Carpinteria History Museum’s Marketplace

Say “so long” to summer at the Carpinteria Valley Historical Society and History Museum’s Marketplace scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the museum grounds, 956 Maple Ave. in downtown Carpinteria.

The Marketplace’s assorted gathering of dealers promises happy hunting for all. Handcrafted jewelry, artisanal food products, film camera collections, handicrafts, collectibles, exotic plants, and furniture are just some of the goods for sale. Prices at Granny’s Attic, the booth operated by the museum, begin at 25 cents and the treasure trove includes toys, linens, kitchenware, dishware, dolls, figurines, record albums, and other assorted offerings.

Suz-Anne Evans’ and Terrilyn Giamoni’ business Creative Mermaid Designs sells handmade Croc charms and custom items. Evans has been involved with the Marketplace since she moved to town in 2021. “It’s a great cause to support and I enjoy having the business/personal connections I have made because of it,” she noted. For more information, call Evans at (805) 705-8748.

Made possible by community volunteers, the family friendly Marketplace is free and includes musical entertainment. Hot dogs, cold beverages, and snacks are available for purchase.

Next month events at the museum include New Volunteer and Docent Drop-in on Sept. 10, 11 a.m. to noon; Sept. 26, 11 a.m. to noon; and a Talk and Talkback Event, “Moment of Truth: Sorting Fact from Fiction in the Misinformation Age” on Sept. 30 from 5 to 6 p.m.

For more information, call (805) 684-3112, email info@carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org, or visit carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org.