Historical and Contemporary Textiles

Below is a list of many of our 100 plus stores, artists, restaurants. Most are here both weekends, some only one or the other.

Forging a link between what Detroit has been and what Detroit can become.

The Nativity Gift Shop sells hand carved Christian oriented art from Bethlehem.

E.G. Nicks WonderFest Eaterie will be an exciting addition to the flavor of the festival marketplace.  Chef/Owner Frank Agostini promises an array of your favorite comfort foods each prepared with a special twist, offering festive fare with the taste of home for the holidays.  Ultimate Mac-n-Cheese, uniquely addictive Malted Beer Kettle Chips and fantastic Salted Caramel Brownies are just a few of the featured specialty treats that will add a delicious flair to your shopping experience at WonderFest. 

Canterbury Village calls itself one of the World’s largest Christmas stores.  A selection of their ornaments will be available at the Wonderfest.

Mity Nice has been selling specialty foods at markets and festivals for four year’s. This year they will be focusing on roasted chestnuts at Christmas events

Gourmet shortbread in gift boxes and baskets.  Made in Michigan

Direct from Eastern Market the Michigan Artisans gallery features work by:

Glenda Hopp - hand dyed apparel
Alysa Diebolt - fused glass
Barbara Ann Wynder - Detroit Cuff
Chris Hopp - garden art
Angelic Soaps and Gifts
JKM Soy Candles
Black Cat Pottery
Laura MacIntyre - Detroit Made pottery
Tom Chopp - photography
Debra Walter - 
Max's Granola
Herbal Serenitea
Nancy Berdy-Jurban - photography
Angela Boone - purses and wallets
Claireta Thomas - Jewelry
Harold Swanson - pottery

Gifts and more celebrating the giants of sports from before integration.

Alphabet shirts.  Get your intials or your favorite animal.

Founded in 1941, Wayne State University Press is a leading publisher of Great Lakes books, Judaica, and African American studies, as well as a wide range of other scholarly and general interest titles.
WSU Press is a distinctive urban publisher committed to supporting its parent institution’s core research, teaching, and service mission by generating high quality scholarly and general interest works of global importance. Through its publishing program, the Press disseminates research, advances education, and serves the local community while expanding the international reputation of the Press and the University.

Pewabic Pottery is a living treasure and offers visitors an exciting glimpse of a little known part of American history.  It was founded in 1903 by artist Mary Chase Perry Stratton for her studio and pottery.
Today Pewabic is a non-profit ceramic design studio, education center and National Historic Landmark. Welcoming over 40,000  local, U.S. and international visitors annually, Pewabic is open all year long.
Visitors see a working historic pottery and can shop the Museum Store with Pewabic giftware and pottery made on site using Arts and Craft traditions and featuring its renowned glazes. Pewabic also supports over a hundred North American ceramic artists through selling their work in its galleries and exhibition program.

Detroit Surf Company has an attitude, but it’s not the one you would generally find in Detroit.  Part surfer dude, part street warrior.

A collection of juried artists that share space and duties. Three locations: Laurel Park Place, Twelve Oaks Mall and The Mall at Partridge Creek..  “The original made in Michigan Art Gallery since 2005”

The Detroit Mercantile Shop in Eastern Market features Detroit and Michigan products.  The shop is heavy on gift items and custom makes many of the items that they sell.

People love watching mini donuts progressing through the tiny fryer almost as much as they enjoy eating them.

High quality face painting, bead appliques and more.

The Heidelberg Project is art, energy, and community. It’s an open-air art environment in the heart of an urban community on Detroit’s East Side. Tyree Guyton, founder and artistic director, uses common, discarded objects to create a two block area full of color, symbolism, and intrigue. Now in its 26th year, the Heidelberg Project is recognized around the world as a demonstration of the power of creativity to transform lives.
The Heidelberg Project offers a forum for ideas, a seed of hope, and a bright vision for the future. It's about taking a stand to save forgotten neighborhoods. It's about helping people think outside the box and it's about offering solutions. It's about healing communities through art - and it is working!

Kathleen hand makes beautiful glass beads and then assembles them into one of a kind jewelry.

Ceramic Artist. Much of her work is based on artifacts and found itmes.

Custom made soaps and fragrances to recreate the feeling of a summer day.

The Michigan Historical Museums are a division of the Department of Natural Resourses. There are twelve museums spread out through the state, each with a focus on one of the features that makes our State special.  The Lansing Museum and perhaps some of the others will be participating. “Enjoy the 12 museums and historic sites in the Michigan Historical Museum System—your pathway to fun and discovery. The Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing presents an overview of the state's history. Other historic sites and museums throughout the state focus on themes in Michigan history.”

Silk scarves and more

Tasty Bakery wants to change your mind about gluten free! Its mission is to have products that are enjoyed by everyone - gluten intolerant or not.  Tasty offers high-quality, gluten-free artisan baked goods that are indiscernible from any high-end glutinous baked goods.  As a person with Celiac Disease and a tremendous love for excellent food, I make everything with you, and me, in mind! Because it is very important to me, everything is made to order by hand in small batches, using natural and organic, local and fair-trade ingredients whenever possible, no preservatives, and the packaging is compostable. We also offer dairy-free, egg-free and vegan options.

Take home the smooth jazz sounds of Phillip Brooks. 

Arts and Scraps

Detroit Centric T-Shirts

Michigan Artist

American Made Knives- Guaranteed for a lifetime

Michigan Metal Artist

Photographer- Landscapes and portraits

Lanscape photographs. Abstracts.

Photographs. Edgy landscapes

Dylan Strzynski is an artist best known for his robot images. His hand screened tshirts are a favorite at DIY shows.

Gourmet Salsa made ins small batches for people that can taste the difference.

Images of Detroit landmarks

Glass

MDC candy imports flavored licorice type candies from Italy and Spain. They are sold by the strip- about 18” long.  

High end candy bars from Dexter Michigan. They are an artisan “bean to bar” maker.

Explore the African continent. Walk with Civil Rights leaders. Get to know W.E.B. Du Bois, Harriet Tubman, and Frederick Douglass, and play music with Duke Ellington. Experience all of this and more by visiting the Charles H Wright Museum and Store. You are certain to find the perfect keepsake, gift or addition to your home collection.
Enthralling books, videos and games that explore the diverse history and culture of African Americans await you. Our children's area offers historical and educational books, toys, games, dolls and puzzles. You will also be pleased with the variety of beautiful handcraft items available from African and local artisans. We look forward to making a memorable visit complete!

Gourmet Wine Coolers and treats for holiday entertaining.

Platinum has seven AT&T stores in the Metro Detroit area. They specialize in working with you to come up with economical solutions that more than meet your needs.

Beautiful women’s fashions. One of a kind

Glow in the dark bracelets, children’s toys, novelties and winter hats