5 holiday markets to buy local handmade gifts in Birmingham

The holidays are officially upon us! We encourage you to buy local this festive season by including places and markets to buy local handmade gifts. Keep reading to find out where to shop this season.

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1. Waldorf Holiday Faire

The 35th annual Holiday Faire is back and is the perfect way to get in the holiday mood. You can check off holiday shopping and baking at this event by supporting local vendors and Alabama Waldorf School.

What you’ll find:

• Lindsay Parris | handmade jewelry, painted clothing, original artwork
• Jasmine Densmore | hand-poured soy candles, organic soap and lip balm
• Kathleen Costello | prints and notecards of original artwork
• Julie Carpenter | metal jewelry
• Nam Suk Early | ceramics
• + more

There will also be activities for children, such as candle rolling, face-painting, cake walk, bean bag toss, ornament making and a drum circle class.

• When: Saturday, December 3 | 10AM-3PM
• Where: 5901 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35212
• Tickets | Free admission

2. CahaBAZAAR Holiday Market

With over 120 local vendors, you are sure to check off some holiday shopping. Support Birmingham by buying one-of-a-kind local handmade gifts while drinking some beer in the process.

What they’ll have:

• Angel’s Home Bakery
• AK Designs, Inc.
• Birmingham Pup Co.
• Boho Vintage
• Lily+Oaks Collective
• MAR Ornaments
• Little Rose Jewelry
• WE Made
• + more

Be sure to also get a free cup of hot chocolate from Filter Coffee Palor and pictures with Santa in the barrel room from 1-3PM.

• When: Saturday, December 3 | Noon-5PM
• Where: Cahaba Brewing Co | 4500 5th Ave S Building C Birmingham, AL 35222
• Tickets: Free Admission

3. Saturn Holiday Market

This family-friendly event will brighten your holiday spirit. Shop for friends, family or yourself at the Saturn and snag a coffee or lunch while you browse.

What you’ll find:

• Art
• Pottery
• Vintage items
• Jewelry
• + more

• When: Saturday, December 3 | Noon-4PM
• Where: Saturn | 200 41st St S, Birmingham, AL, 35222
• Tickets: Free Admission

4. Fellowship House Holiday Market

The Fellowship House is hosting a holiday market to support their Junior Board. There is no better feeling than supporting a local charity while you shop.

What you’ll find:

• Variety of local vendors
• Visit from Santa
• Holiday cheer
• + more

• When: Saturday, December 3 | 10AM-4PM
• Where: Sloss Furnaces | 20 32nd St N, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Tickets: Free Admission

5. Wild Roast Makers Market

Wild Roast is more than just a coffee shop. They serve “caffeine, creativity and community” through their stellar customer service and unique local handmade gifts sold in their shop.

What you’ll find:

• Jewelry
• Notecards + prints
• Ceramics
• Vintage items
• Clothing
• Handmade soaps + candles
• + more

• When: Weekdays 7AM-5PM | Saturday 8AM-5PM | Sunday 10AM-5PM
• Where: 585 Shades Crest Rd, Hoover, Alabama 35226
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