As part of an ongoing series called Pop-ups in the Plaza, a craft market featuring Black creators will fill the Ferry Building Plaza on Saturday, August 17. The market will feature 12 local creators partnering with Filmore marketplace In The Black. The market starts at 9 am, runs until 2 pm, and entry is free. While you’re at the Ferry Building, you can also stop at one of their many great shops for food or coffee to fuel your shopping.
You can find various handmade creations, including clothing, accessories, and skincare. Visitors can look forward to handcrafted jewelry, beautiful candles, tasty jam, cakes, and many other goods perfect for a gift (or just a treat to yourself). Foodwise hosted the market in February 2024, and now it’s back in August to celebrate National Black Business Month.
The event is hosted by Foodwise, a nonprofit that operates farmers’ markets in the Bay Area. The organization aims to connect the Bay Area with local farmers to help nourish people and the economy. They operate the weekly farmers markets at the Ferry Building along with the Mission Community Market. The Black Creators Craft Market is part of a program called Pop-ups in the Plaza, which aims to celebrate Black Entrepreneurs in the Bay Area. Future events include the Fall Kickoff on September 28 and the Black Holiday Market on December 7.
Vendors at the Black Creators Craft Market
- A Girl Named Pinky
- Avocurl
- Baby Bean Pie
- Bismillah Boutique
- CIK Apparel
- Cocoacentric
- Gourmonade
- Ice Body Skincare
- In Real Life Apparel
- Quanies African Shop
- Stash Candle Co.
- That’s My Jam
While you’re at the Ferry Building, we recommend exploring the historic building and taking in the waterfront views. The Ferry building is open daily from 7am-10pm and is located at the Embarcadero at the intersection of Market Street.