

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Merchants and Makers at John Ball Zoo!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: We’re thrilled to announce our Fourth Annual Market at John Ball Zoo! Join us on Saturday, May 30th from 9 AM – 4 PM at John Ball Zoo (1300 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504). Find us right at the entrance - in the Fulton Street Parking Lot! 

Shop with 100+ local makers showcasing their unique creations, enjoy live music throughout the day and treat yourself to delicious food from a variety of food trucks. Best of all, this is a FREE community event!

Makers - you can apply here: https://forms.gle/dhfatqZXJYcQi8nC7

Please remember that all payment requests will come directly from Merchants and Makers via email or Square. We do not use Facebook messages, PayPal, or Venmo for payments. Be cautious of scams, and if you have any concerns, please contact us directly at shyle@merchantsandmakers.com.

We can't wait to see you there—come shop, eat, and support local makers!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/merchants-and-makers-at-john-ball-zoo/200029491218852
- **Event Categories**: music, live-music, food-drinks, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6267

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029491218852?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=grand+rapids-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: John Ball Zoo
- **lat**: 42.96277107523
- **long**: -85.703387708177
- **full address**: John Ball Zoo, 1300 Fulton Street West,Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Merchants and Makers (https://allevents.in/org/merchants-and-makers/12376306)

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/e56a9e7a4775879f380331f98b4b0856d32ec3d34a9d24c91a38f9941ba43f24-rimg-w300-h300-dcf89769-gmir?v=1774221973

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** John Ball Zoo, 1300 Fulton Street West,Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Merchants and Makers
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, live-music, food-drinks, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Merchants and Makers at John Ball Zoo! ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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