You’re definitely ready to get your holiday shopping on, and there are several local Holiday Markets taking place around the Beaufort area through the end of November – through December – that feature one-of-a-kind gifts from local Lowcountry artisans.
As a bonus, you’ll be supporting a small business as well as a local artist, and it won’t be likely that you’ll give a gift that is a duplicate of what someone has already gifted them.
Find a unique gift at one of these local Holiday Markets in Beaufort this shopping season. It’s a win-win when you get to shop local and keep your money where your heart is….right here in the Lowcountry.
Beaufort Art Association Holiday Market
The Beaufort Art Association Holiday Market is open daily through Christmas, Tuesday through Sunday from 11am to 4pm inside the Art Association Gallery located at 913 Bay Street in downtown. Art makes a fabulous gift, and you’ll find many items, big and small, created by member artists including affordable, one-of-a-kind creations.
Lowcountry Holiday Craft Market at Highway 21 Drive In
Looking for one of those last minute, hard to find Lowcountry-centric gifts? Then be sure to check out the Lowcountry Holiday Craft Market at the Highway 21 Drive In from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, December 17th. Santa will be in attendance, along with local artists, craft booths, vendor booths, food and lots more. The drive in is located at 55 Parker Drive in Beaufort.
Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Market
Shop the Maritime Market at the Port Royal Sound Foundation on December 3rd from 9am to 1pm and find handmade jewelry, pottery, metalworks, ornaments and lots more. And, while you’re there, shop the Maritime Center gift shop where you’ll find several new toys, clothing items and gifts for everyone on your list. The Maritime Center is located at 310 Okatie Highway (Highway 170) at the Lemon Island Bridge in Okatie.
Shellring Ale Works Night Bazaar
Shop at Port Royal’s first night market at Shellring Ale Works and enjoy an open air shopping event right on the riverfront with over 20 local artisans, and some very inventive brews. The big market night is on Saturday, December 17th from 5 to 9pm. Shellring Ale Works is located at 1111 11th Street in Port Royal.
Gullah Holiday Market
Join Gullah Celebration for their annual Holiday Market at Hilton Head Island’s Lowcountry Celebration Park on Saturday, December 3rd from 11am to 4pm. Finish up some of your Christmas Shopping and enjoy food, artisans, music and Gullah performances. The park is located at 102 Pope Avenue on Hilton Head Island.
Winterfest 2022 at ZenDen
WinterFest is a popular annual festival sponsored by ZenDen in Port Royal, boasting over 35 of the areas best artists, authors and artisans. Come on out on December 3rd from 11am to 4pm and do a little holiday shopping, grab some delicious food and win a door prize, too. ZenDen is located at 707 & 709 Paris Avenue in Port Royal.
Also, if you’re near Edisto, don’t miss the Holiday Market & Mingle at Bay Creek Park at Edisto Beach on December 9th from 10am to 4pm.
