On the Road & In the Booth: Our 2026 Market Season SO FAR
Where We have been and where we are going
What a wild, joyful, and pride-filled season it has been! Between packing up our handmade goods, setting up our booth, and meeting so many wonderful folks across the Pacific Northwest, 2026 has easily been one of our favorite market seasons yet.
Here is a look back at where we’ve been, a peek into our current booth setup, and where you can find us next!
Celebrating Pride & Community Across the PNW
This year, we set a goal to bring our "Pride Outside" message to as many spaces as possible. So far in 2026, we’ve attended 15 Pride events throughout the region!
A few major highlights include:
Mt. Hood Pride in Welches, OR: Organizing and hosting our very own local Pride event right here at home in the foothills of Mt. Hood.
Eugene Pride: Connecting with the incredible community in Southern Oregon.
Beaverton Pride: Always a favorite of ours. Well organized and well attended!
The Original Pride Outside Accessory
Carry your LGBTQ+ Pride or Allyship wherever you go with this charming, handmade crochet rainbow keychain. More than just a cute accessory, this is a meaningful statement piece for your bag, keys or zipper, designed to celebrate visibility and inclusion wherever your adventures take you.
The Wander Free & Queer Booth Setup
If you’ve stopped by our table this year, you know our booth is designed to be more than just a shop—it’s a warm, welcoming space for queer joy and outdoor inspiration.
We’ve curated our setup to showcase the full spectrum of our work:
Visibility in Motion: A rainbow layout of handcrafted pride keychains, bag charms, and original vinyl stickers.
PNW-Inspired Crafts: Cozy, weather-ready wearables like our ribbed beanies and wrist warmers, alongside nature-inspired pieces like sprout bookmarks and mushroom charms.
Tactile & Eco-Friendly Goods: A hands-on display of our handmade crochet fidgets (marble, mobius, and click-clack) and zero-waste bath accessories.
Every detail in our booth is built by hand with intention, ensuring that everyone who walks up feels seen, celebrated, and welcomed.
Where to Find Us Next
The outdoor market season isn't over yet! We’re excited to bring our booth to a few more fantastic local events over the coming weeks:
Multnomah Days (August 15th)
Oregon City Pride (August 29th)
Astoria Sunday Market (August 30th)
Salem Pride in the Park (September 19th)
Looking Ahead: Holiday Markets 🤞
We are already preparing for a cozy, craft-filled holiday season! We have submitted applications for three incredible winter markets in November and December:
Crafty Wonderland (Portland, OR)
Urban Craft Uprising (Seattle, WA)
Renegade Craft (Seattle, WA)
Keep your fingers crossed for us! We will post official dates and acceptance updates as soon as notifications go out.
Shop Online & Wholesale 🛒
Can’t make it out to an in-person market? You can still browse and shop our full collection of handmade goods from anywhere!
Shop Directly Online: Explore our complete line of handcrafted crochet accessories, stickers, prints, and wearables on our website shop.
Stock Your Shop (Wholesale): Are you a boutique owner or stockist looking to bring queer-crafted, PNW-inspired goods to your shelves? We offer wholesale ordering through Faire! Browse our catalog and place an order on our Faire Direct Storefront.
Our Iconic Beanie
We will have our super soft beanie at every market we attend! These hats are inspired by the National Parks (Meg is wearing the Kings Canyon color) and offer an adjustable brim (wear it as a slouchy beanie with no brim or snug to your head with a thick brim).
Come Say Hi!
Thank you to every single person who has stopped by our booth, bought a handmade piece, or shared a smile with us on the road. Your support keeps our small, queer-owned business thriving.
Check our social media for real-time market updates, or browse our full handmade collection anytime online at wanderfreeandqueer.com. See you at the next market!
