Your guide to shopping 75+ makers by recipient
For the Sustainability Champion
So Handmade
Look for makers who prioritize eco-conscious practices. So Handmade creates practical, stylish products using sustainable materials. Better Day Glass repurposes glass into beautiful functional objects. Catskills Candle Studio uses natural waxes and sustainable practices. Touch Threads and Thistle Stitch work with sustainable fibers and thoughtful production methods. Multiple vendors emphasize locally-sourced materials, reducing environmental impact while supporting the regional economy.
Gift Idea: Accompany your gift with a note about the maker's sustainable practices—the story matters as much as the object.
Touch Threads
For Your Hardest-to-Shop-For Teenager
Boneshaker MMXII
Teens want cool, unique stuff their friends don't have. Boneshaker MMXII offers alternative aesthetic pieces. North Country Classics Vintage and Hyde Nor Hare, offer one-of-a-kind vintage clothing finds that help teens curate their own distinctive style.
North Country Classics
Gift Idea: Give them cash to shop the market themselves—it's an experience gift that lets them curate their own finds.
For the Home & Design Enthusiast
Ron Grieco Woodworking
PKBrown Woodworking and Ron Grieco Woodworking bring functional artistry in wood—cutting boards, bowls, and furniture pieces that become family heirlooms. Shoshona Snow Ceramics and Dale Wolfield Ceramics offer handcrafted pottery for everyday use. Table Fourteen provides curated pieces that transform dining into an experience. WARE Useful Things lives up to its name with beautiful functional objects. Abby Kirkman Quilts brings cozy, handcrafted textiles.
Abby Kirkman Quilts
Gift Idea: Combine a handcrafted serving board with artisan pottery for a complete entertaining upgrade.
For the Jewelry Lover
Lu Mabey Jewelry
Lu Mabey Jewelry handcrafts delicate yet striking pieces in 18kt and 14kt gold and sterling silver, using pearls and gemstones as focal points. Ann Egan Jewelry brings contemporary designs. Biti Besha Jewelry offers bold, distinctive pieces. Laurel O'Brien Jewelry creates elegant wearable art. KING + CURATED brings contemporary jewelry designs for those who appreciate modern aesthetics.
Laurel O'Brien Jewelry
Gift Idea: For someone special, consider commissioning a custom piece or selecting something that reflects their personality rather than following trends.
Make It a Shopping Event
The Hullabaloo isn't just about checking off your list; it's about enjoying the process. DJ Mr. Chips provides the soundtrack, Harana Market, Hole in the Wall donuts, and Samosa Shack keep you fueled, and the energy of dozens of makers creates an atmosphere you won't find anywhere else. Bring a friend, make it a date, or turn it into a family outing.
Event Details
When: Saturday, November 22 (10 AM-5 PM) & Sunday, November 23 (10 AM-4 PM)
Where: Andy Murphy Midtown Neighborhood Center, 467 Broadway, Kingston
Parking: While the Andy Murphy Center has a small lot, there are municipal lots within a short walk (one across Broadway and one behind Eliza) and street parking on Broadway and surrounding side streets (metered on Saturday).
Admission: $2 cash at the door; free for kids 12 and under (NO PETS due to City of Kingston regulations)
Preview the vendors: hvhullabaloo.com
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The Hudson Valley Hullabaloo is proudly sponsored by Ulster County Tourism and Catskill Art Supply, Bath Fitter, Catskill Crew, and Nirvana Jeet Kune Do Martial Arts Society.