C76AA3AC 575E 4FEC 923F 4B7A59E5F2DA 5 holiday markets to buy local handmade gifts in Birmingham — How are you supporting Birmingham this holiday season? (Lauren Bedford / Bham Now)

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

local handmade gifts Waldorf holiday faire — The perfect family activity this holiday season. (Alabama Waldorf / Facebook)

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

local handmade gifts at Cahaba — Try not to get overwhelmed with ALL the things happening at Cahaba. (Cahaba Brewing Company / Facebook)

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:

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

local handmade gifts at Saturn — You never know what local handmade gifts you might find at Saturn. (Saturn / Facebook)

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: