A past Tenney Winter Art Market.
Tenney Winter Art Market
They’re blooming on street corners and median strips everywhere — the signs proclaiming CRAFT FAIR ➡️. It’s a fun way to gift. Because what can be better than discovering the original, one-of-a-kind work of a local craftsperson, and then giving it to someone you love? To save you from driving around randomly looking for signs, we at Isthmus have compiled 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 (email calendar@isthmus.com with updates).
Holiday Pop-Up Shop: Agrace Grief Support Center fundraiser thrift boutique, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Oct. 30-Nov. 30, East Towne Mall, Madison. Closed on Thanksgiving. agrace.org.
Folklore Village Online Auction: Fundraiser with crafts, local food and more, bid through 9 p.m., Nov. 9: event.auctria.com/739d8ba6-1784-4d00-b12b-5a1ec430476b..
Fall Craft Sale: Handmade items by local artisans, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Nov. 7 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Nov. 8, Middleton Senior Center, Middleton. Free admission. cityofmiddleton.us/109/Senior-Center.
Winter Art Fair Off the Square: Wisconsin Alliance of Artists & Craftspeople showcase, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Nov. 8 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 9, Monona Terrace, Madison, with kids' activities, silent auction. artcraftwis.org.
Craft & Bake Sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 8, Burke Lutheran Church, Madison. burkelutheran.org. 608-244-8486.
Christmas/Holiday Bazaar: Crafts, gifts, baked goods, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 8, St. Christopher Parish Center, Verona; lunch 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. saintchristopherparish.com. 608-845-6613.
Wisconsin Heights Holiday Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 8, Wisconsin Heights High School, Mazomanie, with 100-plus vendors. wisconsinheightscraftfair.weebly.com. 608-220-6047.
Holiday Gift Fair: Youth mission/education trips fundraiser, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Nov. 8 and 9 a.m.-noon, Nov. 9, St. Ann's School, 324 N. Harrison St., Stoughton, with arts & crafts, food and other vendors. stcletuspastorate.org. 608-873-7633.
Holiday Art & Craft Sale: Annual Verona Area Education Foundation fundraiser with 70+ local artisans, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 8, Sugar Creek Elementary School, Verona. Free admission. verona.k12.wi.us.
Native Art Market: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Nov. 8, Arts + Literature Laboratory, Madison. artlitlab.org.
Polish Heritage Club
A christmas tree.
Polish Christmas Market: Annual Polish Heritage Club event with traditional lunch & bakery items, crafts, music & demonstrations, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 8, Asbury United Methodist Church, Madison. phcwi-madison.org. 608-571-5727.
Dane Buy Local Holiday Auction: Annual fundraiser in support of local businesses, bid from Nov. 13-20 at 32auctions.com/DBLauction25.
Holidays Galore & More: New & used holiday decor, hand-crafted items, bake sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Nov. 14 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Nov. 15, Attic Angel Association. atticangel.org.
Madison Business Showcase: Holiday vendors and community resource tables, 4-7 p.m., Nov. 14, Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce, Madison. lccwi.org.
Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 15, East Side Club, Madison. facebook.com/escmadison.
Dane County Holiday Farmers' Market: Indoor market, 7:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Nov. 15-22 and Dec. 6-20, Monona Terrace. dcfm.org.
Mistletoe Market: 40-plus local arts & crafts vendors, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Nov. 15, and 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 16, Kopke's Greenhouse, Oregon. facebook.com/KopkesGreenhouse.
Santa's Helpers: Craft/vendor market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 15, Bowl-A-Vard Lanes, Madison, with raffle for Toys for Tots, kids' scavenger hunt. facebook.com/people/Events-by-Gwen/61553562899065.
Holiday Market: Works by local artists, Nov. 21-Jan. 10, River Arts on Water, Prairie du Sac, at 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday. Closed Nov. 27, Dec. 24-25, and Jan. 1. river arts inc.org.
Art at the Wright Place: Annual arts & crafts sale featuring 50 regional artists, 5-9 p.m. on Nov. 21 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 22, First Unitarian Society, Madison. Free admission. fusmadison.org/artfair.
Sauced: Holiday edition of night market with 40-plus local vendors, music by DJ Dudley Noon, 5-10 p.m., Nov. 21-22, Garver Feed MIll, Madison. Free admission. saucedmarket.com.
Fall Bake & Vendor Sale: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 22, Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge, Stoughton. sonsofnorway5.com/lodges/details/18-Mandt-314. 608-873-7209.
Holiday Craft Fair, Book Sale and Bake Sale: Friends of Waunakee Public Library fundraiser with 70-plus vendors, concessions, container raffle, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 22, Waunakee Intermediate School, Waunakee. waunakeepubliclibrary.org.
Baraboo Holiday Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 22, Baraboo Arts Banquet & Convention Center, Baraboo, with 60-plus vendors, music by Ted Hawkins, food, silent auction & raffle (to benefit Bullies & Friends Pet Rescue). facebook.com/people/Baraboo-Womens-Fair-And-Holiday-Super-Sale/100063715381643.
Sennett Community Winter Craft Market: Sennett Middle School PTO benefit with 65 vendors, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 22, Sennett Middle School, Madison. facebook.com/events/1264859915071737.
Holiday Bazaar: Local vendors, bake sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 22, Monona United Methodist Church, Monona, with lunch starting at 11 a.m. facebook.com/mononaumc.
Craft Fair & Chili Cookoff: Pathways of Wisconsin (helping individuals with disabilities develop and maintain jobs) fundraiser, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 22, 2040 Sherman Ave. pathwaysofwi.org.
Holiday House Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov 22-23, Monona Community Center, Monona. mymonona.com.
Tenney Winter Art Market: 16 Madison-area artists, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 22, Tenney Park pavilion, Madison. jdeloya4@gmail.com.
Holiday Makers Market: Artists and makers, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Nov. 22, Stone Horse Green, Middleton; Light the Green celebration starts at 5 p.m. visitmiddleton.com.
Tandem Press Holiday Open House: With print sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 22, 1743 Commercial Ave., Madison, with printmaking demos 11 & 11:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m. tandempress.wisc.edu.
Scorpio Market: 60-plus local artists and community organizations, 1-6 p.m., Nov. 23, The Tinsmith, Madison. Masks required. instagram.com/scorpiomarketmadison.
GSAFE Quilt Auction: "When we create, we resist" theme, Nov. 25 through 9 p.m., Dec. 2, at e.givesmart.com/events/HH1.
Downtown Holiday Open House: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 28-30, State Street/Capitol Square area, Madison, with music, Santa (noon-3 pm, 11/28 and 30, 127 State St.), merchant special activities. visitdowntownmadison.com.
Madison Makers Black Friday Market: Local makers and vendors pub crawl, noon-5 p.m., Nov. 28, The Deliciouser, Giant Jones Brewing, Hotel Indigo, Imaginary Factory, Old Sugar Distillery, State Line Distillery, Vintage Brewing-Capitol East and Working Draft Beer, Madison. madisonmakersmarket.com.
Art & Craft Fair: With lunch, bake sale, raffle, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 29, VFW Post 7591, Madison. facebook.com/VFWPost7591.
Shop Small This Fall: Benefit for OccuPaws Guide Dog Association, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 29, Dodger Bowl, Dodgeville, with vendors, raffle. occupaws.org.
Gifts and Sweets Sale for Palestine: Middle East Children's Alliance benefit, with Palestinian- and locally-made artisan items and food, noon-4 p.m., Nov. 29, A Room of One's Own. facebook.com/events/1167747628591380.
facebook.com/garvercraftacular
Green and red Christmas ornaments.
Holiday Craftacular: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 30, Garver Feed Mill, Madison, with 50 local artists, food vendors, activities. facebook.com/garvercraftacular.
Holiday Pop Up: Upcycled cards and gift vendors, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 30, The Quirky Dove, Middleton. 100% of proceeds benefit Misfit Felines. thequirkydove.com.
Dark Holiday Bazaar: 1-5 p.m., Nov. 30, Crucible, Madison, with local artists and vendors, entertainment, and Krampus visit. cruciblemadison.com.
Winter Bodega: Holiday market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 30 (note: moving from Saturday to Sunday due to weather forecast), Breese Stevens Field, Madison, with music by TubaChristmas, character & Santa visits, craft projects. Free admission. breesestevensfield.com.
Disabled Makers Fair: Disability Pride Madison and Madison Department of Civil Rights event, 4-7 p.m., Dec. 2, Madison Municipal Building, Madison. 608-235-3689.
Sip and Shop: 3-7 p.m., Dec. 4, Chazen Museum of Art-Lobby and Cafe. chazen.wisc.edu.
Camp Createability Gallery Night: Holiday craft sale, 4-7 p.m., Dec. 4, 4222 Argosy Court, Madison. facebook.com/CampCreatability.
Dane Arts Holiday Market: Local artists, 5-8 p.m. on Dec. 5 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 6, Aubergine, Madison. danearts.com.
courtesy New Glarus Chamber of Commerce
A past Christkindli Market at night.
Christkindli Market
Christkindli Market: Christmas-themed vendors, music, Santa visits, sleigh rides, 3-7 p.m. on Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Dec. 7, downtown New Glarus. swisstown.com. 608-527-2095.
Fair Trade Holiday Festival: Annual event, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 6, Monona Terrace, Madison, with artisan food, clothing, arts & crafts from around the globe. fairtrademadison.org.
Holiday Craft Fair: DeForest Area Music Boosters fundraiser, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 6, DeForest Middle School, DeForest, with 80 vendors, music, concessions, bake sale. facebook.com/deforestareamusicboosters.
Holiday Toy Consignment Sale: Hosted by Lil’ Badger, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Dec. 7, Monona Community Center, Monona. Free admission; a portion of proceeds benefits Monona Parks & Rec Youth Scholarship Fund. Consignment info: lilbadgerconsignmentsale.com.
Holiday Art Market: WayForward Resources (formerly Middleton Outreach Ministry) fundraiser, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 7, Food Concepts Inc., Middleton. wayforwardresources.org. 608-826-3408.
The Crafty Fair: Indie artist showcase with 150-plus vendors, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 6; 50 vendors, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 7 and 13, Goodman Community Center, Madison. thecraftyfair.com.
Holiday Black Bazaar: Madison Black Chamber of Commerce and Urban League of Greater Madison event, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on Dec. 6 and noon-6 p.m., Dec. 7, Black Business Hub, Madison. facebook.com/MBCofC.
A Very Good Holiday Market: 1-5 p.m., Dec. 6, Alice Good Specialty Coffee, Verona. alicegood.co.
Holiday Market: Gift vendors, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 7, Aldo Leopold Nature Center, Monona. aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org. 608-221-0404.
Jolly Holiday Vendor & Craft Fair: Benefit for OccuPaws Guide Dog Association, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 7, Prairie View Middle School, Sun Prairie, with 100-plus vendors, raffle. occupaws.org.
Hot Cocoa Crawl: 1-4 p.m., Dec. 7, State Street area, Madison, with sampling stations. visitdowntownmadison.com.
Hoppy Holidays Market: Crafters & vendors.4-8 p.m., Dec. 11, Hop Garden, Belleville. thehopgarden.net.
Very Merry Holiday Fair: 60 artisans, refreshments, noon-6 p.m. on Dec. 12 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 13, Baraboo Arts Banquet & Convention Center, Baraboo. theverymerryholidayfair.com.
Christkindlmarket: Makers and other vendors, various activities, 3-7 p.m. on Dec. 12, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Dec. 13 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Dec. 14, Seven Acre Dairy, Paoli. christkindlmarketpaoli.com.
Holiday Crafts & Cookies: Dar al-Kalima College (Bethlehem) fundraiser, 9 a.m.-noon, Dec. 13, Memorial United Church of Christ, Fitchburg. facebook.com/FitchburgMemorialUCC.
Holiday Bazaar: Arts & crafts, baked goods, and more, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Dec. 13 and 1-4:30 p.m., Dec. 14, S.S. Morris Community African Methodist Episcopal Church, Madison. facebook.com/ssmorrisamechurch.
Nerd Made: Madison Holiday Market: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 13-14, Noble Knight Games, Fitchburg. facebook.com/people/Nerd-Made-Madison/61555230783507.
Garver Holiday Market: Noon-8 p.m. on Dec. 13 and 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 14, Garver Feed Mill, Madison. facebook.com/garverevents.
Madison Enterprise Center Holiday Open House: Art & food by resident businesses, 1-5 p.m., Dec. 13, 100 S. Baldwin St., Madison. facebook.com/commonwealthmadison.
Farm Toy & Craft Show: Marshall FFA fundraiser, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 14, Marshall High School, Marshall. facebook.com/groups/345666448860371.
Christmas by the Creek: OccuPaws fundraiser, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 14, Lodi Elementary School, Lodi, with about 100 vendors, concessions, raffle. facebook.com/OccuPawsGuideDogs.
Holiday Market: Open artist studio spaces and vendors in the main/print rooms, noon-5 p.m., Dec. 14, Roundhouse Studios, Madison. communicationmadison.com.
MSCR Pottery Sale: Annual fundraiser, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Dec. 18-19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Dec. 20 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 21, Madison School & Community Recreation-West, 7333 West Towne Way, Madison. mscr.org.
The Big Gay Holiday Market: Vendors, food carts, entertainment & more, 5-10 p.m. on Dec. 19 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Dec. 20, Alliant Energy Center-Exhibition Hall. thebiggaymarketllc.com.
FEED Holiday Bazaar: FEED Kitchens food vendors, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Dec. 20, FEED Kitchens, Madison. Feedkitchens.org.
Christmas Craft Fair & Cookie Walk: Benefit for OccuPaws Guide Dog Association, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 21, Windsor Elementary School, Windsor, with 40-plus vendors. occupaws.org.
Last Minute Market: Local crafters & makers, music, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 21, Garver Feed Mill, Madison. facebook.com/garverevents.
