Hudson Valley Holiday Craft Fairs & Artisan Markets

‘Tis the season of giving, and the search for the perfect gift is on! As the holidays approach, finding one of a kind presents can be a daunting task. Luckily, the Hudson Valley’s abundance of local craft fairs and artisan markets transform the holiday shopping experience from a box store chore into a festive adventure. These markets, running from mid-November to mid-December, offer a treasure trove of handcrafted products by local makers, from jewelry and ceramics to home goods and vintage clothing. With venues ranging from a historic c.1848 meeting house to a Germanic Christmas marketplace, there’ll be something here for you—even if it’s just a bite to eat.

Shaker Holiday Market | October 8 to December 14

25 Meeting House Road, Albany, NY 12211

Since mid-October, this year’s Shaker Holiday Market has been hosting over 80 regional artisans inside the Shaker Heritage Society’s historic 1848 Meeting House. At this market, you’ll find gifts like handmade pottery, jewelry, fiber, and artisan foods. Participating artisans include a Thistle Moon Candle co, Kirby Mountain Woodworking, and Sandy’s Fiber Arts. The 2025 Shaker Holiday Market will continue to run on Tuesdays through Sundays from 10am-4pm through December 15. Admission is free, and donations are welcome.

Dutchess Handmade Holiday Pop-Up Shop | November 6 to December 17

696 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Arts Mid-Hudson will once again be hosting the Dutchess Holiday Pop-up Shop in its Poughkeepsie Gallery. This five-day-a-week craft pop-up will showcase locally made glass, jewelry, greeting cards, textiles, ceramics, wood products, prints, paintings, and home decor objects. Participating Hudson Valley artists include Carlise Azmitia of Hudson Valley Atelier and Janet Baskerville of JBaskervilleDesigns. This year’s pop-up has been open since November 6 and will run until December 17. It’s open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10am-5pm and Saturdays from 10am-2pm (closed for Thanksgiving).

Christkindlmarkt | November 21-22

37 Old DeGarmo Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Welcome the holiday season with Christkindlmarkt, the annual Christmas festival designed to transport visitors to a traditional German holiday marketplace. Shop for gifts and snack on some classic German fare. Bratwurst, goulash soup, herring salad, and German potato salad will be available, along with apple strudel, butter cookies, plain and marzipan stollen, and other baked goods. The event is hosted by Germania of Poughkeepsie, a historical society which has been organizing year-round events to preserve and teach people about German culture for over 170 years. This year’s list of vendors include ChainMaille by Diane, Goats of Pioneer Valley, and Beezix Candy Company. Christkindlmarkt will be open on Friday, November 21 from 4-9pm and Saturday, November 22 from 10am-6pm.

Artisans Handmade Holiday Market | November 29

Old Dutch Church: 272 Wall Street, Kingston

Get ready for a festive day of local finds and talent at the Circle Creative Collective’s sixth annual Artisans’ Handmade Holiday Market. Discover one-of-a-kind gifts crafted by Hudson Valley artists, ranging from jewelry and textiles to pottery and paintings. With over 30 artists in attendance, there is something for everyone. This free event encourages donations to sustain the missions of Circle Creative Collective. The market will run for one day on Saturday, November 29, 11am-4pm.

Cannonball Factory Holiday Market | November 28-30, December 5-7, 12-14, 19-21

359 Columbia Street, Hudson

The Cannonball Factory presents their four-weekend holiday popup market opening the day after Thanksgiving. The iconic factory in Hudson, built in 1871, will be filled with vintage clothes and antiques, jewelry and leather goods, original artwork, craft wine and spirits, and baked goods with over 75 vendors. The festival is an indoor-outdoor event complete with food trucks, and a bonfire, open every day frm 11am-5pm.

Hudson Valley Hullabaloo Holiday Market | November 22-23

420 Broadway, Kingston

The annual Hullabaloo in Kingston is a holiday shopping hub with 75 makers, craftspeople, and vendors peddling everything from miniature artworks to antique gems and handmade gifts. Schenectady-based Better Day Glass offers exquisite modern stained glass pieces to bring a bit of color and life into your interior, while Abby Kirkman Quilts brings the craft of quilting to sweatshirts, throw pillows, blankets and pouches. While attendees shop they can listen to Radio Kingston DJ Mr. Chips or visit Tom DeLooza’s vintage tintype photo booth for a shopping break. Hungry? Beloved, now-closed Filipino diner and Asian grocer Harana Market will serve their Tagalog favorites at the Hullabaloo. Samosa Shack will dish up plant-based Indian food and Hole in The Wall Donuts will have a sweet treat. 10am-4pm. $2. Kingston.

Basilica Farm & Flea Open Air Holiday Market | November 28-30

Basilica Hudson: 110 S Front Street, Hudson

Positioned as an grassroots, anti-corporate response to Black Friday, Basilica Farm & Flea Holiday Market has become a Thanksgiving weekend staple in Hudson since launching in 2013. Over 120 local farmers, artisans, and makers will be spread throughout the historic Basilica Hudson’s 10,000-square-foot factory building selling vintage and handmade gifts along with farm-fresh goods. Admission for the weekend-long event is $5 per day or $10 for the entire weekend, and children 12 and under get in for free. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. The market will be open 10am-6pm.

Hudson Valley Art Market | November 28-30

Locust Grove Estate: 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie

Forget the Best Buy Black Market crowds, and spend Thanksgiving weekend shopping at the seventh annual Hudson Valley Art Market at the scenic Locust Grove Estate. The fair offers a range of fine art, handmade, and small-batch items from makers throughout the Hudson Valley. There’s ceramics from Claychic Expressions; sweet treats from Beezix Candy Company; and cigar box guitars from BsquaredCBGs. The market will be open November 28-29, from 10am-5pm, and on November 30 1 from 10am-4pm.

Holiday Market at Bethel Woods Center | November 28-30

Bether Woods: 200 Hurd Road, Bethel

Happening in tandem with Peace, Love & Lights, Bethel Woods Center’s drive-through light show, the Holiday Market gives visitors a chance to get some shopping done while enjoying the season’s festivities. This free market will feature more than 75 vendors. Shop everything from cutting and charcuterie boards made from reclaimed wood to handcrafted pottery. In search of edible gift ideas? The market’s got you covered with plenty of local farmers and makers selling tasty treats from honey to craft spirits. The Holiday Market is open on November 28 and 29 from 11am-7pm and November 30 from 12pm-6pm.

Made in Kingston Pop-Up Makers Market | December 4

Kingston YMCA: 507 Broadway, Kingston

Made in Kingston will host Kingston-based vendors yet again at the YMCA in Midtown. Over 60 locally based artists, makers, and food vendors will be there offering an eclectic range of items. The market will run for one day only on Thursday, December 4 from 3-8pm. Parking and admission are free.

Garrison Art Center’s Holiday Pottery Show & Sale | December 6-14

23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison

Explore the artistry of over 30 regional ceramic artists, alongside a selection of jewelers and artisans, at the Garrison Art Center’s Holiday Pottery Show & Sale. This long-standing event, featuring pottery ranging from whimsical to sophisticated and including sculptural works and items for children, has become a local tradition that provides a shopping experience while supporting the Pottery Program at Garrison Art Center. The market runs from December 6-14, open daily (except December 8) from 11am-6pm.

Mid-Hudson Civic Center Winter Craft Fair | December 6

14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie

The nonprofit venue Mid-Hudson Civic Center is hosting its annual Winter Craft Fair, featuring goods made by Hudson Valley makers. Over 100 vendors will be selling their goods. Browse handmade fleece blankets, hair accessories, ceramic jewelry, and scented candles. There are even some options, like dog treats and rope toys, for the furry friends on your list. Admission to the fair is free to the public, and the event is on December 6 from 10am-4pm.

Winter Gift Making Fair | December 7

16 S Chestnut Street, New Paltz

Get crafty at the Winter Gift Making Fair, a whole-family community event filled with festive creativity. Craft making is for all ages, featuring activities such as hand-dipped beeswax candles, translucent window stars, hand-decorated wreaths and menorahs, pomanders, felted ornaments, yarn and nature crafts, fleece angels, and paper snowflakes—all crafted from simple and natural materials. If crafting isn’t your thing, explore and purchase crafts made by local artisans like The festivities also include an enchanting puppet show, live music, and a community sing-along. Indulge in an outdoor BBQ, roasted chestnuts, homemade desserts, hot apple cider, and more. The fair will take place on December 7 from 11am-4pm at the Mountain Laurel Waldorf School.

Fuller Market | December 13-14

45 Pine Grove Avenue, Kingston

The Fuller Market turns the historic Fuller Building in Midtown Kingston into a lively showcase of regional craft and flavor. The rotating lineup spotlights Hudson Valley makers at their most hands-on: EJ Chocolates with small-batch truffles; Laurel & Ash Farm offering maple and farmgoods; Dean Babin’s finely built furniture; Palermo Body’s botanical skincare; Eleven Six’s knitwear; and the design-forward home goods of Rural Modernist. Together they create a warm, creative bazaar where food, craft, and community meet. The Fuller Market is less a pop-up and more a snapshot of Kingston’s maker economy—local talent gathered under one very charismatic roof. 10am-5pm both days.

St. Nicholas Bazaar | December 13

3330 Franklin Avenue, Millbrook

Get some holiday shopping done and satisfy your sweet tooth at Grace Episcopal Church’s St. Nicholas Bazaar: Fine Crafts & Holiday Cookie Sale. Head over to Millbrook and shop for a variety of handmade goods, like fine gold jewelry, framed pebble art, and even wind chimes made from wine bottles. There’s also hand-woven baskets and shawls, handmade cutting boards, and make your own bracelets. Holiday cookies, baked fresh at the church, will be sold by the pound. There’s an assortment of flavors, from sugar and gingerbread cutout cookies to more decadent varieties. Cookies can be purchased at the fair or ordered in advance for pickup. The St. Nicholas Bazaar runs on Saturday, December 13 from 10am-2pm.

Stissing House Craft Fest | December 13-14

7801 South Main Street, Pine Plains

Since it was built in 1782, The Stissing House has been an integral part of Pine Plains. This December guests can come to the house to meet the craftspeople behind many of the items in Stissing. Festival-goers can buy ceramics, baskets, knives, silverware, and even jewelry, and antiques from over 50 makers and antiques dealers. There will be hot broth and other food, plus caroling, all co-hosted by writer and editor Deborah Needleman. One-hour time-slotted tickets are available on Resy for Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14.