Saxapahaw Holiday Market, December 8 - 9, 2012 at Haw River Ballroom

Saxapahaw Holiday Market

The Haw River Ballroom, 1711 Sax-Beth Church Road, Saxapahaw NC 27340

Saturday, Dec 8th from 9am to 9pm & Sunday, December 9th 12-5

Like the Holiday Markets of old - visit with local vendors in a beautiful Holiday setting. Peruse locally produced and handcrafted wares including paintings, jewelry and pottery, antiques, gift baskets, art, woodworking and more. Get all of your holiday shopping done while supporting local artisans! The two day Market will include free performances by local musicians and Saxapahaw will be holding a Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec 8th at 3pm! Come grab an Eggnog Latte and wander the Holiday Market at the Haw River Ballroom or explore Saxapahaw at large including Saxapahaw's renowned eateries the Saxaphaw General Store, The Eddy Pub and Cup 22 Coffehouse.  The Saxapahaw Artists will be running a continual Holiday Gift Market at their location next to the post office as well - beautiful art and gifts! 

Expect to find Locally Made Gifts, Artisan Holiday Baskets, Antiques, Art, Goodies, Delicacies, Stocking Stuffers, Crafts for Kids, Hot Cider, Eggnog Lattes! Wander the Historic Village, Walk Down By the Riverside, Listen to Great Live Music and Get Your Shopping Done! Create Your Own Saxapahaw Gift Basket! 

Participating Vendors and Artisans include: Saxapahaw Artists Roxy Farms Antiques, Benjamin Vineyards, Blessed Earth Farm, River Landing Inn, Haw River Canoe and Kayak Company, Lawrence Peterson Photography, Saxapahaw General Store & Cozi Farm,  HawBridge School Art and Gifts, Out of the Fire Clay Sculpture, Steve Durland Artist, Leigh Brown Artist, Rose Rosely Artist, Alison Erca Artist, Cat Manolis' Hot Sauce, Bee Natural Honey, Sandy’s Antique Barn, Mary Longhill Handspun Yarn, Sissipahaw Leather Company, Germaine and Isadora Galjour, Horty and Sandy Jacobs Photography and Scarves, Hannah Shumaker Soap, and more! 

Elf Fair 2012 : Saturday December 1, 2012 at The ArtCenter

Local artists have been busy in their workshops creating magic just for you. Support your neighborhood elves and find gifts that are truly one of a kind! The 6th Annual Elf Fair, a festival of holiday arts and crafts, will take place Saturday December 1st, from 11am - 5pm at The ArtsCenter. The festival will feature 30+ local artists offering jewelry, pottery, clothing, accessories, candles, toys, and lots of unique, affordable items for all ages.The bar will be open for holiday beverages, and the wonderful American Meltdown and Baguettaboutit food trucks will be on-site during the event. Bring your camera to take photos with Santa! There will be raffles or special promotions from local businesses Fleet Feet and All Day Records and activities for kids, too!

This event is FREE to the public. For more information contact: Phaedra Kelly, ArtSchool Director, (919) 929-2787 x 207. 

The Great Vendors for ELF 2012 are: 
Amanda Barr/Golden Hiccups
Anna Crawford
Brilliant Handmade
Brooke Brucke Soaps
Comstanza Diaz
Cupcake Science
Danielle Baumgartner
Erin Griffin Silversmith
Eric Hanan Woodworking
Flytrap
Green City Bottles
Hannah Trogdon Jewelry
Heather Gerni
Hello Tenfold
James Ward Pottery
Jamie McPhail
Jane Robinson
Jason Abide Pottery
Katherin Whalen
Leopold Designs
Little Foxes
Lulu Julian Baked Goods
Mandey Brown
Matt Smith Pottery
Mazie Summers Soap
Mi Scusi Hand Made
Olivia Hjermitslev
Posy Market
Riverbasin Outfitters
Reciprocities
Shannon Bailey's Soaps
Soliel Bookbindery
Tara Konkel Knits
Unique Boutique
WAYO (Emily Waszak)
and various artists from the ArtsCenter's Ceramics Studio