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Maker Marché: The Manchester

Over Labor Day weekend, G&G and Penelope Bourbon hosted the first of five Maker Marché gatherings at The Manchester in Lexington, Kentucky, with the event series continuing in other Southern cities. The afternoon featured Round Top Makers Market artisans Cuclie, DelRose, Hibiscus Linens, L’heritage Fine Jewelry, and SK Isbell Art along with live music from Hancock & Shouse and Penelope Bourbon cocktails served in the hotel’s courtyard.

September 4, 2025

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Set on the historic grounds of a former distillery, now Lexington’s premier boutique hotel, The Manchester, welcomes guests to the first Maker Marché.

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Set on the historic grounds of a former distillery, now Lexington’s premier boutique hotel, The Manchester, welcomes guests to the first Maker Marché.

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The Maker Marché Signature cocktail: Penelope Four Grain, blackberry syrup, and lemonade.

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The Maker Marché Signature cocktail: Penelope Four Grain, blackberry syrup, and lemonade.

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Marianna Barran, artist and designer of Hibiscus Linens, and Meghan Martz, Luxco marketing director.

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Marianna Barran, artist and designer of Hibiscus Linens, and Meghan Martz, Luxco marketing director.

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Paige Sidhom of DelRose, a vintage and antique quilt clothing and accessories company.

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Paige Sidhom of DelRose, a vintage and antique quilt clothing and accessories company.

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Shopping and cocktails in the courtyard.

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Shopping and cocktails in the courtyard.

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Hancock & Shouse provides the afternoon’s bluegrass entertainment.

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Hancock & Shouse provides the afternoon’s bluegrass entertainment.

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Sarah Lockhart, Kathy Hill, and Shalanda Snowden.

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Sarah Lockhart, Kathy Hill, and Shalanda Snowden.

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Lauren Bellemare of L’Heritage Fine Jewelry.

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Lauren Bellemare of L’Heritage Fine Jewelry.

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Matt Walker, Penelope Bourbon brand ambassador, offers tastings of the brand’s vast portfolio of bourbons.

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Matt Walker, Penelope Bourbon brand ambassador, offers tastings of the brand’s vast portfolio of bourbons.

Photo: The Browns

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