{"id":7446,"date":"2014-12-04T10:00:21","date_gmt":"2014-12-04T15:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/?p=7446"},"modified":"2014-12-05T12:29:54","modified_gmt":"2014-12-05T17:29:54","slug":"holiday-indie-craft-fairs-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/holiday-indie-craft-fairs-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Indie Craft Fairs"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re on the hunt for some special holiday gifts, hit up an indie craft fair this weekend or next weekend. At these markets you can find all kinds of goodies from jewelry to stationery to ceramics?all handmade and many times local. 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. Always fun, indie craft fairs are basically Etsy in event form, complete with DJs and food trucks.<\/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 Strawberry Swing – Kansas City, MO<\/a><\/h2>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

A two-day event, the 4th annual Holiday Strawberry Swing<\/a> is going on this weekend over First Friday. Held at the historic West Bottoms at The Foundation, the Holiday Swing<\/a> will be a fun time, as you can find local, handmade Christmas gifts there while listening to live music and sipping a festive drink. This event’s 30+ vendors sell a myriad of products, such as jewelry, quilts, wood work, mobiles, photography, painting, zines, and much more.<\/p>\n

\nHoliday Strawberry Swing<\/a>
\nThe Foundation
\n1221 Union Avenue<\/p>\n

Friday, 5 December: 10am–8pm
\nSaturday, 6 December: 10am–6pm
\nAdmission: Free!\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Renegade Craft Fair December Market – Los Angeles<\/a><\/h2>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

The Renegade Craft Fair December Market<\/a> sounds like quite the festive f?te! At this market in Grand Park there will be more than 250 independent makers, as well as workshops, food trucks, music, and a photo booth. The vendors will be selling handmade holiday gift wrap, health & beauty products, jewelry, toys, apparel, stationery, housewares, and more. If all that isn’t enticing enough, well behaved pets are welcome to attend, and<\/i> there’s an official afterparty called Meet the Makers [RSVP here<\/a>].<\/p>\n

\nRenegade Craft Fair December Market<\/a>
\n200 N. Grand Avenue
\n[between Broadway and Spring Street]<\/p>\n

Saturday, 13 December: 10am–5pm
\nSunday, 14 December: 10am–5pm
\nAdmission: Free!\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Picnic Holiday Sale – Portland, ME<\/a><\/h2>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

Tap into the Maine DIY scene at the Picnic Holiday Sale<\/a>. At this juried craft fair’s sixth year, not only can you find handmade accessories, housewares, stationery, and the like?you can also shop for vintage goods. While perusing the items, you can nibble on tasty treats from a local bakery, cafe, or coffee shop. For an awesome bonus, kiddos and adults can have their photo taken with the Yeti!<\/p>\n