Ten years ago, merchants from Seventh Avenue created a street fair to commemorate some safety changes to the area and to prove to the public that Seventh Avenue was a clean, safe place to live, work and play.
Back then, the fair consisted of a few booths, a few classic cars and a few hundred people.
What a difference a decade makes.
Ten years later, the Melrose District will host its Melrose on 7th Avenue Street Fair and Classic Car Show on March 5 with hundreds of booths, cars, and visitors.
If you stop by this weekend, you can expect music (Stinkweeds' stage is hosting some favorite local bands like Rasta Farmers and Fatigo), plenty of food (some of the city's favorite food trucks), and of course, a street full of vendors with goods and services.
Check out a few of the booths we're excited to see after the jump ...
WEARABLES
1) Against the Grain Jewelry
Cool metal jewelry in modern shapes.
2) Bella and Bruiser
Kids clothes from vintage and recycled items.
3)Cherry Forever
Sugar skulls and other Day of the Dead inspired accessories.
4) Crafty Chica
You can always count on loads of glitter and fun stuff from local crafting celeb, Kathy Cano-Murillo. Now she also has a new fiction book (Miss Scarlet's School of Patternless Sewing) hitting the stands.
5) Flipped Bird
Totes, messenger bags, clutches, beach bags and hats -- all in fun fabrics.
6) SpaceCadet Jewelry
Funky jewelry and accessories made from mostly recycled and vintage materials.
7) Starving Artist Bazaar
Glass beads inspired by "marbles, microbiology, [and} science fiction" make for interesting and organic-looking jewelry.
8) Sticker Club Girl
Local crafting favorite, Lisa Jacobs makes tees, purses, jewelry.
9) Strawberry Hedgehog
A vegan beauty product company featuring homemade soaps.
10) Urban Adornments
Handmade jewelry and accessories made from reclaimed materials and things from nature: shark teeth, flowers and animal inspiration.
Hair wraps in vintage-y styles and patterns.
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PAPER GOODS/ART
Whimsical paintings and accessories using bold colors and simple shapes.
2) Hazel & Violet Ink
The women of Hazel & Violet will have their vintage-inspired cards and coasters available for sale.
Mixed media art work and jewelry with a vintage feel.
4) Meadows Artistic Creations
Travel and art photos in color and black and white.
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PETS
Stylish cat toys, beds and more for the modern home.
Sweet treats for your best friend.
3) Zany Zak
Upscale pet collars with panache.
The Melrose on 7th Avenue Street Fair and Classic Car Show is Saturday, March 5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 7th Avenue between Indian School and Campbell.
