The community is invited to hunt for crafts, treasures and collectibles at the Carpinteria Valley Historical Society and History Museum’s Marketplace 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 on the museum grounds, 956 Maple Ave., Carpinteria.

The marketplace’s gathering offers handcrafted jewelry, artisanal food products, film camera collections, handicrafts, exotic plants, and furniture. There will be free musical entertainment.

Hot dogs, cold beverages, and snacks are available for purchase.

Prices at Granny’s Attic, the booth operated by the museum, begin at 25 cents. Granny’s Attic offerings include toys, linens, kitchenware, dishware, dolls, figurines, and record albums.

Suz-Anne Evans’ and Terrilyn Giamoni’ business Creative Mermaid Designs sells handmade Croc charms and custom items. Evans has been involved with the Marketplace since she moved to town in 2021.

“It’s a great cause to support and I enjoy having the business/personal connections I have made because of it,” she noted.

Made possible by community volunteers.

In September, events at the museum include New Volunteer and Docent Drop-in, 11 a.m.-noon Sept. 10 and Sept. 26; and a Talk and Talkback Event, Moment of Truth: Sorting Fact from Fiction in the Misinformation Age, 5-6 p.m. Sept. 30.

For more information, call 805-684-3112, email info@carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org, or visit carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org.

Since 1959, the Carpinteria Valley Historical Society has been dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of the cultural heritage of the Carpinteria Valley by providing unique exhibits that examine the three major cultures that made the Carpinteria Valley their home.

The Carpinteria Valley Historical Society, a nonprofit, educational organization, created, maintains and operates the museum and research library. Its mission is dedicated to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit objects of historical significance related to the Carpinteria Valley.

For more, call 805-684-3112 or visit carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org.