October 2021 Newsletter

Fall Food & Craft Fair set for Oct. 8

Come out to support Blue Umbrella crafters at the fifth annual Fall Food & Craft Fair right outside the shop's front door at Seventh and Main Streets in Little Rock.

You can visit current Blue Umbrella vendors Melanie Dickey of Mel Mel’s Creations and Jeremiah Knight of 29:11 Jeremiah, and you can buy pieces made at all five HDCs. The Blue Umbrella store will also be open during the event.

Items for sale will include handmade rugs, magnets, artwork, wreaths and much more.

Several food trucks will also be there. Click below for a full list and more information about this exciting event.

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Artisan Spotlight: Amanda Topich

Amanda Topich doesn’t just shoot photographs. She captures memories.

And as regular customers at the Blue Umbrella know, those memories make for some nice keepsakes to hang on a wall, frame atop a desk or wrap up as a gift.

Mark your calendar

A few more exciting events are planned soon in addition to the Fall Food & Craft Fair mentioned above.

• Saturday, Oct. 2: The Blue Umbrella will be open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. during the Main Street Food Truck Festival. Stop by and see our fall décor.
• Friday, Oct. 15: National Bosses Day. Stop by the store and let us find the perfect gift for your boss.
• Friday, Oct. 29: Put your Halloween costume on and bring the kids! The DHS Children’s Halloween Event is from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. in the first floor parking deck visitor lot. Stay tuned for more information.

What's new at the Blue Umbrella?

Woo-Pig Sooie! Show your Razorback pride with our two newest product lines.

Headquartered in North Little Rock, From the Heart jewelry will allow you to express your love for the Hogs! Pictured: Hog earrings, silver and red bead bracelet with charm, silver Hog necklace with a leather Arkansas silhouette, and work badge reel.

Prep for your next Razorback tailgate! The store is proud to offer two of Don-E-G’s More Please Salsa products, perfect for seasoning meats, cheese dip, and “fire crackers”. Their Don-E-G Seasoning and “S to the Picy” medium salsa are all natural with no sugar added, Keto friendly, and Whole 30 diet approved. Get your pint of Don-E-G’s salsa and seasoning while supplies last.

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Little Rock, AR 72201