Participating Farms:

Rhoads Farm Market From our Christmas tree farm, we are bringing fresh cut trees of 5 varieties and in various sizes. Our trees are cut fresh daily and can be ordered to your specific size and type. rhoadsgardencenter.com will preview the quality of our farm and also print a coupon if you cut-your-own in Circleville. Call 740-404-5694 to order a tree for delivery on Saturday. We will also have porch containers designed with fresh greens. 

Thomas Family Orchard We will have nine varieties of apples and apple cider. This is our last week at the North Market for the sesaon!  

Also here this weekend:

Salvation Army will have their red kettle on the porch collecting donations from 10AM-3PM.

Short Stop Youth Center will be roasting chestnuts and grilling brezel pretzel twists and selling them for $1.00 from 10AM-2PM to raise funds for their community-based prevention programs.

North Market Holiday Hours

Friday, December 23 from 9AM-7PM
Saturday, December 24 from 8AM-5PM
Sunday, December 25 CLOSED - MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Monday, December 26 from 9AM-5PM (optional day for merchants)
Tuesday, December 27, 9AM-7PM
Wednesday, December 28, 9AM-7PM
Thursday, December 29, 9AM-7PM
Friday, December 30, 9AM-7PM
Saturday, December 31, 8AM-5PM
Sunday, January 1 CLOSED - HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Monday, January 2, 9AM-5PM (optional day for merchants)

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

Holiday Cookie Decorating for Kids Sponsored by Mozart’s North Market Bakery

Saturday, December 11 from 10 a.m. to noon

Bring your little ones ages two to twelve to decorate a Christmas cookie in the Dispatch Kitchen at the North Market. The cut-out cookies and frosting will be provided courtesy of  Mozart’s North Market Bakery. Your little one can take home their treat or eat it right there! Join Robin Davis, Food Editor of the Columbus Dispatch and North Market’s Mary Martineau for a little holiday fun with the family!

Pick up a Holiday Newsletter
 

The next time you drop by to do a little holiday shopping, make sure you pick up the 2010 edition of the North Market Holiday Newsletter. Our annual printed edition includes great gift ideas, delicious recipes provided by our merchants and an introduction to our newest merchants including The Barrel and Bottle, brezel, Clever Crow Pizza and North Market Spices.  Pick up an issue at your favorite merchant stand at the North Market!

School of Cooking classes and North Market gift certificates make great Holiday Gifts!

North Market gift certificates are the perfect fit for your favorite foodie, North Market shopper or farmers market aficionado. Purchase gift certificates online here⇒ or in the North Market business office during regular market hours. Our gift certificates come in $5 increments, are redeemable with all North Market merchants and farmers and are valid for 2 years from the date of issue. They are also good towards the purchase of School of Cooking classes which make a great gift. You can purchase tickets to a specific class or give gift certificates for the recipient to select the class of their choosing. Classes are $35 each. A full list of classes is available online here⇒

Participating farms

Holiday Open House & Craft Extravaganza

Saturday, December 4 & Sunday, December 5

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.  

For a full list of participating artisans and activities, click HERE⇒

Holiday Cookie Decorating for Kids Sponsored by Mozart’s North Market Bakery

Saturday, December 11 from 10 a.m. to noon

Bring your little ones ages two to twelve to decorate a Christmas cookie in the Dispatch Kitchen at the North Market. The cut-out cookies and frosting will be provided courtesy of  Mozart’s North Market Bakery. Your little one can take home their treat or eat it right there! Join Robin Davis, Food Editor of the Columbus Dispatch and North Market’s Mary Martineau for a little holiday fun with the family!

Pick up a Holiday Newsletter
 

The next time you drop by to do a little holiday shopping, make sure you pick up the 2010 edition of the North Market Holiday Newsletter. Our annual printed edition includes great gift ideas, delicious recipes provided by our merchants and an introduction to our newest merchants including The Barrel and Bottle, brezel, Clever Crow Pizza and North Market Spices.  Pick up an issue at your favorite merchant stand at the North Market!

Speaking of Holiday Gifts….

North Market gift certificates are the perfect fit for your favorite foodie, North Market shopper or farmers market aficionado. Purchase gift certificates online here⇒ or in the North Market business office during regular market hours. Our gift certificates come in $5 increments, are redeemable with all North Market merchants and farmers and are valid for 2 years from the date of issue. They are also good towards the purchase of School of Cooking classes which make a great gift. You can purchase tickets to a specific class or give gift certificates for the recipient to select the class of their choosing. Classes are $35 each. A full list of classes is available online here⇒

This is a fun little seasonal piece by our friends at MediaSource. We sure like it and we think you’ll find it entertaining too!

Pam Tylka is the North Market’s “Popcorn Queen.” Pam’s popping daily and her quadrant of the market is filled with the familiar, delicious fragrance of popcorn. But this is not just any popcorn. Pam’s daily menu includes cheddar, caramel, sweet & salty and classic butter plus whatever seasonal flavor is striking her fancy. It’s the holidays right now so you’ll find delightful flavors like Candy Cane, Peppermint Chocolate, Eggnog and Cranberry Crunch. Fun stocking stuffers of colorful popcorn balls and “naughty coal” are sure to amuse.

Gravlax
• 2 pounds fresh salmon, center cut from The Fish Guys
• 1 large bunch of dill, plus 1/4 cup chopped dill for serving
• 1 cup kosher salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons white peppercorns, crushed
• 1 tablespoon whole fennel seeds
• Zest of 2 lemons
• Pumpernickel bread, for serving
• Mustard Sauce

Directions:
Cut the salmon in half crosswise and place half the fish skin side down in a deep dish. Wash and shake dry the dill and place it on the fish. Combine the salt, sugar, lemon zest, crushed peppercorns, and fennel seeds in a small bowl. Vigorously mix the dry ingredients to “bruise” the lemon zest and sprinkle it evenly over the piece of fish. Place the other half of salmon over the dill, skin side up. Tightly wrap the salmon in plastic wrap. Place a smaller pan on top of the plastic wrap and weight it with some heavy cans. Refrigerate the salmon for at least 2 and up to 3 days, turning it every 12 hours and basting it with the liquid that collects.
Lay each piece of salmon flat on a cutting board, remove the bunch of dill, and sprinkle the top with chopped dill. With a long thin slicing knife, slice the salmon in long thin slices as you would for smoked salmon. Serve with dark pumpernickel bread and a mustard sauce of your choice. You can also serve with chopped red onion and capers, if desired.

We know that many of you have fun keeping tabs on the North Market through our website, blog, Facebook page and Twitter. But some of you appreciate the tactile distinction of printed pieces too.  With the help of some special friends, we’ve printed the North Market Holiday 2009 guide to celebrate the season and inform you of all the fresh, local goodness the North Market has to offer!

This edition includes holiday sentiments from David Wible, our Executive Director, plus gift guides, recipes, upcoming events, wine suggestions and a preview of the upcoming School of Cooking and Chef Series classes. Stop by your favorite merchant and pick one up!

Above any other time of the year, the holidays are most special. As we approach Thanksgiving and all the special days coming in December here are some important things to think about. 

Supporting local businesses and local economies has never been more important. When you buy, you vote with your dollars. When you buy at North Market you support the great local businesses and local families that own them.

Eat locally for all the right reasons, but eat locally because it tastes better. Locally grown and locally raised food is right for the season. It’s fresher, more nutritious, better for the environment, but importantly it’s food of the moment. Seasonal food and local food simply taste better than food that travels from half way around the globe.

Try Ohio wines and locally brewed beers. They’re darn good and might even taste better because you’re supporting a greater cause. Pair them with some Ohio cheeses for a delightful presentation.

Make the holiday table or occasion special with a local theme. A trip to the North Market enables you to prepare an event with a theme that’s never been more appropriate.

Everything about food today is local and everything about North Market supports the idea that supporting local businesses can make for the most special of holidays. Our food comes from farms not factories and our businesses are owned by our neighbors.

This holiday season give your community the biggest gift of all by supporting the 35 family owned and operated businesses here at North Market.

Happy Holidays,

David Wible
Executive Director

Get your holiday baking under way in style! The Ladies of the Market are once again sponsoring a night of cookies, appetizers, wine, and jazzy Christmas music to kick start your holiday season in a fun and meaningful way. Join us on Thursday, December 3 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Dispatch Kitchen at the North Market for our Cookie Exchange.

For a nominal $50 donation, every participant will go home with a selection of three dozen cookies handmade by the Ladies of the North Market and some recipes to boot! Homemade cookies are a time-honored holiday tradition, but time is a precious commodity during the busy holiday season. So let the Ladies of the Market do some of your baking for you! You will be able to select 36 delicious, made-from-scratch cookies from the ovens of our North Market merchants. Every kind of cookie imaginable, from traditional cut-outs to cherished family recipes, will be represented at this event. Hosted by Robin Davis of The Columbus Dispatch and the Ladies of the Market, the evening will also include tasty local food bites, wine, coffee, and holiday music provided by Jazz Mary.

100% of the event proceeds go to the Mid-Ohio Food Bank. For every dollar donated to the Mid-Ohio Food Bank, they are able to distribute $8.00 worth of groceries to people in need. Each year, this worthy organization collects and distributes food to more than 500 food pantries, soup kitchens, and homeless shelters as well as to after-school programs and senior citizen housing sites in central and eastern Ohio. It is no secret that this year is a particularly needy one in terms of the number of people within our community who will depend on the Mid-Ohio Food Bank to help feed their families. The Ladies of the Market Cookie Exchange is a fun way to help those families within our community.

Please join us for this fun evening supporting a great cause. Last year, this event raised $2,500 for the Mid-Ohio Food Bank. This year, our goal is to increase our attendance from 50 to 60 participants. Space is limited, so call the North Market to reserve your space today - and bring a friend!

Call 463-9664 for reservations. Or buy tickets online here>