Hi, I'm Rachelle.

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In 2021, I was given an opportunity that would completely change the trajectory of my life. A friend asked if I wanted to take over her market so she could pursue other dreams. At first, I wasn't sure. Taking on something new felt intimidating, but I couldn't stop thinking about what it could become. So, like many good (and slightly crazy) ideas, I said yes and figured the rest out later.

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I gave it a new name, fresh branding, and my own vision, and in April 2022, Made Market officially came to life.

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I've always loved creating experiences, bringing people together, and making things feel special. Pair that with my passion for shopping small and supporting local, and Made Market became the perfect way to combine the two.

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What started as a small market quickly grew into something BIG. Bigger than I ever imagined. Today, Made Market brings together hundreds of incredible makers, vintage curators, artists, boutique owners, and entrepreneurs, while welcoming thousands of shoppers who love discovering AWESOME finds and hearing the stories behind them.

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My favorite thing about Made Market is watching someone discover a booth they've never seen before and leave with a new favorite small business. Those moments never get old.

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Thank you for being here and for supporting this little idea that grew into something bigger than I ever imagined. It's become everything I dreamed it could be, and somehow (with a lot of hard work, a few failures, lots of trial and error, plenty of lessons learned, and lots of growth as a business owner) it just keeps getting better year after year.

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❤️ Rachelle Buckwalter
Founder + Market Director, Made Market