SoWa Holiday Market
SoWa Holiday Market in Boston, Massachusetts
December 13–14, 2014
Independent designers, artists, and crafters gather at the Benjamin Franklin Institute to peddle everything from stationery to handbags. "My favorite event of the holiday season," says Carole Bentley. "Not to be missed!"
Hip Holiday Craft Market at Flying M Coffee in Nampa, Idaho
December 6, 2014
"More than 30 vendors fill this coffee shop/former repair garage with handmade treasures," says Lori Salutregui-Aguirre.
Holiday Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios in Lowell, Massachusetts
December 6–7, 13–14, 18, 2014
Buy directly from artists when they open up their studios to the public. "It's one-stop shopping for unique gifts, fine art, and lots of fun!" says Ilene Richard.
The Little Craft Show vendor Little Skunk Co.
The Little Craft Show in Fayetteville, Arkansas
December 5–6, 2014
With tons of handmade and vintage items, "I always find a number of holiday gifts here," says Laurie Biggs Marshall. There's also a free photo booth!
The Barn Show in
Gambrills, Maryland
December 5–7, 2014
Gail Meenachan Kramer recommends lining up for this thrice-yearly sale that's packed with antiques, vintage goods, home decor, and gift items.
Holiday Crafterino in Petaluma, California
November 29, 2014
"An awesome mix of crafts, art, and handmade and upcycled goods," says Stephanie Tanzer Sherratt of the show that's celebrating its sixth year.
First Monday Trade Days
First Monday Trade Days in Canton, Texas
November 27–30, 2014
Starting in the 1850s, people gathered in Canton on the first Monday of the month to buy and sell goods. The name has stuck, even though the event now happens Thursday through Sunday. "You can get anything there!" says Viki Holmquist.
Decatur Holiday Marketplace in Decatur, Georgia
December 5–6, 2014
"Wonderfully jam-packed," says Catrina Davis. This year, more than 100 artisans will set up shop in the classrooms and hallways of Clairemont Elementary School.
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