As we gear up for the holiday season, Cobb County is set to welcome back the Holiday Artisan Market from December 5 to December 7 at the Cobb County Civic Center. Shoppers will have the chance to discover over 90 vendors offering an eclectic mix of handmade goods, such as art, ceramics, jewelry, and candles. The market promises to be a one-stop-shop for unique holiday gifts, and the first 100 visitors each day can expect to leave with a free tote bag in hand, as per Cobb County Government.
The event isn't just about shopping; it's fashioned to become a festive cultural gathering with live entertainment on deck. Prime Time Jazz, Atlanta Steel Pan, and the Jennie T. Anderson Theater's Home for the Holidays Choir are slated to perform throughout the weekend. Special appearances by Cobb PARKS' very own mascot, Parker Barker, now donned as "Parker Claus", will be available to capture merry memories in photos. For those looking to try to win big this season, attendees can enter a raffle for tickets to "Home for the Holidays: A Holiday Musical Revue," set to take the stage mid-December.
Young local creators are specially spotlighted during the Merry Marketplace, happening only on December 6. This section of the market will feature the entrepreneurial spirits of artisans aged 10 to 17 who will be selling their own handcrafted items. According to information obtained by Cobb County, enthusiasts can participate in free holiday craft activities, courtesy of the Girl Scouts, during the Saturday and Sunday schedules.
This holiday initiative is presented through the collaborative efforts of Cobb PARKS and its Cultural Affairs facilities. These include The Art Place – Mountain View, The Art Station – Big Shanty, the Mable House Arts Center, the Sewell Mill Cultural Center, and the Jennie T. Anderson Theater—all are pillars in providing continual programming in theater, visual arts, and community events. For those looking to glean more details on the Holiday Artisan Market, they're encouraged to reach out to [email protected] or to dial 770-509-2714 to quickly get answers to any lingering inquiries or to simply learn more.
