Shoppers and lovers of handmade finds are in luck, the Clover Market is opening back up for the spring season with its first iteration set for Sunday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Chestnut Hill.
The award-winning market debuted in 2010 with the mission to provide a venue for independent artisans and antique dealers to connect with customers who love to shop small. The experience began in Ardmore, then eventually expanded to hold events in coordination with the local business districts in Bryn Mawr, Chestnut Hill, Collingswood and Kennett Square.
Over the years, Clover Market has provided a venue for hundreds and hundreds of small businesses to connect with customers who love to shop independently. Their markets are curated, and they focus specifically on handmade goods and high-quality vintage finds.
“We’ve confirmed over 340 handmade and vintage vendors and just under 30 different food and beverage purveyors to participate with us at our eight outdoor Markets this year,” says Clover Market founder Janet Long. “It was a record-breaking application cycle for us, and I’m especially excited for our customers to meet the 80 vendors from all up and down the East Coast who will be vending with us for the first time this year.”
To kick off 2025, locals can head to Chestnut Hill along W. Highland Avenue and in the large Turquoise parking lot at 25 W. Highland Avenue to find everything this year’s festivities have to offer. The Chestnut Hill Market will feature food and beverages from Many Hands Coffee, Korea Taqueria, Mom-Mom’s Kitchen, Redstone Pizza, Hangry Bear Creamery and Bonjour Creperie, a release notes.
Local musical act the No Relation Band will also perform from noon to 3 p.m., and kids can enjoy face painting and free crafts throughout the day. Visitors are also encouraged to explore the “charming” downtown area of Chestnut Hill, which offers a variety of unique shops and restaurants. The event is free and open to all (including friendly, leashed dogs). Customers can utilize street parking and the Parking Foundation lots throughout the downtown for this event as well.
Future Clover Markets to look out for in the spring season include Collingswood on April 27, Bryn Mawr on May 18 and Kennett Square on June 1. As a release notes, the fall outdoor Market dates are Sept. 7 in Chestnut Hill, Sept. 21 in Collingswood, Oct. 5 in Bryn Mawr, and Oct. 19 in Kennett Square. Each of the eight Markets will feature a new lineup of 90-100 vendors and a rotating group of food trucks, musicians and community partners.
To find out more information on 2025’s Clover Markets (including the vendor gallery, lineups and more), visit theclovermarket.com
