'Tis the season for sipping hot cocoa, snacking on freshly baked goods, and wandering through holiday markets in Eau Claire! This season, give the gift of local goods by shopping at Eau Claire winter markets. Discover seasonal farmers markets, arts & crafts markets, and holiday celebrations throughout the entire season. View the list of events below!
Banbury Place Holiday Market
Start your holiday shopping excursion at Banbury Place for the 2024 Holiday Market on December 7, 2024! This market covers three floors of Building 13 at the historic Banbury Place and will be filled with makers of all mediums. Tune in to open studios or shop for locally made woodwork, glass pieces, crafts, artwork, and so much more. The holiday market will also feature live music, delicious food, and a wonderful collection of artists and creators showcasing this season's work. Visit the link to learn more about the Banbury Place Holiday Market!
Christkindlmarket at Lazy Monk Brewing
It's a Christmas market celebration at Lazy Monk! On the first Saturday of December, Lazy Monk brings this traditional German market to Eau Claire and hosts an entire afternoon offering wooden toys, local crafts, Christmas ornaments, wood and blown glass, nutcrackers, Christmas cards, Lebkuchen (gingerbread cookies of all designs), roasted nuts, pretzels, brats, kraut, and, of course, BEER! This year's event takes place on December 7, 2024, at Lazy Monk Brewing in downtown Eau Claire. Save the date for this festive, holiday event!
Photo: Wisconsin Makers Market
Holiday Open House at Wisconsin Makers Market
The Wisconsin Makers Market is kicking off December with a holiday bang! On December 6-8, 2024, the Wisconsin Makers Market is hosting a 3-day Holiday Open House featuring local artists, coffee, lights, snacks, and holiday cheer. Explore the local artist lineup including Sourdough Bread, Starters, and Scones by Melissa, Baked As A Cake: Hemp Infused Creations, James Peters: Author of Fortune Falls, Turntable, and Shrugging, KP Crochet Plushies, and Stencils by Stacy. There will also be ornaments, decor, leather goods, beanies, embroidery, books, puzzles, gnomes, jewelry, apparel, 3D prints, paper art, candles, soap, lotion, woodworking, and more. Holiday Open House hours are Friday, December 6, 4-9 PM, Saturday, December 7, 10 AM - 9 PM, and Sunday, December 8, 10 AM - 5 PM. Click here to learn more!
Winter Farmers Market at the Pablo Center
Did you know that the crowd-favorite Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market actually takes place all year round?! It's true– The Winter Farmers Market is held on the second Saturday of the month, November - April, from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM. This year, the market takes place at a new location, the Pablo Center at the Confluence, and still offers high-quality local produce, eggs, bakery items, maple syrup, beverages, and more. The Winter Farmers Market takes place on the following dates: November 9 & December 14, 2024, and January 11, February 8, March 8, & April 12, 2025.
Photo: Down to Earth Garden Center
Winter Farmers Market at Down to Earth Garden Center
In the winter months, the greenhouse at Down to Earth Garden Center transforms into a dreamy winter farmers market experience. The market takes place on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from November - February from 9 AM - 1 PM. Down to Earth hosts local farmers selling honey, beef, pork, jams, veggies, cheese, syrup, and more. Pick up fresh, warm baked goods from select vendors at the market, or grab a coffee at Five & Two Cafe for a warming sweet treat. Visit the link to learn more about Winter Farmers Markets, as well as crafting events this winter at Down to Earth!
Farmer's & Holiday Markets at The Brewing Projekt
The Brewing Projekt is bringing holiday cheer and holiday beer all month long! On December 7 & 21, 2024, the Brewing Projekt is hosting the Chippewa Valley's Farmers Market featuring a variety of vendors. This market is a hot place to find honey, maple syrup, hot sauces, soaps, and more.
On December 8 & 15, 2024, catch the Holiday Market and Vendor Fair at the Brewing Projekt from 12-4 PM. Bring your friends, enjoy shopping for local art, crafts, & food, and treat yourself to a Brewing Projekt beverage at the market! Click here to learn more about the events at The Brewing Projekt this winter.