Craft Lake City will celebrate the holiday season alongside hundreds of local creatives with the Seventh Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market at the Historic Ogden Union Station on Friday, Dec. 5, 5 – 9 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
The festive, two-day event features more than 180 Utah-based artisans, youth entrepreneurs, food vendors, live performers, indie game developers, distillers, brewers and free photos with Santa, making it a perfect holiday family outing.
Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 day of. Children 12 and under are free. $7 day-of tickets for seniors and veterans. Students with valid IDs also receive $7 day-of tickets. Same-day re-entry is permitted with a hand stamp. Tickets are available at 24tix.com.
Holiday Market Highlights
Plan a Cozy Stay at the Hilton Garden Inn
Market-goers can get the most out of the Holiday Market by booking a stay at the Hilton Garden Inn and enjoying Ogden’s festivities for the whole weekend! Just a 15 minute walk from the Historic Union Station, guests can get comfort and convenience at the discounted price of $119 + tax per night. With free parking and free Wi-Fi, the Hilton Garden Inn is the perfect place for a holiday getaway.
Call the Hilton Garden Inn at (801) 399-2000 and inquire about the Holiday Market discount! Offer ends November 24th.
All Weekend Long
Unique Handcrafted Wares and Gifts
The Holiday Market features handmade art, jewelry, ceramics, crochet creations, vintage selections and much more! Visitors can find one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on their Holiday gift list and connect with local makers.
Flavorful Local Cuisine
Guests can enjoy offerings from Utah’s craft and commercial food vendors, including pizza, burgers, corndogs, baked goods, candy, fresh seasonings and much more, along with public access to the outdoor food court.
Live Entertainment
Local musicians, dance groups and performers will bring the holiday spirit to life with festive performances throughout the weekend.
Free Photos with Santa
Attendees can visit the holiday-themed photo corner and take free photos with Santa! Visitors should bring their own phone or camera.
Festive Drinks and Cocktails
The Holiday Market will feature a festive selection of craft cocktails, brews and spirits from local distillers and breweries to raise the holiday spirits!
Holiday Market Gift Drive
Craft Lake City has partnered with the Morgan-Weber Children’s Justice Center to support local families in need. Attendees can purchase or bring gifts to donate. Participating vendors will offer discounts for gift drive purchases.
Free Museum Admission
Tickets to the Market include access to all the Ogden Union Station Museums including: The Utah State Railroad Museum, the Browning Firearms Museum and the Browning-Kimball Car Museum.
Friday-Only Highlights
Indie Game Arcade
Attendees can head to the Indie Game Arcade for a fully interactive experience with the emerging local game development community. Open 5 p.m.- 9p.m. Friday, Dec. 5.
Live-Screen Printed Tote-Bags
Attendees can pick up a free, live screen-printed tote-bag from Utah Shirt Co., featuring a unique design from a talented local artisan in the exhibitor lineup! Available while supplies last.
Saturday-Only Highlights
Holiday Market’s FIRST Kid Row
For the first time, Kid Row is coming to Craft Lake City’s Holiday Market! Talented young makers ages 18 and under will exhibit, promote and sell their unique handcrafted wares from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Patrons can meet and support the next generation of Utah entrepreneurs.
The Seventh Annual Holiday Market is the perfect place to kick off this holiday season with friends, family and Utah’s amazing creative community.
About Craft Lake City:
Founded in 2009 by Angela H. Brown, Executive Editor of SLUG (Salt Lake UnderGround) Magazine, Craft Lake City® is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with the mission to educate, promote and inspire local artisans while elevating the creative culture of the Utah arts community through science, technology and art. Craft Lake City strives to further define the term “Craft,” by modernizing the definition for handmade creativity.
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Craft Lake City’s year-round programming is supported by Utah Division of Arts & Museums, the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, and SLUG Magazine.
The Seventh Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market is supported in part by Stephen G. & Susan E. Denkers Family Foundation, The Ogdenite, PBS Utah, 90.1 KUER, Ogden Union Station, KRCL 90.9 FM, Utah Shirt Company, 99.9 FM KUAA, Libation LLC, Sugar House Distillery, Ogden Beer Company, Ogden’s Own Distillery, UTOG, Drømme, ACW Marketing, Leafguard, Visit Ogden, B.W. Bastian Foundation, SCHEELS and Kaffe Mercantile.