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Hand painted game boards preserve family traditions.

Barb Wagaman of Ridge Hollow Game Boards will demonstrate how she designs and creates antique reproduction and folk art wooden game boards at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 8th during Market Square Shows at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.  

At her studio and workshop in Lancaster, PA, Wagaman hand […]

Learn the art behind handmade aromatherapy candles and skincare.

Eco-conscious and health-aware husband and wife duo, Kerensa and Brian Bertolino of Lux Aromatica hand craft in small batches their line of aromatherapy candles, lotions, perfumes, soaps and various other toiletries. They will demonstrate their craft at Market Square Shows during an artist demonstration on Sunday, February […]

There’s an increased interest in artisanal food.

Located in heart of Central Pennsylvania, Tait Farm Foods prides itself on handcrafting foods for more than 20 years. Certified organic, the diversified family farm dedicates 10 acres to vegetables, fruits and green house production, and the Tait’s manufacture a line of 50+ artisanal, specialty foods.

“All […]

Creamy vintage charm: fitting for 2016 home decor trends.

Meet our Parisian-style vintage exhibitor Miss Rose Sister Violet. Self-described celebrators of beauty and romantic living, they make and design everything they sell. Their creamy vintage-inspired products adorned with laces and millinery flowers can be found from Australia to California and to now the northeastern United States […]

Have you ever heard of tramp art? It was a widespread form of folk art that flourished in America between the 1870’s and 1940’s. Now, you can find it at our February 2016 wholesale market in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania by artist, David S. Schump.

Predictions and so many options. What colors will be popular in 2016? It can be confusing. To make it easy for you, we’ve gathered a list of top sites that are making their color choices about color trends for the coming year.

At Market Square, we proudly present Ye Country Mercantile as a talented early American wholesale exhibitor at our markets. We look forward to seeing the delightful prim creations from Ye Country Mercantile every time they exhibit.

Unique, quality hand-poured soy/paraffin candles by Ye Country Mercantile can be found wholesale at Market Square Shows.

Inspired […]

On Sunday, June 7 at 2 p.m., join us for hands-on projects and creative ideas that you can bring back to your store.

Christopher James, host of the television show “Just Imagine with Christopher” and author of two bestselling books, offers effective, fun and inexpensive ways to bring customers into your store using events during the heaviest […]

Join our exhibitor Pine Designs on Monday, June 8th at 2 p.m. as they demonstrate the making of their remarkable handmade quality signs and accessories.

Pine Designs offers unique, affordable products that you can purchase with a purpose. 10% of all retail sales are donated to orphans in Swaziland, Africa.

The demonstration is part of a […]

On Monday, June  8, at 11 a.m. buyers can participate in an artisan demonstration by painter, Billy Jacobs. Buyers will have an opportunity to learn more about techniques and processes and engage I an information conversation about the artistic process.

For more than three decades, Jacobs’ depiction of the simple American lifestyle and days gone by have brought a nostalgic […]