We have over 120 artists, crafters, makers, and creatives of all sorts selling unique items for you to browse.
You'll find emerging and established vendors when you come shop.
Many of our vendors have been making things for many years, which means the quality of their work is unmatched.
Many of our vendors are new so you might discover something amazing and unexpected.
A lot of our vendors only sell at Hover Craft, which means you'll come across unique things you won't find at other craft fairs.
Some makers offer custom work on the spot, so you can purchase the perfect piece or experience their craft first hand.
Each year, Hover Craft invites many new vendors to join in, so every shopper will find new things to check out - even if they come year after year.
Everyone who is a vendor makes the work they are selling.
Hover Craft is located in the beautiful and historic Pritzlaff Building. It's centrally located near downtown Milwaukee and the beautiful 3rd Ward Neighborhood.
We are proud to offer a range of bites, snacks, and drinks at the event. Colectivo Coffee will be serving up the best coffee in town. The Pritzlaff bar will be open for sodas, beers, and bloody mary's. There will be a selection of food vendors throughout the event for shoppers to grab a bite.
Hover Craft is a busy place, but to manage the crowd and make the shopping experience as pleasant as possible, we sell timed tickets for people to come to shop.
Where you can find perfectly unique and high quality handmade gifts for everyone on your list - while you support local creatives and strengthen our local economy.
"It's the holiday market of all holiday markets."
- Milwaukee Magazine
Our 16th annual event will be on Sunday, December 7 at the Historic Pritzlaff Building in downtown Milwaukee.
Keep in touch:
To make Hover Craft fresh and unique every year, we look for artists, crafters, designers, and makers all year long. We also look for shoppers who like to support our cause. Which are you? Come and sign up and we can stay connected with updates as we get closer to the event.
Interested in being a vendor?
Hover Craft is interested in attracting the most diverse and eclectic makers from Milwaukee and beyond to fill our event. Are you interested in joining us next year? Applications to vend go live on August 1. All the information on how to apply will be available on this website. We collect apps throughout the month and then accepted vendors are notified in September. Sign up to receive an email when applications are available. We want to see what you are making!
Info + Inspo:
Tirelessly promoting handmade in Milwaukee since 2009.
Hover Craft is produced to support established and emerging artists, crafters, designers, and makers by providing an impermanent brick-and-mortar space to showcase the talent and creativity that exists within our own communities.
We strongly believe hosting an in-person event where the creative community can come together strengthens our bonds and leads to a more eclectic, interesting, and dynamic group of makers. By hosting this shopping event, we ask our fans to support this community by spending money, which allows this community to continue to thrive.
Nothing says ‘Keep going, I believe in you!’ more than giving a compliment, asking a thoughtful question, or purchasing directly from the maker.
Who is Hover Craft?
Vanessa Andrew
Vanessa Andrew is a Milwaukee-based fiber artist, illustrator, community arts educator, and clothing designer. She runs Madam Chino, a West Allis-based boutique that sells handmade and vintage clothing, and offers custom sewing and alterations. Her approach to clothing and textiles raises awareness about conservation and child labor issues in consumer society. Vanessa is a co-founder of Hover Craft.
Ashley Smith
Ashley Smith is a small business owner and community organizer. She is the co-founder of Hover Craft, Girls Rock MKE, and One Trick Pony. She is also the owner of Alive and Fine vintage store that doubles as a pop-up gallery space.
Cortney Heimerl
Cortney Heimerl is a co-founder of Hover Craft. Over the past two decades, she has produced many events to promote Milwaukee’s creative community including the Wearable Sculpture Fashion Show, the NEWaukee Night Market, Maker Sessions, Maker Market, and many more. When she is not producing opportunities for local makers, she is directing marketing, communications, and design at the Milwaukee Art Museum, or making ceramics at Tooth and Nail in Bay View.
