Mend & Share Fair

Join us for Mend & Share Fair on April 25
April 25, 2026

Join us for Mend & Share Fair

Bring your broken, worn, and well-loved items to repair, share, and give new life while connecting with neighbors at Yaupon Place & Union Presbyterian Seminary. Explore hands-on workshops with basic repair skill demos, DIY maintenance tutorials, and sustainable living sessions, then join us for a Shalom Farms tour at [Shalom Farms tour time]with clear meeting points and what-to-expect info (registration available if needed). Stroll through community tables featuring local organizations, environmental groups, and sustainability resources, and grab a bite from our food trucks, including [Featured vendors + menu highlights], with free lunch available for volunteers.

Get Involved

If you’re interested in volunteering or supporting, we’d love to have you! We’re looking for folks who have repair skills, can sort donations, assist with set up and take down, and friendly faces ready to share some hospitality with our neighbors. You can register to volunteer on the Community Foundation website. Volunteers get a free lunch!

If you’d be interested in promoting this event, sponsoring, or partnering, let us know. We’d love to be in touch and spread the word together.

Volunteer Registration

FAQ

  • What should I bring?

    • Bring things to mend or donate, bring a bag for items to take home, a water bottle, cash for food trucks.

      What we can fix

      • Electronics (small appliances, radios, phones, etc.)
      • Bicycles (tune-ups, tire repairs, brake adjustments)
      • Textiles & Clothing (mending, hemming, darning, buttons)
      • Jewelry (restringing, clasps, cleaning, watch batteries)

      We can’t fix hazardous items, items that are broken beyond repair, and unsafe donations.

  • Can I bring recycling?

    • Absolutely.

      What You Can Bring to Recycle

      • Accepted recyclable materials
      • Electronic waste guidelines
      • Textile recycling options
      • Proper preparation instruction.

      We can’t recycle prohibited materials, items that require special disposal. But we can provide alternative disposal suggestions!

  • How does it work?

    • Drop off your item for repair. While you’re waiting, browse our sharing zones and check out the different activities.

      • Categories/Zones for Drop-off & Take
        • Clothing & Accessories
        • Books & Media
        • Household Items & Kitchenware
        • Toys & Games
        • Electronics & Small Appliances
        • Garden & Outdoor Items
        • Art & Craft Supplies
      • What We DON’T Want
        • Prohibited donation items
        • Items in poor condition
        • Safety concerns
        • Space/storage limitations

  • Is this event family friendly?

    • It sure is! Bring the whole family, kids are welcome. We even have a playground at Yaupon Place.

  • What if it rains?

    • If it rains, we’ll move things indoors!

  • Where do I park?

    • Arrival and parking information.

  • Is this an accessible event?

    • Accessibility information.