The Maryville Makers Market Fall Event 2026: Free Family Fun at Maryville College on October 3
The Maryville Makers Market is back on the Maryville College campus Saturday, October 3, and it's one of those rare events that works for everybody — toddlers who need to wander, school-age kids who want to make something, and parents who'd rather browse than chase.
What it is
Twice a year, 100-plus local makers, bakers, growers, and artists set up under the McArthur Pavilion on the Maryville College campus. The Fall Event runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., it's free to walk through, and parking on campus is easy.
Why it's worth bringing the kids
This isn't a browse-and-leave vendor show. The market plans free creative activities for kids, artists painting live, and a fresh-flower workshop, so there's something for little hands to actually do. Past markets have also had local storytellers and live music, and the bakers and food trucks show up ready for lunch.
The thing that makes the fall one special
The Fall Event runs a Blue-Ribbon Apple Pie Contest. If your family bakes, sign up ahead of time on the event page — it's a fun, low-stakes way to get the kids in on it. If you don't bake, you still get to wander past the entries and pretend you're picky.
Practical notes
- When: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Where: McArthur Pavilion, Maryville College campus (825 Morningside Lane, Maryville, TN 37804)
- Cost: Free
- Good to know: Bring cash or cards for the makers — the handcrafted stuff and scratch-made treats go fast, and there are giveaways throughout the day.
The market is well worth an hour of a Saturday morning before the Halloween busy season takes over. Mark it now — the good stuff at these markets doesn't last long.