Along with the other holiday events in Wake Forest this weekend, the joint will really be jumping at the Renaissance Centre and its parking lot with a Holiday Artisans Market featuring 40-some of the most talented local artists and craft people along with extended hours – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – for the Wake Forest Farmers Market.
The market and Wake Forest Arts are the sponsors for the artisans market in the center where shoppers will find fine and fun jewelry, hats, gloves, hand-painted silk scarves, handbags, totes, accessories, wood crafts, toys, ornaments, quilts, photography, candles, cookie tins, holiday bakery items, furniture, home décor, chocolates, fine painting, note cards, stockings, tree skirts, wreaths, stocking stuffers, holiday decorations, baskets, pottery, soaps, lotions and honey. The Holiday Artisans Market will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Outside shoppers can stock up on a wide selection of meats from several vendors, free-range eggs, baked goods, locally-roasted fair trade coffee, seasonal vegetables, jams and honey.
Go to www.wakeforestmarket.org or https://www.facebook.com/wakeforestfm/ to check the list of all this week’s vendors.