"I loved this space. Great energy! Great vendors, musicians and staff! Thank you."

What is Mission Bazaar?

Set amidst one of the San Francisco-s most dramatic historical landmark buildings, Mission Bazaar is a unique craft and performance expo that will showcase some of the Bay Area's most vibrant creative talent. Mission Bazaar will take place on Saturday, December 6th from 10am-6pm and Sunday, December 7th from 11am-6pm at The Armory Community Center at 14th & Mission in San Francisco.

Mission Bazaar will showcase a diverse collection of artisans exhibiting their creative works, products, fashion and accessories. There will be over 20 hours of live performances on three stages featuring live music, circus and dance acts, performance artists and DJs, including gypsy jazz, bellydance, spoken word, beatbox, choral ensembles, fashion shows, puppetry, flamenco guitar, and much more. In addition, Mission Bazaar has invited a diverse cross-section of Mission-based non-profit organizations to attend.

Click here for the December 2008 Confirmed Exhibitor List (with many more in the works!)

Mission Bazaar will be the first public event at the historic San Francisco Armory in over thirty years. This 200,000 square foot reproduction Moorish Castle was completed in 1914 and was used as a National Guard facility until 1976. The Armory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and has been out of official use since this time.

Building owner Peter Acworth reflects, "I am very glad that the Armory is able to contribute to the cultural vibrance of the Mission community. The Armory is a building that deserves to be opened to the public and I am delighted that the local community is getting involved."

From the producers of the Edwardian Ball & Spectra Ball, Mission Bazaar promises to help support the creative economy of San Francisco and the Mission community, while bringing together thousands of attendees to discover the wonders of the diverse artisans and performers showcased.

Dates & Hours

Our event is Saturday and Sunday December 6th and 7th. Hours are from 10am-6pm on Saturday and 11am-6pm Sunday. This is an indoor event; the Bazaar goes on rain or shine. Admission is only $5 for the public.

December 2008 Exhibitor List (Partial)

CaraUcci - Sparkly gemstone & sterling silver jewelry, clothing & accessories
RocknSocks - Amazing socks made with recycled yarn
Lizard Press - Combining vintage wood & lead typefaces with digital designs
Heart-s Desire Jewelry - Wirework jewelry with lampwork and/or pearls & gems
Moon Chasers - Oils and bags
Dreamtime - Visual art and accessories
FiftySeven-ThiryThree - Hand stenciled, screen printed t-shirts & appliquéd hoodies
LJO Custom Embroidery & Design - Gift items, pillows, shoe bags, sachets & holiday gift items
Dorklandia - Silly hats,  Handbags, amigurumi & more
Charming Sam Studios - Paper products
Celestial - Leather, suede and cotton men & women-s clothing
Dutch Door Press - Paper goods, greeting cards, calendars, limited edition prints and more!
E-Star - Hat-s for every occasion!
Nif-Naks - Hand crafted wearable art, critters, and other curiosities!
Effie-s Heart - Clothing designs that are original, classic, comfortable, and long - lasting.
Sarah Hassler - Hand cut, hand dyed and often recycled acrylic and Bakelite cold joined with sterling silver jewelry.
Creative Curiosities - Accessories that are a blend of sweet nostalgia with modern touches.
Heathen - Primarily men-s clothing but also includes women-s apparel, hats, and a toy collection under its own label BLAMO.
Beads of Beauty - Supple bracelets, shimmering earrings, unique necklaces, graceful lariats and more!
Funky & Fabulous - Funky & fabulous jewelry
Feral Artery - T-shirts, underwear, hoodies, belt buckles and stuffed original creatures.
Risto - Jewelry, men-s and women-s clothing and accessories.
Healing Hands - Amazing massages!
Sweet Meats - Plush toys & pillows that look like various cuts of meat!
Open Sesame Jewelry - Hand crafted jewelry using sterling silver, gold and semi-precious gemstones.
Trunk - Unique collection of locally made clothing by the artists of Trunk.
AKA Collective - AKA Collective creates an eclectic mix of jewelry, sculpture and illustrations.
Stitchmind & Hexmachina - Alternative and amine style graphics for adults and kids; also featuring a variety of one of a kind clothing & accessories.
Hipstirr - Gorgeous leather belts and handbags!
P.E.A.C.E. Fits - Celtic & tribal designs with modern urban flavors.
Jan Hilmer Designs - Unique urban street wear.
Bad Unkl Sista - Locally made, one of a kind couture clothing.
KV Arts & Crafts - Hand made leather products such as key chains, coin purses, handbags, wallets and bracelets.
Caitlin Kuhwald Illustration - Original prints of paintings and illustrations
Chrystie Cappelli - Hand woven accessories made with found objects.
TylerBenderBook Company - Hand bound journals built from vintage hardcover books.
O-Lover Hats - O-Lover Hats makes fashionable handcrafted hats.
A Peace Chain - Ceramic pendants with “peace- in many languages
Five & Diamond Collective - Urban outlaw, steampunk, sideshow, hobohemian clothing.
Farm Fresh to You - An organic farm & produce home delivery service.
Danski Beautiful Clothes - Hand made, one of a kind, high end art clothing.
Squishy Sushi - Eco friendly jewelry with an Asian influence.

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Mission Bazaar is proud to present the first public event at the historic San Francisco Armory in over thirty years. This 200,000 square foot reproduction Moorish Castle was completed in 1914 and was used as a National Guard facility until 1976. It is full of period detail including cavernous dungeon-like basements, stone staircases, sweeping corridors, and a gigantic drill court spanning almost an acre. The Armory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and has been out of official use since this time. The current owners plan to revive this historic building in consideration of gentrification, and social and environmental concerns while restoring and renovating The Armory to its original splendor, style and beauty.

The Mission Armory Community Center is located at 1800 Mission Street, San Francisco 94103, at the corner of 14th Street and Mission. The main entrance is located on 14th Street. An ADA accessible entrance is located on 14th Street. Click here for a Google Map and Driving Directions.

Public Transit & Parking:

The Armory Community Center is located just two blocks from the 16th Street Mission BART Station. There will be limited parking lot spaces and street parking available around the building.

"It was fun and a good vibe. There was a  good mix of vendors who were very friendly."