The Taste Buds talk with Jess about her brand new store!
Listen →Awards and Recognition
Local Accolades & "Best Of" Wins
THE HIPPO
Multi-Category Champion
The Hippo Press — Best of New Hampshire
- 2026: Best Local Shop to Get a One-of-a-Kind Gift
- 2026: Best Local Place to Buy Art
- 2025: Best Local Shop to Get a One-of-a-Kind Gift (Best of the Best)
- 2024: Best Local Place to Buy Art
- 2024: Best Place to Learn How to Make Something Cool
- 2024: Independent Shop Where You'd Have a Win-the-Lotto Shopping Spree
- 2023: Best Local Place to Buy Art
- 2023: Go-to Store for Making Your Outdoor Space Awesome
- 2023: Best Shop for Browsing and Then Spending More Than You Planned (Best of the Best)
- 2022: Best Local Place to Buy Art
- 2020: Best Artists Market
- 2020: Best Retail Store With Standout Service During the Shutdown
- 2020: Most Fun Shopping Experience in an Indie Shop (Best of the Best)
- 2019: Best Place to Find a Unique Gift
BEST OF 603
Gold, Silver & Bronze Wins
Manchester Media Group
- 2025: Silver Medal — Art Gallery
- 2022: Gold Medal — Boutique Shop
- 2022: Bronze Medal — Children's Clothing Store
- 2021: Gold Medal — Boutique Shop
- 2021: Gold Medal — Place to Buy a Gift
- 2021: Gold Medal — Children's Clothing Store
TOP HONORS
Statewide & Industry Rankings
Business NH & WMUR News
- 2025: NH's Top Women-Led Businesses (#79) — Business NH Magazine
- 2017: WMUR Viewers' Choice Winter Edition (#1) — Best Places to Get Last-minute Gifts
Editorial Feature
NH's Top Women-Led Businesses: #79 Manchester Craft Market
Featured in Business NH Magazine
"Unlike most stores that buy products from suppliers, Manchester Craft Market is a rentable shop space for NH artisans. Moores says she thinks of this as being a mall within the mall... It's a model Moores says mall management likes to emphasize as a 'poster child for small business success' in a place that's traditionally a hub for nationwide brands."Read Full Magazine Profile →
In The News: Article & Broadcast Archives
Last Minute Gifts: Inside a market that has just the right thing for everyone on your list
Broadcasted on television with host Erin Fehlau, this segment spotlighted our massive ecosystem of artisan goods and how the store offers a thoughtful answer to generic big-box holiday shopping. Watch the full broadcast feature to see inside our massive physical layout.
Watch Broadcast Feature →Morning Update Interview: Jessica Moores on Reimagining Craft Commerce
Originally broadcast live on WFEA's Morning Update with Jeff Chidester, founder Jessica Moores joins the studio to discuss the entrepreneurial spirit driving the market, breathing new life into traditional commercial spaces, and transforming independent crafting hobbies into permanent retail livelihoods.
Listen & Watch Studio Interview →15 Minute Date Night Shopping Challenge
"For this date night, we decided to try the Target challenge, but instead of going to a big box store, we went to the Manchester Craft Market in Manchester, New Hampshire. We gave ourselves 15 minutes to secretly shop for each other from local small businesses. No cheating. If you’re looking for a creative date night idea in New Hampshire, this might be one of our favorites."
Watch the Date Night Challenge →Growing a Vendor Mall: The Manchester Craft Market Scale Blueprint
A deep-dive corporate case study analyzing the operational efficiency of the market. This profile details the backend logistics, inventory tracking, and specialized multi-vendor software architecture required to seamlessly support and scale a community of hundreds of independent makers under one massive roof.
Read Industry Case Study →In-Studio: Reimagining Vendor Spaces & Artisan Retail
A comprehensive studio video interview taking viewers behind the scenes of the Manchester Craft Market's physical retail footprint. The segment dives into how the unique structural setup provides local makers with stable, high-visibility storefront space year-round.
Watch Video Interview →What Our Community Is Saying
An aggregate of real, unedited discussions, group recommendations, and verified reviews celebrating our space.
Facebook Recommendation
✓ Highly Recommends
"I was blown away the first time I went. This store is filled with crafts, art, food, jewelry, clothes, books and more, all from regional artists and creators. If you haven't been to MCM before, it's well worth a visit."
r/ManchesterNH
▲ 24 Upvotes
"Highly recommend the Manchester Craft Market at the mall. They carry entirely all-local stuff. I talked with a couple of very small businesses at local events and they sell their crafts there year-round. They had a ton of good stuff."
Facebook Review
✓ Highly Recommends
"I recommend MCM to anyone visiting Manchester. The variety is unmatched. Every single shelf features a different local vendor, and it's incredible to see how much talent we have right here in New Hampshire. The staff is always welcoming!"
Community Group Post
✓ Recommends
"If you are doing holiday or birthday shopping and want to keep your dollars local, skip the big chains and head straight into MCM. They have thousands of genuine handmade products from independent makers. Found beautiful cutting boards and soy candles."
"Absolutely love this place! It is huge and packed with amazing creations from local artists. You can find everything from handmade soaps and jewelry to local author books and beautiful woodwork. It's the perfect place to buy a truly unique gift."
Official Facebook Review
✓ Highly Recommends
"As a customer, this store is an absolute dream. You can tell management takes immense pride in curating authentic items. There is zero junk or mass-produced knockoffs here. Just purely talented Granite State crafters."
r/NewHampshire
▲ 18 Upvotes
"Another vote for the Manchester Craft Market! They sell a variety of things from local craftspeople and artisans. I buy most of my holiday and birthday gifts there because I can usually find something for everyone under one roof."
Visitor Timeline Post
✓ Recommends
"MCM is my absolute go-to for custom baby shower gifts. Several creators sell crocheted items, sensory toys, and custom clothes that you cannot find anywhere else. The checkout wraps all vendors together seamlessly so it's zero hassle."
r/ManchesterNH
▲ 31 Upvotes
"The layout inside is dangerous for my wallet lol. There's a massive wall of sauces and hot spices from local farms, plus an incredible collection of handmade pottery. It's awesome to see local talents getting premium mall space where people actually see it."
"The 'mall within a mall' concept is brilliant. Instead of walking into a generic corporate department store, you walk in here and support hundreds of Granite Staters directly. Extremely neat, clean, and beautifully set up."