Whether you’re stuffing the turkey or decking the halls, these local holiday markets are showcasing the best of Columbia’s vendors, makers, and artists.
Soda City Market | Each Saturday | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Soda City Market | Find holiday home decor like table settings or tree ornaments at the most popular market in town.
Vista Lights | Thursday, Nov. 20 | The Vista | 6-10 p.m. | Shop local gifts from 17 local artists and watch the Vista tree light up.
Tinsel Toast | Friday, Nov. 21 | 6-9 p.m. | Re•Find | Browse vintage finds with live music from Kimberly Walsh, Richard Hurteau, food from Chef Hector, and drinks from The Hoot.
Bierkeller Weihnachtsmarkt | Weekends from Nov. 29 through Dec. 21 | 12-8 p.m. | Bierkeller Columbia Biergarten | Sip Glühwein or hot chocolate, browse artisan vendors, and enjoy festive riverfront vibes each weekend.
Junior League of Columbia Holiday Market | Thursday, Dec. 4-Sunday, Dec. 7 | SC State Fairgrounds | One of the Midlands’ biggest holiday markets features more than 160 vendors, Santa photos, and special ticketed events.
Midlands Clay Arts Society Holiday Sale | Thursday, Dec. 4-Saturday, Dec. 6 | Stormwater Studios | Meet local artists and shop handcrafted pottery and ceramics.
Arts Center of Kershaw County Holiday Market | Friday, Dec. 5-Sunday, Dec. 14 | Arts Center of Kershaw County, Camden | Browse local artwork, jewelry, and handmade gifts at this multi-day artisan market.
Richland Library Holiday Market | Thursday, Dec. 4 (Sandhills) + Wednesdays, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17 (Main) | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Richland Library Sandhills + Richland Library Main | Shop local vendors and enjoy the live sounds of festive jazz and more at these markets.
Uptown Columbia Holiday Hop | Saturday, Dec. 6 | 4-8 p.m. | Stroll through our vibrant neighborhood and enjoy a festive mix of holiday markets, live music, wine tasting, food and drink specials, DJ sets, dance performances, cookie decorating, kokedama wrapping, and more
Meeting Street Holiday Artisan Market | Saturdays from Dec.6 through Dec. 20 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Interactive Art Park, West Columbia | Find handmade gifts, local art, and food trucks at this outdoor market just across the river.
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