The annual Wake Forest Holiday Artisans Market, presented by ARTS Wake Forest and the Wake Forest Guild of Artists, will take place on December 5, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM. This outdoor event will be held in Centennial Plaza and the Wake Forest Town Hall parking lot, 301 S. Brooks Street, in Downtown Wake Forest.
Held rain or shine on the same day as the Town of Wake Forest’s Downtown Holiday Open House, the Holiday Artisans Market offers visitors an opportunity to shop for unique, handcrafted gifts at a variety of price points. As a juried market, all participating artists and artisans are selected based on the quality of their work, and every item for sale is an original creation made by the artist.
Enjoy live music provided by the North Carolina Songwriters Co-op. A 50/50 raffle will give one lucky winner half of the ticket proceeds, with the remaining proceeds supporting the community outreach programs of ARTS Wake Forest and the Wake Forest Guild of Artists.
Children’s art activities will be offered by ARTS Wake Forest, the Wake Forest Public Art Commission, and Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry. Tri-Area Ministry will also collect donations to support its mission to “Stop Hunger and Feed Hope.”
Together with the Downtown Holiday Open House, the Holiday Artisans Market offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a festive day in Downtown Wake Forest, find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts, and support local artists and businesses.
Artists and artisans interested in participating in the 2027 Holiday Artisans Market are invited to email office@artswakeforest.org to be added to our notification list for next year’s applications.
