A holiday tradition all on its own, hundreds of local and regional artists and makers come together every December to showcase and sell their most recent handcrafted creations, demonstrating the strong entrepreneurial spirit and diverse talents within the community. Whether it’s a large multi-vendor craft fair or a more intimate open house at a private studio, these events provide opportunities to connect directly with the talented people who help build the backbone of Athens’ arts community. The value of supporting these events goes both ways: Shoppers get to take home unique items, while artists receive the support they need to sustain their creative pursuits and keep making the town a distinctive place to live. With over 50 different events scheduled across the next few weeks, opportunities abound for finding one-of-a-kind gifts while supporting local artists so they can keep doing what they do best.
In the spirit of tradition, let Flagpole make shopping locally a little simpler this season with our annual Holiday Market Roundup, a list of artist markets and studio sales happening in Athens and nearby.
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The Georgia Museum of Art’s annual Frame Sale may be of interest to art lovers and art shoppers alike, especially those with new prints or paintings in need of nice frames. Held Dec. 3–8 during regular museum hours, the sale features a large assortment of high-quality frames in a variety of sizes. The museum is located on UGA’s campus at 90 Carlton St. Visit georgiamuseum.org.
The Holiday Artists’ Market at Creature Comforts will take place inside the downtown taproom and outside around the pavilion at 271 W. Hancock Ave. Confirmed vendors include Moosh, Gaby’s Atomic Cupcakes, Gunnar Tarsa (Scribble Warlock), Metal + Mud, Little Light Co., Brianna Gardocki, Pop’s Socks, Waddell Leather, Metz Made, Nate Mullet and several others. Cafe Racer will be on site, and live music will be provided by Basketball Team Unplugged and The Humdingers. The market will be held Dec. 6 from 3–9 p.m., and Santa plans to swing by from 6–8 p.m. Head to creaturecomfortsbeer.com for details.
The Woodhill Artists Market will host Ansley Williams of SongBird Soaps and Greg Krakow of Big Creek Batik in addition to offering sculptures by Barbara Odil, flowers by Jenny DeRevere, watercolor by Leigh Ellis, jewelry by Louise Norrell, weaving by Mary Rugg, mixed media by Michael Pierce, folk art by Peter Loose and pysanky (decorated eggs) by Stephanie Astalos-Jones. An opening reception will be held Dec. 6 from 3–8 p.m., and the sale will run Dec. 7–8 and Dec. 14–15 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Woodhill is located at 4745 Bob Godfrey Road. Call 706-621-0799 with any questions.
Operating primarily as a wholesale business, Mbare will open its warehouse to the public for the annual Africa in Athens sale Dec. 6 from 5–9 p.m. and Dec. 7 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The fair-trade company works directly with artisans and craftspeople in Zimbabwe, Senegal, Swaziland, South Africa, Tanzania, Mali, Egypt and Ghana to collect wall decor, textiles, baskets, glassware, stone sculptures, wood carvings, tin art, masks and more. Mbare recently relocated to 160 Mill Center Blvd. More details can be found at mbare.com.
The UGA Metals Club and Ceramics Student Organization will co-host a Holiday Market with jewelry and pottery handmade by students attending the Lamar Dodd School of Art. The market will be held Dec. 6 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. at Buvez, located at 585 Barber St. Visit instagram.com/buvez_athens.
Bear Hollow Zoo, located in Memorial Park at 293 Gran Ellen Drive, will twinkle and glitter under its annual holiday light show, Deck the Hollow. This year, local artist vendors will join the main attractions of animal encounters, live music, photo opportunities and concessions in the illuminated zoo. Deck the Hollow will run nightly Dec. 6–8 and Dec. 13–15 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Admission is $5, but children ages 2 and under can enter for free. Visit accgov.com/holidayevents for other festive activities.
Athens Revival City, formerly known as Phoenix Community of Athens, will host a holiday market with artisanal goods and handmade gifts on Dec. 7 from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. The church’s new location, which also features a coffeehouse, is at 1200 Forest Heights Drive. Visit facebook.com/phoenixcommunityofathens.
This year’s lineup at the Nancy Green Ceramics Group Holiday Studio Open House promises a diverse array of traditional and contemporary ceramic pieces, with participating potters including Kyle Carpenter, Juana Gnecco, Nancy Green, Ron Meyers, Minsoo Yuh and Sunkoo Yuh. Located at 1500 Tappan Spur Road in Watkinsville, the studio’s annual event is Dec. 7–8 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. For more details, visit instagram.com/nancygreenceramics.
Ceramicist Rebecca Wood and her team of artists at R. Wood Studio will host two separate events this year, both offering a wide selection of pottery in rich glazes, plus artisan-made home goods and stocking stuffers. The Holiday Open House on Dec. 7 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. will feature new Christmas Tree pottery by Rebecca Wood, gourmet pantry items, books, art prints and other goodies. The entire store will be discounted 30% for last-minute candlelit shopping during the annual Solstice Sale on Dec. 21, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. R. Wood Studio is located at 450 Georgia Drive. Visit rwoodstudio.com to see examples of items.
Potter and painter Shawn Ireland will host an Open Studio Sale Dec. 7 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Ireland moved to Athens in 2021 after spending nearly 30 years in the Penland community in North Carolina. In addition to rustic functional ware, Ireland specializes in “animalware,” or sculptural pots inspired by animals. Located at the previous home of legendary artist Ron Meyers, Ireland’s studio can be found at 180 Hidden Hills Lane. Ireland’s work will join pillows and bags made from African fabrics by Jo Frayne and Italy-inspired functional pots by guest potter C. Parker Robinson. Visit shawnirelandpottery.com for samples of work.
Local pottery collective Southern Star Studio will spotlight the creations of its members every Saturday through December from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Offering hundreds of one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces, the gallery’s artists include Maria Dondero, Sophie Cargill, Kerry Steinberg, Brandon Bishop, Esther Mech, Abby Deschenes, Mathew Meunier, Kristen Bach, Kate Couch, Hank Carlton and Sarah Seabolt. Check out southernstarstudioathens.com to learn more about the collective work space and gallery, which is located at 180 Cleveland Ave. in the Newtown neighborhood.
Check out Treehouse Kid and Craft’s 14th annual Handmade Hollyday on Dec. 7–8 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The market will feature over two dozen regional artists and vendors as well as several aspiring youth artists. Keep an eye out for Studio Mod Glass, Thready Handmade, Eternal Venus, Sweet Olive Farm, Love.Craft Athens, Little Mae’s Crochet, Jacob Wenzka, Healing Ways, High Vibes Sentiment and Pretty Peach Press. Cafe Racer and LaPa will also be on site. Treehouse is now located at 585 Barber St. Find details at treehousekidandcraft.com.
For specialty items straight from the garden, visit the UGArden Herbs Holiday Market on Dec. 7 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Using organic practices, UGArden offers a selection of herbal teas, spice blends, medicinal salves and other earthy products, as well as a selection of house plants from the UGA Trial Gardens. UGArden is located at 2500 S. Milledge Ave. Check facebook.com/ugardeners for more information.
Hosted by Indie South, the Abnormal Bazaar is an outdoor pop-up flea market with everything from vintage and vinyl to crafts and collectibles. Typically held the third Saturday of every month, the bazaar will take place earlier on Dec. 7 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. at 470 Hawthorne Ave. Be sure to venture inside Indie South’s brick and mortar as well for a tastefully curated selection of handcrafted items, crystals, rare house plants, tarot decks and adornments for the body and home. Visit theindiesouth.com for details.
For the first time in 17 years, Maria Dondero will take a break from hosting her annual Marmalade Pottery holiday sale in person. Dondero, who just returned from teaching ceramics in Cortona, Italy, will instead host an online sale at mariadondero.com that goes live Dec. 7 at 12 p.m., with an online preview available Dec. 3. Her popular mugs, planters, platters and pots are often decorated with illustrations of flowers, animals and faces.
Held the first Saturday of every month, Athentic Brewing Co.’s Small Town Saturday event features local artists, craftspeople, musicians and food pop-ups. Find a variety of textiles, jewelry, home decor, prints and more Dec. 7 from 1–6 p.m. Visit athenticbrewing.com.
A holiday market and reception will follow “Tapestry: A Holiday Concert” at Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Dec. 7. The program includes performances by the Meridian Women’s Chorus, Athens Recorder Ensemble, Trinity Lutheran Handbell Choir and Oconee High School A Capella Chorus. Music starts at 2 p.m., and the church is located at 800 West Lake Drive. Go to meridianwomenschorus.org.
Artists will come together during the 12th annual Artists Holiday Market to benefit the local nonprofit Campus Cats/Cat Zip Alliance Dec. 7 from 5–9 p.m. at Little Kings Shuffle Club, at 223 W. Hancock Ave. Items will range from soaps, paintings, pottery, woodwork, candles, clothing, jewelry, baked goods and handmade catnip toys. The nonprofit works to promote humane community cat management through a trap, neuter, return approach. To learn more, visit catzip.org.
Offering an alternative to the traditional gift-exchange experience, the 30th annual Holiday Benevolence Market presents a way to give back to the local community. Attendees are invited to select items off a shopping list of “symbolic gifts,” which breaks down how monetary donations can be used to assist 30 or so local nonprofits in their missions. Representatives from the organizations will be on site to discuss their efforts. An interfaith tradition established in 1994, this market is a community partnership supported by several different congregations. The Covenant Presbyterian Church, at 1065 Gaines School Road, hosts the market on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 12–3 p.m. Those not able to attend in person can donate online. Visit facebook.com/athensholidaybenevolencemarket.
An outdoor patio under twinkling lights makes for a festive setting at the juried Athens Holiday Market at Big City Bread Cafe Dec. 12–13 from 5–9 p.m. Artists will sell everything from painting, pottery and jewelry to textiles, birdhouses and stained glass. Peruse the works of over 50 local and regional artists such as Tex S. Crawford, Jim Norton, Sam Watson, Anna Forrester, Abigail West, Very Good Puzzle, Frank Saggus, Hannah Betzel, Diane Perry and Tonya Allen. Big City Bread is located at 393 N. Finley St. Visit facebook.com/athensholidaymarket.
Local artist Mary Porter, whose vibrant paintings often depict familiar landmarks and neighborhood scenes, will host a Studio Sale with new and vintage work. The sale happens Dec. 13 from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. and Dec. 14 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Porter’s studio is located at the rear of 824 Boulevard. Take a look at maryporterpaintings.com, and email [email protected] to request a viewing appointment.
The Normaltown Pottery Holiday Sale, slated for Dec. 13 from 4–8 p.m. and Dec. 14 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m., will feature handmade, functional pottery by Juana Gnecco and Nancy Green. Normaltown Pottery is located at 465 Belvoir Heights. For more information, call 762-728-0575.
Buvez and Treehouse Kid & Craft will co-host Womannhein Steamroller’s inaugural Weihnachtsmarkt und Konzert on Friday, Dec. 13 from 4–7 p.m. Inspired by German Christmas markets, the event will feature a small market followed by a performance at Buvez by Womannheim Steamroller, a Mannheimer Steamroller tribute band. Visit treehousekidandcraft.com.
tiny ATH gallery will host its third annual “Clean Your Closet” event during which local artists clear out their studios to provide fun works at affordable prices. Located at 174 Cleveland Ave., next door to Southern Star Studio, the event will be held Dec. 14. Visit instagram.com/tinyathgallery for hours.
With over 150 vendors spread across the park, Indie South’s 18th annual Holiday Hooray is one of the largest markets of its type in the region and covers virtually everything handmade, from original art in every medium, bath and beauty products, vintage and sustainable fashion to artisanal food and home goods. If you’ve only got time for one market this season, let this be the one. Keep an eye out for Oriskany Glass, Hells Bells, John Lundy Sculpture, Krysia Ara, Parts of Pieces, The Golden Girl, An Awkward Soul, Bohemian Spirit Glass, Sunglow Ceramics, and Textile and Twine. There will also be a strong number of artists from Asheville, such as The Gilded Fern, Star Holler, Full Moon Tea, Matcha Nude, MTN FOLK LORE, New Moon Magic, She’s Crafty AVL, Spice Witch and Wild.Fire Ceramics (Black Mountain). Food vendors, vinyl DJs, a kids activity booth and photo ops with Santa will be on site to create a festive vibe. The two-day open-air market takes place Dec. 14–15 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. in the athletic field at Bishop Park. For more details, head to theindiesouth.com.
Michele Dross Ceramics will host a Holiday Studio Sale at her backyard studio in Normaltown this year. Dross’ distinctive handmade porcelain pottery is characterized by line drawings that depict imagined narratives referencing mythology and reverence for the beauty and mysticism of nature. Recurring characters include celestial women, botanicals, animals, mushrooms and rainbows. Designs illustrated in deep cobalt blue will also be available. The event takes place Dec. 14 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at 197 Normal Ave. Keep up with the artist at micheledross.com.
The Holiday Artist Market at Molly’s Coffee Co. will be held Dec. 14 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Promising pottery, pastries, prints and more, vendors include Emily of Cathedra Ceramics, Of Jen Sweets, Lucy Inscoe Ceramics, Athenian Ornamentalist, Cake! Creative Co., JC Metalsmith, Ginkgo Girl Ceramics, Aquarius by Design Co., Mots Pots and May Stitch Art. Molly’s Coffee is located at 8830 Macon Highway. Go to facebook.com/mollyscoffeeco.
Co-presented by Sisters Of The Moon and Nate Malcolm, the All Are Welcome Holiday Market at Buvez emphasizes the talents of queer, POC and local artisans. The market will be held Dec. 14 from 1–6 p.m. Buvez is located in Suite A at 585 Barber St. Visit instagram.com/buvez_athens.
An exhibition and sale of paintings by Cris Kocher will be held at The Athenaeum, located at 287 W. Broad St., on Dec. 14–15 from 2–5 p.m. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Nuçi’s Space. Free parking is available behind the gallery. Visit athenaeum.uga.edu.
A creative fundraiser to support ATHICA’s programming, the Cigar Box Challenge invited local artists to transform ordinary cigar boxes into spectacular works of art. Over 70 artists are confirmed, including Meg Brownstone, Lisa Freeman, Sam Balling, Klon Waldrip, Vivian Liddell, Didi Dunphy, Nat Blooming, Jaci Davis, Ruth Allen and Jill Carnes. Entry is $10 in advance or at the door, and the artists’ unique creations will be available to take home for $60 each. In addition to a food truck, the evening also includes live music by Don Chambers, George Davidson and the finalists of a “King of the Road” singing contest. The event will be held Dec. 14 from 7–10 p.m., and the gallery is located in Suite 1200 of the Leathers Building at 675 Pulaski St. Visit athica.org.
Athentic Brewing Co. will host the $5-10-15 Pottery Sale on Dec. 15 from 5–8 p.m. Perfect for those with a limited holiday budget, the sale will offer handmade ceramic cups, mugs, plates and other stocking stuffers made by local potters, all for $15 or less. Athentic Brewing Co. is located at 108 Park Ave. Visit athenticbrewing.com.
New this year, The Roadhouse will host a holiday market with local vendors on Dec. 18 from 6–10 p.m. Vendors include Sam Balling, Ed Edderson, Will Eskridge and Marisa Mustard. The Roadhouse is located downtown at 137 N. Lumpkin St. Visit instagram.com/roadhouseathens.
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery, a space operated by Jason Thrasher and Beth Hall Thrasher, will be open in conjunction with Third Thursday on Dec. 19 from 5–9 p.m. In addition to prints and art books, the evening offers one of the final opportunities to see the gallery’s current exhibition—which spotlights Jason Thrasher’s latest photography book, “Murmur Trestle”—before the show closes at the end of December. ACE/FRANCISCO is located in Suite 1500 of the Leathers Building at 675 Pulaski St. Check out acefranciscogallery.com.
Procrastinators can breathe a sigh of relief at Athentic Brewing Company’s Last Minute Holiday Market, held Dec. 22 from 1–6 p.m. at 108 Park Ave. Local vendors will be sprawled throughout the taproom, patio and parking lot, offering original art in every medium, bath and beauty products, vintage and sustainable fashion, artisanal food and home goods. Visit athenticbrewing.com for details.
Local restaurants will offer packaged desserts at the Community Holiday Bake Sale at The Globe to raise funds for the Athens Area Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village Program. The sale will take place Dec. 22 from 1–5 p.m., and participating businesses include Puma Yu’s, The Globe, Marti’s at Midday, ZZ and Simone’s, White Tiger, Big City Bread, 1000 Faces and Hi-Lo Lounge. In addition to baked goods, the event will offer handmade jewelry, candles, perfumes, paintings, decorations, ornaments and glasswork from artists such as Flux Goods, Prettiest Lobster, Closet Goblin, Water and Wick, and Keela Canavaggio. The Globe is located at 199 N. Lumpkin St. Visit globetavern.com.
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The family-run studio Bendzunas Glass, at 89 W. South Ave. in Comer, will host holiday hours daily from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. until Christmas, with live glass-blowing demos held by appointment. Operating primarily as a wholesale business that distributes to galleries countrywide, a public gallery displays some of the family’s best functional and decorative glass works, including cups, paperweights, bowls, ornaments and vases. For examples of work, find Bendzunas Glass on Facebook.
Now running through Dec. 31, the Madison Artists Guild’s sixth annual MAGallery Holiday Market includes handcrafted items from over 30 artists including wreaths, ornaments, pottery, glass art, paintings and more. MAGallery is located at 125 W. Jefferson St. in Madison, and open Mondays through Saturdays, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Visit themadisonartistsguild.org.
With holiday shopping in mind, the new Winterville Cultural Center Gallery organized the “Small Works Exhibit,” inviting artists to submit original 2D and 3D works in any media that are 13”x13” or smaller. The exhibition is currently on view through Jan. 3, and purchased artworks can be picked up on Dec. 13 or Dec. 14. While visiting the gallery, be sure to take a look at “Fading Light in 20624: A Portrait of Rural Life” by Jason Machen and “Of Wood and Water” by Laura Floyd and Barbara Odil. The gallery is located on the second floor of the Winterville Cultural Center, located in a historic building at 371 N. Church St. in Winterville. Visit wintervilleccgallery.com.
The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation’s annual Artists’ Shoppe promises works by 55 artists and crafters specializing in paintings, pottery, stained and fused glass, jewelry, photography, woodwork, sculpture, fiber art and more. The Artists’ Shoppe, which opened in conjunction with OCAF’s 30th annual juried holiday market in November, spotlights the gallery’s talented members. It will remain open Tuesdays through Saturdays until Dec. 20 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. OCAF is located at 34 School St. in Watkinsville. For more details, visit ocaf.com.
For richly glazed pieces of pottery that draw inspiration from nature, check out the works of David Morgan, a regional potter who specializes in durable, utilitarian works in an earthy palette of blue, cranberry, brown and green. First experimenting with clay in 1981, Morgan has over 40 years of experience. His 2024 Holiday Sale will be held by appointment only this season at 3747 Old Wildcat Bridge Rd. in Danielsville. Call David at 706-207-2325 or his wife, Kathi, at 706-296-3351, and check David Morgan Pottery on Facebook for updates on inventory.
Multidisciplinary artist Steven Spelman will offer a two-day Pop-Up Art Show with jewelry, sculpture and metalwork at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center’s gift shop on Dec. 6–7 from 11 a.m–4 p.m. Spelman’s work has been featured in Hunger Games, “The Walking Dead” and Ant-Man, and he’s recently created work for Marvel, Blumhouse, Own and the Discovery Channel. MMCC is located at 434 S. Main St. in Madison. Visit mmcc-arts.org.
Fall into a Hallmark movie at Discover Christmas in Jefferson, where visitors can shop by candlelight at pop-up vendors and brick-and-mortar shops. The event, held across downtown Jefferson on Dec. 6 from 5–9 p.m., will also feature hayrides, s’mores, stories with Santa’s helpers and a tree lighting (8:30 p.m. in Marlow Park). Go to cityofjeffersonga.com.
Margaret Agner will host an Open House Pop-Up Boutique on Dec. 6 from 5–8 p.m. and Dec. 7 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. In addition to hand-painted silk scarves, garments and wall art by Agner, the event will spotlight hand-felted coats, hats and scarves by Tina Tinsley and jewelry by Jeanne Peck. The pop-up will be held at 145 Yorkshire Road in Bogart. To see examples of Agner’s work, visit instagram.com/margaretagner.
Venture over to Farmington Pottery’s December Open House Pottery Sale on Dec. 7–8 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. to view the latest creations of Geoff and Lisa Pickett. A wide variety of Geoff’s wood- and gas-fired dinnerware, kitchen and tableware, and various pots for the home and garden will be spaciously displayed outdoors. Lisa, meanwhile, will offer a variety of handmade soaps and botanical skincare products incorporating fresh herbs grown in the garden. Farmington Pottery is located at 1171 Freeman Creek Road in Farmington, but select Bishop for GPS. For more information, visit pickettpottery.com and farmingtonherbals.com.
Farmview Market, at 2610 Eatonton Highway in Madison, will host its Holiday Market Dec. 7 from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. In addition to locally sourced meat, pickles, honey, baked goods and preserves, you’ll find handcrafted items like cutting boards, pottery, soaps, knitted accessories and jewelry. The family-friendly event also includes live music, holiday crafts, a petting zoo, photos with Santa and a candle-making workshop with Rekindle Candle Co. Registration is required for photos and the workshop. Check out farmviewmarket.com for what’s in store.
Mathew Meunier’s second annual Ceramics Open Studio & Holiday Sale will be held on Dec. 7–8, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Still fairly new to the area, Meunier comes from a long line of craftspeople and was originally trained as a carpenter before falling in love with clay. His functional works are soda-fired and feature interesting surface textures and geometric forms. His studio is located at 440 Laurel Ave. in Comer. Check out mathewmeunier.com.
The Comer Farmers Market will host the Comer Christmas Vendor Market at J. Cliff Yarbrough Memorial Park, located at 1914 Madison St., on Dec. 7. In addition to a variety of handcrafted items and holiday treats, the market will host a fundraiser offering fresh cut Fraser Fur Christmas trees from North Carolina. The market, which runs from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., coincides with the City of Comer’s annual holiday celebration, which also includes a Reindeer Run beginning at 7:45 a.m. and the Comer Christmas Parade at 12 p.m. Visit cityofcomer.com for the full day’s details.
Friends of Oglethorpe Co. Library will host its fourth annual Christmas Bazaar at No. 3 Railroad on Dec. 7 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. In addition to a selection of books, the event offers handmade ornaments, bird seed wreaths, kindling bundles, themed gift baskets and other fun stocking stuffers. Shoppers can also fill up a bag with books for only $5. Proceeds are used by the Friends of the Library to support literacy in Oglethorpe County. No. 3 Railroad is located at 3 Railroad St. in Arnoldsville. Go to oglethorpeFOL.org.
For a behind-the-scenes look into the lives of two extraordinary artists, head to Terry Rowlett and Cheryl Washburn’s Fall Open Studios on Dec. 7 from 12–5 p.m. Enjoy the garden, socialize and see recent paintings. The event will be held at 336 E. Church St. in Lexington. Visit instagram.com/terryrowlett and instagram.com/cherylwashburnart for examples of work.
Sunrise Nursery will celebrate the grand opening of its new brick-and-mortar gift shop with a Holiday Craft Market on Dec. 7 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. In addition to food trucks, music and a fire pit, this outdoor market will host over 15 local craft vendors with pottery, woodwork and even foraged mushroom products. The nursery will also accept donations for families in Western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene. Sunrise Nursery is located at 550 Athens Road in Winterville. Visit sunrisenursery.info.
The 2024 Holiday Maker’s Market at Sew Sew Studio will host vendors with a diverse assortment of bags, ornaments, machine embroidered stocking stuffers, crochet accessories, pottery, clothing and home decor. The market will be held Dec. 9 from 4-7 p.m. in Suite 121 at 2971 Monroe Highway in Bogart. Sew Sew’s event will be held in conjunction with the Franklin Grove Holiday Market, which hosts activities from 6–8 p.m. across multiple businesses in the shopping center.
The Marigold Farmers Market in Winterville will host a Holiday in the Park on Dec. 14 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. In addition to locally grown produce, coffee and baked goods, the market will offer handcrafted items like pottery, soaps and textiles. Other activities include roasting chestnuts from Athens Orchard over an open fire, singing by Winterville Elementary students, photos with Santa and train rides on the Marigold Express Choo Choo. The market takes place at Pittard Park, 115 Parkview Road. Go to marigoldmarketwinterville.com.
Pineywoods Artisans will host an Open House featuring Margaret Agner (silk), Elizabeth Barton (quilts, watercolors), Dortha Jacobson (oil paintings), Babs Kall (glass), Patricia McAlexander (author of crime novels), Caroline Montague (pottery) and Aristotle Nicolaides (silversmith). The sale at Pineywoods, located in a historic Victorian home at 205 Athens Road in Winterville, will be held Dec. 14–15 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Call 706-742-2571.
Sponsored by the Lexington Downtown Development Authority, the annual Christmas in Oglethorpe event features vendors, a parade and a concert. Held at 303 E. Church St. in Lexington, the celebration takes place Dec. 14 from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Visit facebook.com/ChristmasinOglethorpe.
SpringHaus Farm, a wedding and event venue, will host its first Holiday Market on Dec. 15 from 12–5 p.m. In addition to portraits with Santa, the afternoon offers a handful of vendors selling handcrafted items, unique gifts and pre-made decorations. Attendees who bring a canned food item will receive a raffle ticket to put into a vendor’s raffle of their choosing. SpringHaus Farm is located at 296 Russell Drive in Comer. See shfweddings.com.
1818 Brewery will offer an opportunity to grab last-minute gifts at its Holiday Market on Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. The brewery is located in the historic Oxford Building, a former sewing factory, at 71 State St. in downtown Commerce. Visit 1818 brewing.com.
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