People typically flock to Carrboro for great food, awesome stores and top-notch people-watching. This weekend's The Bazaar Craft and Art Market fused all of these popular elements.
Meghan and Duncan Morgan of High Street Design proposed a new festival to the Board of Aldermen on May 12 to address the need for a large-scale market for goods from a considerable number of local vendors.
And from that proposal, The Bazaar was born.
The Bazaar, which is Carrboro's first open-air art festival, had its opening day on Sunday and will reoccur on Oct. 18 and Nov. 15.
Board of Aldermen member Randee Haven-O'Donnell said in an email that each year, Carrboro’s many festivals like the Carrboro Farmers' Market, 2nd Friday ArtWalk and Carrboro Film Festival raise an enormous amount of revenue for the town. She anticipates that The Bazaar will do the same.
The festival included food trucks, art stands and clothing and accessory booths — all of which are locally made.
The mix of diverse Carrboro residents and the feel of fall in the air make The Bazaar stand out from other Carrboro festivals. However, the mission remains the same — creating an environment in which local artists are willing to express themselves in a variety of mediums.
Katerena DePasquale, a Durham resident, said the festival was worth the drive.
"The food, music and atmosphere make the festival both fun and different," she said. "It is a great addition to Carrboro’s art scene."
