The road to Artist Point (the final section of SR 542) and Highway 20 (starting at Ross Dam Trailhead) are both closed for the season.
| 10/31/2024 | Updated | Holiday |   

2024 Holiday Craft Shows and Bazaars in Bellingham and Whatcom County

Holiday shopping doesn't have to be a hassle. Head to one of these holiday markets, craft shows, or bazaars in and around Bellingham and make a fun outing of it! Many of these markets feature locally made goods, from artwork and crafts to jewelry, clothing, food items, and more. Happy shopping!

Nov. 2, 2024

Join us at our popular Yule Boutique! You won't want to miss our famous 15-foot-long table loaded with cookies, candies, and cakes. Also featured are handcrafted gifts, soup mixes, holiday decorations and vintage collectibles. Free admission. All proceeds support Assistance League of Bellingham's five community programs in Whatcom County.

Nov. 15 & 16, 2024

Red Barn Market is coming back to the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds. With over 110 amazing handpicked vendors this market is sure to include something for everyone. It's the perfect way to start the Holiday season!

Nov. 16, 2024

Fall into the Holidays and shop local this November 16th, from 10am-3pm at the Bellingham Senior Activity Center's 3rd Annual Craft Fair. This year we invite you to shop and support over 30 local small businesses and community organizations. 

This year's craft fair will take place at a new location, 140 E. Bellis Fair Parkway, located near Winco Foods across from Bellis Fair Mall. 

For more information: https://whatcomcoa.org/events/ or 360-733-4030 ext. 1020.

Nov. 16, 2024

Discover the magic of the holiday season at the Blaine Middle School Holiday Market! Browse over 50+ local crafters and artisans, including Blaine student vendors featuring candy, candles, jewelry, apparel, skin care, toys, ornaments and so much more. This event benefits Blaine Middle School PTSO supporting students and staff.

Nov. 22 - Dec. 24, 2024

Experience the holiday magic and find the perfect gift as Allied Arts presents its 45th Annual Holiday Festival of the Arts. Starring over 100 booths with local artisans and craftspeople presenting their holiday goodies, find one-of-a-kind gifts, specialty food treats, stunning jewelry, beautiful artworks from paintings to photographs, scented soaps and bubbles for a personal spa, and more. Fill your weekends with live local music, artist demos, and workshops. Bring the kids in for free and enjoy fun, family art projects. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy! 

The festival is open seven days a week, 10:00am – 6:00pm, except for December 3rd when we are open 11:00am – 9:00pm for Downtown Art Walk, and December 24th when we close early at 3:00pm.

Closed on Thanksgiving 

Nov. 30, 2024

Go big by shopping small this holiday season! Find unique and delightful gifts at Downtown Bellingham's array of boutiques, shops, and galleries stocked with special finds and one-of-a-kind items. Skip the craziness at big box stores and find the perfect items for your lists (or yourself!).

Nov. 30, 2024

Our most popular market event of the year! The FireHouse space becomes a festive holiday bazaar, with wall-to-wall handmade goods and specialties by local artisans and vendors, with live music by Pam Wooster and other favorite local musicians. The perfect seasonal shoportunity!

Nov. 30, 2024

Presented by the Bellingham Makers Market, the Fairhaven Winter Art Market features local artisans to help you with your local holiday shopping! Stop by 1106 Harris Ave to pick up a map of all participating locations. 

Nov. 30-Dec. 1 & Dec. 21-22, 2024

Bellingham Makers Market is bringing back your favorite holiday market and we are SO excited! Get into the festive spirit and discover unique gifts while showing your support for local artisans at our Holiday Market.

The perfect way to stock up on gifts for all of your loved ones, from hand-crafted soaps, sustainable goods and exquisite art to delectable food items, stylish clothing, aromatic candles, and stunning jewelry. 

Dec. 1, 2024

Bring the whole family to experience the Assumption Catholic School Christmas Bazaar, Sunday, December 1st from 9am-3pm.  More than 40 local artists and crafters will be showcasing their handmade gifts. There will also be an assortment of wrapped baked goods for sale and a used book sale. All books priced at $3! It's the perfect opportunity to find special treasures and goodies for your friends and family while supporting local businesses.

Dec. 6, 2024

Meet the artists in their element at the Pacific Arts Market Bellingham. 

10am-6pm, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for the first three weekends in December. 

Enjoy live music while you shop handmade. We have jewelry, upcycled decor, candles, soaps, gifts, woodwork, photography, clothing, wind chimes, local honey, desserts and more! Find our family friendly event next to Buffalo Wild Wings at Bellis Fair Mall.

Dec. 14, 2024

Get ready for a whimsical winter wonderland at the Children's Holiday Market! Join us for a day of festive fun and creativity as little artisans and entrepreneurs show-case their delightful gifts and goodies. This heartwarming event celebrates the joy of giving and the ingenuity of young minds while featuring tons of unique gifts for friends and family. Open to the public.

Dec. 7, 2024

Join us on December 7th for our annual Holiday Market! If you would like to have a booth at this event, fill out our online vender application before November 1st!

Dec. 14, 2024

Shop local with us on Saturday, December 14th, for our fourth annual Holiday Makers Market benefitting the United Way of Whatcom County! Our Holiday Makers Market aims to support local creatives who strive to be sustainable and environmentally conscious in their craft. 

Kulshan will donate $1 per pint sold during the market, and all participating makers will donate 10% of sales in lieu of a vending fee to United Way of Whatcom County. We’re thrilled to be able to bring people together to support creatives in our community, and give back to a great cause!

Spend $50 in Fairhaven Village and get entered to win a prize!

Pick up a SHOP LOCAL Card at the Fairhaven Visitor Kiosk (inside Finnegan's Alley - 1106 Harris) or the Peoples Bank inside Haggen.

Fill out as many cards as you want for a chance to win weekly prizes! $50 per card - shop and dine at your favorite village businesses. Have your cashier initial or stamp a star for every $5 spent, completed cards can be dropped off at the same locations as pick up (Visitor Kiosk & Peoples Bank).

A card will be drawn on the following dates: 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 & 1/2.

GREAT LOCAL PRIZES...

Cards will be available through November 30-January 1st (or until they run out). *Some rules and exceptions will apply

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        We acknowledge that Whatcom County is located on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. They cared for the lands that included what we’d call the Puget Sound region, Vancouver Island and British Columbia since time immemorial. This gives us the great obligation and opportunity to learn how to care for our surrounding areas and all the natural and human resources we require to live. We express our deepest respect and gratitude for our indigenous neighbors, the Lummi Nation and Nooksack Tribe, for their enduring care and protection of our shared lands and waterways.
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