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Athena Silversmith at Arts Squared in San Marcos, TX 9 am - 4 pm, March 8
ARTISAN MERCADO@SXSW, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., March 14 - 16, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Austin, TX
Athena Silversmith Jewelry designer Claudio López will offer a free stone and copper wire pendant workshop from 12 to 2 p.m. on Friday through Saturday, March 14 -16 at Artisan Mercado@SXSW, Mexic-Arte Museum, 419 Congress Ave .All workshop materials will be provided. Space is limited so interested persons should make their reservation at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artisan-mercadosxsw-tickets-1255107031919?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl.
At the Artisan Mercado, you can discover vividly colored creations made by 14 Latinx artists and artisans that live in Austin as well as indigenous arts and crafts sourced from Latin America. Shoppers can find handcrafted textiles, dresses, guayaberas, jewelry, dolls, headbands, handbags, keychains, paintings and ceramics, unique souvenirs that echo the deep roots of Texas grounded in Mexican tradition.
Browse our collection of handcrafted sterling silver jewelry at the Worldwide Comadrazo 2025, celebrating Las Comadres 25th Anniversary, Friday, April 25.
at Austin Community College, 6101 Highland Campus Dr., Austin, Texas. Athena Silversmith along with other local and national Latina vendors will showcase fashion and vintage clothing, jewelry, handicrafts and painting as well as services such as marketing, Reiki sessions, holistic counseling, digital maketing and insurance.
Athena Silversmith at Texas LULAC State Convention, New Braunfels June 19-20
Find sterling silver jewelry at the Texas LULAC State Convention. Athena Silversmith joins other Texas vendors 8 a.m - 5 p.m., June 19 and 20 at the Courtyard New Braunfels River Village by Marriot in New Braunfels.
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Artisan Mercado 2024
Oct. 5, 19; Nov. 16, 23; Dec. 7,14 , 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Find arts and arts and crafts from Mexico and Latin America at indoor Artisan Mercado, 506 Congress, Austin, TX. Free tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artisan-mercado-tickets-1015582072317?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.
Free Children's Christmas Wreath Workshop
Kids can create a Christmas Wreath at the Artisan Mercado, 506 Congress Ave., Austin,TX, while parents shop. The workshop will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. Saturdays Nov. 16, 23 and Dec. 7, 14 and 21. All materials will be provided. Reserve your spot at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artisan-mercado-tickets-1015582072317?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.
Purchase Day of the Dead jewelry at the Día de los Muertos Festival from 12 - 9 pm, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 at Centennial Plaza in Round Rock. Enjoy ballet folclórico, music, a parade and food trucks. https://www.facebook.com/RoundRockBalletFolklorico/
Past Events
October 2024
September 2024
¡VIVA MÉXICO! 
Art Squared 2nd Saturday Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, San Marcos. https://www.artsquaredmarket.com/.
Earth Day San Marcos returns to the headwaters of the San Marcos River on Saturday, April 20, 2024! This FREE community-wide family event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our local natural resources and connect with nature and shop earth-friendly products like sterling silver jewelry.
September 2023
Find trendy jewelry Saturday, September 9, 2023 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Art Squared, at the Price Center, (222 W. San Antonio St.) due to construction at the Hays County Courthouse. https://www.artsquaredmarket.com/.
Celebrate Mexican Independence at the Viva México event, from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m., Saturday, Sept 16, 2023 at the Pan American Recreation Center, 2100 E. 3rd St, Austin, TX. Enjoy live music, children’s activities, vendors & “El grito” by Mexican Consul Pablo Marentes. https://www.austintexas.gov/department/emma-s-barrientos-mexican-american-cultural-center
2023 Annual HABLA con ORGULLO Awards event Thursday, September 21st from 5-9pm. at Capital Venue, 10401 Old Lockhart Rd Austin Tx 78747.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2169735656547075
Get your unique Athena Silversmith jewelry piece at the 7th Annual Mermaid Capital of Texas Fest - Mermaid Promenade & Downtown Street Faire in downtown San Marcos from 12 - 6 p.m. on Sept. 23, 2023. https://splash.mermaidsocietysmtx.com/what-is-splash
October 2023
Enjoy the Round Rock Arts Fest and Chalk Walk Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, Oct 7, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. See local art, hear regional musicians and shop local artisans at the Dell Diamond Northwest Parking Lot Area in Round Rock, Texas. https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/city-departments/arts-and-culture/events/round-rock-arts-fest-and-chalk-walk/
Saturday, October 14, 2023 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Art Squared, Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, San Marcos. https://www.artsquaredmarket.com/
Shop local vendors and enjoy the free, outdoor Eddie Durham Jazz Fest from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, October 21 in Eddie Durham Park, 205 Martin Luther King Dr. in San Marcos. Eddie Durham was a gifted jazz guitarist, trombonist, composer, and arranger in the swing era. The event is organized by the Calaboose African American History Museum. https://www.calaboosemuseum.org/up-coming-events
Día de los Muertos event from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at the Moody Amphitheater, Waterloo Park in Austin, TX, Visitors will also enjoy free live music, dance performances, calavera face painting, a Latinx artisan market, live artists and muralists. https://waterloogreenway.org/events/dia-de-los-muertos-2023/
Purchase Day of the Dead jewelry at the 1oth Anniversary Día de los Muertos Festival from 12 - 9 pm, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 at Centennial Plaza in Round Rock. Enjoy ballet folklórico, music, a parade and food trucks. https://www.facebook.com/RoundRockBalletFolklorico/
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Past Events
Visit the Austin Saltillo Sister Cities Association Booth # 137 at the Pecan Festival Saturday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 10 pm and Sunday, May 7 from 11 a.m. to 8 pm on 6th Street between Red River and Neches. Find merchandise from Saltillo and Mexico.
Saturday, March 11, 2023 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Art Squared, Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, San Marcos, https://www.artsquaredmarket.com/
Friday, March 17, Noon-Midnight, St. Patrick's Day Celebration! Sean Patrick's Irish Pub, 202 E. San Antonio St. , San Marcos, Texas, Family-friendly! Green Beer, Live Music, Authentic Irish Food, artisan vendor market, and more! https://seanpatrickstx.com/saint-patricks-day
Saturday, March 25, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Round Rock Pop Up art Show, Prete Plaza, 221 East Main Street, Round Rock, TX 78664
https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/venue/prete-main-street-plaza/
April 2023
Saturday, April 8, 2023 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Art Squared, Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, San Marcos, https://www.artsquaredmarket.com/
San Marcos Celtic Fest, 2023 Saturday April 15th, noon - 6 p.m. , Sean Patrick’s Irish Pub, 202 E. San Antonio St., San Marcos, TX
Earth Day San Marcos returns to the headwaters of the San Marcos River on Saturday, April 22, 2023! This FREE community-wide family event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our local natural resources and connect with nature.
Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 9 am – 4pm Sunset Valley ArtFest, Toney Burger Stadium, 3200 Jones Road, Sunset Valley, Texas https://www.sunsetvalley.org/visitors/enjoy/events/sunset-valley-art-fest
Past Events
November and December 2022
Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Art Squared, Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, San Marcos, https://www.artsquaredmarket.com/
Sunday, Dec. 11, 11- 6 p.m. Holiday Bazaar, La Villita, 418 Villita St, San Antonio, TX 78205 https://www.lavillitasanantonio.com/
Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, 7 - 11 p.m., Bad Santa Christmas Party, Lustre Pearl, 97 Rainey Street, Austin, TX 78701 https://dunlapatx.com/lustre-pearl-rainey/
Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, 12 - 5 pm, Christmas Bazaar at the Railyard, 116 S. Edward Gray, San Marcos, TX
Past Events
Saturday, Dec. 3 - 4, 2022 Gruene Market Days, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Gruene Market Days, 1724 Hunter Road, New Braunfels, TX 78130 https://gruenemarketdays.com/
Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Art Squared, Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, San Marcos, https://www.artsquaredmarket.com/
Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, Holiday Market Winter Wonderland, Barton Creek Mall, 2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022 4 - 9 p.m., Merry Mermaid Market, Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, San Marcos, https://www.mermaidsocietysmtx.com/
Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 6 to 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 19 & 20,2022 10 a,m. - 6 p.m., El Mercado de Aztlan, Centro Cultural Aztlan Holiday Market, 1800 Fredericksburg Rd #103, San Antonio, TX 78201. https://centroaztlan.org/
Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, and Nov. 26, 2022 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Art Squared, Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, San Marcos, https://www.artsquaredmarket.com/
Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. 2022, Día de los Muertos Festival, Centennial Plaza, Round Rock, Texas https://www.roundrockballetfolklorico.org/events
Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday Oct. 16, 2022- 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. -Fall into Art Festival, Gruene Lawn, 1288 Texas Loop 337 @Hanz Drive, New Braunfels , TX 78130 https://www.gnbac.org/fallintoartfestival2022
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 5 - 7:30 p.m. Umlauf After Dark Hispanic Heritage Month, Umlauf Sculpture Garden, 605 Azie Morton Road, Austin, Texas 78704 https://umlaufsculpture.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/umlaufsculpture/event.jsp?event=594&
Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, 12 - 9 p.m., SM Fest, Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, San Marcos, https://www.facebook.com/events/593075132282534/?active_tab=discussion
Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 12 -6 p.m. Día de los Muertos Mercado, Viva la Vida Festival, Mexic-Arte Museum, 4th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 https://mexic-artemuseum.org/viva-la-vida-fest/
Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 12 p.m to 6 p.m. Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, San Marcos, Texas. https://splash.mermaidsocietysmtx.com/what-is-splash
Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 5:30 - 10 p.m. - 14th Centroamericanto Fest 2022, Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River Street , Austin, Texas. http://cacfest.com/
Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Art Squared, Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, San Marcos, Texas https://www.artsquaredmarket.com/
August 6 & 20, 2022 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Prima Dora Makers Market, Prima Dora, 1912 S. Congress Ave., Austin,TX https://www.austinmakerscollective.com/
Saturday, August 13, 2022 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Art Squared, Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, San Marcos, Texas https://www.artsquaredmarket.com/
Saturday, July 9, 2022 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Art Squared, Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, San Marcos, Texas https://www.artsquaredmarket.com/
Saturday, June 11, 2022 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Art Squared, Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, San Marcos, Texas https://www.artsquaredmarket.com/
Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 9 am – 4pm Sunset Valley ArtFest, Toney Burger Stadium, 3200 Jones Road, Sunset Valley, Texas https://www.sunsetvalley.org/visitors/enjoy/events/sunset-valley-art-fest
Saturday, May 7, and 28, 2022 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Prima Dora Makers Market, Prima Dora, 1912 S. Congress Ave., Austin,TX https://www.austinmakerscollective.com/
Saturday, May 14, 2022 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Art Squared, Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, San Marcos, Texas https://www.artsquaredmarket.com/
Thursday - Saturday, May 19 - 21, 2022 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - LULAC State Convention, 100 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597-6505, United States https://www.facebook.com/events/705667400865222/?ref=newsfeed
Saturday, April 23⋅10:00am – 3:00pm -Spring Lake Earth Day Festival, The Meadows Center, 201 San Marcos Springs Drive, San Marcos Texas 78666 https://www.meadowscenter.txstate.edu/ReserveSpecialEvents/Calendar.html
Saturday, April 9, 2022 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Art Squared, Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, San Marcos, Texas https://www.artsquaredmarket.com/
Saturday, April 2 & 16, 2022 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Mermaid Bazaar, Wonder World Cave,1000 Prospect Ave, San Marcos,Texas https://www.mermaidsocietysmtx.com/pop-up-market-the-cave
Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022 & March 6 10:30 am - 2 :30 pm - Latin America Market, Centennial Plaza, 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Round Rock, Texas
Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, 11 a.m - 3 p.m. - Galentine's Day Sip & Shop, Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702
Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Mardi Gras Parade & Bazaar, Hays Courthouse, 111 E San Antonio St, San Marcos, TX 78666
Past Events
Saturday, March 5 & 19, 2022 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Mermaid Bazaar, Wonder World Cave,1000 Prospect Ave, San Marcos,Texas
https://www.mermaidsocietysmtx.com/pop-up-market-the-cave
Saturday, March 12, 2022 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Art Squared, Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, San Marcos, Texas https://www.artsquaredmarket.com/
Sunday, March 13, 2022 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Prima Dora Makers Market, Prima Dora, 1912 S. Congress Ave., Austin,TX
Monday - Friday, March 14 -18, 2022 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Mermaid Bazaar, Wonder World Cave,1000 Prospect Ave, San Marcos, Texas
Cancelled Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Prete Plaza, 221 East Main Street, Round Rock, TX 78664 https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/event/popup-art-show-2/
Sat., Dec. 4 & 11 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Mon., Dec.6 - Fri., Dec.10 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Christmas Artisan Mercado, La Peña Gallery, 227 Congress Ave., Austin, Texas (Latino Art, Jewelry, Clothing, Arts & Crafts sold by local artists and artisans)
Monday - Friday, Dec. 6-10 11- 3 p.m.- Christmas Artisan Mercado, La Peña, 227 Congress Ave, Austin, TX https://downtownaustin.com/what-we-do/signature-events/holiday-stroll/
14th Annual Sunset Valley ArtFest on Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 9 am – 4 pm.
Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Art Squared, Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, San Marcos, Texas https://www.artsquaredmarket.com/
Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Circle C Community Center, 7817 LaCrosse Avenue, Austin,Texas https://stayhappening.com/e/holiday-times-market-E2ISU2H5UUQ
Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 12 - 8 p.m. Round Rock Dia de los Muertos Procession and Festival, Centennial Plaza, 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Round Rock, Texas https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/event/dia-de-los-muertos-procession-and-festival/
https://youtu.be/mgUo4aodA1w
Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 1 to 5 p.m. - Dia de los Muertos Artisan Mercado & Art Exhibit, La Peña Gallery, 227 Congress Ave., Austin, Texas
Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Prete Plaza, 221 East Main Street, Round Rock, TX 78664 https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/event/popup-art-show-2/
Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Mermaid Bazaar, Wonder World Cave,1000 Prospect Ave, San Marcos, Texas https://www.mermaidsocietysmtx.com/pop-up-market-the-cave