Holiday Craft Shows 2015 in Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. Areas

The holidays are in full swing in the Baltimore, Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. areas.  Homes have been decorated and holiday planning checklists have been compiled. Now it is time to head out to the many holiday arts and crafts fairs in the area to find that perfect gift for your family or friends.

Holiday Craft Shows in Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington D.C.

There are many holiday craft fairs and markets taking place this weekend in the area where you can find great locally produced arts, crafts and other gifts.  Check out some of the craft shows taking place in the Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. areas below.

Holiday Craft Shows and Markets in Maryland

Kris Kringle Christmas Market

The Charles County Fairgrounds in La Plata, Maryland is hosting the 2015 Kris Kringle Christmas Market on December 11^th and 12^th. The family-friendly event is modeled after festive German markets. There will be local handmade arts and crafts, holiday light displays, children’s activities, entertainment, shopping and much more. Admission is just $1.00 or free with a donation of one non-perishable food item to the Southern Maryland Food Bank.

MICA Art Market

The Maryland Institute College of Art alumni is hosting the 2015 MICA Art Market from December 9^th to 12^th at Brown Center on the MICA campus in Baltimore. Get one of a kind gifts of art made by over 275 MICA students, faculty, staff or alumni. There will be fine art and handmade objects sold at the market including jewelry, illustrations, paintings, prints, posters, sculptures, mosaics, stations, t-shirts, ceramics, book arts, toys and wrapping paper. Visitors can talk one-on-one with artists and designers about their work. Portions of proceeds of the event goes to MICA scholarships. Admission is free.

Holiday Heap from Charm City Mafia

Charm City Mafia presents the 2015 Holiday Heap at St. John’s Church at 2640 St. Paul Street in Baltimore on Saturday, December 12^th from 10am to 5pm. Shop from a variety of local artisans and vendors for unique holiday gifts including paper goods, clothing, jewelry, teas and coffees and accessories. Charm City Craft Mafia is comprised of 13 independent craft business owners who live in Baltimore. They host two juried art shows per year, promote arts-related events, workshops and fund-raising events in the Baltimore area.

Baltimore Christmas Market

Baltimore’s Christmas Village is open almost daily through December 27^th at West Shore Park at the Inner Harbor. The market is an indoor and outdoor holiday market modeled after holiday markets in Germany. There are over 60 vendors selling traditional European crafts, arts, and jewelry and holiday gifts. There is a food court to pick up your favorite sweets, drinks and food plus live entertainment and events every weekend. Admission is free during the weekdays, however a fee is charged during the weekends.

Holiday Craft Shows and Markets in Northern Virginia

Sugarloaf Craft Festival

The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival will be taking place at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Virginia December 11^th to 13^th.  The arts and crafts show will feature over 300 regional and national artisans showcasing and selling their creations including pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, home décor, furniture, and home accessories. The artists will also participate in interactive demonstrations showing visitors how they create their work in wheel thrown pottery, wood carving, broom making and stone sculpture. There will also be live music and children’s entertainment throughout the show.

Washington D.C. Holiday Market

The Downtown Holiday Market in Washington D.C.  opened November 27^th and runs to December 23^rd on the sidewalk of F Street between 7^th and 8^th Streets in front of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery. The show runs daily from noon to 8pm and features over 150 exhibitors and artisans of fine art, jewelry, pottery, clothing, photography, and more. There will also be vendors with festive local snacks and treats, musicians offering seasonal entertainment and much more.

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