Faerie Barter Market

Name: Faerie Barter Market
Start: 2025-04-06T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-06T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Nirvana Coffee & Games

Schedule

Sun Apr 06 2025 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Nirvana Coffee & Games | Independence, MO

Welcome to the 2025 season of the Faerie Barter Market!
VK and Mycelia have some important messages to share before we get started. The barter market requires a LOT of work on our part to get the event going and running. There will more than likely be fewer markets in 2025 than there were in 2024. That does not mean we're going to stop doing them, but it does mean we'll have a little bit more time in between trading.

Please remember that we do this for FREE, so if you wanted to help us out and help the Faerie Barter Market continue... you can help us by getting a tote for trades, water bottle, stickers and more at https://faebarter.com/ or tip us here https://paypal.me/FaeMarketKC to help keep this magical train in motion!
We will also have some stickers and trinkets available for sale at the market to help counter balance some of the costs of running this event.
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Whatever happened to bartering?! The Fae still do it all the time!
Come one, come all to the Fairy Barter Market, a magical event where you can trade old trinkets for new treasures! It's a potluck of arts and crafts, so bring anything that no longer serves you so that someone else can enjoy it!
Bring your art, handmade wares, thrifted trinkets, antiques, decor items, craft supplies and more to trade with each other and vendors at the market. This is a time to celebrate each other's creativity with the art of trade (there will also be SOME options to purchase things from these vendors you don't have anything for trade, but keep in mind that this is a trade event and no money exchange is preferred).
This is a completely free event with no money exchange among the vendors, but the business will be open for you to enjoy!
🍄Barter Market Rules🍄
Bartering is the main focus so bring things you're comfortable trading away, try not to bring more than what fills a (4"x6") table (you may have to split a 6ft table this time around), vendors should tell all their friends to come by and bring something to trade too!
How much should I bring?
About a basket/milk crate worth of stuff is generally enough.
🍄What should I bring?🍄
People generally bring small art pieces, trinkets, jewelry, small vintage items, interesting mugs/teacups, craft supplies, metaphysical supplies, tarot decks, books, retro toys, fantasy art, clothing/costume accessories, small pottery pieces, handmade items, crystals, plant cuttings, candles, crochet, incense, trading cards/small board games, etc.
Please do not bring...
- Baked goods or prepared food items for trade.
- Things that should probably go in the trash.
- Extremely used items (ie candles with limited life left, etc)
🍄Do I have to trade?🍄
If someone is offering you something that you do not value the same as the item they would like from you, YOU CAN SAY NO! Be reasonable when you offer someone a trade, a bucket of plastic toys does not hold the same value as a crocheted hat. Use you best judgement when trading and if you aren't sure what to trade, ask the other person if they are interested in anything that you have.
🍄How can I reserve a space?🍄
Space is usually limited, so email us at [email protected] if you're interested, with an explanation of why you like to trade with other artists and we will choose based on availability and what fits with the vibe of the event.
You should be comfortable with trading all the items you bring!
🍄Do I need to have a spot to trade?🍄
No, you can come with your own things and setup when others leave a table or walk around with your items to trade with everyone there! If you e-mailed Mycelia early to reserve a table space, please check in with her when you arrive.
There will be a couple of free 6ft tables open to split on a first come first serve basis for sitting and trading. Seating and table space is limited, please bring your own chair/table if possible. We will be expanding further into the halls from the beginning this time to help alleviate some foot traffic.
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We do this for FREE for the community, BUT...
If you would like to tip OmniFeral or Mycelia for our work on this event, you can on our Paypal: https://paypal.me/FaeMarketKC
You can also support us by shopping our store and get yourself a tote to use for the market or stickers: https://faebarter.com
JOIN OUR GROUP : https://www.facebook.com/groups/bartermarket
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Food, drinks and over 21+ bar is available at "Nirvana Coffee & Games".
We encourage you to make a purchase from Nirvana since they were kind enough to support the barter market! - They are letting us use their WHOLE SPACE! ❤️
Nirvana Coffee Bar & Game Lounge - Where caffeine meets competition. ☕🎮Unwind, connect, and level up in our cozy haven for gamers.
https://www.facebook.com/NirvanaCoffeeBar/