NEW ULM – The 30th Anniversary of the GnomeMade Artisan Market will be held on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7 and 8, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 9 from 11 am to 3 p.m.

A special Preview Sale will be held Thursday, Nov. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m.

The free event celebrates three decades of success by featuring the art and craft of local makers.

Founded in 1984 by a group of young women who shared a passion for creating distinctive art and skilled handcraft, the makers of the collective have continued to hold organized arts and craft shows every year on the first weekend of the Minnesota DNR deer hunting season opener. In recent years, the popular market has since evolved to include several emerging and professional artists as well as fine craftsmen.

Stop by and chat with the GnomeMade Artisans as they share artistic endeavors, insightful advice and inspiration. Dedicated to enhancing lives with artful elements, many individual artists volunteer their time to local organizations and schools by teaching arts and craft classes. Individual venues also host painting classes and weekend creative get-aways.

Explore local culture and visit artisan homes, private studios and historic New Ulm locations. Look for our gnome signs at the following venues: From the Heart Creations at 610 North Payne Street, Seasons at the Brewery at 1602 Hauenstein Drive, Stone Cottage Market at 1214 South Franklin Street, On A Whimsy Home Furnishings at 61851 Zempel Drive, The Craft Castle in the Armory at 205 North Broadway, Little Brick Haus on State at 400 North State Street, TandL Crafts at 822 South Broadway, Lindbacken Artisans at Center and State Streets, No. 213 at 213 South Minnesota, The Fruit Cellar at 417 First South, Thusnelda’s Guild at 500 South Washington, The Needle House at 1422 North Payne, Primitive Gatherings at 14 South Minnesota, Atta Girl at 19999 Saddle Hills Drive, Rethunk Junk at 316 South Garden Street, Women’s Expo and Craft Fair at 318 South Payne Street (Saturday Only 9 to 2) and the United Methodist Women Bazaar and Lunch at Center and Broadway (Saturday Only 9 to 1).

New this year is the GnomeMade Young Artist and Theatre Workshop held at the State Street Theater on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 am to Noon or 1 to 4 pm. The workshop includes a short performance of “The Gnome’s Home” and is open to kids grades K-6. Fee is $5 and class size is limited. Register by online at gmtheatre.eventbrite.com or email nugnomes@gmail.com.

Over $500 in gifts will be given away in a special anniversary drawing. The grand prize includes an overnight stay at the Deutsche Strasse Bed and Breakfast, which was recently named “Best Historic BandB in Minnesota”, and a $25 gift certificate to Lola – An American Bistro. No purchase is necessary to enter the drawing.

The GnomeMade Artisan Market has received support from the New Ulm Convention and Visitors Bureau through their Advertising and Marketing Assistance Program and also received funding, in part, by the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council with an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the State’s general fund. A map of all locations can be obtained at the New Ulm Chamber at 1 North Minnesota or downloaded at gnomemademarket.com.