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Shopping local at farmers\u2019 markets, craft shows and other eco-friendly events is one great way to kick off the Spring season, and you\u2019ll be supporting artists creating completely handmade and recycled<\/a> products from things you may throw away. Mark your calendars today with these fun events beginning in March in St. Louis! It\u2019s also another reason to get out and enjoy the springtime weather!<\/p>\n

Farmers\u2019 markets<\/strong> are excellent places to visit to buy local, homegrown and organic fruits and veggies for your family. Many of the markets are filled with some of best handmade cheeses, pastries and crafts in town. While you are shopping you\u2019ll be giving back to the local economy, using fewer resources, and saving the planet. Check out St. Louis Community Farmers\u2019 Markets\u2019 Facebook page<\/a> for information on this (relatively) rare Winter market; check out Local Harvest<\/a> for local markets that open later in the Spring.<\/p>\n

St. Louis\u2019 Craft Mafia<\/a><\/strong> will be hosting one of the largest eco-friendly, indie craft shows in the Midwest, Green with Indie Craft Show<\/a> (GWI), on Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Webster\u2019s Grant Gym (lower level of the Webster University Center). This free, family-friendly show will feature approximately 60 local artists sharing an array of creations, from handmade skin care products to vintage clothing to organic, tasty treats. Patrons can enjoy listening to fun tunes by a local DJ, free parking and many opportunities to win gift baskets made up of an assortment of \u201c100% unique\u201d products donated by GWI vendors. Anyone can enter to win a basket by bringing a GWI event postcard to the show, which can be found at sponsors\u2019 shops<\/a> around town. Visit GWI\u2019s Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a> pages to learn how you can get a 10% discount off of your purchases from participating vendors at the show.<\/p>\n

Off White Wedding Show<\/a><\/strong> is another indie event in St. Louis featuring vendors who are helping brides plan their big day using local, sustainable resources. This one-day only show will be on Sunday, March 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Third Degree Glass Factory<\/a>. There will be vendors on hand to assist with everything a bride may need including custom designed wedding gowns to organic caterers and chocolatiers. Brea McAnally<\/a>, the founder and organizer of Off White, hopes the event will be personalized for \u201coff-beat\u201d brides hoping to share handmade, eco-friendly products with their wedding guests. You can visit the show\u2019s Facebook page<\/a>\u00a0and blog<\/a> to learn how you can purchase your ticket to this one-of-a-kind event.<\/p>\n

While Spring is a perfect time to get out and start shopping locally, it doesn\u2019t have to end when the season is over. You can search a range of online directories, blogs and social media pages to find other events featuring vendors sharing handmade, homegrown and totally eco-friendly products near you.<\/p>\n

Image Credit:<\/strong> Orin Zebest<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Shopping local at farmers\u2019 markets, craft shows and other eco-friendly events is one great way to kick off the Spring season, and you\u2019ll be supporting artists creating completely handmade and recycled products from things you may throw away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":125,"featured_media":14225,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[5665,5666,5667,254,167,12,5668],"yoast_head":"\nSt. Louis Local Farmers Markets, Craft Shows, and More<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ready to shake off the Winter blues? 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