Are you looking for handcrafted, one-of-a-kind gifts for your friends and loved ones this holiday season? Searching for something unique and heartfelt to give that special someone? Here in Dutchess County, we’ve got you covered!
With handmade markets popping up all over the county this holiday season, you can shop for everyone on your list and find plenty of quality items made right here in New York’s Hudson Valley. From soaps and baked goods to jewelry and artwork, there is something for everyone at these Dutchess craft fairs.
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Every Tuesday through Saturday, Nov. 6–Dec. 17, at Arts Mid-Hudson, Poughkeepsie
Browse through unique creations from dozens of Hudson Valley artists and makers and find locally produced glass, jewelry, greeting cards, textiles, ceramics, wood products, prints, paintings, home decorating items, and so much more. Open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21 and 22, at Germania of Poughkeepsie
Treat yourself to authentic German cuisine and baked goods while you shop for all your holiday gifts at Germania of Poughkeepsie's two-day Christkindlmarkt. Find all sorts of items from local vendors and enjoy indoor dining and an enclosed, heated vendor tent. Be sure to buy some delicious German potato salad, sauerkraut, herring salad, and red cabbage for your holiday feast! Open Nov. 21 from 4–9 p.m. and Nov. 22 from 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Friday through Sunday, Nov. 28–30, at Locust Grove Estate, Poughkeepsie
Curated by local artists, this 11th-annual market over Thanksgiving weekend features the best handcrafted goods sourced exclusively from local artisans and merchants. Shop for fine art, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, gifts, and gourmet food. Open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 29 and 30, at Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie
A Hudson Valley holiday tradition for decades, this juried craft fair, which has once again partnered with Quail Hollow Events, features more than 100 artists offering up their treasures. You’ll find fresh, locally sourced wreaths, ornate holiday ornaments, and all sorts of festive handicrafts, including fine art, jewelry, and ceramics, along with small-batch products like candles and soaps. Open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. both days in Falcon and Drumlin halls at Dutchess Community College. The event is rain or shine, and shuttles will be available to transport shoppers between the two event halls.
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Saturday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., at Troutbeck, Amenia
Troutbeck's annual Holiday Bazaar returns with a thoughtful selection of vendors, featuring favorite shops, local artisans, jewelers, New York City-based boutique fashion lines, and lots of toys. The event celebrates small businesses with craftsmanship and creativity at the forefront, all presented with an eye toward understated luxury. Attendance is free with RSVP, and hotel guests and Troutbeck Members receive early access and dining reservation priority. The Bazaar will feature gift wrapping, seasonal bites and drinks, and a lively children’s program with interactive activities and outdoor fun. It's sure to be a weekend to savor and share!
• Winterfest Craft/Vendor Show — Saturday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., at Dover Middle/High School, Dover Plains.
• Autumn Festival Vendor Market — Saturdays, Nov. 1, 8 and 29, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; and Sundays, Nov. 2 and 30, 11 a.m.–6 p.m., at the Poughkeepsie Galleria
• The Live 4 Art Gallery Holiday Show — Opening reception Nov. 1, 4–8 p.m.; on view through Nov. 30; Wednesdays–Saturdays 11 a.m.–7 p.m. and Sundays 12–4 p.m., at Live 4 Art Gallery, Pawling
• Stormville Fire Company Auxiliary Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair — Sunday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., at the Stormville Firehouse
• Millerton Fire Company Holiday Craft/Vendor Fair — Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., at the Millerton Fire Company, Millerton
• Holiday Craft Fair — Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., at St. Mary School, Fishkill
• NorthEast-Millerton Library Annual Craft Fair — Saturday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., in the Main Room at the NorthEast-Millerton Library, Millerton
• Town of Wappinger Parks & Recreation Fall Craft Fair — Saturday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., at Wappinger Town Hall
• John Jay High School Holiday Craft Fair — Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., at John Jay High School, Hopewell Junction
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• Tivoli Artists Gallery Holiday Show and Sale — Select dates, Nov. 21–Dec. 21; opening reception Nov. 22, 5–7 p.m., at Tivoli Artists Gallery, Tivoli
• Poughkeepsie Public Library District Holiday Book Sale — Friday, Nov. 21 (12–7 p.m.; early bird tickets available); Saturday, Nov. 22 (10 a.m.–5 p.m.) and Sunday, Nov. 23 (10 a.m.–5 p.m., everything half off) at Locust Grove Estate, Poughkeepsie
• 48th Annual Group Holiday Sale — Saturday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., at the Delamater Inn & Conference Center, Rhinebeck
• Noxon Road PTA Craft Fair — Sunday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., at Arlington High School, LaGrangeville
• Hopewell Hose Fire Department Annual Holiday Craft Fair — Saturday, Nov. 29, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., at the Hopewell Junction Volunteer Fire Department
• Zoe's Holiday Craft Fair — Monday, Dec. 1, 5–7:30 p.m., at Zoe's Ice Cream Barn, LaGrangeville
• 49th Annual Piggy Bank Bazaar for Children — Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.–12 p.m., at the New Hackensack Reformed Church, Wappingers Falls
• Franklin D. Roosevelt High School Holiday Craft Fair — Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., at FDR High School, Staatsburg
• Team Banx's Hometown Holiday Market — Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., at Team Banx at Compass, Wappingers Falls
• Clinton Historical Society Holiday Craft Fair — Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., at the Creek Meeting House, Clinton Corners
• Branchwater Farms Holiday Craft Fair — Saturday, Dec. 6, 12–3 p.m., at Branchwater Farms, Milan
• Wassaic Project Winter Wonderland Market — Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 6, 7, 13 and 14, 12–5 p.m., at Maxon Mills, Wassaic
• Anderson Center Holiday Craft Fair — Sunday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., at the Anderson Center for Autism, Staatsburg
• MJN Convention Center Winter Craft Fair — Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at the MJN Convention Center, Poughkeepsie
• St. Nicholas Bazaar Fine Crafts & Cookie Sale — Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., at Grace Church, Millbrook
• Stissing House Craft Feast — Saturday, Dec. 13 (11 a.m.–6 p.m.), and Sunday, Dec. 14 (10 a.m.–4 p.m.), at Stissing House, Pine Plains
