Meet-the-Maker Saturday
One local maker sets up at the front table, talks about the work, and sells direct. Free, no signup, kids welcome.
In the store
Reasons to walk in on a Saturday.
All free, all walk-in, all during normal hours. An events page that actually changes is also the cheapest way to keep a small site freshly crawled.
Recurring
What's on the calendar.
Downtown Evening Stroll
We stay open late with the rest of San Benito Street, pour something warm, and run a small in-store discount for the evening.
Free Gift Wrap Night
Bring anything you bought anywhere and we'll wrap it. It's a thank-you to the neighborhood and it fills the store on a slow night.
Pantry Tasting
Olive oil, honey, and hot sauce sampling at the pantry shelf. The fastest way to sell a $22 bottle is to let someone taste it.
Holiday Open House
The holiday floor opens with cider, early gift sets, and the wish-list book back on the counter for the season.
Spring Sidewalk Market
Tables outside on the sidewalk with garden goods, seedlings from local growers, and last season's stock marked down.
Events FAQ
Signups, timing, and partnering with us.
Are reservations required for your downtown community events?
No registration is needed. All of our gatherings, including the holiday open house, pantry tastings, and Meet-the-Maker Saturdays, are free walk-in events for everyone in the Hollister area.
When is Meet-the-Maker Saturday?
The first Saturday of every month from 10am to 1pm, with one local maker set up at the front table selling and talking about the work.
What happens during the downtown stroll?
The third Thursday of each month the block stays open until 8pm. We pour something warm and run a small in-store discount for the evening only.
Can I bring my children to your store events and markets?
Absolutely. All our events are family-oriented; our tastings always include non-alcoholic options and our spring market features a popular seedling table that kids from all over the county enjoy.
Can my organization partner on an event?
Local non-profits and schools can propose a fundraiser night through the visit page. We've run wrap nights and percentage-back evenings for county groups.
How do I hear about upcoming events?
The events page is the source of truth and updates before anything else. There's also a short monthly email that goes out the week before each Meet-the-Maker Saturday.
Is the store closed to the public during special event hours?
Never. We host all events during our standard shopping hours, making event days a fantastic time for neighbors from Highway 25 to come in and browse our latest arrivals.
Free and walk-in
Bring someone with you.
No registration for anything on this page. If your school or non-profit wants a fundraiser night, tell us and we'll put it on the calendar.