Some neighborhood cafes grow to be beloved fixtures in their communities, becoming local staples within their towns. For many in Bend, Nancy P’s Cafe & Bakery is one of those places. Tucked behind Newport Market on the west side, Nancy P’s has been a go-to spot in the community for over 24 years. Current owners Kathryn and Tom Clabough continue to honor its mom-and-pop roots with a strong focus on supporting local artists and businesses.
This year, Nancy P’s will host its 11th Annual Handmade Holiday Pop-up on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 10am-2pm, coinciding with Small Business Saturday. Visitors can bundle up, grab a warm drink and a treat from the bakery and jump on holiday shopping at this outdoor event.
The pop-up will feature 15+ vendors showcasing a variety of local goods. Attendees can discover the soothing fragrances of handcrafted apothecary products from Amulette Studios, admire the intricate designs from The Sweet Pea Creative and explore whimsical watercolor art from Evergreen and Maple.
“Now more than ever, supporting local artists and our community is so important,” Kathryn Clabough told the Source Weekly. “Putting your dollars back into your own community is the best thing that you can do — whether it’s through Small Business Saturday or shopping locally.”
Nancy P’s event stands out for being artist-centric, with no vendor fees or commissions, ensuring that artists receive full support during the holiday season.
“The pop-up is another wonderful reason to shop small,” Clabough added. “Focusing on your community and the local businesses you love lifts people up and fosters connection.”
The bakery will be open during normal hours, offering its signature coffee, tea and breakfast favorites, alongside festive holiday treats like decorated shortbread and ginger molasses cookies.
Clabough emphasizes that events like the holiday pop-up highlight the importance of shopping small — not just to find one-of-a-kind gifts, but to support the local artists and businesses that make the community go round.
This article appears in Source Weekly November 21, 2024.
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