Craft Fairs

As the holiday season arrives, there’s a certain magic that fills the air. For many, part of that magic is finding gifts for loved ones and friends. Curated, local holiday markets are more than just places to shop, they're a celebration of community, creativity and the spirit of the season.

On today's show, more engineers in Arkansas may contribute to a more robust economy. Plus, reporter Daniel Caruth speaks with an economic policy expert about an increase in child labor violations in Arkansas. We also get ready for a polar plunge, holiday markets and more.

Becca Martin-Brown returns to discuss modern events with a deeper history with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams. This week, the two discuss the range of craft fairs happening this weekend across the region. They also touch base with "The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's" Flip Puthoff about the host of the largest fair, War Eagle Mill.

A new holiday-themed market will debut in the Fayetteville Town Center this Saturday. FRUITCAKE will feature local craftspeople and vendors as well as cocktails, games and fruitcake. Early access begins at 11 a.m. Saturday morning and general admission is at noon. This week FRUITCAKE co-founders Emily Walker and Evan McDonald came to the Carver Center for Public Radio to talk about why they’ve called this event “fruitcake.”

This weekend is the third annual HeART of Rogers Craft Fair. The event hosts booths from local artisans and is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on…

Since 2011, shoppers could peruse a variety of artisans’ wares in early December at the Little Craft Show in search of unique Christmas gifts. When this…