Spring Makers Fair & Sussex Distillers Festival

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A full weekend of discovery, togetherness & fun awaits you as Paper Daisy Events & Sussex Distillers Festival collaborate to bring a gathering of 125 makers, artists, foodies, distillers & live performances at an iconic historical venue.

Renowned for beautifully curated & popular Makers Fairs, Paper Daisy promise a spectacular showcase of highly talented exhibitors. The Makers Fair spreads throughout the inside, former Victorian Industrial Coal Shed Hall with its glorious gallery mezzanine floor, and outside in the historic surrounding grounds where there's plenty of room to explore each and every stall at your leisure.

NEW for this Spring… Sussex Distillers Festival will be joining the event too! An exciting collaboration of 2 Sussex small businesses doing what Sussex does best - together!

Sussex Distillers will add a dram of passionate distillers, brewers and winemakers, uniting to showcase the very best our county has to offer. From small-batch gins and vodkas to award winning rums, beers, wines, and hand-crafted cocktails. Soak up mini festival vibes from 10 specially selected pop up bars whilst enjoying:

- signature cocktails
- tastings & sampling
- live demos & talks
- shopping
- live music

A vibrant distillers marketplace in its own designated outside area overlooking the scenic views of the reservoir fountain & Hove park, where you can chill and take a break from all the exclusive shopping areas!

Barista coffees, delicious locally produced street food, bakes & cakes with picnic areas, live entertainment and interactive experiences will be on offer too.

Each and every exhibitor is specially selected for their uniqueness & quality to create a shopping experience & fun weekend like no other. If you’re passionate about rare, locally produced, handmade or designer small emerging creative brands, then this is definitely one weekend not to miss! Meet & chat to the exhibitors and make meaningful connections for on the day or future purchases.
Everything from:

- Fashion to fine jewellery & everyday accessories
- Ceramics to original art & contemporary illustrations
- Woodwork, metalwork & glass art
- Interior design, textiles & homewares
- Beauty, health & wellbeing
- Family, children’s & pet wares
- Seasonal items
- Tasty locally produced small batch food & drink specialties

All just in time for a refresh for the Spring/Summer 2026 season!

You will also have the opportunity to book a fully guided tour of the British Engineerium Museum in steam! This is a fantastic & fascinating opportunity to learn more and experience the magnificent steam engines up and running, as they were when they supplied much of Brighton & Hove with its water supply. The museum is only available to visit in steam for a few days each year, make sure you don't miss the chance during your visit to the Makers Fair weekend! Booking is ONLY available through The British Engineerium, tickets on sale from end of March - we highly recommend booking in advance as the tours are very popular and sell out quickly.
Lots more info to come - follow @paperdaisyevents for more details as we announce them in the run up.