws
- Kart 51
- Knit By JC
- Knitting For You
- Leos Art
- Max Farinato Art
- Nutmeg Craft Works
- Peace, Love, Books
- Quinnipiac School of Nursing
- Something to Root About
- Spotted Hawk Healing
- Strange Charm Glassworks
- Sunny Daze Studio
- The Sassiest Crafter
- Twisted Tide Press
- Venus Amphi Boutique
- Youniverse Holistic Wellness
Entertainment and activities provided by:
Music by Christina Meadows, William Parr Music, Seth Adam (second year supporter), and Hamden Mainstage Ensemble (second year supporters)
Book reading and signing with Spring Glen children’s book author and illustrator Megan Shaughnessy
Quinnipiac School of Nursing Community Engagement demonstrations including StopTheBleed, narcan administration, and epipen administration
Support the FUNdraiser by participating in a fun activity with Jeff Mueller from Dexterity Letterpress. Screen print the EGH heart logo onto bags, bandanas, or bring your own shirts!
And the FUN in fundraiser doesn’t stop there.
Visiting our popular annual bake sale for sweet and savory treats!
Learn more about EGH at our info table and stop by the merch store to show your support with a new shirt or bag..
And make sure the kiddies have a blast by stopping by the fundraising face painting station and pumpkin patch. Bring home a paint-at-home pumpkin decorating kit, just in time for Halloween decorating!
Halloween costumes are encouraged!!
