Melanie Becker-Donovan, The Roswell Daily Record — Daisies and Dirt Roads Market, out of Artesia, is returning to Roswell for its second annual arts and crafts event.
Residents looking for unique finds and handmade goods find these and more by visiting Daisies and Dirt Roads Market on Nov. 20 and 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily in the commercial building at the Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds (ENMSF), 2055 Southeast Main St.
The market features vendors traveling from Texas and throughout New Mexico. Shoppers can browse a variety of products, including baked goods, candles, journals, cutting boards, woodwork, crafts and crocheted stuffed animals, among other specialty and handmade items.
The market grew out of years of experience in the vendor and craft-show business. Co-owner Laura Wills has been involved in vending for approximately 30 years, including raising her daughter, Karsten Garcia, while participating in shows. With approximately 25 years of experience organizing shows. “So it was just natural for us to start our own,” said Wills.
The event brings together both local vendors and businesses from surrounding communities, giving shoppers an opportunity to discover products from a variety of small businesses. “There (are) quite a few local vendors there, and … quite a few from Artesia as well,” said Wills.
The event is handicap accessible, and children 12 and younger get in for free.
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