{"id":9218,"date":"2016-11-29T09:00:22","date_gmt":"2016-11-29T14:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/?p=9218"},"modified":"2016-11-29T14:52:16","modified_gmt":"2016-11-29T19:52:16","slug":"holiday-indie-craft-fairs-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/holiday-indie-craft-fairs-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Indie Craft Fairs"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you love all of the handcrafted goodies on Etsy<\/a> as much as I do, then surely you will also have fun at one of these indie Christmas craft fairs, which are essentially Etsy in event form. At these markets you will find a wide variety of wares?clothing, jewelry, baked goods, ceramics, cards, and loads more. By shopping at one of these fairs, not only will you be able to find truly unique Christmas presents for your loved ones, you will also be supporting local small businesses, so it?s a win-win.<\/p>\n

Below I?ve highlighted a few of these merry markets, but if you have a favourite local indie craft fair in your area, let me know in the comments!<\/p>\n

Holiday Maker Fair ??Philadelphia, PA<\/a><\/h2>\n\"Philadelphia<\/a>\n

Frustrated with the lack of indie craft fairs in Philly, Rachel from The Crafted Life<\/a> decide to host her own! During First Friday, head on over to the Holiday Maker Fair<\/a> and browse the goodies from a curated selection of local crafters?some of whom even make neato Philadelphia-themed items. While shopping you can also enjoy refreshments or pop into the holiday photo booth. <\/p>\n

\nHoliday Maker Fair<\/a>
\nWeWork Northern Liberties
\n1010 N. Hancock Street<\/p>\n

Friday, 2 December
\n6.30?9pm
\nAdmission: Free!\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Holiday No Coast Craft-o-Rama ? Minneapolis, MN<\/a><\/h2>\n\"No<\/a>\n

If you’re in the Twin Cities area, be sure to check out the 12th annual Holiday No Coast Craft-o-Rama<\/a>. This indie, urban, and modern art & craft show will feature woodworking, ceramics, cards, handcrafted dog toys & treats, and more. And as a twist on the traditional tote bag giveaway, each vendor will be giving away a free No Coast tote with the first sale of the day on both days?no matter how big or small the purchase is. <\/p>\n

\nHoliday No Coast Craft-o-Rama<\/a>
\nMidtown Global Market
\n920 E. Lake Street<\/p>\n

Friday, 2 December: 3?8pm
\nSaturday, 3 December: 9am?5pm
\nAdmission: Free!\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

City of Craft X: Handmade Decade ? Toronto, Canada<\/a><\/h2>\n\"City<\/a>\n

This holiday season you’re invited to a crafty birthday party, as City of Craft<\/a> turns 10! To celebrate this past decade, they’re hosting a weekend-long party with more than 60 of T-Dot’s best makers, workshops, installations, and giveaways. Whether you go on Friday night for drinks & music or show up bright & early on Saturday morning for one of the limited edition swag bags, you’re sure to have a great time.<\/p>\n

\nCity of Craft X: Handmade Decade<\/a>
\nThe Theatre Centre
\n1115 Queen Street West
\n[entrance on Lisgar St.]<\/p>\n

Friday, 9 December: 6?10pm
\nSaturday, 10 December: 11am?6pm
\nSunday, 11 December: 11am?5pm
\nAdmission: $3 [Kids 12 & under free]\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Porter Flea Holiday Market ? Nashville, TN<\/a><\/h2>\n\"Porter<\/a>\n

Named Best Artisan Market by the Nashville Scene in 2012, Porter Flea Holiday Market<\/a> is a juried and curated market that focuses on unique, local, and handmade gifts. Here you will find a variety of goods, including children’s toys, enamel pins, home decor, clothing, and holiday cards. You have two options on how to attend: the more intimate, ticketed Preview Market on Friday evening or the free Main Market on Saturday.<\/p>\n

\nPorter Flea Holiday Market<\/a>
\nSkyway Studios
\n3201 Dickerson Pike<\/p>\n

Friday, 9 December: 6?9pm [Preview Market]
\nAdmission: $25 [Buy tickets here.<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Saturday, 10 December: 10am?5pm [Main Market]
\nAdmission: Free! [But you can skip the general admission line with a $15 Porter Pass<\/a>.]\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Firefly Handmade Holiday Market ? Boulder, CO<\/a><\/h2>\n\"Firefly<\/a>\n

Join Firefly Handmade<\/a> for their first ever outdoor holiday market<\/a> inside a giant heated tent at the popular Twenty Ninth Street shopping district. This event will feature indie wares from 100 vendors, such as bohemian inspired jewelry, coffee scrubs, paper goods, and craft wines. If that wasn’t enough, there will also be artisan demos, food trucks, live music, AND a vintage VW bus photo booth.<\/p>\n

\nFirefly Handmade Holiday Market<\/a>
\nTwenty Ninth Street
\n1710 29th Street<\/p>\n

Saturday, 10 December: 10am?4pm
\nSunday: 11 December: 10am?4pm
\nAdmission: Free!\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Getting into the spirit with these goodies from @moorecollection @greendesignscs @arubymoon2 @masterpiecedoodle #HolidayMarket #handmade #shoplocal<\/a><\/p>\n

A photo posted by Firefly Handmade Markets (@fireflyhandmade) on