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Berkeley’s Winter Open House 2024 (Dec. 14-15)

Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Institute of Urban Homesteading | 138 The Uplands, Berkeley, CA

Event Details

Submitted by the Event Organizer

K.Ruby Blume
Join K.Ruby Blume,  Faerie Road Farm and the Institute of Urban Homesteading for a year end celebration of the bounty!  
Holiday social and suitcase sale featuring tasting, shopping and serendipitous encounters with neighbors and friends.  Small-batch, homegrown, hand-crafted goodies at below market price and only available once a year! Mustard, fruit-forward jams, pickles, fancy salt, syrup,  cordials, salves, tinctures, hand-crafted soap, ceramic art tiles, whimsical cups and bowls, caramels, mead, pickles, lanterns, ornaments, yarn, upcycled cashmere beanies and so much more. A veritable smorgasbord of handmade deliciousness!  Lots of gorgeous gifts $20 and under. Come grab your Secret Santa’s, stocking stuffers and private stash!

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: **Annual Event**, Christmas, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, Holiday Shopping, In Person, Shopping & Fashion
Venue: Institute of Urban Homesteading
Address: 138 The Uplands, Berkeley, CA

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