The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center is throwing open its doors for a day of holiday shopping on Saturday, Nov. 21, as the Hayner Gift Gallery returns with handcrafted jewelry, glasswork, original paintings, books, pottery and holiday decorations from local and regional artists, makers and specialty vendors. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., is free and open to the public, and is held inside the historic Hayner home itself.
According to Miami Valley Today, the gallery is designed to support artists and small businesses in local communities, giving shoppers a chance to meet makers, learn about their creative processes and buy work directly from them. The center, located at 301 West Main Street in Troy, Ohio, per the Daily Advocate & Early Bird News, bills the gallery as a festive day of shopping spread throughout the building, with a carefully selected collection of vendors offering unique, handcrafted gifts, according to troyhayner.org. Applications for artists and vendors to participate are already closed for this year's event, the same source notes.
Who's Setting Up Shop
Among the names scheduled to appear this year is author Meaghan Fisher, an award-winning writer whose children's books include stories inspired by Troy's own history and traditions. Glassblower Dennis Walker of Studio 446 in Piqua is also expected, bringing glass pumpkins, Christmas trees and decorative sculptures — he was represented by similar glass-blown pieces at last year's gallery, where, per the same Miami Valley Today account, a large crowd turned out to browse the work on display.
Other returning makers include Rebecca Scherr of RKS Handmade, who offers colorful clay earrings and pressed-flower accessories, and Sarah Wrona of Sarah Wrona Design, who brings fused-glass dishes, jewelry and decorative artwork. Rebecca Phiffer of Roll Away the Dye will have tie-dye creations on hand, while Becky Parr of Becky's Buckeye Naturals rounds out the lineup with handcrafted bath and body products. The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center says a complete list of participating artists, along with a preview, is available at troyhayner.org/hgg.
A Tradition Rooted in Decades of Craft
The gallery itself is presented as an annual art vendor market featuring regional artists, and it carries echoes of an even older local institution: the Country Workshop Artists, a group that began in 1959 when a circle of women who shared a common interest in the arts started creating, learning and sharing their work together, a tradition that continues today.
Last year's gallery, held Nov. 15, 2025, featured 25 local and regional artists and makers offering handcrafted gifts, art and seasonal items, with guests finding pottery, glass, fiber art, jewelry, woodwork, painting, stationery and bath and body care on offer, according to the Daily Advocate & Early Bird News. This year's event arrives as the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center marks a bigger milestone: 2026 is its 50th anniversary, with the center celebrating, as Dayton 24/7 Now put it, “50 years of bringing arts, culture, and community together.” Anniversary programming planned throughout the year has included a commemorative book, family-friendly events and even a special anniversary whiskey release, per the same report.
Planning Your Visit
The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center says it is accessible to visitors with mobility needs, and guests are welcome to explore the historic Hayner mansion during open hours while they shop. With the gift gallery free and open to the public, it offers an easy way for Miami Valley residents to start checking names off their holiday lists while supporting the artists and small businesses behind the work.
