There’s no place like the North Market to get you into the holiday spirit. From the friendly salutations of the merchants to the array of delectable cuisine, the bustle of market commerce on a winter weekend is sure to warm your heart and have you humming holiday tunes! Join us for the most splendid of seasonal weekends at the North Market for the Holiday Open House & Craft Extravaganza on Saturday, December 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 4 from 12-5 p.m.

Our merchants will be armed with an array of samples to tempt your taste buds and help you formulate your holiday feasts. As always, they are endowed with the wisdom of years of experience to give you excellent advice. The second floor will be devoted to forty-five local artisans and crafters for a weekend of shopping for distinctive handmade gifts. Jewelry, glass, textiles, bath and body products and knitted items are just a few of the categories represented by the local artists in our craft fair. Local musicians will provide holiday tunes to shop and dine by and the kids will enjoy the face painting and the Nutcracker Toy Solider. The whole family can get into the holiday spirit at the North Market Holiday Open House & Craft Extravaganza!

Scheduled Holiday Open House Activities include:

Saturday, December 3

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., North Market merchants and Craft Extravaganza vendors on second floor open for business
• 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Christmas tree sales at the farmers’ market
• 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., holiday music by Marion Funk, accordion
• 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., face painting
• 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., roasted chestnuts and pretzels with Short Stop Youth Center (farmers market)
• 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., holiday music by Miss Molly
• 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Joyunspeakable, the living statue as the Nutcracker Toy Soldier
• 1 – 3 p.m., holiday music by Island Breeze
• 3 – 5 p.m., holiday music by the Eileen Howard Jazz Trio

Sunday, December 4

• 12-5 p.m., North Market merchants and Craft Extravaganza vendors on second floor open for business
• 12 – 5 p.m., face painting
• 1 – 3 p.m., Joyunspeakable, the living statue as the Nutcracker Toy
• 12 -2 p.m., holiday music by Dan Heidt
• 2-5 p.m., holiday music by the Piano Peddler

Participating artisans include:

Amy made it! ~ bags, purses and totes made from recycled Starbucks packaging

Andy Glass ~ hand-blown glass ornaments and sun catchers

B. Radley ~ cross stitched finery, jewelry and accessories

BC Appliqué ~ appliquéd towels, bibs, guardian angels

Beaniestalk ~ upcycled hair accessories

Beau and Pearl ~ hand forged sterling silver jewelry

Black Cat Designs ~ enameled jewelry, purse bling and art pieces

Black Market ~ hand knit scarves, crocheted hats, jewelry

Carmacazzi ~ hand printed apparel for men and women

Corazon y Mano ~ cigar box jewelry boxes, jewelry, cards

Crafty Beavers ~ knitted kitty hats, plush knitted kitties and dinosaurs, DIY lip balm kits

Mary Ann Crago ~ original art magnets, light switch plates and small assemblages

D.Action Productions ~ hand rolled beeswax candles decorated with flowers, stones and shells

David Morgan Art Works ~ wire sculpture, ornaments, kinetic mobiles, watercolor postcards

Dolly Girl Designs ~ aprons, pot holders, mittens and accessories

Kristin Ellis ~ original silver-smithed jewelry

Genoa Soap ~ sixteen varieties of soap, gift sets, bath fizzies

Girl Pie ~ pressed fern ornaments, crocheted animals, headbands, mosaics and more

Green Handle Designs ~ beaded and semi-precious stone jewelry

Infantaisle ~ baby gear including bibs, burp cloths, snack pads and more

Jan’s Gourds ~ decorative hand-painted gourd accessories and bird houses

Brenda Jennings ~ hand-dyed silk scarves, gift bags and wraps

Jennifer Sadler Designs ~ jewelry made with resin, glass and stone beads

Jenny Pope Designs ~ dichroic and fused glass jewelry

Jonathan Juravich ~ metal hand-punched ornaments, recycled key chains, greeting cards

Lark Meadow ~ handmade bound books and prints

Patrice Lehocky ~ purses made from reclaimed materials

Leslie June Designs ~ handmade ceramic pendant jewelry and ornaments

Little Critter Plushies ~ plush toys, pillows and ornaments

MaraM ~ bags and accessories from recycled materials

Mary Moon Designs ~ appliquéd bags, wristlets and accessories

Moon Garden ~ handmade candles, soaps, lotions, lip balm, shea butter and perfumes

Objet Adapté (Saturday only) ~ upcycled vintage feed sack bags and aprons

“Pine”-ing Away (outdoors) ~ evergreen Christmas wreaths and swags

Poshta Design ~ handcrafted paper goods including cards, stationery and bookplates

Eric Rausch ~ pottery, wall tiles and ceramic sculpture

Clinton Reno ~ hand-screened rock posters, t-shirts, journals and stickers

Sparrow Vine ~ handcut one-of-a-kind paper cutouts, cards and ornaments

Sweet Stella Designs ~ sweet polymer accessories

Team Chipmunk ~ children’s clothing made from vintage materials

Ticking Cats ~ watercolor cat clocks, painted wooden boxes and pins

Umbrella Girl Productions ~ sewn stationery, greeting cards, gift cards, hair scarves and pot holders

Vintage Gal Creations ~ accessories découpaged with vintage style images

Vintage Vamp (Sunday only) ~ artisan jewelry incorporating vintage parts

Wholly Craft! ~ an array of hand-crafted items by local artisans

Windy Lane Farm Alpacas ~ knitted and hand-woven alpaca items

With the Grain ~ wheat weavings: ornaments, mobiles and wreaths

With Nature in Mind ~ soap, body butters, herbal bath bags, linen sprays, scrubs and masks

Zebra Pie Gifts ~ glass tile jewelry and 100% soy candles

The North Market Holiday Open House and Craft Extravaganza will take place on Saturday, December 3 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 4 from 12 – 5 p.m. Admission is free.  For more information, please call the North Market at (614) 463-9664 or visit www.northmarket.com. Artisan admissions are closed.

Participating Farms:

ElizabethTelling Farm CSA pickup only.

Persinger Farm  I will be bringing beets, cabbage, carrots, sweet potatoes, red onions, potatoes and squash.

 

Rhoads Farm Market  We will have Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, Christmas trees and wreaths. A greater variety of wreaths and trees will be available in season. For more information about our Christmas trees please visit www.rhoadsfarmmarket.com.

 

Thomas Family Orchard We will have 14 varieties of apples this week as well as apple cider.

 

Toad Hill Farm  I will have kale, lettuce, radishes and spinach.

 

The Wayward Seed Farm  We will have greens, turnips and winter radishes.

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Holiday Open House & Craft Extravaganza

There’s no place like the North Market to get you into the holiday spirit. From the friendly salutations of the merchants to the array of delectable cuisine, the bustle of market commerce on a winter weekend is sure to warm your heart and have you humming holiday tunes! Join us for the most splendid of seasonal weekends at the North Market for the Holiday Open House & Craft Extravaganza on Saturday, December 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 5 from 12-5 p.m.

Our merchants will be armed with an array of samples to tempt your taste buds and help you formulate your holiday feasts. As always, they are endowed with the wisdom of years of experience to give you excellent advice. The second floor will be devoted to forty-five local artisans and crafters for a weekend of shopping for distinctive handmade gifts. Jewelry, glass, textiles, bath and body products and knitted items are just a few of the categories represented by the local artists in our craft fair. Local musicians will provide holiday tunes to shop and dine by and the kids will enjoy the face painting and balloon twisting. The whole family can get into the holiday spirit at the North Market Holiday Open House & Craft Extravaganza!
 

For a full list of vendors and activities please click HERE>

It’s that time of year for holiday entertaining, cookie baking, pie making, turkey basting, present shopping, gift-giving and celebrating all of the reasons for the season. The North Market Holiday Open House & Craft Extravaganza is the perfect place for both inspiration and acquisition of all of your holiday trimmings. We’ve decided to give you twice as much of a good thing this year and we have expanded the event to last both Saturday, December 5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 6 from 12-5 p.m.

Our merchants will be armed with an array of samples to tempt your taste buds and help you formulate your holiday feasts. As always they are endowed with the wisdom of years of experience to give you excellent advice. The second floor will be devoted to forty-five local artisans and crafters for a weekend of shopping for distinctive handmade gifts. Jewelry, glass, textiles, bath and body products and knitted items are just a few of the categories represented by the local artists in our craft fair.

Scheduled Holiday Open House Activities include:

Saturday, December 5
• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., North Market merchants and Craft Extravaganza vendors on second floor open for business
• 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Christmas tree sales on the farmers’ market plaza
• 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., holiday music by Willie Phoenix
• 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., holiday music by Suite Strings
• 1 - 3 p.m., Joyunspeakable, the living statue as the Nutcracker Toy Soldier
• 1 - 3 p.m., holiday music by Miss Molly
• 3 - 5 p.m., holiday music by the Eileen Howard Jazz Trio

Sunday, December 6
• 12-5 p.m., North Market merchants and Craft Extravaganza vendors on second floor open for business
• 12 -3 p.m., holiday music by Willie Phoenix
• 3-5 p.m., holiday music by Island Breeze

Participating vendors include:
Andy Glass ~ hand-blown glass ornaments
Baby Gee’s ~ blankets, burp cloths, hooded towels, bags and holiday ornaments
BC Appliqué ~ appliquéd towels, bibs, guardian angels
Black Market ~ hand knit scarves, jewelry
Bootleg ~ hand sewn silk-screened wristbands, silk-screened t-shirts, prints, totes
Kelly Burt ~ plush animals, painted bags, robot t-shirts
Carmacazzi ~ hand printed shirts for men and women
Claynimals ~ rolling clay animals
Corazon y Manos ~ jewelry boxes, crochet scarves
Crafty Beavers ~ knitted kitty hats, knit items, beaded jewelry, DIY lip balm kits
Creatrix Jane ~ handsewn clothing and accessories, handknit accessories
Kristin Ellis ~ original silver-smithed jewelry
Flying Wishes ~ my monster pillows, critter crayons, greeting cards
4 Healthy Paws ~ homemade healthy dog treats, bandannas, scrapbooks
Girl Pie ~ pressed fern ornaments, crocheted animals, headbands
Green Handle Designs ~ beaded and semi-precious stone jewelry
Hevvin Designs ~ vintage fabric clutches and messenger bags
Honeyrun Farm ~ artisan infused honey, handcrafted soap and beeswax candles
Jennifer Sadler Designs ~ jewelry made with resin, glass and stone beads
Brenda Jennings ~ hand-dyed and painted silk scarves, purses, art quilts
Jonathan Juravich ~ metal hand-punched ornaments, recycled key chains
Kim Gillie Krier ~ bags, art quilts, check book covers
Kitty Couture Designs ~ cookbook marks, jewelry and accessories
Magpie and Molly ~ hand cut sterling silver and copper necklaces and jewelry
MaraM ~ bags and accessories from recycled materials, paper gift tags, ornaments
Lynda McClanahan ~ art notecards, postcards, art prints, magnets
Meatless Art ~ original collages, prints, paintings
Mel’s Clay ~ polymer clay creations including pens, light switch covers, boxes
Moon Garden ~ handmade soaps, lotions, soy wax tarts, lip balm, shea butter
Morgan Art Works ~ wire sculpture, ornaments, kinetic mobiles
A Mother’s Work ~ stained glass stars and starbursts
Pieces of Eight ~ enamel copper jewelry and bowls, glass magnets, buttons
Prizepig ~ knitted scarves, hats, handbags, stockings
Poshta Stationery & Design ~ handcrafted paper goods
Clinton Reno ~ hand-screened posters, t-shirts, buttons, coasters
Revelry Press ~ mini chalkboards, coasters, cards, tshirts
Scrabble Chick ~ pendants from vintage Scrabble tiles, glass tiles
Smarty Pants Design ~handmade polymer clay beads, jewelry, buttons
Debbie Sterrett ~ beaded jewelry
Sweet Stella Designs ~ sweet polymer accessories
Sweetie Pie ~ vintage style retro aprons
Two Peas in a Pod ~ girls boutique clothing, totes, scarves, aprons
Umbrella Girl Productions ~ sewn stationery, greeting & gift cards, hair scarves
Wholly Craft! ~  items made by local artisans including scarves, coasters, plush
With Nature in Mind ~ soap, body butters, body powders, lip balm, bath cookies
Victorian Village Orchids ~ baked potato bags, table runners, purses
Vintage Vamp ~ artisan jewelry incorporating vintage parts
Vivisect Apparel ~ organic cotton screened tees, bags,  totes, grocery bags
Waterdance Art ~ Fusion glass vessels, sconces, fan pulls and lamp work beads

The North Market Holiday Open House and Craft Extravaganza will take place on Saturday, December 5 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 6 from 12 - 5 p.m. Admission is free. Artisan applications are closed.