Need unique holiday gift ideas? These Whatcom shops and markets have gifts for everyone
Are you looking for a unique holiday gift idea for your loved ones? Check out these Whatcom County artisan markets and stores to find unique, handmade gifts they won’t be able to find anywhere else.
Whatcom County holiday vendor markets
The Holiday Festival of the Arts — Dec. 1-24
The 43rd annual Allied Art’s Holiday Festival of the Arts began in November but will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily until Dec. 23, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 24. The festival features over 100 artist vendors, along with live music and workshops. The festival also offers an online storefront to purchase artists’ products. The festival is located at 1411 Railroad Ave. in downtown Bellingham.
Holiday Bazaar at Semiahmoo Marina — Dec. 1-24
The marina store and cafe will have consignment arts and crafts from local artists for sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The marina store is located at 9540 Semiahmoo Parkway in Blaine.
Stemma Holiday Market — Dec. 1
Stemma Brewing Co. will be hosting a holiday market from 4-8 p.m. with local arts, food and other vendors, as well as live music and specials on warm drinks. Stemma Brewing Co. is located at 2039 Moore St. in Bellingham.
Make.Shift Holiday Market — Dec. 2-3
Make.Shift Art Space will host its annual Make.Sale holiday market featuring local vendors from 6-10 p.m. on Dec. 2 and from noon to 5 p.m. on Dec. 3. The market is located at 306 Flora St. in Bellingham.
Arts & Ales: Holiday Market — Dec. 3
Aslan Brewing Co.’s Depot will hold its annual holiday market with 20 local vendors, live music and a menu of mulled wine and other brews. The market runs from 3-8 p.m. and is located at 1322 N. State St. in Bellingham.
Lorikeet Bar Holiday Art Market — Dec. 4 and Dec. 11
The Lorikeet Bar in Bellingham will host its second-holiday art market from 2-6 p.m. The market will feature local artists and makers and is located at 215 W. Holly St.
Fairhaven Holiday Pop-Up Market — Dec. 10
The Firehouse Arts & Event Center will host a holiday market that takes place from 2-8 p.m. featuring live music and local vendors and artists. The event center is located at 1314 Harris Ave. in Bellingham.
Ferndale Creative Winter Arts & Crafts Festival — Dec. 10
The Ferndale Arts Commission is hosting its winter arts and craft festival which will feature live music and local vendors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The market is located at the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center at 2007 Cherry St. in Ferndale.
Holiday Makers Market — Dec. 10
Kulshan Brewing Co. will host its second annual holiday makers market from 5-9 p.m. The market will feature over 30 local vendors and will benefit The United Way of Whatcom County, by donating 10% of artist sales and $1 of every pint sold. The market will be held at Kulshan’s Roosevelt location at 1538 Kentucky St. in Bellingham.
Bellingham Vegan Winter Market — Dec. 18
The Bellingham Vegan Winter Market will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include local vendors, food, gingerbread house building and raffles. The market will be in V Go’s Grocery at 1215 Cornwall Ave. in Bellingham.
Whatcom County shops with unique holiday gifts
▪ Woman’s clothing, jewelry, bath and body items and more.
▪ In-person and online shopping are available.
▪ Open from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
▪ Located at 913 Harris Ave. in Bellingham.
▪ Homemade peanut butter, jams, cider, caramel, pies and their farm-made brandy, liqueurs, vodka and gin.
▪ In-person and online shopping are available.
▪ Open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
▪ Located at 6140 Guide Meridian Road.
▪ Homemade cakes, cupcakes, cookies and other desserts.
▪ Online orders can be picked up in-store, or can be delivered up to 5 miles from the bakery.
▪ Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
▪ Located at 1424 Cornwall Ave. in Bellingham.
▪ Handmade soaps, skincare and oils.
▪ In-person and online shopping are available.
▪ Open from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
▪ 1310 Commercial St. in Bellingham.
▪ Locally grown produce, jams, honey, wreaths and more.
▪ Shop in person at the farm, located at 6211 Northwest Road in Ferndale.
▪ Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
The Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce has also created Bellinghamopoly, a Bellingham-themed board game that can be purchased at Haggen, Village Books & Paper Dreams, Woods Coffee, Greenhouse, Launching Success, WWU Bookstore, Yeager’s Sporting Goods or online through the chamber as supplies last.
If you want to shop small this holiday season but you’re not sure what to get your loved ones, you can now purchase a Think Local First eGift Card that can be redeemed at participating Whatcom businesses such as Acme Valley Ice Cream Cafe, Bellingham Cider Company, Blue Water Pottery, Honey Salon, Northwest Yarns and many other businesses.
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