With the holidays approaching, Cobb County transforms into a festive wonderland with markets showcasing everything from local artisan goods to holiday treats. Here’s a roundup of the county’s best holiday markets, each offering a unique shopping experience to get you in the holiday spirit!
2024 Holiday Artisan Market
- When: December 13 (4pm – 8pm), December 14 (10am – 5pm), December 15 (12pm – 5pm)
- Where: Cobb County Civic Center, Marietta
Cobb’s beloved Holiday Artisan Market returns with a spectacular showcase of handmade goods, fine arts, and live music. Enjoy a family-friendly weekend with festive activities, including free craft-making for kids and the Merry Marketplace Youth Market, where teens can exhibit their own creations on December 14. Be sure to stop by for visits from Santa and find unique gifts from talented local artisans, making it a perfect stop to kickstart your holiday shopping.
Winter Festival 2024
- When: December 21 (10am – 5pm)
- Where: Sewell Mill Cultural Center
The Winter Festival at Sewell Mill Cultural Center invites families to enjoy a festive day filled with holiday vendor booths, music, and activities. Kids can take photos with Santa, participate in a winter scavenger hunt, and show off their best holiday sweaters in an all-ages contest. Alongside the shopping, your family can enjoy a holiday music bingo and an array of performances.
Holiday Market
- When: December 7 (12pm – 8pm)
- Where: Frog Rock Brewing Company, Austell
Celebrate the season with Frog Rock Brewing Company’s festive Holiday Market, where holiday shoppers can browse a variety of unique, handcrafted items from 16 local artisans and crafters. Grab a brew and snack from the food truck while enjoying holiday music that sets the festive tone all day long. Make sure to bring the little ones for photos with Santa from 2 pm to 5 pm and take home a beautiful memory of the season.
Smyrna Holiday Lights and Market
- When: December 2 (3pm – 9pm), December 3 (12pm – 9pm), December 4 (12pm – 7pm)
- Where: Smyrna Market Village & Village Green
Inspired by European holiday markets, the Smyrna Holiday Lights and Market brings an open-air festive experience to Cobb County. This event boasts up to 100 artists and vendors selling everything from paintings to holiday treats, accompanied by food vendors and holiday music performances. Spend the weekend strolling through the market's light displays, savoring seasonal eats, and shopping for handcrafted gifts in an enchanting setting.
Holiday Market #2
- When: December 14 (10am – 7pm)
- Where: Town Center at Cobb, Kennesaw (Indoor Event)
Holiday Market #2 at Town Center in Kennesaw invites you indoors to shop in style with local businesses, direct sales consultants, and artisan vendors. Entertainment is on all day with a DJ, holiday music, and decorated trees, plus musical and dance performances. Join in on the holiday cheer with fun activities for the whole family, arts and crafts, and even holiday-themed giveaways!
Smyrna Handmade Holiday Market
- When: December 7 (10am – 6pm)
- Where: Brawner Hall, Smyrna
Now in its fourth year, the Smyrna Handmade Holiday Market at Brawner Hall is the go-to spot for unique, locally crafted gifts and decorations. Vendors offer one-of-a-kind pieces that add a personal touch to your holiday giving, with options for everyone from art lovers to holiday enthusiasts. Shopping here means supporting local artisans while finding beautiful, handcrafted items you won’t see anywhere else.
Mission 1:27 Christmas Market
- When: December 14
- Where: Living Stone Church, 545 Lorene Drive, Marietta
Designed to help families in financial need, Mission 1:27’s Christmas Market offers discounted toys and gifts, with prices up to 80% off retail. Families can shop for children’s toys, books, and games in a dignified setting, allowing parents to choose and purchase gifts at reduced prices. It’s a wonderful opportunity for families to enjoy holiday shopping without the added financial burden, bringing joy and choice to holiday celebrations.
These holiday markets bring all the festive vibes, local talent, and unique finds that make gift shopping actually fun. Grab a warm drink, gather your friends, and check out the best of Cobb County’s holiday markets this season. It’s all here—great food, one-of-a-kind gifts, and a little magic in the air. See you out there!
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