Keep it local at holiday markets
FIND GIFTS AND SUPPORT L.A. CREATIVES ALL AT ONCE
THERE ARE many benefits to shopping small this holiday season. You can support L.A.'s creative community. You won’t have to worry about supply chain issues or whether your gift will arrive in time. There’s no unnecessary packaging that comes with shipped gifts and, most important, it’s a good excuse to get out of the house and experience L.A.
Thanks to vaccines and booster shots, holiday markets are back with a vengeance this year, offering one-of-a-kind gifts in unexpected places. In Ojai, you can shop for handcrafted goods in the hotel rooms of the Ojai Rancho Inn. At Angel City Brewery in the Arts District, you can sample IPAs while shopping for jewelry and ceramics by local artists. Many public parks and avenues will close down to host outdoor events. Even if you don’t purchase something, you’ll enjoy a unique experience and connect with others.
Read on for a selection of 16 holiday markets and craft fairs in and around Los Angeles.
JACKALOPE INDIE ARTISAN FAIR
More than 400 artisans will set up at Central Park in Old Town Pasadena for the annual curated selection of independent artisans offering original fashion and jewelry design, paper goods, home goods and art. The event will repeat on San Fernando Boulevard in downtown Burbank between Magnolia Boulevard and Angeleno, with Santa Claus scheduled to appear as a special guest.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 20,
275 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena; 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Dec. 10 and 11, San Fernando Boulevard between Magnolia and East Angeleno Avenue, downtown Burbank; free. Leashed pets OK. jackalopeartfair.com
RENEGADE CRAFT TOUR
Walking the Renegade Craft
Fair at the Los Angeles State Historic Park is a little like experiencing an alfresco Etsy convention as independent designers take a break from their online shops and set up booths where you can view their handmade wares in person. In addition to the promise of a good workout walking around the L.A. park near Chinatown, the holiday installment of Renegade will offer original paintings and prints, soaps and candles, pottery, jewelry, clothing and artisanal foods.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 20, 1245 N. Spring St., Los Angeles; donation. Leashed pets allowed. renegadecraft.com/fair /los-angeles-winter
MIDLAND MARKET
More than 70 local designers, including Block Shop Textiles,
Chan Luu, Jen E Ceramics, Calico Farm and Shaina Mote, will gather at the Frankie Los Angeles event space for this holiday market, hosted by Paige Appel and Kelly Harris of Midland Shop.
4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 2 and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 3, 300 S. Mission Road, Los Angeles; $12 in advance, $15 at the door, free for kids under 12. shop-midland .com/products/midland -market-winter-2022
HARVEST FESTIVAL ORIGINAL ART & CRAFT SHOW
Hundreds of artists will convene at the Pomona Fairgrounds for the 50th annual Harvest Festival, a celebration of handmade jewelry, clothing, photography, specialty foods, hand-turned wood, ceramics, blown glass and ornaments. This year’s event also will feature a Maker’s Market for smaller brands, a vintage alley and activities for kids.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 3 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 4, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona; $4-$9. harvestfestival.com/pomona
MAUM MARKET
Arnold Byun and Kioh Park launched the MAUM monthly market in January in an effort to highlight Korean and other Asian makers. The December market, in Culver City, features works spanning ceramics to sustainable clothing from makers including Glee + Co, Jumie Ceramics, Rise and Shine Jewelry and Totteoki Design.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3, Platform Park, 8806 Washington
MAKESHIFT MUSE
Shop for vintage goods and handmade items from more than 30 local makers at Makeshift Muse’s holiday events: Dec. 3 and 4 at Angel City Brewery in the Arts District and Dec. 17 and 18 in Huntington Beach. In addition to gifts, the markets will include live music, food and drinks and holiday-inspired decor.
Noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 3 and 4, Angel City Brewery, 213 Alameda St., Los Angeles; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 17 and 18, 220 Walnut Ave., Huntington Beach; free. themakeshiftmuse.com
MUJERES MAKERS MARKET
This monthly pop-up retail experience generally features more than 50 vendors, all women of color. On the first Sunday of every month, you can shop for vintage goods, handmade Latinesque items, candles, soaps, clothing and more. The two-day event in December at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara will feature holiday-themed decor, music, photos and food. The organizers also plan to add some elements of Posadas, a holiday celebration common in Mexico and within the community in California.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3 and 4, 123 E. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara; free. mujeresmakers market.com
THE CONSCIOUS COLLECTIVE MAKERS MARKET
More than 20 artists, designers and makers will sell locally made artisanal goods, including jewelry, ceramics and specialty food items, in the parking lot of the Ojai Valley Woman’s Club.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 3 and Dec. 17, 441 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai; free. makersmarketla.com
PROSPERITY MARKET
Prosperity Market, a mobile market devoted to supporting Black farmers, food producers and artists, hosts an in-person pop-up market on Dec. 3 at the Original Farmers Market on 3rd Street, near the Grove. “We have farmers, food producers, packaged food, hot food. We always have music,” Prosperity Market founders Kara Still and Carmen Dianne told The Times. “We have a DJ. I would say we’re like 70% food, and then we have 30% artists. Sometimes we’ll have children’s events. We do raff les. We’ll bring in community partners. It really is about creating a space where people can have access to all of these goods via all of these Black producers and be together. A space for people to be together and to learn stuff and try some new things.” In addition to the event at the Grove, Still and Dianne have curated four special collections by some of their favorite local Black-owned businesses for the holidays: Flavor, Snack, SelfCare and Produce, priced between $45 and $55. Online ordering launches on Nov. 25 and closes Dec. 15. Local delivery (fee applies) and pick-up will be available Dec. 17.
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 3, 6333 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles; free. prosperitymarketla.com
CRAFT CONTEMPORARY HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE
After taking in Lezley Saar’s “Diorama Drama” exhibition at Craft Contemporary (formerly the Craft and Folk Art Museum), shop for one-of-a-kind contemporary crafts by more than 20 Los Angeles-based makers at the Holiday Marketplace held in the courtyard of the museum.
Guests can enjoy music and refreshments while shopping for ceramics, glassware, jewelry, artisanal chocolate, leather bags, dried f loral wreaths and organic skincare products from vendors Ashley Procopio Jewelry, Hecho by Caye, Isa Guadalupe, Kathryn Hillier Ceramics and Ladée Claire Chocolates, among others.
11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 3 and 4, 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles; Saturday, $9, includes museum admission; Sunday, pay what you can; early access to the market on Saturday, which includes brunch, $25 to $30. craftcontemporary.org /holidaymarketplace2022
HANDMADE MARKET COLLECTIVE
Artists, creatives, designers and makers assemble in the parking lot of Hugo’s Tacos for the annual community bazaar.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 4, 3300 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles; free. handmademarket collective.com
HEATHER LEVINE CERAMICS HOLIDAY STUDIO SALE
Ceramist Heather Levine opens her studio for her annual holiday sale, where guests can shop for handmade bowls, vases, planters, coffee mugs, even pendant lamps by Los Angeles artists. In addition to Levine, this year’s lineup includes ceramists Heather Rosenman, MH Ceramics, Madeleine Pellegren, Studio J. Dubois, Betsey Carter Ceramics, Pawena Studio, Morgan Peck, Matthew Rosenquist and Clare Crespo.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 10, 3024 Carmel St., Los Angeles; free. heatherlevine.com
UNIQUE MARKETS HOLIDAY MARKET
More than 150 local small businesses — many of which have BIPOC owners — and independent artists will share clothing, jewelry, apothecary items and other gifts at the 14th Unique Markets Holiday Market, held at the California Market Center in downtown Los Angeles. Admission includes a tote bag, gift wrapping, photo booth access and refreshments. Participants can be seen on Unique Market’s website.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 10 and 11, 110 E. 9th St., Los Angeles; $15 for one day, $20 for both days, $50 for VIP admission (includes a set of merino wool coasters, an enamel mug, another surprise gift and a nylon tote bag). uniquemarkets.com/la -holiday-22-participants
DECK THE HALLS OJAI HOLIDAY MARKET
Hotel rooms become showrooms at Deck the Halls, an annual event where designers from all over California set up shop in the 18 rooms of the hip Ojai Rancho Inn. Artists and makers from L.A., Ojai and beyond include Fixed Air, Kris Chau, Eunbi, Simeona Leona, Matthew Ready, All Roads Studio, Alexis Smart, Lookout and Wonderland, High Tide, Sherlise Lee, Debbie Bean, Block Shop, Wonder Valley, Milena Silvano, Agnes Baddoo, Zen Bunni, Bliss and Mischief, Sam Roberts, Tavin, Shop Summer Camp, Rory’s Place and Sama Sama Kitchen. There will be live music curated by Carlos Niño and Annelise Stabenau.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 17,
615 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai; free. ojairanchoinn.com
WEST COAST CRAFT MARKET
The West Coast Craft Market in Los Angeles brings together more than 175 artists, designers and makers at this outdoor market held at the North Lot at Skylight ROW DTLA. The event will feature vintage goods and apparel, ceramics and candles and jewelry.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 17,
777 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles; free. Leashed pets allowed. westcoastcraft.com/wcc -market-la-attend
MUJERES MARKET ORANGE COUNTY
In 2017, Gloria Lucas started Mujeres Market as a place where individuals who identify as women of color, femmes of color, or queer or trans people of color could sell their homemade or independently created products. This year’s holiday market will feature more than 100 vendors as well as DJs, food, photo ops and a cash bar.
Noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 18, 3101 W. Harvard St., Santa Ana; free. linktr.ee/NPPMujeresMarket