06/01/2026
NEW INTRO POST : New to the Merc? Welcome! I'm Kirsten and this is my husband Andres, hosts here at The City Mercantile.
In 2014 we got invited by a promoter to do our very first show. We were broke newlyweds dabbling in the painted furniture craze that marked the beginning of farmhouse decor's popularity. We took 48 pieces of furniture to the show...and brought back 11.
And that was it. The start of the rest of our lives. We were in love with all of it. The community of small businesses, the high of pulling off a million little details, the creative process of styling and displaying items and bringing joy to so many guests in such a short time.
We never quit. We did more than 100 shows in more than 15 states over the next couple of years, finally settling in Ohio where we have been hosting markets since 2017. We still love it.
Our goal is for our markets to bring something special to the community.
For guests that means we aim create a memorable weekend you can spend with family and friends and walk away with items you are thrilled to make part of your home. For vendors, that means providing you tools, opportunities and customers to grow your business. In 2026, it looks like new market locations and greater reach for our in-house magazine MER-CAN-TILE.
Stick around! We are so glad you are here. Please join us for one of our upcoming markets:
Sept 25-26 - Danville IN - The Autumn Market
Nov 13-15 - Lebanon OH - The Christmas Market