Over the next month many members of Etsy’s staff will be traveling around the country to visit loved ones. It’s a perfect opportunity for us to host a series of meet-ups throughout the world so that we can also get a chance to spend some time with you, our Etsy loved ones.
We’re hosting meet-ups in the following cities:
Atlanta, GA with Lo on December 28.
Austin, TX with Kim and Katie Rose on December 28.
Birmingham, AL with Heather J. on December 27.
Ipswich, Suffolk, UK with Amity on December 21.
Miami, FL with Camilla on December 15.
Minneapolis, MN with Mark, Meesh, Ian and Nickey on December 26.
Niagara Falls, NY (at the Niagara Holiday Market!) with Heather B. on December 27.
Nashville, TN with Julie and Lacy on December 27.
Philadelphia, PA with Laura Beth on December 29.
Providence, RI with Vanessa and Sean on December 26.
Richmond, VA with Carrington, Jessie, Dayna and Mary on December 23.
Skopje, Macedonia with Marta on February 4. (Contact marta@etsy.com for details.)
Tucson, AZ with John Marc on December 26.
Tokyo, Japan with Elena and Adam on December 22. (Contact Elena for details.)
Stay tuned to this blog post, as we will be updating the list above with a few more dates and locations as they come.
Hope you can make it to a meet-up near you!
128 comments
FluffyFlowers said 7 years ago
oh, totally awesome! one of those locations is only a 2 hour drive for me. yippee! :) i'll definitely be there. thanks etsy!
TwinkleStarCrafts said 7 years ago
These sound terrific. I will try for the Providence one!
myvintagecrush said 7 years ago
..what a good idea :) Etsy's home for the holidays!
artbyheather said 7 years ago
Ah, I wish one was closer to me...what a fabulous idea!!
Grafxquest said 7 years ago
Yeah Atlanta whoop hooo! Thanks so excited!!!!!!
rickrackshack said 7 years ago
And Bentonville, right? At Crystal Bridges? Please?
AlisaDesign said 7 years ago
:)
Grafxquest said 7 years ago
Also I am glad I just clicked on my city, there is registration for this!
AntoinettesWhims said 7 years ago
Sounds like fun!
jammerjewelry said 7 years ago
Wonderful article thanks for sharing
WhisperingOak said 7 years ago
What a wonderful idea! Wish there was one in Southern CA
claycoyote said 7 years ago
I'll be there!
amysfunkyfibers said 7 years ago
Fun! It would be great to have an Indianapolis party!
volkerwandering said 7 years ago
Woo Hoo!
littleshopofphotos said 7 years ago
Awesome! Sounds like fun!
ForeverCherishDesign said 7 years ago
Excited about the Birmingham event!
peshka said 7 years ago
See you in Tel Aviv !!
ForeverFiligree said 7 years ago
What a fun idea.....Maine anyone????
baconsquarefarm said 7 years ago
Great idea~ I'm close to Minneapolis
MouseTrapVintage said 7 years ago
Ooo! Me and my gal Beth from our joint-operation, SquidWhale Designs, hope to stop by at the Philly event! FUN! :)
iowajewel said 7 years ago
i would love to come, closest one is still 4 hours away!
KettleConfections said 7 years ago
Great idea- it's always so inspiring to have events where Etsy members can meet each other in person!
SquidWhaleDesigns said 7 years ago
Woo! Just registered for the Philly one! http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2642801691/efbnen Hope to see lots of local peeps there too!
fbstudiovt said 7 years ago
Come to Burlington, VT! :)
VintageEye said 7 years ago
There really is no place like home for the holidays...except for a tropical island, perhaps? ;)
cartelle said 7 years ago
Fabulous! Gonna try and make the Maimi meetup.
ovgilliesdesigns said 7 years ago
What a wonderful idea!
scarletbegonia11 said 7 years ago
wish there was some west coast visits <3
oldkeysvintage said 7 years ago
And California, too? Such a big nation-state!
feltstories said 7 years ago
!!
kiranofindaly said 7 years ago
Anyone coming to Boston? great idea.
brainfart said 7 years ago
Hello every one at Etsy, Happy Holiday's to you and your family"s .
Parachute425 said 7 years ago
Y'all travel safe and have a good time.
FullCircleRetro said 7 years ago
Happy Holidays Staff..! =)
sweetmetaljewels said 7 years ago
What a fabulous idea!!!! Wish I could get "there"!...but have a wonderful time for me! A Happy and Wonderful Holiday to ALL!!!
thevintageattic10 said 7 years ago
Perfect ! Please announce all locations via email ..Happy Holiday's Everyone and to attend !))))))))"""""
theroyal said 7 years ago
i might just have to go to this one :)
RossLab said 7 years ago
Where is San Francisco gone?!
designedbyDiana said 7 years ago
we had an awesome time with Camilla tonight!!
Iammie said 7 years ago
I wish I could join...
WuzzysCreations said 7 years ago
It's a great idea that Etsy got together to do this...how exciting for those who can go. :)
LavenderField said 7 years ago
Anyone coming to Cyprus? :0)
SimmerGlassWorks said 7 years ago
Oh Another bid, WEST Coast!! CA!
thirtyone13 said 7 years ago
yay!! Birmingham.........got my ticket today!
greytlife said 7 years ago
December 26th in Mpls? The day after Christmas? Not the best timing on that one!
BanglewoodSupplies said 7 years ago
I am so going to the one in Richmond, YAY!
drumchick99 said 7 years ago
That's awesome! So cool you are doing this! Closest one to Missouri is 10 hours away! Would love it if you came closer the the middle of the country, say Kansas City, MO!!!
casalinda said 7 years ago
This is a great idea - a So Cal meet up would be great!
f2images said 7 years ago
What a great idea! Wish you were a little closer to Milwaukee...but maybe next time!
KitchenGoodies said 7 years ago
Sad, no one in Montana.
abitofthread said 7 years ago
Wish I could - closest one is in Minn., MN, but day after Christmas when family from THERE come HERE, so I can't. I'm with f2images - get a bit closer to Milwaukee (COME TO MADISON, WI - PLEASE) and I'm there in a heartbeat.
MaidenJane said 7 years ago
Great idea! Hope you can make it to OH next time!
scrappuccinostudio said 7 years ago
Anyone coming to Los Angeles??? I hope so!
OakMyth said 7 years ago
California!
JeanineDesigns said 7 years ago
Come to LA - Please!
Baymut said 7 years ago
We are waiting you in Ukraine=)
AlphabetCityStudio said 7 years ago
Ooooh! This sounds fun! Come to SoCal (preferably Los Angeles) PLEASE!
agreenangel said 7 years ago
Please come to Colorado, preferably the Denver Area!
BorealisBeads said 7 years ago
do you ever come to the west coast?---seattle needs you! thanks!
Emprisium said 7 years ago
West side of the States? Maybe some day!
JoliebyLiesl said 7 years ago
Can't make it this time, but I hope you will do this again.
peaseblossomstudio said 7 years ago
Oooh, I'll try to make it to the Austin meet up!
littlebugjewelry said 7 years ago
AWWW man! Nowhere near me!
VintageBroad said 7 years ago
Dear Etsy Santa, Could you send someone to the Midwest for the Holidays? Love, VintageBroad and CrazyBeak
ABlindCat said 7 years ago
That's great. Family is important, & the holidays are an excellent time to be with them. If you guys are ever in the PNW, let us "left coasters" know so we can mingle. Bring cookies, we have plenty of coffee here in Washington ;}).
TheGoodOleDays said 7 years ago
So cool. I'll be there. Looking forward to it. Thank you Etsy.
MystieMeadowGifts said 7 years ago
If you're coming to the Racine/Kenosha, WI area I'd love to come. Maybe Oak Creek??
greeniemarie said 7 years ago
Come to Milwaukee!!!! :)
1AEON said 7 years ago
Hi Mary, I will be in VA beach! Hell yeah!
DreamofaDream said 7 years ago
I agree with ABlindCat above...if you come to the Northwest, we'll bring the coffee...no decaf, I'm afraid....
opendoorstudio said 7 years ago
It is so great to learn the faces behind the Etsy names! I hope you will all take the time to meet these wonderful folk! I have just had a delightful time meeting up at the West Elm event in Chicago... We are still talking about it! totally worth the time to stop by and say hello to your awesome Admin...!
DiscoBeach said 7 years ago
Come to coastal NC, and we'll hook you up with some Moravian cookies and cocktails on the beach.
PuddleStompingStudio said 7 years ago
We need to get something organized for the Canadian contingent... Please? Must be polite, I am Canadian! LOL
ionesAttic said 7 years ago
Can't think of any better place to be on the 26th! I look forward to the meet-up in Minneapolis.
LesleysGirlsVintage said 7 years ago
Great scheme- looking forward to the meet-up in Ipswich this week!
agerberrrrrrrrrr said 7 years ago
Hey Milwaukeeans-- I'm a new engineer here, and I'm from Milwaukee. I don't have time to organize something this time but I'll try and set something up the next time I'm home.
StudioYTE said 7 years ago
Chicago awaits!
2007musarra said 7 years ago
Cleveland would welcome you with open arms!!! Merry Christmas and happy new year super staffers
textvisie1 said 7 years ago
It would be great to see you in Holland. I would be surprised to meet you in AMSTERDAM in one of my favorite shops where they sell my jewels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let me know I will be there.
pilgrimcottage said 7 years ago
What about Australia, or even Tasmania?! Wouldn't it be wonderful to meet up with fellow Etsians down under ... <=)
SandycraftsOnline said 7 years ago
Super idea!! Finally a place where people wouldn't get sick of hearing me talk about crafts!!! Would love to come but closest one to me is 6 hours away.
polishedtwo said 7 years ago
AUSTIN! Yessssss!
Papeeyay said 7 years ago
what? no los angeles? :(
fibergig said 7 years ago
I'll be at richmond...exciting :D
lunaessence said 7 years ago
Safe travels and Happy Holidays to all ♥
StudioCherie said 7 years ago
Safe travels everyone. And hope you enjoy time with your families.
TheInspiredTrader said 7 years ago
Great tax write off and well planned! Happy Holidays!
ThePeachTree said 7 years ago
You guys rock!
Attractive1 said 7 years ago
Nobody at Kiev ((( Аbsolutely Happy Holidays!))
PunksAndRoses said 7 years ago
This looks really fun. I'll keep checking in to see if Etsy will make stops anywhere in the tri state area--i think that means ny, nj and connecticut?
Simag said 7 years ago
Wonderful article thanks for sharing
limitz said 7 years ago
Preparing to welcome Natalie in Israel next week :-)
LibbysLabel said 7 years ago
What?! NONE in Southern California?? Yikes.........great weather here, folks!
PruAtelier said 7 years ago
Is Hudson NY on the agenda...I know you're over there anyway! LOL!
lipglosserie said 7 years ago
See you in Austin!
marygoldberg1 said 7 years ago
Yes to Southern California my home! Happy Holidays.
jinny888 said 7 years ago
very nice article merry xmas
Furiousdreams said 7 years ago
I'll be at the Atlanta meetup - thanks for doing this!
CsqDesigns said 7 years ago
And Lexington, Kentucky! I'd love to go to a meetup!
peonyandthistle said 7 years ago
Wish there was going to be one in Scotland! Hope you all have fun!!!
soulflowervintage said 7 years ago
I wish there was one in NYC.. Maybe next time
TheNightjar said 7 years ago
Wow Truely international
AlderEgo said 7 years ago
Merry Christmas to all and enjoy your celebrations whereever they may take you!!
fibergig said 7 years ago
Anyone going to the one in richmond va from nova and want to carpool and split gas costs? Convo me if you're interested.
jenzdezi9 said 7 years ago
I'm going to Richmond and looking forward to do something completely unrelated to the holiday rush...Although I do have so much left to do before Christmas morning. Dohhh...=
jewelrybyirina said 7 years ago
Great Idea!!! IL- anyone??? Happy Holidays ALL!!!
Shelby1972 said 7 years ago
Somewhere in Michigan maybe? :)
Plushyk said 7 years ago
Ah, I wish you went somewhere near Ukraine :) I would love to meet you :)
Stompz said 7 years ago
(sigh) Nebraska must not have enough interest...nor Kansas or Iowa :(
FOSSILZ said 7 years ago
Come to Southern Colorado!! We NEED you here! Hugs from afar.
baygun said 7 years ago
The West Coast Bay Area would love a visit. Merry Christmas!! Happy Holidays!
lorielynn said 7 years ago
Bummer, nothing in California.
KarenGriskaQuilts said 7 years ago
"What a splendid idea!" (As Bob Cratchit said to his wife in a different context, but it applies to your visiting events too.) Maybe I can meet you in Brooklyn sometime. Merry Christmas! Karen
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jbeaudet said 7 years ago
Darn, not any near me. Maybe next time.
SouthPaws said 7 years ago
Do you guys have any support in San Jose, Costa Rica? Have you ever thought of getting a team together here?
Carolineart said 7 years ago
Too bad, no one in California or anywhere else here on the west coast!
BonneMaison said 7 years ago
Any chance of an Etsy meetup in the Jacksonville, FL area? That would be great. Miami is 6 hours drive away! Happy New Year all.
todayisasunnyday said 7 years ago
Great idea! However the locations are all too far for me to drive to. How about an Orlando/Tampa/Central Florida meetup? :)
bunnynbirdy said 7 years ago
I had a great time in Philly. Thank you Etsy and Laura Beth (and Matt ) for hosting the event.
TashaHussey said 7 years ago
So sad I missed the Atlanta meet up : ( but next time : )
earringsbysusan said 7 years ago
I enjoyed the Nashville meet-up and enjoyed meeting Lacy and Julie. Thank you, etsy, for sponsoring and I hope you all do it again next year!
BigRockPaperCo said 7 years ago
Canada gets no love?
LAccentNou said 7 years ago
Nobody goes to Mallorca! ;) Have fun with your families, guys!! :)
dgford said 7 years ago
I heard there was a Etsy MEET-UP started soon in the Syracuse, NY area. Cheers If my Portuguese Publisher can come and visit me in N.Y. Most of the rest of you are much closer than that - stop by. Coffee is always on and my door is always ajar. LOL :-} D.
HandmadeArt6 from HandmadeArt6 said 7 years ago
good idea i like.
fancy lucy from iPhoneCasesFancylucy said 7 years ago
great!!
Lubna Akram from Happywinters said 6 years ago
It is beautiful idea but I am in Pakistan that's why i am sad in future I will try to met the Etsy staff in UK