- Holiday Night Market at Fleetwood's: Hosted by the eccentric epitome of Asheville, Fleetwood's, on Tuesday, November 19 and 26, and Tuesday, December 3 and 17, 2024 from 5-10 PM, this Tuesday night pop-up will include vintage wares and crafts from local vendors, live music, and more. Grab a drink from their bar while you peruse vintage and handmade goods this holiday season.
- Holidays in the Park: Hosted in Biltmore Park's Town Square at One Town Square Blvd, Asheville, NC 28803 (not to be confused with Biltmore Village near the Biltmore Estate), there will be two events happening on Friday, November 22 and Saturday, December 7, 2024. On November 22, enjoy the Town Square Tree Lighting and Holiday Market from 4-8 PM (tree lighting at 6:30 PM), and on December 7, enjoy Santa in the Square & Holiday Market from 3-7 PM (visits with Santa from 3-6 PM). Both markets will feature regional foods, handcrafted gifts, festive treats, and seasonal décor (including fresh-cut Christmas trees and wreaths). Come be part of the festive atmosphere in this beautifully decorated square!
Winter Wonderland Glass Market: Hosted by the NC Glass Center (104 Roberts St) and taking place Wednesday-Monday starting Friday, November 22-Monday, December 23, 2024, from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, you can expect hundreds of blown glass ornaments, Christmas trees, and rabbis to bring that winter joy to your home and the homes of those you love.
Marshall Handmade Market: Typically hosted at Marshall High Studios, this year (due to Helene) the market will be hosted at the historic Odonata Farm (5640 Paint Fork Rd. Mars Hill, NC 28754) from 10 AM-5 PM on Saturday, November 23 & Sunday, November 24. Featuring some of the best makers in the region, this market will not only have handmade goods, but it will also have coffee, local artisan pastries, and delicious food from one of Asheville’s favorite food trucks. This is a local and visitor favorite market that is not to be missed! Note: There will be a shuttle running continuously from the parking lot of the Mars Hill Ingles at 225 Carl Eller Rd.
Morganton Holiday Market: On Saturday, November 23, and again on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, this small town will host its annual holiday market located at 111 North Green Street, at the corner of Green Street and Avery Avenue, will include fresh vegetables, delicious baked goods, and adorable local crafts.
Black Friday Holiday Market at Highland Brewing: Hosted by Highland Brewing Company on Friday, November 29, 2024, from 11 AM-4 PM, this annual Black Friday holiday market offers the chance to support over 35 talented local artists and artisans from Asheville as they showcase their unique, handcrafted goods. This year's market coincides with the on-site exclusive release of their beer, Black Watch, so you can shop and sip.
Show & Tell Holiday Pop-Up Shop: Hosted in the Ideation Lab inside the Center for Craft in Downtown Asheville, this curated pop-up retail holiday store will showcase over 100 vendors and run from Friday, November 29 to Tuesday, December 24, 2024 (daily from 10 AM-8 PM). This year, they are also hosting Good Tidings Market at Asheville Masonic Temple on Saturday, November 23, and Sunday, November, 24, 2024 from 11 AM-5 PM, Holly Jolly Night Market at The Orange Peel on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 5-9 PM, and Holiday Mini Markets every Saturday and Sunday in December at Asheville Social Hall from 11 AM-5 PM. There are so many opportunities to support local + indie crafts by shopping for housewares, handmade jewelry, ceramics, apparel, vintage clothes, ornaments, candles, and more. With a wide collection of items, you’re sure to find a gift for everyone on your list!
- Tree Lighting & Block Party: Hosted by the historic Grove Arcade, this much-anticipated holiday extravaganza is happening on Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 4-9 PM. Free to attend, festivities include live music from DJ Griffin White and the Bill Bares jazz trio, performances by the Asheville Ballet, an outdoor holiday market curated by Marquee Asheville, pop-up bars from your favorite Grove Arcade restaurants, a Letters to Santa station, and a Santa appearance & photo-op!
- 22nd Annual Holiday Bazaar: Hosted by the North Asheville Tailgate Market, this annual Holiday Bazaar is happening on Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Featuring over 80 local vendors from the Western NC region showcasing beautiful handmade crafts, delicious treats, warm beverages, and all the freshest produce during the festive season. Stock up on your holiday gifts, and find the perfect Christmas tree, all while supporting our local small businesses. Note: The location of this event is TBD. Check their website for more details.
Handmade Holidays at BMCA: Hosted by the Black Mountain Center for the Arts and happening Monday, December 2-9, 2024 from 10 AM to 5 PM (Monday-Friday), this craft market will have local pottery, handmade ornaments, and more. BMCA will also have a Handmade Ornament Sale and Christmas Corner in their lobby during November and December. Be sure to stop by during Black Mountain’s Holly Jolly celebration on Friday, December 6, 2024, until 7:30 PM for some extra sweet treats!
Holiday Sip & Shop: Happening Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM at the Historic Grovewood Village Gallery, this annual market will feature artist demonstrations and complimentary wine and warm cider. Enjoy 10 percent off select merchandise in the gallery, and shop for unique gift items handmade by Asheville artists and beyond. Grovewood Gallery showcases over 9,000 square feet of finely crafted jewelry, wooden bowls and utensils, ceramic tableware, blown glass, fiber art, and much more!
- 9th Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar: Hosted by Asheville Music Hall in the heart of downtown Asheville, this free and family-friendly event is happening on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 12-5 PM. Check out an array of over 26 all-local vendors, live music with Asheville’s very own Suns of Stars, big & small bites served up by One Stop Kitchen (and bar with specialty mega-mosas & bloody mary concoctions), and a Kid’s Area!
Holiday Seconds Sale: Hosted by the Southern Highland Craft Guild and happening on Saturday, December 7, and again on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 10 AM-4 PM, the Folk Art Center's inventory will be discounted between 10-50% off its original retail price! Choose from a variety of gift items including ceramics, jewelry, fiber, apparel, paper, glass & wood. This sale is an opportunity for member artisans to cycle out the remaining designs of the year at this market, so they can begin the new year with a fresh start.
The Big Crafty: Held twice annually in the heart of Asheville at Harrah's Cherokee Center, the holiday edition will take place on Saturday, December 7 & Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 12-6:00 PM. Voted Best Arts & Crafts Fair by Mountain Xpress every year since they began in 2008, this heartfelt community tradition brings together an eclectic array of talented backyard artists, juried prize-winners, and those who delight in them. Admission is $10 on Saturday and free on Sunday. This year, there will also be Little Crafty: Artist Relief Edition at Asheville Art Museum from 12-5 PM on Saturday, November 16, and Saturday, November 23, 2024, where you can support WNC artists in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Shop from local artists in the Museum Atrium, visit the galleries, and enjoy hot cocoa at Perspective Cafe.
Uncommon Holiday Market: Typically hosted at Foundy in the River Arts District, this year (due to Helene), the market will be hosted at Haywood Park Hotel Event Space (46 Haywood Street) on Saturday, December 7, and Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 10 AM-4 PM. The event is free, and there will be delicious food and hot coffee on-site! As Asheville’s largest curated, pop-up market for antiques, art, vintage decor, jewelry, and beyond, it's the perfect market to support the artists of RAD and find unique gifts for those you love.
Holiday Art Market & Pop-Up Sale: Hosted by Open Hearts Art Center (217 Coxe Ave) and taking place on Saturday, December 14 from 1-6 PM, this annual market is perfect for that one-of-a-kind holiday gift. Enjoy a fantastical selection of original artwork, ornaments, ceramics, ugly holiday sweaters, jewelry, and so much more, handmade with love by Asheville artists.
Christkindlmarkt at Guidon Brewing Co: The 6th annual Christmas market at the American/German ex-military family-owned brewery and taproom in Hendersonville will have local vendors, live music, food, drink, a cookie contest, and more. Scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 14, 2024 (12-6:00 PM), you're sure to be filled with holiday cheer and Gemütlichkeit!
Christmas Market at Lookout Brewing: Hosted by Lookout Brewing Company in Black Mountain on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 12-5 PM, this free and family-friendly event will feature local vendors to shop, hot mulled wine, and bonfires to keep you warm! Stop by to enjoy food specials, a special holiday beer release, and tons of holiday cheer!
Mingle & Jingle Holiday Craft Market: The 8th Annual Holiday Mingle & Jingle market will be held on Sunday, December 22, 2024 (10:00 AM-3:00 PM) at The Grey Eagle (185 Clingman Ave). Local vendors will be set up selling handmade goods, arts, and crafts so you can pick up the perfect holiday gift before grabbing a bite from their in-house Taqueria and a drink from the bar. There will also be some classic holiday tunes playing while you walk through.