Holiday Arts & Crafts Fairs

Time to shop at Sonoma County’s many wonderful holiday craft fairs! Whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, Sonoma’s artisans sell precious handmade presents, from fluffy-soft sweaters to homemade confections, and whimsical knickknacks to vineyards’ worth of wine souvenirs.

For more inspiration, visit our Holidays page.

Winter Wonderland, Gualala

Gualala Arts Center‘s Winter Wonderland celebration is not to be missed. Recorded carols and holiday classics fill the halls while you shop in a wonderfully decorated arts & crafts holiday boutique full of handcrafted goods, homemade jams, mustards, olive oils, and the like — wonderful gift items to share for the holidays. Be sure to visit Mrs. Claus’ Bake Shop for locally homemade cookies, pies and holiday treats.

Holiday Craft Market, Healdsburg

 

On Saturday mornings from October through December, the Healdsburg Farmers Market expands to include the works of dozens of additional fine artists and craftspeople. These artisans will be selling handcrafted work that ranges from ceramics to jewelry, wearables, fiber arts, wood work, and more.

Crane Christmas Boutique, Santa Rosa

Unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list at the Crane Christmas Boutique at the Crane Melon Barn, including crafts, vintage & antiques, jewelry, holiday decorations, home & garden decor, and local food items that include walnuts, jams, candy & honey. New items are added each week. 

Abbot’s Passage Winter Market, Glen Ellen

Shop and mingle while sipping wine at this Sonoma Valley winery’s family-friendly market — a collaborative effort of female-owned businesses. Enjoy a glass of wine and light snacks while shopping for gifts. A portion of total ticket sales will benefit Every Mother Counts, an organization that works to ensure women receive quality, respectful, and equitable maternity care. 

Downtown Cotati Shop & Stroll, Cotati

Held in Downtown Cotati, the Annual Cotati Shop & Stroll benefits the Cotati Community Farmers’ Market. You’ll find kids’ fun, music, Santa, marble races, food, drinks, and of course, shopping! 

Holiday Open House & Kentucky Street Marketplace, Petaluma

Visit Downtown Petaluma to celebrate the holiday season: Stroll through the makers marketplace on Kentucky Street, showcasing local vendors and downtown businesses. There’ll be live holiday music and face-painting, and Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there for a fun photo op. Continue on to the Holiday Open House, where various festive downtown stores will welcome you in with holiday cheer, tasty goodies, and great deals.

Holiday Crafts Market, Sebastopol

The Sebastopol Center for the Arts Holiday Market features the handcrafted, one-of-a-kind work of 45 artisans, including ceramics, apparel, decorative household items, photographs, and much more. Held in the Veterans Memorial Auditorium of Sebastopol Center for the Arts, admission is free.

Holiday Bazaar at Bacchus Landing, Healdsburg

At winery collective Bacchus Landing, you’ll find local retailers and artisans showcasing holiday gifts like apparel, books, games, decorative household items, artisanal foods, and wine gift packs. Admission is free, wine will be available for purchase from the wineries at Bacchus Landing, and no reservations are necessary.

Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair, Santa Rosa

Celebrate the season with gifts for yourself or loved ones in this festive shopping experience featuring more than 90 local artists. Shop for quality, hand-crafted holiday décor, home goods, jewelry, bath and body products, edibles and more, all sold by the artists themselves.

Sip & Shop at Fairmont Spa, Sonoma

Take the Wine Country approach to your holiday shopping as you sip complimentary wine and saunter your way around the Sonoma Store at Fairmont Spa, finding perfect holiday gifts for everyone on your list. 

Holiday Crafts Faire, Occidental

Enjoy a weekend of holiday cheer at the annual Holiday Crafts Faire in charming Occidental. More than 35 local and regional artists will be featured and there will be foods and baked goods to enjoy. Santa Claus will surely be paying a visit, and carols will be sung!

Head West Holiday Marketplace, Sebastopol

This local, outdoor retail marketplace is held in partnership with The Barlow on the second Saturday and Sunday of December. Participants include makers, crafters, designers, artists, small brands, and local shops.

Holiday Craft Fest at Art Escape, Sonoma

Local vendors will showcase their crafts at non-profit art education/community center Art Escape. Meanwhile, local artists will guide you in creating crafts and gifts that both kids and adults can make. There will be food, hot beverages, and more.