This year’s Wake Forest Holiday Artisans Market will be held outdoors along South White Street on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The outdoor market is presented by ARTS Wake Forest and the Wake Forest Guild of Artists and will feature a wide variety of items handmade by 25 regional artists and craftspeople.
Socially distanced artist booths will be set up a minimum of 10 feet apart in parking lots along South White Street from Elm Avenue to East Owen Avenue. Visitors and vendors are asked to wear face coverings at all times, and handwashing stations and a portable toilet will be accessible.
Free and open to the public, the market will include potters, jewelry artists, ceramicists, fine artists, photographers, woodworkers, candlemakers, fiber artists, and other craftspeople. The organization is no longer accepting artist applications for this event.
“Each year, the Holiday Artisans Market gives artists the opportunity to showcase their unique work, while providing the public a place to purchase a variety of quality, handmade items for the gift-giving season,” said Jeanne Steck, Wake Forest Guild of Artists president. “It will look a little different this year due to the pandemic, but we’re happy to bring the event’s festive atmosphere to the streets of downtown.”
In addition to shopping, visitors can also support Triangle Area Ministry Food Pantry at the event by donating dry goods, canned goods, non-perishables, and personal hygiene products. A 50/50 raffle supporting ARTS Wake Forest will be held with tickets sold for $1 each.
Also happening is Wake Forest Downtown’s Holiday Open House with special offers at participating shops and restaurants along South White Street.
For navigation to the outdoor market, individuals are encouraged to use the Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce’s address, 350 S. White St., Wake Forest, N.C. 27587.
See additional event details, including the complete lists of holiday artisans and sponsors by visiting wakeforestguild.org/events. Event updates can also be found at facebook.com/wfartists and on Instagram @wakeforestguild.
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