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 21st, 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.
2024 Vendors
Still being updated! Keep a look out for your favorite vendors!
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. We are Excited to have them back at the fair! Insta: @byquicksilverdesigns
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.
To Our Moon and Back
From Cedar Falls, IA To Our Moon and Back Makes Natural Stone Jewelry, Home + Wall Decor, Accessories. We are excited to have them back another year Insta: @to_our_moon_and_back
Shiara Nivana
Coming From Fairfax, IA Shiara Nivana sells Photo prints (various sizes), terrariums, planters, and bookmarks. Insta: @shiara.nivana
Dumb Bunny
From Des Moines, IA Dumb Bunny sells Pins, totes, prints, candles, and stickers. We are excited to have them back this year! Insta: @dumbb_bunny
Matt Pez
Originally from Grinnell, IA Now Located in Cedar falls, Ia Matt Pez Creates a variety of mostly fishy themed items including Stickers, wall Plaques, prints, Magnets, Bracelets and Earrings Insta: @matt_pez
The Hookin' Bean
From Waterloo, Ia The Hookin' Bean makes Handmade crocheted plushies, decor, and accessories. They are returning from last year so make sure to stop by!
Doe and Dove
From Waterloo, IA Doe and Dove makes Candles, jewelry with genuine crystals and bone, along with wax melts, collages, knitting, and weaving pieces. Insta: @hellodoeanddove
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
Debbie Doo Wop Art
Debbie Doo Wop is a music teacher from Des Moines who started making hand crafted polymer clay jewelry when her UNI college student daughter, Emily, encouraged her to expand her creative side and create one-of-kind pieces.Insta: @debbiedoowop
Missing Link
Nick Johnson is a returning Vendor from Cedar Rapids! Being a queer, disabled artist, a lot of his work centers around activism for social justice issues. He makes Stickers, prints, coasters, printed tote bags and other handmade items! Insta & Facebook: @missinglinkartistry
Cecelia Hotzler Design
Cecelia Hotzler is based in our very own cedar falls. She makes Digital illustrations in the form of stickers, prints, magnets, buttons, and more! Insta: @ceceliahotzlerdesign
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! Soupnido is brand new to the fair so give them a warm welcome!
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. H. Shields Art is brand new to the fair so give them a warm welcome! Insta: @hshieldsart
Jake Earp
Jake Earp is based in Ankeny, Iowa and makes acrylic paintings, stickers, prints, and enamel pins. Jake Earp is brand new to the fair so give them a warm welcome! Insta: @jakeearp
Missy’s Magical Bead Emporium
Missy’s Magical Bead Emporium by Melissa Willard is based in our very own Cedar Falls, Iowa. She makes jewelry mainly necklaces, earrings, rings, and bracelets! Missy’s Magical Bead Emporium is brand new to the pear fair this year so give them a warm welcome! insta: @missys_magical_bead_emporium
Wolfie's Den
Wolfie's Den by Kami Lilly currently resides in St Paul, MN but is originally from Des Moines, IA! They make chainmail jewelry, beaded jewelry, screenprinted shirts/patches, upcycled textiles, stickers, zines, and prints. They are brand new to the pear fair so make sure to give them a warm welcome. Insta: xxwolfiebbyxx
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
The Punchy Cat
Molly Freeman is based in Iowa City, IA and creates creative and darling cat toys and bandanas for cats and cat sized pets! She is brand new to the fair and we are so excited to have them! Insta: @thepunchycat
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, etc. She is brand new to the fair so give her a warm welcome! Insta: @crispycurios
Caylin Jayde
Caylin Jayde creates whimsical Prints, stickers, paintings, pins, and other printed items. Insta: @caylin_jayde
Like A Moss Creations
Like A Moss Creations by Kaylee Micu is founded in our very own Cedar falls! She makes moss art paintings and little terrariums and is brand new to the fair this year so give her a warm welcome! Insta: @likeamosscreations
hee/him
hee/him by Ev Wilson is based in Waterloo and Cedar Falls, Iowa. hee/him creates a variety of jewelry, paintings, stickers, patches, apparel, keychains, and soap. instragram - @evandhisart
Mama Mage
From our very own Cedar Falls, IA Mama Mage gives Lenormand card readings and also makes and sells "dead fairy" ornaments and various other witchy items. Insta: @threewaltzwitches
Small Fox Studios
Small Fox Studios by Sara Day is based in Iowa Falls IA. She creates paper illustrations, illustrated pottery, cards, stickers, wall prints, and bookmarks. Insta: @smallfoxstudios
Civil Division
From Waterloo IA, Civil Division Makes Patches, Buttons, Stickers, Clothing, Posters, and Art. Instas: @lahiccup @cvldvsn @ghstslctr @bteamriotsquad @civildvsnartclctv
CharmCharmz of Destiny Ari'e
CharmCharmz of Destiny Ari'e is based in Davenport, IA. She makes Handmade gemstone bracelets and earrings, crystal necklaces, polymer clay earrings, and commission paintings. She is brand new to the fair so please give her a warm welcome! Insta: @charmcharmz_ofdestinyarie
Ryah CandleLand
Ryah CandleLand by MaRyah Grisby is based in Waterloo Iowa. She makes Handcrafted fragrance soy and beeswax candles/wax melts & Handcrafted organic premium fragrance car air diffusers. Please give her a warm welcome! Insta: @ryah_candleland
Taylor creations
Taylor creations by Joslynne Taylor is based in Waterloo Iowa. She makes Polymer clay jewelry and embroidered decor. We are so happy to have her again this year! Insta:@joslynnetay