🌸 BloomFest Handmade Market
Sharon Johnston Park – New Market, Alabama
A Signature Market of The Crafter’s Market Network
Held Annually Each March
Celebrate the Beauty of Spring
Welcome spring in full bloom at BloomFest Handmade Market, an annual celebration of handmade creativity, local businesses, and community. Held each March at beautiful Sharon Johnston Park in New Market, Alabama, BloomFest invites shoppers from across North Alabama and Southern Tennessee to enjoy a day filled with handcrafted treasures, delicious food, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun.
As winter fades and spring begins to blossom, BloomFest provides the perfect opportunity to shop local, discover talented artisans, and spend the day outdoors surrounded by fresh air, blooming flowers, and the excitement of a new season.
Whether you’re searching for unique home décor, thoughtful gifts, artisan foods, boutique fashion, or one-of-a-kind handmade creations, you’ll discover countless reasons to shop small and support local makers.
With its vibrant spring theme, welcoming atmosphere, and exceptional vendors, BloomFest is quickly becoming one of North Alabama’s favorite spring shopping traditions.
🌸 What You’ll Find
🛍️ Handmade Vendors
Explore booths filled with handcrafted products from talented artisans, makers, and small businesses, including:
- Handmade home décor
- Spring & seasonal décor
- Farmhouse décor
- Candles & wax melts
- Jewelry & accessories
- Boutique clothing & apparel
- Bath & body products
- Woodworking & rustic creations
- Pottery & ceramics
- Artwork & photography
- Leather goods
- Pet products
- Children’s items
- Gourmet foods
- Fresh baked goods
- Jams, jellies & local honey
- Freeze-dried candy
- Specialty snacks
- Garden-inspired creations
- Plants & floral décor
- And so much more!
Every BloomFest features new vendors and fresh discoveries, making every visit a unique shopping experience.
🌷 Spring-Inspired Fun
Celebrate the arrival of spring with beautiful floral displays, colorful decorations, festive photo opportunities, and a cheerful atmosphere that captures the beauty of the season.
Take a stroll through the park, enjoy the fresh spring air, and make lasting memories with family and friends.
Bring your camera—you’ll find plenty of picture-perfect moments throughout the market.
🍔 Food Trucks & Local Favorites
Come hungry!
Enjoy a delicious variety of local food trucks and specialty food vendors serving everything from barbecue and burgers to lemonade, coffee, sweet treats, homemade desserts, and other festival favorites.
🎵 Live Entertainment
Enjoy live music and entertainment throughout the day while you shop.
Depending on each year’s schedule, guests may also enjoy:
- Local musicians
- Community performances
- Giveaways
- Family-friendly activities
- Spring-themed attractions
- Interactive experiences
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
BloomFest is designed for the entire family.
Whether you’re shopping with friends, spending the day with family, or simply looking for a relaxing weekend outing, there’s something for visitors of every age to enjoy.
🐾 Pet Friendly
Friendly pets on leashes are welcome.
Please help us keep the park enjoyable for everyone by cleaning up after your pets and following all posted park and event guidelines.
🎟️ Admission
FREE Admission
No tickets are required.
Guests may receive a wristband upon arrival to help event staff maintain a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone attending.
🚗 Parking
Free parking is available at Sharon Johnston Park.
Parking attendants may be on-site to help direct traffic and assist guests in finding available parking.
Please follow all parking instructions to help ensure smooth traffic flow throughout the event.
🛍️ Become a Vendor
Interested in showcasing your products?
BloomFest welcomes artisans, crafters, makers, food vendors, boutiques, specialty retailers, nonprofits, and other small businesses that help create an exciting and diverse shopping experience.
Vendor spaces are limited and are expected to fill quickly.
Early applications are highly encouraged.
Visit our Vendor Application page to learn more and reserve your space.
📅 When Is BloomFest?
BloomFest Handmade Market is held annually each March at Sharon Johnston Park in New Market, Alabama.
Specific event dates, vendor registration, entertainment schedules, and additional announcements are released each year through our website and social media channels.
🌸 Where Spring and Handmade Come Together
BloomFest is more than just a craft market—it’s a celebration of spring, creativity, community, and the incredible talent found throughout Alabama, Tennessee, and the surrounding region.
Spend the day shopping handmade, supporting local businesses, enjoying delicious food, and making memories with family and friends in one of North Alabama’s most beautiful parks.
We look forward to welcoming you each spring for a fresh new tradition that celebrates the season and the people who make our communities bloom.