Celebrate a handmade holiday by shopping local artists and makers this season. Find a few at these markets and pop-up events.
First Friday Art Walk
5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec 6, in Downtown Salem
Meet and shop from local makers during the First Friday Art Walk, which aims to promote local businesses, emerging artists and engagement with our downtown community. It is a free, leisurely opportunity to explore the heart of Salem and discover new shops, artwork, crafters and more. facebook.com/SalemArtWalk
Holiday Makers Market
5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec 6 and 12 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec 7, at Art Department, 254 Commercial St NE
Shop local artists @uneekeepottery, @caffeinatedghostco, @boxcutterrebellion, @mirafeatherstone, @quinlan.art, @tiqvahaviv, and @wizardkelu
The Handmade Market
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec 7, in Jackman-Long Building at Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St NE
Shop more than 150 vendors selling locally handcrafted and vintage holiday gifts, from jewelry to bath products, decor to original art, and much more. Free admission; $5 parking. facebook.com/SalemEtsyTeam
4th annual Makers Market
112 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec 7, at Ankeny Vineyard, 2565 Riverside Dr. S
Local makers showcase their talents in the Barn + Barrel Room so you can sip wine and shop for pottery, home decor, jewelry, skincare, glass art, jams, sugar cookies, macarons, and more! (Bar service only in these areas. No reservations)
Salem Holiday Market
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. December 13, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. December 14, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. December 15, Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St NE
More than just a market, this holiday event brings together more than 250 vendors offering handmade, handcrafted or homegrown products plus Santa’s village and kids activities, a gingerbread house contest, tree decorating contest, pet adoptions, an interactive display area, and more. It’s an opportunity for the whole family to explore. Free admission; $5 parking. salemcommunitymarkets.com, 503-585-8264
Winter Solstice Market
6 to 9 p.m. December 11, at Epilogue Kitchen & Cocktails, 508 State Street
Shop local from a variety of local artists and makers including @m.riv.art, @nature.ghost, @wizardkelu, @boxcutterrebellion, @encantocreations, @kyrstalannigan, @drippycharmz, @ashariarts, @heartland_ciderworks, and @uneekeepottery
The Nightmare Before Creepmas
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec 22, at Salem Convention Center
A last-minute holiday market where you will find more than 80 local creators offering oddities, unusual art and bizarre creations. Market for the Strange gathers under the motto “where weird is wonderful” and promotes the growing alternative art scene. marketforthestrange.com
This story originally ran in Press Play Salem issue 22 (Winter 2024/25)