Here is a round up of some of our favorite local holiday markets!
November 22nd, 23rd & 24th: Oconee County Art Foundation’s holiday market in downtown Watkinsville is a much anticipated annual event. Enjoy two-day access with a general admission ticket of $7 per adult (paid at the door). The original/handmade works will include pottery, paintings, fiber art, stained and fused glass, jewelry, sculpture, photography, woodwork, and more.
November 30th & December 13th from 6-9pm: Beechwood Holiday Market is an annual fun event for the whole family. In addition to live music, visitors will enjoy food trucks, Santa photos, hayrides, face painting, s’mores, and hot chocolate. Admission is free.
December 10th from 11am-2pm: The West Broad Holiday Market offers a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday by providing music and kids’ holiday crafts while you shop with local farmers and artisans. Admission is free.
December 12th & 13th from 5-9pm: The annual Athens Holiday Market at Big City Bread features local artists and craftspeople from around the region. Enjoy great food, live music under the stars and tons of handmade local and regional treasures to fill all your holiday shopping lists.
December 14th - 15th from 10am-5pm at Bishop Park: Indie South Fair Holiday Hooray! Over 150 makers, artists and curators will line the walking paths of Bishop Park for Athens' largest handmade market. Food trucks and music round out this family friendly, community building weekend.
December 21st from 1-6pm: Grab a beer and get a gift at Athentic Brewing Company’s Last Minute Gift Market. Over 40 vendors will be selling their handmade items such as art, jewelry, fashion and home goods.