Local Lex Market Ribbon Cutting GMK 032221

A new market is open in Lexington, to make it easier to shop local.

New market is open in lexington..to make it easier for you to shop local.

Local lex market...a one stop shop for all things handcrafted.

It's been open for a few weeks but the official ribbon cutting taking place this past saturday..

Inside this new retail space you can find all things handmade by dozens of local artisans..

Items like gifts, home decor and cooking goods sit on display inside..

Right now 75 small businesses are profiting from this space..

The co-founders -- who are crafters themselves -- say it's an honor to help out others in the community after the effect covid-19 had on small business.

Merrit: "at the end of the day we all have to support each other whether you make a t shirt and i make a t shirt i promise that we are going to be friends at the end of the day like you're not my competition you're my friend literally" the center says there's still more room for more makers if there's any small businesses looking to