Who runs the group?
Who We Are
Misfit, Craft & Vendor Events is a community-driven organization dedicated to creating vibrant, high-impact markets in New Ulm. While our official identity was established in November 2017, our roots in event coordination stretch back to 2015. We aren’t just organizers; we are a collective of makers and entrepreneurs working together to elevate the local vendor experience.
A Leadership Model Built on Collaboration
We believe that those who make the show should run the show. Our organization is guided by "The Hive," a core group of experienced vendors, but our true leadership comes from our members.
While we are not registered as a formal 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we operate strictly on a not-for-profit basis. This means our financial priority is the success of our community, not our own bottom line.
We are here for the vendors and the community. Every penny we bring in is a penny spent making our next event better for you.
Misfit, Craft & Vendor Events is a community-driven organization dedicated to creating vibrant, high-impact markets in New Ulm. While our official identity was established in November 2017, our roots in event coordination stretch back to 2015. We aren’t just organizers; we are a collective of makers and entrepreneurs working together to elevate the local vendor experience.
A Leadership Model Built on Collaboration
We believe that those who make the show should run the show. Our organization is guided by "The Hive," a core group of experienced vendors, but our true leadership comes from our members.
- Vendor-Centric Governance: We operate on the principle that every participant deserves a voice. Your feedback directly shapes our decisions, our events, and our future.
- By Vendors, For Vendors: We understand the challenges of the craft and vendor industry because we live them every day.
While we are not registered as a formal 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we operate strictly on a not-for-profit basis. This means our financial priority is the success of our community, not our own bottom line.
- Total Reinvestment: 100% of the funds generated from our events are reinvested into the organization. These funds cover essential overhead, including venue rentals, comprehensive advertising, and event supplies.
- Affordability First: Our primary goal is to keep booth fees as low as possible. Unlike many commercial organizers, we refuse to inflate costs for personal profit.
- Community Impact: We do this to provide a platform for local talent and to bring "that little something extra" to the city of New Ulm.
We are here for the vendors and the community. Every penny we bring in is a penny spent making our next event better for you.
Our Vision:
The Vision of the Misfit Crafters aims to provide local, fun, and family-friendly events for our community. The misfit crafters group strives to provide the community with opportunities to support local families and small business owners while simultaneously providing services and events for the community that help to shape who we are as a whole. Through events in our community the misfit crafters group hopes that families are able to get involved in the community and engage with their neighbors to build and sustain a healthy foundation for our beautiful city. About our Events: Every event includes exciting vendors, delicious treats, and wonderful relationships to be cultivated. Many vendors that participate in our events give back to our local community, and all members are residents of New Ulm and the surrounding area! Events are free of charge to the public and open to all who would like to attend.
The Vision of the Misfit Crafters aims to provide local, fun, and family-friendly events for our community. The misfit crafters group strives to provide the community with opportunities to support local families and small business owners while simultaneously providing services and events for the community that help to shape who we are as a whole. Through events in our community the misfit crafters group hopes that families are able to get involved in the community and engage with their neighbors to build and sustain a healthy foundation for our beautiful city. About our Events: Every event includes exciting vendors, delicious treats, and wonderful relationships to be cultivated. Many vendors that participate in our events give back to our local community, and all members are residents of New Ulm and the surrounding area! Events are free of charge to the public and open to all who would like to attend.
