December 5-6, 2026
Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Jct, Vermont from 10am - 5pm
Shop over 125 vendors!Shop 125 vendors at Vermont's most unique holiday craft show! Back by popular demand, free gift wrapping will be provided by the Josh Pallotta Fund, with all donations supporting Josh’s House. Families and children can also enjoy green-screen holiday photos for a fee.
To kick off each day of festive fun, the first 200 guests will receive a free tote bag, and the first 100 guests will be automatically entered to win a gift basket valued at over $200. Browse and shop an extraordinary variety of handcrafted goods created by artisans from across Vermont and New England, including woodcrafts, clothing & jewelry, spices & teas, pottery, food & sweets, leather goods, maple products, artwork, pet goods, meads, wines & distilled spirits, games, and so much more. More than two dozen of these crafters are returning from other Vermont Gatherings events, bringing specialty items not found at typical craft shows. The 6th annuall Vermont Holiday Market offers full-day food options, free parking, and an on-site ATM. Saturday, December 6 from 10am - 5pm Sunday, December 7 from 10am - 5pm Tickets are $10 for adults at the door and kids under 12 are free! Parking is free! Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl St, Essex Junction, VT. Follow Vermont Gatherings on Facebook for announcements about upcoming Vermont-based events. |
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Giveaways
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The first 100 patrons through the doors each day at the Vermont Holiday Market will get a ticket and be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a gift basket valued at over $200!
Drawing will be held at noon each day at the market, must be present to win, no purchase necessary. 
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Free Gift Wrapping
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We are excited to announce that Josh's House will be offering gift wrapping at this year's Vermont Holiday Market! All donations received will go directly to benefit The Josh Pallotta Fund.
The Josh Pallotta Fund, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Veterans. Josh’s House is a wellness and recreational center that includes traditional, complementary and alternative healing modalities such as massage, Reiki, yoga, integrative health and wellness coaching, healing touch, acupuncture and more at Fort Ethan Allen in Colchester. Josh’s House is a Veteran-designed recreation wellness space offering meeting and study spaces, a large communal kitchen, video games, and a state-of-the-art gym. |
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Volunteer
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We are in need of volunteers to help vendors and participants cover their booths during breaks at the Vermont Holiday Market. We have full and half day shifts available.
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Location
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The Vermont Holiday Market is held annually at the Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl St, Essex Junction, VT 05452. For the best lodging rates, contact Best Western Plus Windjammer Inn & Conference Center and let them know you’re attending the Vermont Holiday Market.
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Interested in becoming a vendor?
Vendor applications are now available for the Vermont Holiday Market. Please email us for more information.
