Skip Amazon. Buy from DFW makers at these holiday markets.
Major markets:
- Dallas Farmers Market Holiday Market — November-December weekends. Extended vendor list. Free entry. Source: dallasfarmersmarket.org
- Bishop Arts Holiday Market — December weekends. Local artisans, food, music. Source: bishopartsdistrict.com
- Cowtown Christmas Market (Fort Worth) — Will Rogers Memorial Center. 200+ vendors. $10 admission. Source: cowtownchristmasmarket.com
- Frisco Fresh Market Holiday Edition — expanded holiday vendors. Source: friscofreshmarket.com
Artisan/maker fairs:
- Luck Reunion DFW pop-ups — local musician and artist markets. Check social media.
- Deep Ellum Holiday Market — art, vintage, handmade goods. Source: deepellumtexas.com
- White Rock Local Market — community market with holiday expansion. Source: facebook.com/whiterocklocalmarket
Gift ideas from DFW makers:
- Handmade candles — multiple DFW candlemakers at every market
- Local honey — Texas wildflower honey from DFW apiaries
- Custom leather goods — Fort Worth's Western heritage means excellent leatherworkers
- Ceramics and pottery — DFW has a strong pottery community
- Local coffee roasters — Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters, Cultivar, etc.
Why buy local:
- Your money stays in DFW (67 cents of every $1 spent at local businesses stays local vs 43 cents at chains. Source: AMIBA).
- Unique gifts nobody else will have.
- You're supporting your neighbors.
Sources:
- Market websites and social media
- AMIBA (American Independent Business Alliance) economic data
What local DFW brands do you love?