Pride, Pints & Handmade Finds Return to Wolfden Brewing This Sunday

Visitors looking for unique handcrafted accessories can stop by Weave Works, specializing in chainmail-inspired jewelry, colorful accessories, plushies, gloves, bags, and crocheted creations. Their Pride-themed color combinations and wearable art pieces have become favorites at Streetz Artz Alliance events. photo by Weave Works

Bloomingdale, IL — The Streetz Artz Alliance returns to Wolfden Brewing this Sunday, June 7, for the second annual Crafted With Pride Market, a colorful afternoon celebrating creativity, community, craft beer, and Pride Month. Running from 12 PM to 5 PM at Wolfden Brewing, 112 W. Lake Street in Bloomingdale, this free, family-friendly event brings together 46 artists, makers, authors, readers, food vendors, and small businesses for one of the most diverse and exciting markets of the summer.

Guests will find everything from original artwork, handcrafted jewelry, pottery, crystals, chainmail accessories, self-care products, gourmet foods, vinyl records, books, permanent jewelry, tarot readings, garden décor, handmade gaming accessories, tie-dye apparel, candles, resin creations, and much more. Whether you're shopping for yourself, searching for a unique gift, or simply enjoying a craft beer while exploring local creativity, there is something around every corner.

Parking is plentiful and free for guests, making it easy to spend the afternoon shopping, sipping, and discovering new favorite artists.

Parking Map - orange/red highlights are recommended parking locatons for patrons. There is additional parking available beyond the outline of this map.

Several artists will be unveiling special Pride-themed collections created specifically for the event. With Love Products will debut its "I Am Me" collection featuring Pride-inspired soaps, body sprays, and car air fresheners scented with sweet orange and cedarwood. Owner Heidi created the collection as a celebration of self-expression and authenticity, with a portion of sales benefiting The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit serving LGBTQ+ young people.

Left to Right: Avijo Designs, Wolfden Brewing new merch, and new items from MPN 3D

Dye The Day Away will also be donating a portion of June market sales to The Trevor Project while bringing an eye-catching collection of handcrafted tie-dye apparel including shirts, hoodies, dresses, cardigans, socks, and more. Known for bold colors and distinctive designs, Dye The Day Away has become a favorite among shoppers looking for wearable art that stands out.

One of the most anticipated Pride collections comes from Avijo Design, a queer-owned business known for colorful one-of-a-kind bags and accessories. Owner Josie Aviles focuses on nostalgia, bold prints, and unique designs that ensure no two pieces are exactly alike. Guests can shop Pride flag bags, rainbow heart ghost bags, vinyl wallets, sling bags, handbags, drawstring backpacks, heart-shaped bags, shield bags, and many other handcrafted accessories. "Cannot wait for this Sunday; fun in the sun. Whipping up new items the rest of the week," said Aviles while preparing for a busy Pride weekend.

Music lovers will want to make a stop at Roczilla Records, one of the region's most popular traveling vinyl vendors. Known throughout the local digging community, Roczilla brings hundreds of records spanning Classic Rock, Heavy Metal, Blues, Progressive Rock, 80s Pop, and more. Collectors and casual music fans alike can expect plenty of hidden gems to flip through.

"We are happy that we added back both Roczilla Records and BlackCraft Arts," explained John Streetz, curator and organizer of the event. "We have seen a giant uptrend in vinyl lovers and purveyors visiting our markets and are thankful we have one at this event. In addition, Danii's items are a perfect fit for the Pride themes of the market."

Left to right: Roczilla Records, BlackCraft Arts and Pigeon Brain Studios

Pottery lovers can discover the colorful creations of Pigeon Brain Studios LLC, featuring handcrafted mugs, bowls, jars, plant pots, magnetic vases, trinket dishes, shot glasses, and more. Designed to add personality and joy to everyday life, their work embraces creativity over minimalism and has become increasingly popular throughout the Chicagoland maker community.

Fans of colorful jewelry and accessories should visit Mixtape Your Life, the creative brand of Chicago-area artist Melissa Lyn. Inspired by the art of building the perfect mixtape, her collection features laser-cut jewelry, handmade brooches, lapel pins, keychains, stickers, magnets, and coffee mugs influenced by pop culture, music, fashion, theatre, activism, and retro aesthetics.

Sweetu Candles will be filling the air with amazing scents through their collection of environmentally friendly 100% soy wax candles, wax melts, and room sprays. Since 2019, Sweetu has built a reputation for products designed to create longer-lasting memories through cleaner-burning candles and comforting fragrances.

Fresh taps and fresh finds await this Sunday at Wolfden Brewing. Grab a pint of the new Pheasantly Surprised collaboration or the returning Solstice Wit while shopping 46 amazing artists at Crafted With Pride.

Visitors looking for unique handcrafted accessories can stop by Weave Works, specializing in chainmail-inspired jewelry, colorful accessories, plushies, gloves, bags, and crocheted creations. Their Pride-themed color combinations and wearable art pieces have become favorites at Streetz Artz Alliance events.

The gaming community will find plenty to love at Wolf Den Gaming, a proudly LGBT+ owned business creating geek-inspired tabletop gaming accessories, book accessories, gaming décor, dice towers, dice trays, dice guardians, book nooks, bookmarks, controller holders, deck boxes, and much more. Their hand-painted details make each piece feel uniquely personal.

Left to right: Wolf Den Gaming, Studio 355 and Mixtape Your Life

Those looking for a permanent keepsake can visit Studio 355, where dual-certified Permanent Makeup Artist, Permanent Jewelry Artist, and trained nurse Cathy will be offering custom-fit permanent jewelry. Her combination of medical training and artistic precision ensures a safe, professional, and personalized experience.

Food lovers will have no shortage of options. Masterclass Savory Sweet Foods will bring their giant handcrafted gourmet cookies and seasoned nuts, featuring crowd favorites such as Funfetti Butter, Oatmeal Cherry, Peanut Butter Reese's, and Chocolate Walnut cookies. The Great Sandeenie will also be bringing a wide assostments of sweet treats and fun edible creations.

Wanna Pickle Gourmet Foods will offer an incredible selection of fruits, vegetables, pickles, and specialty snacks while supporting outreach efforts for the homeless and less fortunate. Through customer purchases, the business helps provide food and assistance to those in need throughout the community.

Anthony with Wanna Pickle is the owner and many times the face of Wanna Pickle. Ask them about their mission and outreach programs. Photo by artist

Coffee lovers can stock up with Gigawatt Coffee Roasters, which will be offering freshly air-roasted coffee available in both whole bean and ground varieties. Guests can choose from individual bags or sampler packs while discovering their next favorite roast to enjoy at home.

As always, Crafted With Pride is about much more than shopping. It is an opportunity to support local artists, celebrate creativity, connect with small businesses, and enjoy a welcoming community atmosphere during Pride Month. John Streetz, curator, organizer, and fellow artist, works with more than 20 breweries and craft beer bars throughout Chicagoland to create curated events that support both independent artists and the venues that host them.

Details:

Crafted With Pride, Wolfden's Summer Market

Sunday, June 7, 2026

12 PM – 5 PM

Wolfden Brewing

112 W. Lake Street

Bloomingdale, IL 60108

Free Admission

Family Friendly

Plentiful Free Parking

Participating Artists and Vendors

• Adorable Oracle

• Avijo Design

• BlackCraft Arts

• Cats, Crafts & Cooking

• Crafty Creations

• Crow and Moon Enchantments

• Cubed Dimensions Printing

• Custom Dice by Alyssa

• D’Mood Kreationz

• Daisy Brand Arts LTD

• dragonfly bath and body essentials llc

• Dye The Day Away

• Epoxy Queen Creations

• FeFe’s Pickles and Peppers

• Gigawatt Coffee Roasters

• Glass Blooms

• Grandma Dan's Bakery

• Hillary Starpants Jewelry + Design

• Jeannine's Jems

• Jen Watson Art

• Jetibles

• Masterclass Savory Sweet Foods

• MasterLink Chainmaille

• megandowntherabbithole

• Melanie Klegerman Fersko - Artist and Author

• Michelle Anne Art

• Mixtape Your Life

• MPN3d

• Pigeon Brain Studios LLC

• Rantana Creations

• Robin Monique Rios Art

• Roczilla Records

• Studio 355

• Sweetu Inc

• That Girl at the Market

• The Crooked Workbench

• The Great Sandeenie LLC

• Unique Creations By Rachel

• Wanna Pickle Gourmet Foods LLC

• Weave Works

• Where Arts Collide

• WhistleNotes Perfumery

• Wicked Art LLC

• With Love Products

• Wolf Den Gaming

• Wylde Mountain Thyme

"Come sip and shop with us this Sunday at Wolfden Brewing," stated Streetz.

For more information, or to see all of the artist features in the event page, check out this event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1671405400573251