Makers Market‘s monthly Open Air Markets return have long been staples at the Mill Valley Lumber Yard, spotlighting some of the best local makers In Mill Valley and beyond. But now they’re drawing acclaim well beyond the 94941, as Makers Market swept the 2024 Regional Awards as the Go-To Destination for Unique Holiday Gifts.
Makers Market, a celebrated purveyor of American-made artisan goods, has been honored with multiple awards across Northern California, solidifying its reputation as the ultimate destination for distinctive holiday gifts. The accolades, voted on by local communities, recognize the brand’s commitment to showcasing exceptional American craftsmanship and supporting small-batch, local makers. Makers Market is proud to have received the following awards in 2024: Best Place to Buy from Local Artisans – Best of Silicon Valley, Metro Magazine; Best Boutique Shop – Best of Napa County, Press Democrat; Best Place to Buy a Gift – Best of Napa County, Press Democrat; Best Specialty Store – Best of Napa County, Press Democrat; Best Gift Store – Best of Marin County, Marin Magazine and Makers Market is currently nominated for Best Small Business Napa. Voting underway now: https://form.typeform.com/to/
“We’re truly grateful to be recognized by these amazing communities that we’ve come to love as our neighbors,” said Suzy Ekman, Founder and CEO of Makers Market. “These awards reaffirm our mission to connect people with beautiful, thoughtfully hand-crafted items made by local artisans. This holiday season, we invite everyone to discover meaningful gifts with a story, to support the talented makers in their own communities.”
Founded on the mission to grow and preserve the legacy of American artisanship for future generations, Makers Market opened its first store in San Francisco’s Union Square in 2014, becoming one of the pioneers of the current maker movement. Today, with locations across Northern California, Georgia, and an online presence, Makers Market offers a curated collection of handcrafted jewelry, home décor, clothing, and more—all sustainably sourced and made in the USA. Each item reflects the skill and passion of the artisans who create them, making every purchase a celebration of creativity and quality.
These awards come just in time for the holiday shopping season, highlighting Makers Market as the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind gifts that are sure to delight. Beyond the store, discerning shoppers can find over 500+ additional makers from their local communities at Makers Market Outdoor Artisan Faires hosted this December across the Bay: https://makersmarket.us/events