Makers Fair

Support UW community members by shopping handmade and personally designed items at the Makers Fair!

What is the Makers Fair?

The Makers Fair is a learning opportunity for new or practicing vendors. This gives vendors the opportunity to build their business, network with their peers, and learn the intricacies of owning their own operation. Shoppers can support their local community by shopping small. Money goes back in the hands of their peers, AND they get unique treasures that can’t be found in major retail chains. Win-win! All are welcome to shop AND apply! While active Seattle-campus students receive priority in the placement process, staff, faculty, alumni, and local off-campus vendors are eligible to apply and receive table assignments.

View our resources below to learn more.

The Makers Fair is committed to preventing the the sale of dropshipped items or AI creations. To do so, ALL vendors are required to also include a short video showcasing the creation of one of their items: Please state your name and business name in the video (do not do a voiceover) or write it on a piece of paper visible within the frame. You can attach this video by posting it on your social media (it has to be recent), including a YouTube link, or adding it to your public Google Drive. Videos will not be used for publication or advertising, only for vetting.

Makers Fair 2026-27

The Makers Fair is a quarterly 2 – 3 day fair (depending on the quarter). Please view the details below for specific dates and HUB locations. You can view the first floor map here.

• Fall | Tuesday, December 1st – Thursday, December 3rd | 11:00-3:00pm – HUB Street/Lyceum
• Winter | Wednesday, February 10th – Thursday, February 11th | 11:30-3:00pm | HUB Street/Lounge
• Spring | Tuesday, May 11th – Thursday, May 13th | 11:00-3:00pm – HUB Street/Lounge

Interested in becoming a vendor?

Email thehub@uw to be added to the Makers Fair mailing list.

Visit our Instagram or check your inbox for application information at the beginning of each quarter. 

Resources:

• Read our Policies & Guidelines before applying to understand what can be sold
• First time vending? View our How to Become a Vendor Roadmap to see the process
• Check out our Vendor Tips & Tricks sourced from previous makers
• Additional questions? Take a look at the Makers Fair FAQ

2026 – 2027 Table Pricing

Vendor Type	Price
Student – Shared table indoors	$12
Student – Full table indoors	$20
UW Staff & Faculty – Shared table indoors	$40
UW Staff & Faculty – Full table indoors	$70
Alumni – Shared table indoors	$67
Alumni – Full table indoors	$112
Off Campus – Shared table indoors	$96
Off Campus – Full table indoors	$160

Happy making!