Fall extravaganzas: From craft fairs to art markets, this is where to drool over handmade goods in the Houston area
Want to purchase quality items from the person who made them? Here are several craft fairs, art markets and festivals where you can shop for unique goods while supporting local artists and businesses.
๐ Pick up the perfect gifts at these shops, small businesses youโll only find in Houston
Where we spend our money matters and when we buy local, our money does more good for our community than it does when we shop at big-box stores, so when you go shopping for surprises, whether they be for a birthday, holiday or major life milestone, consider supporting local entrepreneurs.
Sweet success: Sugar Land 4th grader earns Entrepreneur of the Year for fruitful lemonade stand
Sabrina Roesler is the CEO and Founder of Fresh โN Juicy, a lemonade stand out of Sugar Land thatโs earned her the title of 2020 Entrepreneur of the Year. Roesler first got into the business through a local organization called Lemonade Day Houston, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering successful youth. During her fatherโs battle with cancer, Roesler attended support groups for family members of cancer patients. โIโll never stop it because this is a business - my business,โ said Roesler. โHard work pays off, and if youโre really passionate about it, I recommend doing it.โAdFor more information, visit the Fresh โN Juicy website.