More than 50 local artisans will set up shop at Folk & Bespoke’s Artisan Craft Fair inside The Mill Arts & Events Centre on Bellingham Lane on Saturday, 27 June 2026. The free event runs from 9:30am to 2:30pm, filling the hall with original artwork, ceramics, silver jewellery, metal and woodwork, handmade soaps, candles, and macrame pieces.
Katy, the founder of Folk & Bespoke, said the fair is built around meeting the people behind each item. “My events are aimed at anyone who loves to shop small and local and wants bespoke products, produced by people who love to sell the things they make,” she said. The venue, next to the historic Rayleigh Windmill and Rayleigh Mount, offers wheelchair access, accessible toilets, and indoor seating. Two pay-and-display car parks sit directly outside, with paid parking until 1pm and free parking after.
The craft fair follows a regular monthly rhythm on the fourth Saturday of each month, with future dates already locked in for 25 July, 26 September, 24 October, and 28 November. Rochford District Council operates the building as a community venue, hosting concerts, live performances, and private parties alongside the market. Katy pointed to the wider impact of shopping locally. “Spending your money locally creates a more resilient economy, opening job opportunities for local residents and, in turn, helping other local businesses,” she said.
The stall mix shifts each month, but visitors on 27 June can expect decorative cushions, bags, bunting, and body products among the handcrafted goods. Anyone seeking more information can reach Folk & Bespoke at [email protected] or on 07702 220683.
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