The Marion Winter Market returns December 1, 2024, just in time for the holidays. Get ready for a unique celebration of local talent! We are thrilled to announce a the Thanksgiving Marion Winter Market at the Marion Iowa American Legion on December 1, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This vibrant event, presented in partnership with Artists Sunday, promises a showcase of 29 exceptional vendors, including makers, bakers, crafters, and artists.

Join us for an exciting day of discovery and celebration as you explore a diverse array of handcrafted goods and artisanal creations. Whether you’re looking for unique holiday gifts or simply want to support local talent, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with Iowa’s creative community. Best of all, this event is free to attend, with plenty of free parking available.

Event Details:

  • Date: December 1, 2024
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Location: Marion Iowa American Legion, 625 31st St, Marion, IA 52302

This market is part of a nationwide celebration of Artists Sunday, which aims to highlight the importance of supporting local artists and small businesses during the holiday season. With a variety of vendors and an array of products, there’s something for everyone at this special event.

Participating vendors

– Annie’s Rock-n-Tail Feathers: Hand-painted original art on delicate Turkey feathers. Original watercolor art, polished rock jewelry, and crafts related to precious stones, hand-crocheted goodies.

– Broken Into Beauty: I create acrylic paintings, then add glass and resin for a unique 3-D piece.

– Bub’s Candiez: Homemade baked goods, including cookies, brownies, cakes, fudge, and freeze-dried candy.

– Crackling Pines by Shelley: Offers fun gifts that are unique, handmade, usable, and often designed to make you laugh. Products include hand-etched baking dishes, funny towels, ceramic ornaments, wood signs, coffee mugs, and more. Custom/personalized gifts available for pre-order.

– Crafty Couple: Hand-crochet baby/lap blankets and original art landscapes and other images.

– craycray4design: Creates coasters, car coasters, wine glasses, tumblers, ornaments, and more.

– Creative Upcycled Designs & ScentSensational: Upcycled sweater pumpkins, car diffusers, and kitty kickers.

– Dale Kueter: Selling and autographing books like “Vietnam Sons,” “The Smell of the Soil,” “Motel Sepia,” “Ma Bremer’s Boys,” and “Jesus: The Untold Years.”

– Dave’s Coffee Cakes: Small-batch coffee cakes in a variety of flavors.

– Dhenu Arts and Crafts: Canvas paintings, resin arts, henna tattoos, and handmade art pieces.

– DKW Art Gallery: Represents 22 local artists and offers art classes for children and adults. Provides original, unique Christmas gifts from $5 to $500.

– Farmer’s Wife Beads: Unique handmade beaded jewelry.

– Fuzzy Bees Honey: Honey.

– Images by Angela Neal: Fine art photographer offering matted prints, laser-engraved wood journals, slate coasters, and mirrors.

– Katie Hartelt Custom Art: Specializes in landscape scenes focusing on farm and Iowa themes, as well as floral, watercolor, and boho themes.

– KJ’s Smokin’ Snacks: Offers a variety of flavored and smoked pretzels, cheese crackers, cheese balls, and party mixes, ranging from savory to spicy.

– LaRae Jewelry: Handmade jewelry and hats from Marion, Iowa, including bracelets, earrings, necklaces, bookmarks, and hats.

– Nana’s: Crochet animals.

– Pearl Logic & Precious Stones LLC: Authentic, certified handmade cultured freshwater pearls and natural stone bracelets/necklaces.

– Sew Crafty-Pam: Repurposes and reuses materials for aprons, Christmas decor, ornaments, jewelry, wind chimes, and sun catchers.

– Sugar Dreams: Home-based bakery making cookies, cakes, and treats for all occasions.

– Terre Vici Natural Jewelry: Fashion art jewelry, especially known for elaborate, multi-strand pearl necklaces and accessories.

– The Bag Ladies: Gift bags for holidays, children’s parties, and special occasions in various sizes and designs.

– The Blue Strawberry Coffee Co: Small-batch custom roasted gourmet coffee beans, with a variety of unique flavors, sourced and roasted in Marion, IA.

– The Painted Butterfly: DIY craft kits and hand-painted home decor for all seasons and holidays, including door hangers and porch signs.

– The Painted Hummingbird: Handmade, hand-painted home decor and jewelry.

– This & That: Homemade sourdough bread, cookie kits, and quality mixes for home baking or gifting.

– toni “sews much for you”: Makes purses, wallets, backpacks, and offers alterations.