The Backroads of Dad's Day

Why do we celebrate the fathers, or father figures in our life we look up to? Well, why not? Days dedicated to mothers and fathers are certainly deserved. Let's take a history trip to the roots of Dad's Day. 

Said to have started right here in the states, Father's Day was brought to recognition by a woman named Sonora Dodd in the early 1900s. Dodd's mother died when she was a teenager and was basically raised by her father. Able to still give his children a home, food, clothes, and love, should not go unnoticed. There was already a day dedicated to mothers, but not fathers. And so, Dodd decided that all fathers should be given a day to be rewarded for all the love they give to their children and the hard work they do. The first Father's Day was celebrated in 1910. It officially was marked on calendars in 1966.

Here are some last minute dad gift ideas we have in the store and supply is limited so hurry in to grab dad that handmade item he needs! 

The Stephen Messenger Bag- Great for the dad on the go to the office. This leather messenger bag is handmade in Georgia with stye and structure in mind. The leather is an oiled kodiak leather with brass and copper hardware. 

The USA Flag Print iPhone case is handmade with love in Indiana by Carved. It is a great way to show your patriotic pride! With flag day, it's a great phone case for dad to show off how much he loves this country. 

Upcycled Skateboard- Scrap Dog Skateboards create these boards from maple, oak, koa, and walnut. They are made right here in the San Francisco Bay Area. We love the wood elements and how they blend together to create this one-of-a-kind board for the dad on the go! 

To all the fathers out there, Makers Market hopes your Father's Day will be a day to celebrate all that you are!