Posts Categorized: Detroit Urban Craft Fair

Meet Your 2021 DUCF Makers!

Detroit Urban Craft Fair is less than 3 weeks away, and we are beyond excited! December 3rd-5th, Handmade Detroit will bring Michigan’s largest and longest-running indie craft fair BACK IN…

Thank You, From All of Us at DUCF

We hope you’ve enjoyed our 9 week long virtual version of DUCF! It was certainly different from our usual weekend in the Masonic Temple’s Drill Hall, and yet we still…

Detroit Urban Craft Fair is Now On…Line!

Detroit Urban Craft Fairkicks off today! Once again Handmade Detroit will be hosting Michigan’s largest and longest-running indie craft fair, and for our 15th year we will be virtual! While we will…

Update on Detroit Urban Craft Fair 2020

Detroit Urban Craft Fair is more than a weekend event – it is a community. With love and consideration for the health of all of you who make this community…

DUCF 2019 Vendor Preview #10

It’s our tenth and final installment of our vendor previews! See you at the Detroit Urban Craft Fair this weekend to see more of the talented artists we will be…

DUCF 2019 Vendor Preview #9

The fair’s just three days away! Here’s the ninth batch of our vendor previews! Check back every day between now and the Detroit Urban Craft Fair (beginning December 6th) to…

DUCF 2019 Vendor Preview #8

The big day is fast approaching! Get prepared, with chapter eight of our vendor previews! Check back every day between now and the Detroit Urban Craft Fair (beginning December 6th)…

DUCF 2019 Vendor Preview #7

Here’s lucky number seven (out of ten) of our vendor previews! Check back every day between now and the Detroit Urban Craft Fair (beginning December 6th) to see more of…

DUCF 2019 Vendor Preview #6

Check out ten more vendors who are furiously crafting to get ready for the show; Here’s the sixth installment of our vendor previews! Check back every day between now and…

DUCF 2019 Vendor Preview #5

Here’s the fifth batch of our vendor previews! Check back every day between now and the Detroit Urban Craft Fair (beginning December 6th) to see more of the talented artists…

DUCF 2019 Vendor Preview #4

DUCF is just about a week away! Get psyched, with the fourth installment of our vendor previews! Check back every day between now and the Detroit Urban Craft Fair (beginning…

DUCF 2019 Vendor Preview #3

Here’s the third round of our vendor previews! Check back every day between now and the Detroit Urban Craft Fair (beginning December 6th) to see more of the talented artists…

DUCF 2019 Vendor Preview #2

Getting excited for DUCF yet? Here’s round two of our vendor previews! Check back every day between now and the Detroit Urban Craft Fair (beginning December 6th) to see more…

DUCF 2019 Vendor Preview #1

It’s the first of our vendor previews! Check back every day between now and the Detroit Urban Craft Fair (beginning December 6th) to see more of the talented artists we…

2019 DUCF Applications are Now Closed

Apps are officially closed for the 14th annual Detroit Urban Craft Fair! Our voting committee will be busy in the coming weeks to select the 106 makers from all of…

2019 Detroit Urban Craft Fair Dates!

We are happy to announce that the 2019 Detroit Urban Craft Fair will be December 6-8 at the Drill Hall inside the beautiful Masonic Temple! Our applications will be opening…

DUCF T Shirts, Hot Off the ESP Presses!

ESP, Essential Screen Printing, has been a sponsor of DUCF for years, and prints all our T shirts, bags, and sweatshirts. Every year they knock it out of the park,…

DUCF 2018 Vendor Preview #10

It’s our tenth and final installment of our vendor previews! See you at the Detroit Urban Craft Fair this weekend to see more of the talented artists we will be…

DUCF 2018 Vendor Preview #9

The fair’s just three days away! Here’s the ninth batch of our vendor previews! Check back every day between now and the Detroit Urban Craft Fair (beginning November 30th) to…

DUCF 2018 Vendor Preview #8

The big day is fast approaching! Get prepared, with chapter eight of our vendor previews! Check back every day between now and the Detroit Urban Craft Fair (beginning November 30th)…

DUCF 2018 Vendor Preview #7

Here’s lucky number seven (out of ten) of our vendor previews! Check back every day between now and the Detroit Urban Craft Fair (beginning November 30th) to see more of…

DUCF 2018 Vendor Preview #6

Check out ten more vendors who are furiously crafting to get ready for the show; Here’s the sixth installment of our vendor previews! Check back every day between now and…

DUCF 2018 Vendor Preview #5

Here’s the fifth batch of our vendor previews! Check back every day between now and the Detroit Urban Craft Fair (beginning November 30th) to see more of the talented artists…

DUCF 2018 Vendor Preview #4

DUCF is just about a week away! Get psyched, with the fourth installment of our vendor previews! Check back every day between now and the Detroit Urban Craft Fair (beginning…

Royal Oak’s One Stop Shop – ROCKET PRINTING!

Tony Maisano and his team provide printing, shipping, webservices, and even framing at Rocket. Located on Washington in downtown Royal Oak they can help with design ideas or run off…

DUCF 2018 Vendor Preview #3

Here’s the third round of our vendor previews! Check back every day between now and the Detroit Urban Craft Fair (beginning November 30th) to see more of the talented artists…

DUCF 2018 Vendor Preview #2

Getting excited for DUCF yet? Here’s round two of our vendor previews! Check back every day between now and the Detroit Urban Craft Fair (beginning November 30th) to see more…

DUCF 2018 Vendor Preview #1

It’s the first of our vendor previews! Check back every day between now and the Detroit Urban Craft Fair (beginning November 30th) to see more of the talented artists we…

Yelp Helps for the Holidays!

We are so glad that Yelp is a longtime sponsor of Detroit Urban Craft Fair, and that they are also a big supporter of Judson Center! If you aren’t familiar…

Meet Your 2018 DUCF Makers!

Friday, November 30th through Sunday, December 2nd, Handmade Detroit will bring Michigan’s largest and longest-running indie craft fair back to the Masonic Temple. You’ll find more than 100 juried vendors,…

DUCF Applications Close September 25th!

Don’t Procrastinate – Applications Close in 2 Weeks! Vendor applications are closing on September 25th for the 13th annual Detroit Urban Craft Fair! Michigan’s largest and longest-running indie craft fair…

DUCF Opening Night Presale Tickets!

Opening night is such a fun part of DUCF weekend! There are special attractions you won’t see Saturday or Sunday, and you get the very first chance to shop the…

Introducing Our 2017 DUCF Vendor List!

We are very happy to share with you the 2017 Vendor List! Over 100 vendors will be joining us this year, with more than 30% brand new to DUCF. We…

The Deadline is Today – Get Your DUCF App In!

This is it – Applications for Detroit Urban Craft Fair close today! Don’t wait any longer – except to read our FAQs first. Then go and visit our website to submit your work! Get your application in to…

Handmade Detroit 2017-09-19 11:04:20

Don’t forget – Applications for Detroit Urban Craft Fair close in just one week! Of course, we recommend not waiting until that last day to apply, just in case you have any…

Two Weeks Left to Apply for DUCF!

Don’t forget – applications to be a vendor at the 12th annual Detroit Urban Craft Fair are closing in just 2 weeks! Michigan’s largest and longest-running indie craft fair is returning…

See Santa Today at DUCF with The Crofoot!

Big thanks to The Crofoot for sponsoring DUCF again this year, and also for bringing Santa in for pictures & to make sure we aren’t on the naughty list for…

Handmade Detroit thanks you!

Craft Fair Hangover. I think everyone who was involved in this year’s Detroit Urban Craft Fair has it. 11 months of intense planning brought our most successful fair yet to the…

DUCF Vendor Preview #12

Top Row, left to right: Slightly Smitten Kitten, So Very Charming, Tiny Terras Middle Row, left to right: Tree Trunk Arts, Trish’s Garage, Type Shy Bottom Row, left to right:…

DUCF Vendor Preview #11

Top Row, left to right: stitch resist, The Quiet Club, TAIT Design Co. LLC Middle Row, left to right: The Alligator Factory, The Blu Kitchen, The Detroit Card Co. Bottom…

DUCF Vendor Preview #10

Top Row, left to right: RRdolly, Salt Labs, LLC, Sfumato Fragrances Middle Row, left to right: Shop On Happy, Slow Gin Fizz, Spazz Happy Line Design Bottom Row, left to…

DUCF Vendor Preview #9

Top Row, left to right: Nerl Says Design, Object Apparel, Oh Sew Betty! Middle Row, left to right: Outer Spaceways Apparel, Owls Nest, Paintings by Jason Gibner Bottom Row, left…

DUCF Vendor Preview #8

Top Row, left to right: mannymade, Mark80, mended Middle Row, left to right: Microcosm Ceramics, Mimi & Ferne, Miss Alison Bottom Row, left to right: Mitten Made, Moonbeam Industries, Mutual…

DUCF Vendor Preview #7

  Top Row, left to right: Jodi Lynn’s Emporium of Doodles, June & December, Kill Taupe Middle Row, left to right: La Vie an Orange, Leadhead Glass, Lilacpop Studio Bottom…

DUCF Vendor Preview #6

Top Row, left to right: Grammer, Grayling Ceramics, Gridlock Lacquer Middle Row, left to right: Happy Hookers Detroit, held, Hooray Forever Bottom Row, left to right: humble., humble candy company,…

DUCF Vendor Preview #5

  Top Row, left to right: enamor, ERROL, Face the Wall Ceramics Middle Row, left to right: fate & coincidence, From J. Loo To You, Gingerly Made Bottom Row, left…

DUCF Vendor Preview #4

Top Row, left to right: Courtney Fischer Jewelry, Crave Jewelry Design, dang argyle Middle Row, left to right: Dark Oak Bindery, Deerly Made, Deets Bottom Row, left to right: Detroit…

DUCF Vendor Preview #3

Top Row, left to right: Cerealfly Soap.Body.Home, chain chain chained, Cheeky Koala Middle Row, left to right: Cheryl Oz Designs, Chicaloo Kate, Chuppy Love Bottom Row, left to right: Circuit…

DUCF Vendor Preview #2

Top Row, left to right: Barrel of Monkeys Buttons, Bettula, Blackenedruby Jewelry Middle Row, left to right: Boho Chic Fiber Co., Brazen Cosmetics, Bringing the Happy Bottom Row, left to right:…

DUCF Vendor Preview!

 It’s the first of our vendor previews! Please come back every day between now and the Detroit Urban Craft Fair (December 4, 5, 6) to see more of the talented…

Our New Friday Night DUCF Preview and Party!

We’ve been busy planning the best Detroit Urban Craft Fair ever! This year we have added a special Friday night event to help us celebrate our 10-year anniversary, and give…

DUCF Sneak Peek at the Baldwin Library

We are so happy to have a mini sneak peek of some of this year’s offerings at Birmingham’s Baldwin Library! Items from over 20 of our vendors are on display through…

Big Poster Reveal!

We’ve been just giddy waiting for the day we could show you this year’s Detroit Urban Craft Fair poster! As you may know, each year we ask a local artist…