The Fall Rexburg Market is partnering with the Rexburg Children's Business Fair to return to Rexburg this season. The events will be held at the Madison Jr. High School on Saturday.

Last year, both events were accidentally scheduled for the same day, dividing the audience.

The Rexburg Market founder, Derity Eckman, explains that they are trying something new by combining the two events.

"I'm excited to see how it goes and to see all the kids there with all their crafts," Eckman said,

The Rexburg Market has three annual events: the Spring Market, Fall Market, and the Christmas Market. Eckman describes the Fall Market as being largely decoration focused.

"The fall market is when we see a lot of people come out with all this cute home decor and wreaths and signs and just little things that I love shopping for," Eckman said.

Each season also brings a variety of unique treats and crafts, as well as more niche items.

"We have someone who's bringing tanned hides, like rabbit pelts," Eckman said, "And we have people who have grown and are bringing homemade tea blends, which we haven't had before."

According to Eckman, over 75% of the vendors at each market are returning. The capacity is typically 70-80 booths and spots fills up quickly.

Some of the booths are run by small local businesses, while others are BYU-Idaho students who craft as a side hobby.

"It's been a very nice spot for people to be able to connect," Eckman said. "I can't tell you the amount of times I've seen people come and ask them what they're doing at the market, and they say, well, my cousin's here, my friend's here, my roommate's here."

Derity Eckman started The Rexburg Market in 2022 with a friend who wanted a venue to sell her crafts. Rexburg was pretty sparse on craft fairs and Eckman said she liked event planning.

"We thought we'd give it a try and see if we could kind of establish that community a little bit more for Rexburg, so that people can communicate with each other and get their businesses out there," Eckman said.

Eckman's craft fairs have boosted countless small businesses.

Jocelyn Kerns from Rigby, Idaho, sold sourdough goodies at The Rexburg Market last year, and is bringing her small business, Jocie's Goodies, to Rexburg again this year.

"I look forward to seeing all of the people. They were some of the best people I had been around," said Kerns.

Carley Davenport, with Little Knits by Carlee, is excited to expand her own business as she comes to The Rexburg Market for the first time.

"I look forward to talking to new people and spreading the word about my business." Davenport knits baby clothes, hats, socks and other accessories.

Eckman hopes to continue to build a community of support and friendship in Rexburg through her craft fairs.

"It's so fun for people to be able to go out and shop together and feel the buzz and the excitement," Eckman said.

Visit The Rexburg Market website to learn more about the event.