Through rain and shine, Mayfest hosted its second annual Mayflea event on May 7, attracting student vendors and shoppers. A dozen student artisansset up booths on the lawn outside of Foster-Walker Complex to sell goods from clothing and jewelry to artwork, as students trickled in between midday classes. With Dillo Day a week away, many searched through stalls for outfit options or inspiration.
Weinberg junior Kate Worden, said she was looking for her Dillo Day outfit. She said she was glad for a sustainable place on campus to shop last minute. (Norah D’Cruze/The Daily Northwestern)Students sold crafts, jewelry, clothes and artwork to the student body. Some vendors made upwards of $1,000 last year, event organizer Caryl Shepard said. (Norah D’Cruze/The Daily Northwestern)The clothing racks were popular among Dillo-goers looking for outfits for next weekend. (Norah D’Cruze/The Daily Northwestern)Weinberg senior Melissa Kusi-Amponsah sold traditional Ghanaian waistbeads at Mayflea. (Norah D’Cruze/The Daily Northwestern)Booths included a variety of creations and crafts for sale, including photo portraits. (Norah D’Cruze/The Daily Northwestern)Students also congregated in the middle of Foster-Walker Complex Lawn to catch up with peers. (Norah D’Cruze/The Daily Northwestern)Medill senior Quincy McCoade said the event has grown substantially, with many more vendors and items in its second year. (Norah D’Cruze/The Daily Northwestern)Students sifted through clothes offered on tables and racks to find pieces for their Dillo outfits. (Norah D’Cruze/The Daily Northwestern)
