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05/26/2026

Sundays @ Atherton. THIS SUNDAY, May 31st from 11-4pm at

05/26/2026

Join us at Sundays at Atherton this Sunday from 11AM–4PM for a day of shopping small, patio drinks, local food, and 60+ curated small businesses at Atherton Mill in South End.

Whether you’re meeting friends, bringing the family, grabbing a drink from our friends at Trolley Barn, or just looking for something to do in Charlotte this weekend, this is your sign to spend your Sunday supporting local.

Expect boutiques, handmade goods, baked treats, vintage finds, home decor, permanent jewelry, apparel, gifts, and so much more.

Free to attend. Family friendly. Dog friendly. Easy Sunday.

📍Atherton Mill | South End Charlotte
🕚 Sunday | 11AM–4PM
🛍️ 60+ local businesses
🍺 Drinks from Trolley Barn

Tag your Sunday crew below ⬇️ and share this to your story so nobody can say there’s “nothing to do in Charlotte.”

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05/26/2026

🚨 OFFICIAL VENDOR LIST JUST DROPPED 🚨

Your Sunday plans = officially handled. Slow morning, coffee, shopping 70+ small businesses, patio drinks at , and walking out with things you definitely didn’t plan to buy.

This lineup is GOOD. 👀

📍 Sundays @ Atherton
🗓️ Sunday, May 31
⏰ 11AM–4PM
📍 Atherton Mill | South End Charlotte

Grab a drink from our friends at , shop your favorite local businesses, and make a day out of it. 🍻🛍️

Now tell us…

👇 Which vendor is your FIRST stop?
👇 Are you coming for shopping, brunch, patio drinks, or all 3?

Tag the vendor you’re most excited to see so they know you’re coming 🫶

And send this to the friend who always says “we need plans this weekend.”

Save this post for Sunday so you have the vendor list handy. ✨

05/26/2026

05/20/2026

QUEEN CITY FEST 5/23 UPDATE ☁️⚡️

After closely monitoring forecasts and discussing logistics with the city, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel Queen City Fest this Saturday.

This was not an easy call.

While HCM events are typically rain or shine, forecasts are currently showing a high likelihood of thunderstorms throughout the day. Out of care for our vendors, shoppers, staff, and small businesses’ products and inventory, we feel this is the safest decision.

Thank you for always supporting local and understanding when tough calls have to be made. We appreciate this community more than you know and look forward to seeing everyone soon under better skies. 💚

— Hanna + HCM

05/18/2026

UPTOWN, WE’RE BACK ☀️💙

Queen City Fest is taking over Levine Avenue of the Arts for a full day of shopping, strolling, eating, and supporting some seriously incredible small businesses.

Picture this:
City views
50+ local shops
Coffee in hand
Your group chat finally making plans
That first warm weather weekend feeling

Whether you’re looking for gifts, new favorite brands, or just an excuse to spend the day outside, this is your sign.

📍 Levine Avenue of the Arts
🗓️ May 23
⏰ 11am–4pm
🎟️ Free entry

This is one of those Charlotte Saturdays that feels good to be part of. Come wander, shop small, and see why our community keeps showing up for local businesses.

Tag your shopping buddy below

05/15/2026

MIDWOOD MAYNIA IS TOMORROW 🌼☀️🎶

One of Plaza Midwood’s favorite annual festivals is back and we’re bringing 30+ small businesses to the basketball courts for a full day of shopping from 11AM–5PM 🛍️

Make a day of it because Midwood Maynia has SO much happening:

🐾 Pet Parade + Blessing of the Pets at 10:30AM
🎶 Live music all afternoon (funk, folk, indie, bluegrass, psych-rock, country + more)
🍔 Food trucks including Don’s Jamaican Kitchen, King of Pops, Praise Cheeses + more
🍺 Cold drinks from Birdsong + The Bohemian
🌸 Kidswood activities + family fun
🌿 Community garden scavenger hunts & pollinator activities
☀️ Local merchants, neighbors, artisans + all the Plaza Midwood vibes

PLUS — stop by the basketball courts and shop 30 incredible local small businesses with us from 11AM–5PM 💛

📍Plaza Midwood / Midwood Park
🗓️ Saturday, May 16
🛍️ HCM Market on the basketball courts: 11AM–5PM
🎉 Midwood Maynia festivities: 10:30AM–6:30PM

Tag your shopping buddy and come spend your Saturday supporting local. Charlotte spring weekends don’t get much better than this 🌼

05/12/2026

SOUTH END… WE’RE TAKING OVER YOUR SUNDAYS ☀️

Introducing SouthEnd Stroll, a brand new recurring street market experience coming to W Worthington Avenue in the heart of South End Charlotte.

Think packed sidewalks, coffee in hand, 75+ curated small businesses, vintage finds, boutique shopping, handmade goods, candles, jewelry, sweet treats, art, lifestyle brands, and all the energy of a perfect Sunday in South End.

Mark your calendars now:
July 5th
August 2nd

More dates coming soon 👀

This series is being built intentionally to create a true recurring Sunday shopping experience in South End and we genuinely think it’s about to become one of the highlights of the neighborhood.

Applications are officially OPEN for vendors and already filling quickly.

Apply through the link in our bio for now. Full website launch and additional dates coming soon.

South End, get ready.

05/11/2026

Want your brand in front of thousands of Charlotte shoppers while directly supporting local small businesses? We’re officially opening sponsorship opportunities for some of HandCraftedMarket’s biggest 2026 events.

Including:
• Sundays @ Atherton (last Sunday of every month)
• Market on Camden (Saturdays once a month June-Dec)
• Sweet August Fest on 8/8 in Uptown
• Queen City Fest on 5/23 in Uptown

We’re looking to partner with brands, businesses, and organizations that want meaningful visibility at highly attended community-centered events.

Sponsorship opportunities range from:
• Title + presenting sponsors with large-scale branding and on-site activations
• Branded lounge or experience areas
• Balloon/photo moment sponsorships
• Tote bag or giveaway sponsors
• Vendor hospitality + snack sponsors
• Interactive activations and sampling opportunities
• And smaller community sponsorships for businesses wanting to support local makers in a more approachable way

One thing that has always mattered to us is keeping our events accessible for small businesses while still creating elevated, high-quality experiences for shoppers and vendors alike. Sponsorships allow us to continue investing in the details that make our events special while helping keep vendor costs as reasonable as possible.

If your business is interested in getting involved, we’d love to create something custom that makes sense for your goals and budget.

Please email [email protected] for our sponsorship deck and partnership opportunities.

05/05/2026

QUEEN CITY FEST is calling.

Join us May 23 from 11 to 4 for a full street of 50+ small businesses taking over Levine Avenue of the Arts.

This is your kind of fest. Curated local shops, good energy, and a day built around discovering and supporting Charlotte’s small business community.

No chaos, no fluff. Just really good shopping and a really good time.

Free to attend
Uptown Charlotte

Come stroll, shop, and support local.