Duluth Handmade Holiday Market 2026

The Duluth Handmade Holiday Market is part of the annual "Deck the Hall" celebration presented by the City of Duluth in historic Downtown Duluth, Georgia. Set on the Town Green and surrounding Main Street district, this festive market is integrated into one of Gwinnett County's most beloved holiday traditions. The event is designed as a walk-through holiday village, allowing patrons to circulate throughout the district multiple times, creating strong engagement and excellent buying energy for artists and makers.

This family-oriented audience arrives specifically in a gift-buying mindset, making the market especially successful for handcrafted items, seasonal décor, ornaments, candles, jewelry, woodwork, and personalized gifts. Evening hours are particularly active as the Town Green lights up and crowds gather for the holiday celebration. Downtown Duluth's restaurants, shops, and free public parking contribute to a welcoming, pedestrian-friendly environment where visitors linger and shop.

The festival takes place on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with load-in from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Application deadline is October 26, 2026. Accepted artists must confirm participation and purchase booth space by November 24, 2026. This is an outdoor event; exhibitors must provide their own tent and display materials. All artwork must be original and handmade by the exhibitor, with original art occupying at least 50% of booth space. Artists must be present for the duration of the festival. The event is rain or shine with no refunds for cancellations or no-shows. Off-site artist parking is available at 3221 Hill Street, NW, Duluth, GA 30096.