Brooklyn Indie Fest

Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, May 3, 2008- The Brooklyn Indie Market will kick off its seasonal opening with an Indie Fest.

Fest: Opening festivities include unplugged indie musicians, temporary tattoo parlour for kids of all ages, face painting, kiddie artisan-craft workshops by Stars and Sprinkles and BIM’s designers, giveaways and meet-and greet with indie designers. FREE

Saturday, May 3. 11a - 7 pm

Carol Gardens, Corner of Smith and Union Street
Red and white striped tent

Market:
At the weekly Brooklyn Indie market, you will find handmade goodness such as jewelry by Wabisabi-Brooklyn, hats by Rocks and Salt, kids wear by Wonder Threads, and frocks by Melissa Bell. Please join us in the celebration of spring, community and supporting your local artisans and emerging designers.

May-Aug, Saturdays, 11a-7p
Sep.-Dec. Saturday and Sundays, 11a-7p
Brooklyn Indie Market is a collective of up-and-coming and emerging fashion and product design, made up of designers taking their love of all things handmade into its second season, visit www.brooklynindiemarket.com for a designer sneak peek. Stars and Sprinkles, a non-profit children’s event producer, aims at sowing the seeds of opportunity by bringing subjects to life and dreams to reality through educational activities, networking, and interactive platforms. www.starsandsprinkles.org 917.779.9925

CALENDAR SUMMARY:
Brooklyn Indie Market, Opening Fest with musicians, kids activities, temporary tattoo parlor, designers goods, designer meet-and-greets, and giveaways.

Date: Saturday, May 3 (Market every Saturday thereafter)
Time: 11a - 7 p
Fee: FREE
Location: Smith St. between Union and President St, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn (347) 407-1187

Subway: Take the F/G train to Carroll street. Exit at President street exit.

Car from NYC: From the Brooklyn Bridge turn RIGHT onto Atlantic Ave. Turn LEFT onto Court Street. Turn Left onto Smith Street