Urban Craft UprisinG WINTER SHOW

[My favorite part of the show was] the level of organization. It was thoughtful, it was easy, IMO, it was all very seamless (at least from a vendor perspective.) The staff/and show owners (you guys) were always kind, courteous and patient. This is kind of the stuff that dreams are made of.

I really appreciate the time and effort you put into taking care of your vendors. I say it every year, UCU is truly our favorite show to do not only because you bring the people out but also because we feel cared for in a way that is unprecedented compared to any other show we have EVER done. We feel so thankful for every year we get to be a part of it.

I’m sure you guys hear this a ton, but what an amazing show you put together year after year, it’s organized and the people that attend are amazing and so supportive of handmade, kind of like a holiday gift to vendors. I was so impressed by the variety this year and quality of everyone’s work. Sometimes at other shows, I feel like there’s a huge focus on making sure price points stay within a certain area – sometimes to the detriment of what is getting shown – and I really noticed this year that there was a huge variety in what people were making, price points, presentation, etc. but consistently it was interesting and beautiful work. I imagine that’s a hard thing to accomplish, but wow.

The entire weekend was my favorite, yes? I did have a great moment with a shopper I met at Issaquah Salmon Days. She showed up to UCU with her girlfriends, wine in hand & several shopping bags:) She came on Friday because I promised her it would be amazing & she was SO happy she did! I feel like I earned her trust at that moment & gained a longtime customer. Also, I had amazing booth neighbors! So many many great moments helping each other out & celebrating during pack up on Sunday. Every year I get to do this show I leave feeling like I’ve made new friends & expanded my community.

Just thank you. I hope you know how much you are appreciated. And how much the hard work and love you put into this has completely changed me and my tiny business. Your shows have made a record breaking year possible. I can’t speak highly enough of the quality of your shows and just the incredibly good vibes you, the staff, and the customers bring. To have this be my opener to the holiday season is just a HUGE wow. What a way to start off the holiday season with a bang. Thank you Kristen and Lindsey. Thank you, thank you, thank you <3

UCU is the best run craft fair I have ever participated in! Thank you for all your work to make it an enjoyable, smooth and informed experience!

I thought this year’s show was great. There seemed to be a lot of new vendors that I haven’t seen anywhere else before. I could have bought a year’s worth of bday and holiday presents for all my friends and family but then I’d be broke so I only shopped for myself :))

Thank you!!! This year was especially lovely! The more other shows I do the more appreciative I am of yours. Thanks for being so organized and accommodating. UCU has uped the ante every year as far as quality of goods, display and branding and has forced me to keep up and I am so grateful. I had the nicest shoppers, the sweetest vendor neighbors and the most thoughtful volunteers this year. It was a pleasure.

I loved the camaraderie between vendors! I feel like it is such a nice community! I also especially loved how the folks attending the event really value the handmade aspect of the market. It is totally the target demographic I am hoping to reach. I loved when I got a chance to talk to a woman about watercolor for 15 minutes and geek out with her about paints!

When customers say they’re so happy to have found me or that they came to the show to buy my stuff. UCU has such a loyal customer base. It’s very rewarding as an artist.