SF’s Most Festive Holiday Markets & Fairs 2019
Start your holiday shopping at the Bay Area’s best Holiday Fairs
By Becca Bandit - posted 12/13/2019
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Get your holiday shopping started at all the Bay Area’s best holiday markets and fairs.
Find something for everyone on your list.
- For the book lovers in your life, score 80% off everything at Chronicle Books Holiday Warehouse Sale (Dec. 12-14, 2019).
- Those with a sweet tooth can go chocolate crazy at Ghirardelli’s Annual Warehouse Sale (Dec. 13-15, 2019).
- Have a drink and shop vintage finds at the Head West Holiday Marketplace inside the Hangar 1 Distillery (Dec. 14, 2019).
- Support the ladies and join Girl Gang Craft for their Annual Holiday Market featuring 120+ women-owned businesses (Dec. 14, 2019).
- See the “elves” at work at the Misfit Maker Factory where over 30 Bay Area artists will be making small sculptures and other giftables. (Dec. 14, 2019).
- Stroll through Off The Grid’s new holiday market, Emperor Norton’s Holiday Bazaar, inspired by traditional European Christmas markets (Nov. 29 – Dec. 24).
Friday, October 23
Harvest Festival: Original Art + Craft Show (Pleasanton)
SHOP. DISCOVER. EXPERIENCE HARVEST!
The Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Show is celebrating 54 years of bringing incredible artists, makers and shoppers together!
Shop an exciting collection of talented artists and makers and discover an amazing variety of handcrafted treasures you simply can’t find anywhere else! ...
Saturday, October 24
Open Studios at Hayes Valley Art Works
Free Event! OPEN STUDIOS in Hayes Valley. Come visit us on October 24 & 25 during Weekend 4 of ArtSpan’s SF Open Studios. We will be welcoming the public into our gallery space from 11am to 5pm on both dates. Visit to purchase work directly, ...
Filipino American History Month Fest w/ DJs + Pop-Up Tattoos (Oakland)
Date & Time: October 24th | 5:00 PM – close (21+ after 9:00 PM)
Location: 7th West Oakland – 1255 7th St, Oakland
Celebrate Filipino American History Month with Baba’s House at FAHM FEST!
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Friday, November 6
Mini Masterpieces Holiday Gifts Show 2026
Small & Affordable Art by Local Artists
Are you looking for that one-of-a-kind, handmade gift for your loved one this holiday season? Or just want a fun, small, quirky piece of local art for yourself?
Then get ready for the annual Mini Masterpieces Holiday Gifts Show — ...
Sunday, November 8
2026 Muchos Art + Comic Expo: 50+ Artists (Berkeley)
Join us for the 2026 Muchos Art and Comic Expo!
Presented at La Peña Cultural Center in Berkeley, MACE makes it’s East Bay debut for 2026! Formerly the Mission Art and Comic Expo, MACE rebranded to Muchos Comics to provide our event and services across the ...
Unwrapped 2026: Queer Tattoo Punk Rock Party + Holiday Mart at El Rio (SF)
Unwrapped is a fundraiser for a queer tattoo convention at El Rio featuring a punk show with live music by Black Gold Sun, Croissant, and Gusset; a DJ set by DJ Nico; a holiday art mart; and a raffle. The event is presented as a ...
Saturday, November 14
SF’s Renegade Craft Holiday 2026 Fair w/ 250+ Makers at Fort Mason (Nov. 14-15)
Renegade Craft’s Winter 2026 fair brings more than 250 curated small creative businesses to the Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion for a weekend of holiday shopping. Vendors will offer goods including ceramics, outerwear, snacks, and knit hats. The fair is indoors with outdoor food trucks ...
Fort Point Beer Co Presents: Manzanita Night (SF)
A one-night celebration at Fort Point Valencia to honor our favorite fall tradition: the release of our Manzanita Smoked Altbier.
Join us as we kick off Manzanita season with a night we hope becomes an annual tradition. The cask taps at 5:30pm. Be there for the ...
Sunday, November 15
SF’s Renegade Craft Holiday 2026 Fair w/ 250+ Makers at Fort Mason (Nov. 14-15)
Renegade Craft’s Winter 2026 fair brings more than 250 curated small creative businesses to the Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion for a weekend of holiday shopping. Vendors will offer goods including ceramics, outerwear, snacks, and knit hats. The fair is indoors with outdoor food trucks ...
Friday, November 27
2026 Cambria Christmas Market (Central Coast)
Step into a holiday tradition where twinkling lights, festive music, and the spirit of Christmas come together to create an unforgettable winter escape in the charming town of Cambria, California. Experience the magic of the Cambria Christmas Market, returning Nov. 27 through Dec. 31, 2026. ...
Saturday, December 5
Madrone Art Bar 2026 Holiday Market (SF)
Madrone Art Bar is seeking local artists, makers, and creatives for its Holiday Market on December 5, 2026. The event aims to feature a curated mix of handmade, independently designed, and vintage goods. Vendor applications are open until September 28. The market will be held ...
World’s Only Terpnami ‘Seed Rave’ Returns to SF: Live DJs, Breeders + Art (Dec 5-6)
The highest-level genetics conversation in the world returns to the Bay Area this December to help growers worldwide garden harder, better, faster, and stronger.
Over 1,000 growers big and small from around the world interact with 30 of the world’s top breeders over two days December ...
Sunday, December 13
2026 Holiday Craft Fair: Handmade Gifts + Free Hot Cider (SF)
Harvey Milk Center for the Arts is proud to host its 9th annual Holiday Craft Fair on Sunday, December 13th, 2026. The event will include numerous local artists offering their unique handmade holiday gifts for sale to the public. Our destination art center will also ...
