Cincinnati Holiday Market
Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market
If you’re going for sheer volume, this is the place to be. This year’s show will feature more than 100 vendors selling everything from women’s apparel and home and holiday decor to gourmet food, jewelry and toys. November 10–12, 2017, Duke Energy Convention Center, cincinnatiholidaymarket.com
Cincideutsch Christkindlmarkt
Christkindlmarkt at Night
This charming German-style open-air market pops up on Fountain Square for each of the four weekends following Thanksgiving. Vendors offer traditional holiday sweets, European baked goods, Gluhwein (hot spiced wine), handmade gifts and seasonal decorations. November 24 and Saturdays & Sundays, November 25-December 17, 2017. Fountain Square, cincideutsch.com
Germania Christkindlmarkt
The oldest and most authentic German Christmas market in the region features traditional German food and drink, along with unique imported German gifts like steins, glassware, nutcrackers, smokers, cuckoo clocks, linens and Advent calendars. November 17–19, 2017, Germania Park, germaniasociety.com
Crafty Supermarket Holiday Show
Crafty Supermarket Holiday Show
Super hip crafters sell unique, modern handmade goods at this annual market. Offerings range from jewelry and screen prints to hand-sewn toys, fine pottery, leather goods and much more. December 2, 2017, Music Hall, craftysupermarket.com
WinterFair
Looking for something more artful? This carefully curated show specializes in fine art, silver and gold jewelry, woodworking, photography and more. November 24–26, 2017, Northern Kentucky Convention Center, ohiocraft.org
Findlay Holiday Market
Findlay Market (Photo: Liz Dufour)
Local artisans and craft vendors set up shop to offer everything from old-fashioned gifts to food and seasonal drinks. You can even pick up a freshly-cut Christmas tree while you’re there. December 2, 2017, Findlay Market, findlaymarket.org
City Flea
The City Flea Holiday Unwrapped
Find cool, unique gifts from 80 local vendors under the stars in Washington Park. December 16, 2017, thecityflea.com
Written by: Jessica Gordon
