The Annapolis Holiday Market is shifting its footprint to the area outside Annapolis Mall for its fifth year, bringing approximately 150 artisans to a new outdoor space near the former Sears Automotive Center.
Because of ongoing construction at City Dock, the seasonal artisan market will run for two full weekends from December 4 through 6 and December 11 through 13, eyeonannapolis.net reported. Event 925 noted that daily hours run from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays.
Visitors can shop directly from about 150 artisans offering handcrafted goods such as home décor, jewelry, pottery, glass, and art, according to eyeonannapolis.net. The event’s vendor rules specifically exclude resale merchandise, focusing instead on original, handmade creations, Event 925 reported.
The relocation to 1040 Annapolis Mall Road near West Street and Jennifer Road offers easier access from Route 50, Route 450, and Route 178, alongside public transportation access, ADA accessibility, and complimentary parking, eyeonannapolis.net reported. Admission to the outdoor market remains free to the public, minuteman.com reported.
Alongside shopping, the European Christmas-market style event features live entertainment, holiday music, and a visit from Santa, minuteman.com reported. Food and beverage offerings include hot chocolate, apple cider, wine, specialty holiday liquors, currywurst, raclette cheese sandwiches, bratwurst with apple-braised sauerkraut, schnitzel, crabcakes, turkey cranberry brie grilled cheese, pretzels, cheeses, strudels, breads, holiday cookies, and cupcakes, according to eyeonannapolis.net.
The market coincides with other local holiday traditions, including Midnight Madness on December 3, 10, and 17, the Annapolis Chocolate Binge Festival on December 6, and the Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade on December 12, Event 925 reported.
