There’s no doubt that Austin is full of creative, talented artisans. That’s why shopping locally at holiday craft shows is a great place to find unique gifts and treasures. This year, you can choose from a variety in-person and online shopping options. Here’s our list of top picks for awesome upcoming craft shows in Austin.

Austin’s Top Holiday Craft Shows:

— Blue Genie Art Bazaar @ 6100 Airport Blvd.
Through December 24, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily
New this for 2020, shoppers must make free, ticketed reservations to help ensure a safe shopping experience when visiting Blue Genie in person. However, you can also shop from home and order gifts online. Visit bluegenieartbazaar.com for full details.

Blue Genie Art Bazaar; photo by Annie Winsett

—  Armadillo Christmas Bazaar — Virtual event
The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar has supported arts and culture for 45 years, and while they cannot have an in-person event this year as usual, they are offering a virtual art show in a different way. Artconcierge.armadillobazaar.com is their new website dedicated to supporting independent artists and small businesses. Keep in touch with your favorite Armadillo artists and discover new favorites by browsing on the website.

Photo from the Old Greune Market Days Facebook page

— Lone Star Holiday Market @ Hill Country Galleria
Through December 20, 2-8 p.m.
Visit this market in Bee Cave for unique gifts, live music, wineries, and breweries! This market has all of the Holiday fun for everyone, open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

— Austin Flea @ Various Locations
December 5 – 20
Check out Austin Flea’s Holiday Market on the following dates and locations:

— Downtown Holiday Stroll @ Downtown Austin
Through December 31
Free activities for the whole family will take place throughout downtown including holiday shopping experiences, holiday window and light displays, pop-up activations, photo-ops, and of course the signature 45-foot downtown holiday tree. Shop local and explore downtown with our Holiday Passport, a pocket-sized guide filled with deals, discounts, and activities for the month of December, making it fun and easy to support local shops and restaurants while staying safe.

— Outdoor Holiday Market @ Austin Creative Reuse
December 12 & 13, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Austin Creative Reuse will host its first Outdoor Holiday Market on Saturday, December 12th and Sunday, December 13th from 12 noon to 5 pm. The market will be held entirely outdoors at ACR’s creative reuse center at 2005 Wheless Lane, Austin, TX 78723. The market will feature unique handmade items from more than twenty-five local artists, makers and creatives each day with a focus on creative reuse materials and techniques. There is no cost for the public to attend. Masks and social distancing will be required.

— Winter Holiday Mystic Market @ Joy Organics
December 1 – Jan. 15 , Mon – Sat 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. & Sun 12 -5 p.m.
Mystic Market is an event that partners local health + wellness shops with local cosmic practitioners. This year, Joy Organics and Rituals Rising are partnering together to host the 5th Winter Holiday Mystic Market at Joy Organics’ store front during regular shop hours (Monday-Saturday 11-6, Sunday 12-5) from December 1st through January 15th. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions about the event.

— Holiday Mini Market @ South Congress Hotel
December 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The annual Mini Market will host 15 vendors on each day to ensure social distancing between booths in the hotel’s large ballroom. Choose from a great assortment of locally curated gifts. The first 25 guests through the doors will receive a free gift bag! Register for your free ticket to attend.

Photo of a previous Mini Market

Have any other favorite holiday craft shows? Let us know at [email protected].

For unique gifts from Austin-owned vendors that sell recycled, upcycled, or reused items,
read about Shop Zero Waste.

 

*Cover photo credit: Annie Winsett, courtesy of Blue Genie