Spring South Bend Artisan Market returns this weekend 

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The Spring South Bend Artisan Market is back this weekend, bringing together dozens of local artists, makers and small businesses.  

The two-day event kicks off Saturday at the Century Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and continues Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  

Tickets are $5 at the door while children 12 and under get in for free.  

The first 100 guests each day will receive a reusable shopping tote bag filled with goodies from the vendors at the show. 

One of the hosts of the event is radio station U93.   

Morning show co-host Tara Mendenhall believes South Bend has a thriving art scene, and events like this, she says, are a prime example of the community's support for local talent.  

"For me, I think all about the birthdays and the holidays that are coming up, like my mom and my dad. This is a great shopping opportunity to not just get wonderful local handmade goods, but we have a ton of vendors offering customizable items. I can get my dad a customized wallet or my mom a bag that has her name printed on it. And these vendors are doing it right there at the artisan market. It's not something you have to order and wait for; you can find it on the spot," Mendenhall said. 

You can find more details here.