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. Here’s our top 5 picks for awesome upcoming craft shows in Austin.

Top 5 Holiday Craft Shows:

1. Renegade Craft Fair
Nov. 29 & 30, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Palmer Events Center
Enjoy a festive weekend of holiday and winter shopping with some of the best indie makers around. Shoppers will find an array of handmade goods at the Fair ranging from holiday inspired stationery and gift wrap, unique and one-of-a-kind jewelry, apparel and shoes, to Eco-friendly furniture, prints and posters, housewares and much more. Plus, attendees can check out free workshops and activities. FREE to attend! For more info, visit their website.

2. Blue Genie Art Bazaar
Nov. 28 – Dec. 24, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily
(closes 6pm Dec. 24th)
Marchesa Hall & Theatre
Check out this bazaar for handmade items by more than 130 local and regional artists that are selected through a rigorous jury process. You can expect to find: paintings, photography, prints, sculptures, jewelry, clothing, accessories, glassworks, ceramics, and more you can’t find anywhere else. The bazaar is a fun and family-friendly event where strollers are welcome, but the aisles may be crowded during high traffic times. FREE admission & parking! Drinks and snacks are available at the bar, cash and credit accepted. For more info about events, visit their Facebook page.

3. German Christmas Market
Dec. 6 (tax free day) and Dec. 10 & 11 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
German Free School of Austin
The German-Texan Heritage Society offers shoppers hand-made, imported crafts including plenty of Christmas themed decorations such as nutcrackers and ornaments. It is a festival atmosphere with traditional German Christmas music, tables full of handcrafted items direct from the Erzgebirge region of Germany, a visit by both the historic American Santa Claus and the traditional German Sankt Nikolas with gifts for the children, a hospitality serving of Glühwein (hot spiced wine), coffee, apple cider/juice and gingerbread cookies and plenty of German style baked goodies for purchase. FREE admission! For more info, visit their website.

4. Cherrywood Art Fair
December 13 &14, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Maplewood Elementary
This annual event is a one-stop holiday shopping experience boasting some of the best art and handmade gifts Austin has to offer in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere with live music and good food. It is also a great opportunity to support student artists through the Little Artist BIG ARTIST mentoring program. FREE admission! For more info about the artists and music lineup, visit their website.

 5.  Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
Dec. 16-24, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. daily
Palmer Events Center
This show is actually two events in one: an art fair and music festival. Visitors can explore an amazing array of hand-made items from 160+ artists while enjoying live local music and slips from a from a full bar. It all adds up to a fun authentic Austin experience. While local artists predominate, there are a select few carefully chosen from around the country. The Armadillo stage showcases some of Austin’s most popular musical talent, with live, intimate performances throughout the afternoon and evening. Admission is $7 for a single day pass. Kids 12 and under FREE. For the full music schedule, visit their website.