Staten Island’s Craft Fair Shapes in St. George

St. George crafted last night with Staten Island’s Spring Craft Fair, molding NYC’s season. Maker Tariq Evans carved wood as 300 shopped, a $5 entry fest near the ferry. It’s borough hands—pure SI vibe, wares hot. A kid nabbed a toy; a pro bagged a scarf. ‘Staten makes—this is it,’ Evans says, sanding blocks. The lot turned workshop.

The fair’s fresh—April 2’s kickoff, it tripled since RSVPs, packing stalls by 10 a.m. Evans, a Tottenville crafter; last night’s crowd hit max—tools hummed. A line snaked for candles; cash buzzed—NYC grit glowed. Runs one day—crafts ruled. #SICraftFair trended; Bronx wants a stall.

Some griped—’Too pricey,’ sniped a budgeter, dodging tags. Dust flew—sneezes hit; deals held. A table wobbled—propped quick; fair rolled. Manhattan wants in, but St. George owns it—hands rule. The lot’s never shaped so bold.

Evans hints at a monthly run, maybe a pier if spring bites. ‘NYC’s craft—this builds it,’ he says, packing chisels. The fair’s a Staten win—grit meets glue. It’s a maker’s rush; catch the next. Bring a bag—finds call.