Welcome to the
HOW BAZAAR!
Digital Marketplace
How Bazaar! is a monthly LGBTQIA+ vendor market hosted on the 4th Saturday of every month at MoCo Pride Center — Bethesda from 12 PM to 5 PM. When we can’t be in person in our event hall, you can shop the vendors here online. We are always accepting new applications and have a rotating cast of vendors each month! Support an LGBTQIA+-owned small business or community organization today.
Shop LGBTQIA+ Small Businesses
17th & Granville
Clothing & Accessories
A Black-owned, nonbinary-led lifestyle brand designing gender-free apparel rooted in identity, safety, and self-expression.
Our clothes are made for those too often erased by mainstream fashion—especially Black, Brown, queer, and trans people.
Each piece is soft, accessible, and affirming—built to feel like home.
A. Gato Designs
Clothing & Accessories
A small independent fashion label based in the DC Metro area. Designs take inspiration from Japanese street fashion trends as well as Alternative fashions produced with mindfulness for slow fashion, inclusivity, and self-expression. Most items are produced in-house and designed to maximize the use of materials and reduce waste.
Apocalypse Bear Publishing
Zines & Paper Products
I sell zines, prints, and patches. My zines are from queer creators based in Maryland, with topics ranging from DIY sewing zines to erotica. Our patches are all linocut designs meant for battle jackets. DM on Instagram for zine trades!
Asal Gems
Jewelry
A dedicated online jewelry store committed to delivering excellence in every aspect. We take great pride in offering a wide range of affordable, handmade, and custom pieces that will leave you feeling truly special. Your shopping experience with us is more than just a transaction—it is a journey of joy and self-discovery.
Baltimore Sip Society
Food/Beverage
The not-so-secret beverage collective bringing curiosity, creativity, and unforgettable flavor to the city. Born out of a love for playful drinks and bold imagination, we specialize in dirty sodas, teas, lemonades, and seasonal creations that make every sip feel like an experience. A Black-owned, woman-owned business representing creativity, community, and the beauty of building something fresh in Baltimore.
Eleos Effects
Art & Jewelry
Handmade jewelry, small prints, trinkets, and whimsy! Silliness for every age, every gender. Based in Baltimore.
Enagic
Health Products
Independent distributor promoting water ionizers and other health products. At in-person How Bazaar! dates, Enagic shares free water samples and supplements and does water demos throughout the day! We would love to promote our company and share the benefits of living water.
Friends of Dorothy Café
Food/Beverage
Friends of Dorothy Café is a queer-owned, community centered café project coming to Alexandria, Virginia. We’re popping up with FOD apparel and specialty coffee from our queer owned roasting partner, with all proceeds going directly toward opening our future brick and mortar café. Every purchase helps build a welcoming, inclusive space for LGBTQ people, families, artists, and neighbors.
Good Omenz
Art & Workshops
Handmade and 3D-printed art with a witchy, punk-infused edge. From resin and embroidery to chalk art and beadwork, to clay and painting, every piece is crafted and curated with intention, grit, and a little magic. Rooted in the creative chaos of a goth-punk upbringing and shaped by lived experience with chronic illness and PTSD, Good Omenz is built on the belief that art can get you through the dark. Each piece is one of a kind—made to be worn, displayed, or carried as a little piece of personal power.
K.S. Brenowitz
Art & Paper Products
One artist with a sweet hat, a sense of the dramatic, and a fondness for eyeballs. WIP, robots, and con snaps ahoy! K. S. Brenowitz (Kat for short) is a writer and illustrator transplanted from caves-of-steel NYC to the short buildings of DC. Main weapons of choice are dip pens, ink, and a twisted sense of humor - pronouns they/she!
LinksxLove Permanent Jewelry
Jewelry
LinksxLove Permanent Jewelry offers custom-fit, clasp-free jewelry that’s welded to perfection for everyday elegance. Whether you’re celebrating a special bond or just treating yourself, our timeless pieces are made to stay with you.
Personal Care Foundation
Health Products & Services
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that aims to collect & distribute personal care items for survivors of domestic violence in Montgomery County, MD.
Razorback Chainmail
Jewelry & Accessories
Stainless steel chainmail maker based in Baltimore. Every piece is 100% handmade! DM on Instagram for customs and to purchase.
Sage Lily Nails
Beauty Products
Sage Lily Nails is a small, independent nail brand specializing in handcrafted, reusable press-on nails. Products to be sold include ready-to-buy nail sets, custom sizing kits, nail application tools (adhesive tabs, glue, files, etc.), and seasonal or themed collections.
Silver Quill Studio
Jewelry
A wearable art brand that prioritizes sustainability and style. Over 80% of materials used in these designs is recycled/repurposed – wood, metal, acrylic, etc. Their trash is your treasure!
Slimbabythrift
Clothing & Accessories
Hunt for gems that express a feeling and create a conversation while saving the planet!
Smoke’N Colors
Coloring, Cannabis, & Events
With a commitment to fostering creativity and connection, Naj "Success" Ellington and Wesley "Lee" Richards have cultivated a unique space where individuals can unwind, express themselves, and bond through artistic experiences. Together, we are creating a safe space for queer BIPOC folk like us to engage in play and responsible cannabis usage. We host monthly events where we feature our handmade, fully original coloring books and homemade mocktails and pastries. Our focus is to create community where it is needed most, and destigmatize marijuana usage.
That Dope Soap & Candle Co.
Home Goods
At That Dope Soap & Candle Co, we're passionate about creating high-quality, hand-poured candles that are both beautiful and long-lasting. We started our business in 2020 with the goal of providing customers with unique, luxury candles that would enhance any space. Since then, we've grown our product line and expanded our reach, but we've never lost sight of our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Candles are both reusable and refillable.
TOA Waters
Beauty & Home Goods
TOA Waters provides self-care products for the bold. Unique scents, clean ingredients, and zero stereotypes. Our collection of bubble baths, liquid bath bombs, body wash, and room sprays is handcrafted with the finest ingredients - organic, vegan, and free from harsh chemicals. Proudly LGBTQIA+ and Latin-owned.
Virtual Oasis Meditation Service, LLC
Health Products & Services
Offering immersive VR meditation, vibroacoustic therapy, and holistic sleep support to help overstimulated minds reset, ground, and rest deeply. Two transformative modalities designed to help individuals release stress and restore inner balance: alternate reality meditation sessions and vibroacoustic therapy sessions. Also available: 100% herbal/ botanical handcrafted Whispering Dreams sleep aid sample kits and our full Vanilla Collection brand.
Wolf Shark Designs
Art
Hi, I’m Jace (he/they): a queer, disabled artist. I crochet and write crochet patterns, draw (mostly digital), woodburn, and occasionally make jewelry. I also accept crochet and digital art commissions on a case-by-case basis (DM on Instagram).
Yesterday's Present
Home Goods
Yesterday’s Present is art with the environment in mind that brings joy to your inner child. Art prints and stickers with botanical and floral motifs. I also try to upcycle and rework second hand materials. Including friendship bracelets and junk journal kits from second hand material, and candles made from teacups.
Pynk's Mobile Bar
Food & Beverage
At Pynk's Mobile Bar, our mission is simple yet extraordinary: We strive to make every event unforgettable through a delightful blend of creativity, professionalism, and approachability. We believe that every gathering, whether it’s a backyard birthday bash or a sophisticated soirée, deserves a touch of pizzazz and personal flair. Our expert bartenders are not just skilled mixologists; they are your friendly, neighborhood pour maestros, dedicated to crafting jubilant experiences that everyone can savor.
Support local drag!
How Bazaar! also hosts Drag Story Hour and other special performances with The Vettick What and Mx Jazz What from the Haus of What — support them by clicking the links below!
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