The Pear Fair is a curated showcase of the very best in local and regional handmade craft and design. Founded by Mohair Pear in the spring of 2010, we wanted to introduce our customers to the artists who make the handmade gifts we carried in our store on College Hill in Cedar Falls(2209 College Street). The Pear Fair also introduces us to new and unique crafters and artists from Iowa and the Midwest each year.
The 14th annual Pear Fair open air indie craft fair will be held Saturday, September 27st, from 11:00am to 5:00pm, on the corner of 22nd and College Streets, in "Cedar Falls Municipal Lot G," right next door to Octopus.
2025 Vendors
CharmCharmz of Destiny Ari'e
Destiny Dixon is the creative mindCharmCharmz of Destiny Ari'e, and is currently studying Art Education at the University of Northern Iowa. She specializes in handmade jewelry and painting, including gemstone bracelets and earrings, crystal necklaces, polymer clay earrings, and commissioned artworks. Through her art, Destiny aims to bring people comfort while highlighting moments of nostalgia and beauty found in everyday life! Insta: @charmcharmz_ofdestinyarie Facebook: Destiny Dixon
Mama Mage
From our very own Cedar Falls, IA Mama Mage gives Lenormand card readings and also makes and sell various witchy things! Insta: @threewaltzwitches Rednote: Mama Mage
Velvet Thunder
From Cedar Falls Velvet Thunder by Christy Weeks offers Wire wrapped crystal jewelry, tiaras, crystals, minerals, tie dye, and art. Insta: @Velvet_thunder_shop
Cecelia Hotzler Design
Cecelia Hotzler currently lives in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and creates art and illustrations for elder emos and coffee enthusiasts. You'll find stickers, magnets, prints, bag charms, and more that are inspired by emo and pop-punk bands, iced coffee, thrifting, and more. Insta & Facebook: @ceceliahotzlerdesign
Flatblackcat
Flat Black Cat is based in Cedar Rapids by Rachel Stumme creates pieces of Pyrography artwork. Insta: @flatblackcat
WhyNot Abbstract
WhyNot Abbstract by Abigail De Jong is based in Cedar Falls, Iowa and creates acrylic paintings! Insta: @WhyNotAbbstract Facebook: Abigail De Jong
To Our Moon and Back
For their 9th year at The Pear Fair. From Cedar Falls, IA To Our Moon and Back by Shelby Davis Makes Fiber Art (Embroidery, Knitwear), Nature Stone and Polymer Clay Jewelry, Charms! We are excited to have them back another year. Insta: @to_our_moon_and_back Facebook: toourmoonandback
H. Shields Art
H. Shields Art by Hailee Shields is based in Hiawatha Iowa. She makes stickers, prints, paintings, oven mitts, pot holders, magnets, aprons, maars tumblers, mugs, and bucket hats! Insta: @hshieldsart Facebook: hshieldsart
Shiara Nivana Art
Coming From Fairfax, IA Shiara Nivana sells Photography prints, bookmarks, and oddity crafts! Insta: @shiara.nivana
Triiiple Thread
From our very own Cedar Falls, IA Triiple Thread are queer triplets that create a variety of Crochet items such as Pride Bees (miscellaneous pride flags), Crochet Mushrooms, Crochet Fanny Packs, and Fabric Bucket Hats. You can also see their work inside Mohair Pear! Insta:@Triiiplethread
Dark Moon Home Video LLC
Dark Moon Home Video LLC by Gage Stoneman is from our very own Cedar Falls IA. Gage Designs posters and VHS box art for fake horror/scifi movies. Then prints and assembles the boxes to be displayed on 3D printed VHS stashboxes. Along with create a couple different print options to showcase the titles. Insta: @darkmoonhv Twitter: @darkmoonhv
Dumb Bunny
From Des Moines, IA Dumb Bunny sells Pins, stickers, keychains, trinket boxes, tote bags, bookmarks. Insta: @dumbb_bunny
QUICKSILVER DESIGNS
Originally From Ames, IA Quicksilver Designs is now located in Richfield, MN. They create electroformed copper and sterling silver jewelry from new and found materials! Insta: @byquicksilverdesigns Facebook: QuicksilverMakesThings
soupnido
soupnido by Nicole Sands is based in our very own Cedar Falls, IA! She makes fanart, prints, stickers, magnets, and woven blankets of beloved characters! Insta: @soupnido
Civil Division / Prettyslush
From Waterloo IA, Civil Division / Prettyslush makes Posters, stickers, patches, buttons, prints, paintings clothing. Instas: @cvldvsn @prettyslush @ghstslctr @lahiccup
MIND + MINERAL
Brooke Dearborn Huston (Iowa City) has been making stained glass as Mind + Mineral since 2015. Inspired by the natural, the supernatural, and being a child of the wacky 90's, Brooke takes the traditional Tiffany-style techniques to create less conventional art pieces. Her goal is to bring a smile to your face with playful imagery and lots and lots of rainbows. Insta: @mindandmineral
Cat Loaf Studio
Cat Loaf Studio by Melanie Jacobs is based in Clive, IA. She makes art prints, stickers, credit card skins, stationery and apparel all cat related! Insta: @cat.loaf.studio Facebook: catloafstudio.art
Crispy Curios
Crispy Curios by Christi Shauger is based in Cedar Rapids, IA. She makes stainless steel jewelry and trinkets like suncatchers and chimes! Mixing techniques like chainmaille, wire wrapping, & misc crochet goods. Insta: @crispycurios
The Hookin' Bean
Alyssa McCoy runs a small crochet business called The Hookin' Bean! She love scrocheting and making people happy with plushies, clothes, and decor! Insta: @thehookinbean
Ella's Plushie Haven
Ella's Plushie Haven is based in Waterloo, Iowa and crafts adorable handmade crocheted stuffed animals and goofy creatures as well as mini keychains! Insta: @plushiehavenn