Maggie Samples<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A vintage clothing store downtown is holding a vendor fair, showcasing small business and artists in the area Nov. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. The fair will serve as a follow up to a block party held by Vibe Vintage Clothing during the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kevin and Lisa Douglas, the owners of Vibe, hope the store can continue to grow and serve the community of Searcy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201dWe love the downtown scene,\u201d Lisa Douglas said. \u201cWe’re just trying to figure out different ways to make it grow down here, so that everybody has something to do. I grew up here. I want [students] to have things to do and it’s always good to shop local, support local.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Douglas said the goals of events like this fair are building community and networking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When finding vendors for the fair, Douglas said she was looking for small businesses that share Vibe\u2019s love for vintage things and thrifting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201dIt\u2019s a whole community,\u201d Douglas said. \u201cI just love that and to let other people have an opportunity to show their avenue of expression. Because a lot of times that\u2019s what it is \u2014 it\u2019s just their creative side.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Douglas said the community can look forward to another Vibe hosted block party in the spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Senior Gillian Hinkley runs a pottery business, and she decided to join the vendor fair after seeing it on Instagram and with encouragement from friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201dI always have so much fun doing markets whether they are at Harding, in Little Rock, or in Searcy,\u201d Hinkley said. \u201cHowever, it\u2019s always a little extra special when it is local, and I get so much joy out of sharing my art and my little business with the community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hinkley encouraged other artists to start their own businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201dGive it a shot,\u201d Hinkley said. \u201cIt\u2019s intimidating, but so worth it and I promise people want to see what you do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Junior Mikayla Jones sells ceramics through her business, Mayhouse. Jones got connected with the Vibe vendor fair through Instagram and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201dI did my first market during homecoming, and it was so exciting to see people find things they like,\u201d Jones said. \u201cI still get giddy every time I see someone drinking from one of my cups or wearing my necklaces; it\u2019s so exciting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jones said this fair offers her learning opportunities and will help her continue to invest in Mayhouse and learn new things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vibe is located between Soda Jerk and Beyond Boundaries. Find more information about the vendor fair on the Vibe Instagram page, @vibe_shop_vintage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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