Capital City Cotton Candy
(Pop Up Vendor – Friday) We have enjoyed bringing organic and dye-free cotton candy to the Wake County area for the past two and a half years. Cotton candy always brings a smile to people’s faces, and it is a business we created to spread happiness. Our extraordinary machine makes the cotton candy vertically, which is how we can create our special FLYING COTTON CANDY! We look forward to sharing this happiness with you and your guests at your special event! You’ll be able to create a once-in-a-lifetime memory that will serve as a great reminder years later that you were a one-of-a-kind parent. Give us a try! You won’t be disappointed!
Atelier Sovia
(Pop Up Vendor – Saturday) Your jewelry should tell your story. Who you are, what moves you, where you’ve been and where you are heading! At Atelier Sovia they believe every piece of jewelry tells a story.
Carolina Gift Wrapping
Carolina Gift Wrapping offers curated gift boxes featuring products proudly made in NC or have a NC theme. They intentionally source from small businesses and artisan-makers wherever possible. Carolina Gift Wrapping has gift boxes that are sure to delight everyone on your list and also offer gift-wrapping services from their Cary studio to save you time during the hectic holiday season and year-round.
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Need a thoughtful gift that’s sure to please? We at Great Harvest believe in providing customers with phenomenal tasting products. Made in the artisan tradition, our breads and goodies are crafted from scratch each day. We mill our own whole wheat four fresh daily on stone mill, and use the highest quality ingredients available. We invite you to come do what tastes good – and have the added benefit of whole fresh good nutrition. Call or stop by the bakery to ask about the variety gift options.
4th Tree
Whether it’s a goal to run to the 4th Tree farthest from your gym, a dream to open and run your own successful business, a pursuit of true happiness with yourself and your life, the desire to be the best mom and role model for your kids, or any other aspiration that gets you out of bed in the morning, staying positive, surrounding yourself with a supportive tribe, seeking inspiration from others, and uplifting those around you will all help you accomplish your dreams.
Made in USA
4th Tree is a positive clothing brand, impassioned by fierce women, created to uplift others and spread love.
Our handmade products are designed and sewn in Wake Forest, NC. We specialize in handcrafted, small batch, women’s apparel uniquely designed to wear in multiple ways.
Brazilian Golden Grass
Elegant, handcrafted and unique jewelry. In the wetlands of Brazil’s northern region grows a rare plant called Golden Grass. For centuries, community artisans have been transforming Golden Grass into art and jewelry. Enjoy a very special addition to your jewelry collection, contemporary or classic!
1 in 6 Snacks
Josh Monahan grew up in the snack food industry and continues that tradition with his own company – 1 in 6 Snacks. Their first launched product was Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, with brand name of Carolina Kettle. For each of these bags sold, 1 in 6 snacks donates to the local food bank. Snack and give back with Carolina Kettle!
A tasteful addition to any party! Try all the bold tastes of Carolina Kettle cooked potato chips — Bee Sting Honey Sriracha; Southern Twang Salt & Balsamic Vinegar; Dill Pickle; Down East Carolina BBQ; Outerbanks Sea Salt; Cozumel Jalapeno Queso; Coastal Crab Boil; Sir Walter Cream Cheese & Chive; Rosemary & Garlic. In-store ONLY pick-up special: Combo Packs of ALL flavors for $18 and a great deal on our large bags: 4 for $10! Pine State Popcorn and Memaw’s Cookies also available!
The Hub
Cary Academy’s Café, entrepreneurial learning lab and campus store, The Hub, has a pop-up at the Market. Stop by to browse Charger apparel, drinkware, and spirit items, as well as items made by Cary Academy’s own student and employee Chargerpreneurs.
Pastor’s Pottery
Pastor Ray has been doing pottery for over 10 years. His pottery is functional, bowls for entertaining, mugs for sipping coffee, vases for flower arrangements in colors to match any decor. His pottery is reasonably priced and will make great gifts. Pastor’s Pottery is dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe.
Coop and Deuce Designs
“I am a free spirit, a creative gal, boy mom, proud NC cattle farmer, chicken rancher, wifey, lover of all things colorful and bright, and the creator and chaos coordinator behind Coop & Deuce Designs. Sometimes I am inspired by fabrics that catch my eye and sometimes I am in the grocery store and see some colors that are vibrant and happy and I try to recreate that vibe when I get back to the studio.
Who is Coop, and who is Deuce, you ask?? Well… I have owned my own jewelry-making business since 2000, and it is ever-evolving. I love to create and I sure hope you enjoy your pieces as much as I have enjoyed creating them!”
Jamstones Art Glass
Located in Carrboro, NC, Jamstones Art Glass specializes in fused glass jewelry that is colorful and eye-catching. They make jewelry, plates, and more! For their glass works they use dichroic glass, which contains infused metals, to produce different colors, textures, and forms. Jamstones Art Glass hopes their pieces make you want to look, feel, and wonder how they are made.
Cindy’s Sew N Stitch
Cindy’s Sew N Stitch (located in Apex North Carolina) encompasses my passion for creating. I have been sewing and crafting for many years and am continuing to expand my ability to create in different media. I am eager to share that creativity with others, whether is it embroidery, sewing a product or by sublimation (heat process), I am always looking for new product ideas. The ability to create from an idea is something that is a special treat and I endeavor to make your idea into something to cherish.
Just For You
Each piece is unique, whimsical, fun, or classic. Some of their favorite gemstones are Lapis Lazuli, Tiger’s Eye, Blue Lace Agate, Amethyst, Kyanite, Rhodonite and the many types of Jasper. The geological and healing stories behind these and many more gemstones are fascinating. Just For You Crafts will also have a display of mosaic mirror frames that can be customized.
Floury Apron
Floury Apron is a Mediterranean-American kitchen that produces unique gourmet foods and recipes. They strive to offer only the highest quality products and use locally grown ingredients when available. Floury Apron proudly operates their kitchen in Wake Forest, NC, where they make gourmet snacks, sauces, and pastries that span Eastern and Western flavors.
Designs by Karen
Designs by Karen is a fashion-forward clothing company that specializes in style and comfort. Offering unique styles for women of all ages, this global collection of handmade artisan-inspired clothing is ethically made in America.
DotBliss
DotBliss prints unique, stunning, elegant & functional artwork. All artwork is handmade by Cary Academy Alum, and current CA Faculty Tyson Van de Zande. He learned silkscreen printing while attending CA, and he hasn’t quit. He discovered how to integrate beautiful technology into his design process to make timepieces, soothing animations, and beautiful framed artwork.
Visit DotBliss to see how elegant technology can illuminate your living space.
Munga Vision
Art with a Voice! Munga Vision pairs colorful, unique paintings with the perfect message to brighten up your home with a truly special piece of art.
Red Light Chocolates
Red Light Chocolates is a CA family-owned small business offering fair trade chocolate products. Featured in Our State Magazine, they offer a great selection of artisan chocolate truffles, hot chocolate bombs, pumpkin spice mocha latte bombs, and other delicious chocolate items. Incorporating local and organic ingredients and no artificial flavors or preservatives, our chocolates are the perfect solution to all your holiday giving.
Nostalgia Artist Seton McGlennon
Seton McGlennon’s refreshingly different art, features personal stories and custom home ornaments allowing you to save heirloom memories for the generations to enjoy. If you want to give a special gift, visit Seton’s booth, and bring your holiday list.
Vintage Paris Market Naturals
Handcrafted artisan soaps and bath and body products. Natural handmade products made in small batches to ensure freshness. Soaps, bath bombs, lotion, facial scrubs and masks, bath truffles, and soy candles.
Blue J Jewelry
Blue J Jewelry creations are wearable art, handmade and one of a kind jewelry pieces created by Jennifer Hinds. To achieve the unique look and range of styles and design in these pieces, many different techniques are utilized that have been perfected over the years. These techniques include: Resin Work, Epoxy Clay Molding, Bead Work, and Wire Wrapping.
All pendants are made by using a range of materials. They begin with an empty bezel, and then are filled with various materials such as found objects, paper, colored resin, and botanicals. Each pendant takes approximately one week to make from beginning to end. Once the Pendant is finished, it is then made into a necklace, bracelet, or earrings.