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We showcase local indie artists, creators, and growers.
Tell Your Story with Allegory!
We showcase local indie artists, creators, and growers.
Tell Your Story with Allegory!
Allegory Market is a premier planner and organizer of niche pop-up shops, artisan faires, and networking events for creators, artists, authors, and growers.
Located in beautiful Michigan, we specialize in the hobbyist, the backyard farmer, the artist that just wants to create and not deal with the business stuff.
Allegory Market, a division of Allegory Design LLC.
We are a family of Michigan artists, crafters, and growers with a passion for creating. Through Allegory Design, we sell our creations online and in arts & crafts fairs.
Since we are also vendors, we know how hard it is to move from hobbyist to business owner. We started Allegory Market as a way to provide independent artists, creators, and farmers an affordable and simpler way to grow their businesses. Explore, connect, and shine with Allegory Market—where your passion becomes a profitable business.
SATURDAY MARCH 22, 2025 Noon-4pm
Christ Lutheran Church
8101 Poellet Street
Birch Run, MI 48415
Join us for Spring To It! A Dahlia Tuber & Garden Seed Faire. An event designed just for Mid-Michigan dahlia enthusiasts, backyard farmers, and aspiring gardeners!
Allegory's Spring To It is your opportunity to buy, sell, and trade dahlia tubers, flower bulbs and seeds, and vegetable and herb seeds.
General Admission Sale Hours: Noon - 4pm
VIP ACCESS: 10am - Noon
Keynote: 10am - 11am
Dr. Anna Monfils, Flower Farmer and Plant Biologist
Title: Lessons from the Dahlia Field: Growing cut flowers and cultivating joy.
Summary: "I grew my first dahlia in 2019 and this started my journey into flower farming. Something clicked when the dahlia bloomed. I went from 10 to 150 dahlia plants in a single year and the next thing I knew, I was establishing an LLC and building a flower business. It has been a steep (and exciting) learning curve. We can do hard things. Using my years of experience as a botanist and scientist, I learned to grow a diversity of flowers, establish and run a small business, and build a sustainable farm. I'll share some of the many lessons I have learned about growing and selling flowers, managing time and resources, forming an LLC, and trying to maintain some balance and joy in my life."
VIP Early Access to Vendor Sale: 11am - Noon
Doors open to public: Noon - 4-m
Raffle Drawing 4pm
Giving Back: Several local cut-flower farmers donate flower bouquets and arrangements to assisted living facilities and convalescent centers. Bring in a vase to donate to their cause and receive a raffle ticket to win a gift basket!
Check out the event page more info!
SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2025 10AM - 5pm
CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH US & OUR AMAZING AUTHORS & ARTISTS!
Artist Alley Expo is a vibrant gathering designed to celebrate the creativity and passion of indie artists and authors from various backgrounds. This event brings together a unique community of indie comic book artists, illustrators, children's book authors, animators, painters, and portrait artists in a fun, welcoming space that encourages connection and inspiration.
At Artist Alley Expo, attendees will have the opportunity to:
Stay tuned for additional details!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 12pm-7pm
Celebrate the beauty and brilliance of dahlias at the 2025 Dahlia Fest: Blooms, Bazaar, & Bites a vibrant event showcasing the finest blooms from local dahlia farmers.
Held in September 2025, this festival will feature exciting competitions where growers can display their most stunning flowers for a chance to win top prizes.
In addition to the floral displays, explore a bustling farmers market, browse an art fair with handmade goods, and enjoy delicious offerings from local food trucks. Whether you're a flower enthusiast or just looking for a fun-filled day, the Dahlia Festival has something for everyone!
Stay tuned for details!