Join the Holiday Market 2025 | October to December
A quarterly meetup exclusive for makers in Mindanao who need community support behind them to grow and thrive.
Isolation kills small businesses. Big brands already have teams, marketing agencies, distributors and mentors. Small makers often do it all alone and end up competing against an ecosystem with just their two hands.
The Makers MeetUp can change that with a space where connections, insights, and opportunities flow naturally.
If you're a small maker in Mindanao, you can't afford not to network. You don't have the budget of big brands but you do have what they don't: authenticity, craft and story.
The missing piece is community: a table of peers where you can trade knowledge, share resources and create collaborations that lower your risks and multiply your opportunities.
The Makers MeetUp is that table designed for you.
Creative Circle Philippines hosts this intimate lunch table every quarter in Davao City that brings together local makers: creatives, crafters, artisans in the food and handmade industries.
Here, you find collaborators, mentors, suppliers, and the clarity you need to push for growth and build a sustainable livelihood.
Level the playing field.
Big brands succeed to scale because they have a strong network. Most local small-scale makers don't. The Makers MeetUp helps you build your own ecosystem of support so you're not doing business alone.
Learn faster.
Skip months of trial-and-error. Instead of guessing prices, bazaars, or trends, hear what's actually working for fellow makers selling in the same market as you.
Find allies.
Get subsidy and sponsorship for booth rent, pool supply orders, or team up for collaborations. Connections you make here can save you costs and spark growth.
Prepare for market seasons.
Plan your calendar ahead and get ready before market season hits. Creative Circle Philippines organizes seasonal markets with intervals that allow you to pause, breathe and refill your inventory for the next. Together with the community, you can achieve your next milestone.
This isn't a lecture or networking gig. This is a community-built learning space— where the value is in the people at the table. A casual lunch table where you can show up, share a meal, and leave with new insights, new friends, or maybe, new idea to carry forward.
What To Expect. More than just a meetup, this is both a community welcome and a creative check-in.
💬 Topics shaped by you - guided by what makers in the room want to learn and unpack.
🍽️ Shared table, shared stories - enjoy lunch while exchanging real experiences.
🧠 Peer reflections - real talk from fellow creatives who know what it means to start small and grow intentionally.
🤝🏼 Supportive connections - connect with someone who might just become collaborators, mentors, or accountability buddies.
📖 A pause with purpose - reflect on your practice, your progress, and your next steps.
🔶 If you're new to Creative Circle, this is a great way to get to know the community.
🔶 For the members, this serves as our seasonal reset— a moment to reflect, re-center, and continue building with clarity and community.
Whether you’re based in Davao, Samal, Bukidnon, CDO, Cotabato, GenSan, or any part of Mindanao— you’re welcome here. This isn’t just a local lunch, it’s a chance to meet fellow makers from all over the island who share your drive and passion for handmade work.
Connect. Create. Collaborate.
Makers Meet-Up is your chance to step away from your workspace and meet fellow creatives who speak your language— of process, passion, and purpose.
⏰ Time: 10am to 1PM
🎟️ Event Fee:
Creative Circle Members: Your seat is on us— only pay for your lunch.
Non-members: PHP800 (includes lunch)
Spots are Limited – Reserve Yours Today!
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with a community of driven, passionate makers who are ready to support and uplift one another. Together, we can tackle challenges, spark new ideas, and create sustainable livelihood.
Your next big breakthrough could be just one conversation away. We can’t wait to see you there!
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We’re looking to partner with regional groups, collectives, and cafes beyond Davao City to grow this meet-up series across Mindanao. If you’re part of a local scene outside Davao, let’s talk!
6th Republic Cafe is a local treasure nestled in Juna, Matina— an artful cafe evolved from a heritage home, thoughtfully transformed into a bright, inviting space designed for connection.
It's a warm, contemporary cafe with styled interiors both indoors and outdoors that offers comfortable seating, smooth Wi-Fi, and a calm atmosphere ideal for conversations and creative gatherings.
They offer locally roasted specialty coffee, unique liqueur-coffee blends, signature pastries, and a curated menu designed to be both satisfying and a conversation starter.
What once was an artists' hangout, 6th Republic is both a cafe and a cultural hub, supporting and celebrating Davao's creative community.
Need a venue for your events? Contact us.
Tomate Cerise is a French boho restaurant that offers healthy, farm-to-table menu. More than just a dining haven, it is also a space for creativity and learning.
Located in a rich agricultural land in the quiet district of Barangay Tacunan, it's the perfect place to feel like a little retreat from the city outside. It invites you to find inspiration and fuel your passion over good food with people who share your interest for a meaningful conversation.
Need a venue for your events? Contact us.
