Tomorrow (Sat16th) Maker's Market on James N (Hamilton)

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Come down to James St North for local food, arts and other good stuff (including free bike repairs)!

A new outdoor market is coming to James Street North.

The Makers' Market debuts tomorrow in the courtyard at Christ's Church Cathedral at 252 James St. N.

But don't expect just another church craft fair. The market, which will feature local artists, musicians and organic farmers, is a public forum for artists to showcase their work, says Dave Kuruc, a member of the Makers' Market committee.

"We wanted to give artists an opportunity to be part of something."

James North has been revitalized in recent years with art galleries, art supply stores and studio spaces. On market days, artists will produce art on site and a local history buff will give a walking tour of the area.

Jennifer Street, an organizer and volunteer at Christ's Church Cathedral, hopes the tours and using a medieval concept of markets will allow people to enjoy the neighbourhood.

"Cathedrals were the centre in towns, a place to go. We'd like to revive that idea and make James Street that and make our cathedral part of it."

People are encouraged to take advantage of a bicycle repair workshop at the market and to use alternative forms of transportation to get to the church's garden.

The Makers' Market will be a place for people to "take a pause while sipping coffee, see beautiful urban spaces," Kuruc says. "I'm always bothered when people say nothing's happening in Hamilton."

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What: The Makers' Market is a new outdoor market promoting local artists. When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow. If you can't make it, Makers' Market will be back on July 21, Aug. 18 and Sept. 15. Where: The courtyard at Christ's Church Cathedral, 252 James St. N. Cost: Free

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Come get your bike tuned up for free today... I'll be there in person doing some repairs.. look for the i-heart-hamilton shirt ;-)