Apr 26 - 28 2019
Shop Traders’ Faire

Shop Traders’ Faire

Presented by Sutter's Fort State Historic Park at Sutter's Fort State Historic Park

To the delight of shoppers and local artisans near and far, California State Parks, Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park (SHP) and Friends of Sutter’s Fort are proud to present a vibrant, high-energy and fun three-day event, Shop Traders’ Faire!

Designed as a maker’s mart and offered just once a year, each day offers a unique shopping bazaar where visitors can purchase a wide variety of locally crafted goods.

Visitors to Sutter’s Fort can expect to browse and shop hand-crafted goods from many the talented local artisans, including:
-Basket Tree: Jewelry crafted from traditional materials from the Pit River Tribe and more
-Beaded Hats by Leanne Snow Bear: Traditional Native American beadwork
-Bigelow Leathers: Handmade leather journals
-Biscuits the Blacksmith: Hand-forged metal goods
-Bubbling Goat Soaps: Soaps and lotions
-Bull Hat Company: Palm leaf hats shaped on-site
-Crooked Creek Trader: Leather bags, wooden canteen, knifes and more
-Debbie’s Novelties: Supplies, soap stone, dolls, beadwork, dream catchers, sun catchers, ornaments, abalone work and more
-E & D Beads: Trade beads, old tools, pottery and beadwork
-Hippocampus Forge: Metal goods
-Indigenous American Art: Airbrushed Native American Art prints, Southern Plain style Jewelry and apparel
-Native Three Feathers: Handmade dolls, necklaces and earrings
-Needlin’ Women: Fabric, patterns and artwork
-Phoenix Obsidian Designs: Flint knapped items, stone tools, furs, leather and more
-Roquero Gems and Medicine Bags: Gems, medicine bags and more
-Stone Rose Designs: Handcrafted jewelry
-Talbott & Co. Heritage Goods: Clothing, hats, toiletries and accessories

As background, Sutter’s Fort once served as a thriving commercial center in the early days of the Gold Rush. In fact, it was the only trading center on the way to the gold fields and literally thousands of gold miners passed through the Fort to purchase needed supplies from vendors hawking a variety of goods.

Admission Info

Adult (Age 18+) $7
Youth (Age 6-17) $5
Children (Age 5 and under) Free

Phone: (916) 445-4422

Dates & Times

2019/04/26 - 2019/04/28

Location Info

Sutter's Fort State Historic Park

2701 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95816