We always look forward to Holiday Markets in Athens, Georgia. The cheer in the air, bows on boxes, and all those makers showing off their amazing talents!  Local Athens holiday markets are the perfect opportunity to find truly personal gift ideas. After all, you'll find many of Athens' talented artists all in one place!  You'll also be supporting local artists and makers, while being able to browse outdoors, enjoy a festive atmosphere, AND avoid shipping costs and worries of delays. The spirit of giving is alive and well in Athens this holiday season. Check out these Athens holiday markets to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones. 

What about gifts of time and togetherness, you say? We can't think of a better day, or weekend, with your partner, mom, sisters or friends that enjoying time together at an Athens holiday market. We know many who have made a tradition of heading to holiday markets together to pick out gifts for Christmas.

Holiday & Christmas Market Roundup

 

Here is a roundup of some of the best Athens Holiday Markets. Get inspired, get out of the house, and get ready to meet these talented Athens artists and makers!

Multiple Weekends

  • Beechwood Holiday Market

Beechwood Holiday Market is fun for all ages, including hay rides, fire pits to roast smores and a live ornament and craft station. There will also be a holiday village complete with seasonal food fare, shopping, holiday vendors and Santa’s post office. Visit the market on Saturday, November 30 for Santa, food trucks, a tree lighting and more, and visit Friday Dec.13 for a holiday carnival including carousel, slides, Santa and hayrides!

Two employees stand in front of the Beechwood Holiday Market sign.

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November 22 Holiday Market

  • Shop Small Crawl

Support amazing local, women-owned businesses this holiday season during the 3rd annual Shop Small Crawl on Friday, November 22nd. Participating shops will be open late from 4-8pm and pop-up artists and service providers will be featured at our afterparty from 7-10pm. With 35+ shops and pop-ups participating, each stop at a participating shop gets you an entry and a chance to win one of our five raffle prizes. Stay tuned for more info or join our mailing list on Instagram @womenownedathens.

November 30th Holiday Market

  • Athens Farmers Market: Holiday Artist Market

The Athens Farmers Market Holiday Artist Market is back and better than ever! With a diverse selection of handmade crafts, delicious food, and fresh produce, this year's market promises to be a holiday shopping extravaganza. Join us on Saturday, November 30th from 9AM to 3PM at Bishop Park for a day of fun, food, and festive cheer. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to support local artisans and find the perfect gifts for your loved ones.

 

December 12 - 15 Holiday Markets​

  • Athens Holiday Market

The 2024 Athens Holiday market is a TWO NIGHT event in the courtyard at the Big City Bread Cafe on Dec. 12 & 13, 2024, featuring local artists and craftspeople from around the region. Enjoy great food, live music under the stars and tons of handmade local and regional treasures to fill all your holiday shopping lists.

A holiday market outside Big City Bread at twilight.

  • West Broad Farmers Market Holiday Market

Help us celebrate the winter holidays and round off the 2024 market season at the annual Holiday Market and Craft Fair! Come on December 15 at the West Broad Farmers Market and Garden for music, kids’ holiday crafts, local artisans, craft makers, culinary enthusiasts, and local farmers and growers. This is the perfect opportunity to shop for your loved ones this holiday season. Any artisans and crafters interested in participating in the market can email the Community Agriculture Director, Cameron Teeter at cameron@athenslandtrust.org or call 706-765-4020.

  • Indie South Fair: Holiday Hooray!

Indie South Fair's annual Holiday Hooray is one of Athens' largest holiday markets, and draws more than 150 vendors selling handmade products. There will be jewelry, paper goods, silk screened fabrics and tees, ceramics, hand printed cards, bath and body products, unique housewares, edgy fashions, locally made food stuffs, and quirky items for pets and children. This year the Holiday Hooray will be held at Bishop Park on Dec.14 &15, 2024.

 

a woman stands next to her art at the Indie South Holiday Hooray.

December 21 & 22 Holiday Markets

  • Last Minute Gift Market

Got someone left on your shopping list that you just can find the perfect thing for? Head to Athentic Brewing Co.'s Last Minute Gift Market! You'll find locally-made gifts and of course can enjoy delicious craft beer while you are browsing. Be sure to support local small businesses this holiday season! The market is Saturday, December 21.

A dark beer in a flared glass sits on a table.

Other Local Athens Gift Ideas:

  • State Botanical Garden of Georgia Garden Shop

We love the gift shop at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, for its playful collection of all things botanical. You'll find holiday decor, kids games and crafts, lovely books and jewelry, and even local honey from hives at the Garden!

  • Athens Creatives Directory

Not sure where your favorite Athens artists may be displaying this holiday season? Check out the Athens Creative Directory! This resource is organized by the Athens-Clarke County Economic Development Department and CREATE Athens (a division of Envision Athens).

 

For  even more ideas and inspiration on holiday shopping in Athens, visit our Local Holiday Shopping page. 

Map of Athens Holiday Markets