State of the Arts
Central Vermont shoppers flock to Randolph’s long-running Artisan Holiday Market, a one-stop gift shop. In a room bedecked with paper snowflakes and lace, more than 60 local artists display their handmade wares — think ceramics, paintings and prints.
Tuesdays through Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sundays, noon-4 p.m., through December 24 at Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph. Free. Info, chandler-arts.org.
Euro Vision
The spirit of the season is alight in the heart of downtown Burlington with the return of BTV Winter Market. This annual European-style outdoor market showcases a rotating group of Vermont vendors, while cozy fires, games and music make the atmosphere even merrier.
Fridays, 2-6 p.m.; Saturdays, noon-6 p.m.; and Sundays, noon-4 p.m., through December 22 at City Hall Park in Burlington. Free. Info, burlingtoncityarts.org.
Small Wonders
Small Business Saturday starts a day early at the Holiday Maker’s Market, held at a brewery in Alburgh. Local musicians — Dale and Darcy on Friday and John Cronin & the Missisquoi River Band on Saturday — soundtrack this celebration of area entrepreneurs.
Friday, November 29, and Saturday, November 30, 2-6 p.m., at Kraemer & Kin in Alburgh. Free. Info, kraemerandkin.com.
Jolly Ol’ Town
Talk about decking the halls: Bristol’s Holley Hall brings all kinds of eye candy with its appropriately named Holley Jolly Holiday Market. Artisans including Trillium Handcrafts, Cieri Fabrication and Muriel’s of Vermont vend everything from paintings to pottery to pretty knits.
Saturday, November 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Holley Hall in Bristol. Free. Info, 453-5885.
Rockin’ the Roundabout
At the Winooski Holiday Pop-Up Shop, local makers take over bars, restaurants and retail shops around the rotary. Get your Pop-Up Passport stamped while scooping up handcrafted gifts, tipping back festive tipples and grooving to local DJs such as Disco Phantom.
Thursday, December 5, 5-9 p.m., in downtown Winooski. Free. Info, downtownwinooski.org.
All’s Fair
Shelburne’s Winter Fair & Artisan Market kicks off on Friday with locavore eats from the Farmers & Foragers food truck and shopping for adults and older teens. Saturday is a family-friendly fair also featuring nature crafts, winter games, a puppet show and a visit from the Pocket Fairy.
Friday, December 6, 6-8:30 p.m., and Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Lake Champlain Waldorf School in Shelburne. Free entry; $2 for some activities. Info, 985-2827.
Sleighing It
Vendors from Vermont and New Hampshire are the main attraction at Fairlee’s Holiday Market — but there’s plenty more festive fun afoot. Sip complimentary cocoa, catch a sleigh ride, have your face painted or get on Santa’s good side while you still can — in person.
Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee. Free. Info, lakemoreyresort.com.
Gifts Galore
More than a whopping 175 craftspeople from across New England descend on Essex Junction for the fifth annual Vermont Holiday Market. Surely even the choosiest shopper can cross some names off their list with this stellar selection, spanning ceramics, spices and spirits.
Saturday, December 7, and Sunday, December 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction. $10 for both days; free for kids under 12. Info, vtgatherings.com.
Makers Unite
The organizers of Burlington’s Good Trade Makers Market believe that “incredible things happen when you fill a room with positive, supportive and talented people.” Watch what unfolds, then, as 90 indie makers from New England and beyond offer décor, gourmet food, art and apparel all in one place.
Saturday, December 7, and Sunday, December 8, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at Hula in Burlington. $8-10 includes a small beverage. Info, goodtrademakersmarket.com.
Charitable Giving
Gift-giving dollars truly stay in the community at White River Junction’s Holiday Craft Fair, a benefit for Bugbee Senior Center’s Meals on Wheels and senior enrichment programs. Support the cause by browsing the crafts of 20-plus makers — there’s also a jewelry bazaar and a tasty café.
Friday, December 13, 1-5 p.m., and Saturday, December 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at Bugbee Senior Center in White River Junction. Free. Info, bugbeecenter.org.
Peruse the Seven Days calendar at sevendaysvt.com/holiday for additional holiday markets.
The original print version of this article was headlined “10 Vermont Holiday Markets You Can’t Miss in 2024”
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This article appears in 2024 Vermont Holiday Gift Guide.
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