Shop Local: A Guide to Utah Holiday Gift Markets
It’s that magical time of year, when festive music fills the air and neighborhoods transform with twinkling lights and holiday displays. It’s also a chance to do something special—to show the people around us how much we care, and invest in what makes Utah a great place to live.
By choosing to shop local, you can help support community artists, makers and business owners, while giving thoughtful gifts to your loved ones. It’s building the community you want to live in with every dollar you spend.
Why Shopping Local Matters
When you shop locally this season, you’re doing more than checking items off your list. The holidays are often a make-or-break time for small businesses, which means your purchases directly impact whether shop owners can make payroll, expand their operations or hire additional staff. These dollars also fund local tax revenue that supports schools, roads, and community services throughout Utah.
Quality, Handcrafted, Meaningful Gifts
Supporting small, neighborhood shops gives faces and stories to the gifts you buy, whether it’s a small business owner who remembers you every time you come in, or an artist with a story behind every piece. These interactions create the kind of human connection that fosters a growing community. And because local makers stake their personal reputation on every item, quality control means something deeper—they stand behind their work in ways that big chain corporations never can.
Environmental Sustainability and Community Resilience
A product made and sold at a nearby market takes up a fraction of the carbon footprint of something that’s been manufactured overseas, shipped to a distribution center, then delivered to your door in excessive packaging. When you spend your money at community-owned shops, you’re putting your dollars behind regional employment opportunities, active downtown storefronts, and giving neighborhoods distinct character and charm.
10 Holiday Markets and Local Maker Events in Utah
From Salt Lake City to St. George, makers and artisans are showcasing their work at festive pop-ups throughout the season—making it easy and fun to shop small. These events aren’t just wonderful opportunities to source handmade gifts, they also make for a great excuse to get together with friends and family to enjoy some holiday cheer.
1. Downtown Farmers Market
When: Every Saturday (November 15 through April 18), 10am to 2pm
Where: The Leonardo/Main Floor, 209 E 500 S, Salt Lake City
There’s no better place to regularly find local artisans and makers than the Downtown Farmers Market. It features 75 local vendors—making it the largest winter market in the program’s history. Find local produce, grass-fed meats, eggs, cheese, baked goods, artisan sauces, chocolate and handcrafted items.
2. Christkindlmarkt SLC
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When: December 3-6, from 11am to 8pm
Where: This Is The Place Heritage Park, 2601 E. Sunnyside Avenue, Salt Lake City
Experience authentic German traditions and over 90 vendor booths at Christkindlmarkt. Along with local vendors, this market features traditional German food, live performances, and festive entertainment for the whole family. Kids can visit St. Nikolaus Haus, explore a petting zoo, participate in a scavenger hunt, and meet a German Father Christmas.
3. Holiday Utah Art Market
When: December 3–13, 10am to 7pm
Where: 3330 South 1300 East (Town and Country Plaza)
Since 1994, the Utah Art Market has connected the community with talented local artists through seasonal curated events. Running early December, this market features one-of-a-kind handmade art and crafts that are unique, funky, and a little bit whimsical.
4. Beehive Bazaar
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When: December 3-7, 10-14, 10am to 8pm
Where: “The Beehive”, 1595 N. Freedom Blvd, Provo UT
To find some of the most trend-setting gifts this holiday season, visit this curated pop-up shop with over 100 independent artists. Different vendors appear each week, making it worthwhile to visit more than once. You’ll find everything from handmade jewelry to crafts and couture cupcakes.
5. Gardner Village Christmas in the Village
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When: November 22-December 31, 10am to 6pm
Where: 1100 West 7800 South, West Jordan
From Thanksgiving weekend through December, Gardner Village transforms into a festive wonderland with shops, restaurants, and an elf scavenger hunt unlike anything you’ve seen before. Visit for special community events like Breakfast with Santa, Paint Nights, Santa Half Marathon, or Snowball Express train rides.
6. Holiday Shoppes at Millcreek Common
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When: November 1-December 24, 11am to 9pm
Where: Millcreek Common, 3205 South Chambers Ave, Millcreek
Featuring 40+ local vendors offering handmade wares, holiday gifts and vintage collections, Millcreek Common is full of unique gifting opportunities and fun activities. Beyond shopping, you’ll also find an ice skating rink, restaurants, coffee shops, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
7. Red Butte Garden Holiday Open House and Art Fair
When: December 6-7, from 10am to 5pm
Where: Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City
Held the first weekend of December, Red Butte Garden hosts a festive art show with 17 local Utah artists. The Garden Gift Shop also sells locally made goods during its annual Holiday Sale, and there is a spectacular Glass Art Show running alongside the Open House.
8. Craft Lake City Holiday Market
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When: December 5-6, 2025, 5pm to 9pm
Where: Ogden Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave, Ogden
Be sure to mark your calendar for the seventh annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market, returning to Ogden Union Station with over 170 Utah-based artisans, vintage vendors, craft food producers, performers, indie game developers and young entrepreneurs. With such a diverse vendor lineup, you’ll find something for everyone on your list.
9. Wheeler Farm Holiday Market
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When: November 28, 5pm to 9pm, November 29-30, 9am to 5pm
Where: Wheeler Historic Farm, 6351 South 900 East, Murray
This 3-day market at Wheeler Historic Farm takes place over Thanksgiving weekend, showcasing handmade crafts and artwork perfect for gift-giving. The historic 75-acre working farm offers a special holiday atmosphere where you can browse local makers’ wares while enjoying this beloved Salt Lake County landmark.
10. St. George Dickens Christmas Festival
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When: December 3-6, 10am to 9pm
Where: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 Convention Center Dr., St. George
A time-honored tradition, this delightful Victorian-themed festival combines crafts, vendors, and unforgettable Charles Dickens-era charm. Along with seasonal shopping, this event transports visitors to another time and place with theatrical performances and decorated booths. Whether you’re a Southern Utah resident or planning a getaway to the warmer side of the state, the St. George Dickens Christmas Festival is worth the drive.