A roundup of Madison holiday arts and crafts fairs, pop-up markets and more

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It's a warm and fuzzy feeling when you're holiday shopping and find that one-of-a-kind item just perfect for someone on your gift list. It's a lot more fun finding it IRL than online, and helps keep local makers and other vendors in business, too. Here's a roundup of the pop-up sales and other holiday shopping activities we've heard about so far. More will be added as we learn of other events as the season progresses.

GSAFE Quilt Auction: Nov. 29 through 9 p.m., Dec. 5: e.givesmart.com/events/p7N.

Dane Buy Local Holiday Auction: Annual fundraiser in support of local businesses, bid from 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 30 to 9 p.m., Dec. 8. 32auctions.com/dblholidayauction2022.

Holiday Gift Market: Artisan and home goods pop-up, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Dec. 2-3 and noon-4 p.m., Dec. 4, Crimson Artist Collective, Verona. crimsonartistcollective.com.

Christkindli Market: Christmas-themed vendors, music, Santa visits, sleigh rides, 3-7 p.m. on Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Dec. 3 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Dec. 4, downtown New Glarus. swisstown.com. 608-527-2095.

Schoolhouse Holiday Market: 15 artisan vendors, food, Santa visit, carolers, 4-8 p.m., Dec. 2, District #1 Old Schoolhouse, Mount Horeb. fb.com/events/659194159168858.

HolidayFest: Madison Parks annual event, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 3, Warner Park Community Recreation Center, Madison. cityofmadison.com. 608-245-3669.

Holiday Craft Fair: DeForest Area Music Boosters fundraiser, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 3, DeForest Area Elementary School, DeForest. fb.com/deforestareamusicboosters.Holiday Toy Consignment Sale: Hosted by Lil’ Badger, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Dec. 3 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 4, Monona Community Center, Monona. Free admission; a portion of proceeds benefits Monona Parks & Rec Youth Scholarship Fund. Consignment info: lilbadgerconsignmentsale.com.

Santa's Helpers: Craft/vendor market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 3, Bowl-A-Vard Lanes, Madison. fb.com/events/1509792742818837.

Holiday Art Market: Middleton Outreach Ministry fundraiser holiday art fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Dec. 3 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 4, Food Concepts Inc., Middleton. momhelps.org. 608-826-3415.

Fair Trade Holiday Festival: Annual event, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 3, Monona Terrace, Madison, with artisan food, clothing, arts & crafts from around the globe. Vendors also online: fairtrademadison.org.

The Crafty Fair: Indie artist showcase with 125 vendors, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Dec. 3 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 4, Goodman Community Center (both buildings on Sat.), Madison. thecraftyfair.com.

Holiday Bazaar: Gift vendors, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 4, Aldo Leopold Nature Center, Monona. aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org. 608-221-0404.

Cookie & Craft Sale: Dar al Kalima College (Bethlehem) fundraiser, 9 a.m.-noon, Dec. 10, Memorial United Church of Christ, Fitchburg. 608-273-1008.

Holiday Bazaar: Arts & crafts, baked goods, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Dec. 10 and 1-3 p.m., Dec. 11, S.S. Morris African Methodist Episcopal Community Church, Madison. fb.com/ssmorrisamechurch.

Very Merry Holiday Fair: 60 artisans, refreshments, noon-6 p.m. on Dec. 9 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 10, Baraboo Arts Banquet & Convention Center, Baraboo. theverymerryholidayfair.com.

Merry Makers Market: Locally-made crafts, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 10, Madisewn, 1421 S. Park St., Madison, with music by Phoebe Frenette and Alec Stanley, refreshments, Madison. fb.com/sew.madisewn.

Eastside Winter Market: Hosted by Communication, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Dec. 10 and 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 11, Garver Feed Mill, Madison, with art, food, vintage & more. facebook.com/communication608. 608-467-2618.

Jolly Holiday Vendor & Craft Fair: Benefit for OccuPaws Guide Dog Association, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 11, Prairie View Middle School, Sun Prairie, with 90-plus vendors, raffle, lunch. occupaws.org.

Madison Vegan Holiday Pop-up: Food & product vendors, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 11, Goodman Community Center-Ironworks, Madison. fb.com/madison.vegan.popup.

Indigenous Winter Market: Local/regional makers, 6-9 p.m.,Dec. 15-17, giige, Madison.giige.co.

Petite Night Market: 608 Arts vendors, 5-9 p.m., Dec. 16, The Bodgery, Madison. facebook.com/608arts.

FEED Holiday Bazaar: FEED Kitchens food vendors, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 17, Door Creek Church-North, Madison. feedkitchens.org.

Holiday Art Sale: Annual event featuring work by students and faculty, 9 am-5 pm, 12/17, UW Art Lofts-Glass Lab, Madison. art.wisc.edu.

Madison Enterprise Center Holiday Open House: Art & food, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 17, Common Wealth Gallery/third floor, Madison, with bernie & zuzu, The Deliciouser, Little Farmhouse Peanuts, T.L. Luke, Metric Forrest Studio, Slabs & Planes, TacoCat Creations. facebook.com/commonwealthmadison.

Christmas Craft Fair & Cookie Walk: Benefit for OccuPaws Guide Dog Association, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 18, Windsor Elementary School, Windsor, with 40-plus vendors. occupaws.org.

It's Not too Late Holiday Market: 1-5 p.m., Dec. 18, Giant Jones Brewing, Madison, with Christine's Kitchens, Lady Laughs Comedy, Bloom Bake Shop & others. facebook.com/commonwealthmadison.

Past events:

Holiday Pop-Up Shop: Agrace Grief Support Center fundraiser thrift boutique, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Oct. 27-Nov. 26, 1922 S. Stoughton Road, Madison. Closed Nov. 24. agrace.org.

Folklore Village Online Auction: Fundraiser with crafts, local food and more, bids open 10 a.m. on Nov. 4 through 10 p.m., Nov. 14: folklorevillage.org.

Midwest Vintage Flea: Vintage apparel from various vendors, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Nov. 5 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 6, Garver Feed Mill, Madison. goodstyleshop.com.

Artisan Food Faire: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 5, Bruce Company, Middleton, with 15-plus local food vendors. brucecompany.com.

Art & Gift Fair: Weekends: Annual fundraiser, 5-9 p.m. on Nov. 4 (also citywide Gallery Night) and 11 a.m.-5 p.m, Nov. 5-6, 19-20 and Dec. 3-4, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Madison. mmoca.org. 608-257-0158.

Gallery Night and Open House: Holiday art and gifts, music, silent auction, 4-7 p.m., Nov. 10, Camp Createability Studio, Madison. createabilitywi.org.

Winter Art Fair Off the Square: Wisconsin Alliance of Artists & Craftspeople showcase, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Nov. 12 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 13, Monona Terrace, Madison, with music, kids' activities, silent auction. artcraftwis.org.

Craft & Bake Sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 12, Burke Lutheran Church, Madison, with homemade lefse, quilts and more. 608-244-8486.

Holiday Bazaar: Crafts, gifts, baked goods & sweepstakes drawing, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 12, St. Christopher Parish Center, Verona; lunch 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. saintchristopherparish.com. 608-845-6613.

Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 12, Wisconsin Heights High School, Mazomanie, with 100-plus vendors. 608-220-6047.

Holiday Gift Fair: Youth mission/education trips fundraiser, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Nov. 12 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Nov. 13, St. Ann's Parish School, 324 N. Harrison St., Stoughton, with arts & crafts, food & other vendors. 608-873-7633.

Polish Christmas Bazaar: Annual Polish Heritage Club event with traditional lunch & bakery items, crafts, music & demonstrations, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 12, Asbury United Methodist Church, Madison. phcwi-madison.org. 608-244-2788.

Holiday Art & Craft Sale: Annual Verona Area Education Foundation fundraiser with 70+ local artisans, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 12, Sugar Creek Elementary School, Verona. Free admission. fb.com/events/1016774009009108.

Fall Bake & Vendor Sale: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 19, Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge, Stoughton. 608-873-7209.

Holiday Craft Fair and Bake Sale: Friends of Waunakee Library fundraiser with 65-plus vendors, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 19, Waunakee Intermediate School, with concessions. waunakeepubliclibrary.org.

Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair: Beadwork, jewelry, housewares, food & more, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 19, Teejop Hocira, 4724 Tradewinds Parkway. billiehoward725@gmail.com.

Baraboo Holiday Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 19, Baraboo Arts Banquet & Convention Center, Baraboo, with 60-plus vendors, music by Ted Hawkins, food, silent auction & raffle (to benefit Bullies & Friends Pet Rescue). fb.com/events/1466648447007106.

Ten By Ten Collective: Maker's market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Nov. 19 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 20, Ellsworth Block, 23 N. Pinckney St. (upstairs), Madison. ellsworthblock.com/ten-by-ten-collective.

Madison Winter Night Market: 4-8 p.m., Nov. 19, State Street area, Madison, with pop-up vendors, business specials and more. madisonnightmarket.com.

Christmas by the Creek: OccuPaws fundraiser, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 20, Lodi Elementary School, Lodi, with 50-plus vendors, concessions, raffle. fb.com/events/358328692623813.

Holiday Market: Noon-4 p.m., Nov. 20, The Boneyard, Madison, with dog/pet-themed vendors, dog food drive (for WisCares), raffle (for Fetch Wisconsin Rescue), food trucks. madisonboneyard.com. 608-216-8865.

Downtown Holiday Open House: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 25-27, State Street/Capitol Square area, Madison, with trolley rides 10 a.m.-2 p.m., merchant special activities & sales. visitdowntownmadison.com.

Holiday Market: Works by local artists, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25-Dec. 24, River Arts on Water, Prairie du Sac (other times by appointment). riverartsinc.org.

Madison Makers Market: Local makers and vendors pub crawl, noon-5 p.m., Nov. 25, Brink Lounge, Giant Jones Brewing Co., Imaginary Factory, Old Sugar Distillery, State Line Distillery, The Sylvee, Vintage Brewing-Capitol East, and Working Draft, Madison. madisonmakersmarket.com.

Christkindlmarkt: Holiday vendors, makers, food, beer release & more, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Nov. 26, (n+1), Verona. christkindlmarktverona.com.

Shop Small This Fall: Benefit for OccuPaws Guide Dog Association, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 26, Dodger Bowl, Dodgeville, with vendors, raffle. occupaws.org.

Holiday Craftacular: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 27, Garver Feed Mill, Madison, with craft & food vendors, activities. fb.com/glitterworkshops.

Dark Holiday Bazaar: 1-5 p.m., Nov. 27, Crucible, Madison, with local artists and vendors, aerial performances by Cutie B. fb.com/cruciblemadison.

Most recent update: Dec. 13.