Grab your shopping list! The 2012 Downtown Holiday Market returns for its eighth year on Friday, November 30th and runs for 24 glorious days through Sunday, December 23rd, from noon to 8:00 pm. Located on F Street between 7th and 9th streets in front of the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) and National Portrait Gallery, this popular marketplace won’t disappoint. Shoppers will delight in a sea of choice gift-giving ideas in a celebratory, outdoor atmosphere replete with live musical entertainment and delicious comfort foods. Select from clothing and accessories, domestic and imported crafts, soaps, candles, jewelry, paintings and other unique, quality items from more than 180 artisans and boutique businesses. And don’t forget to purchase Downtown Holiday Market Dollars, or gift certificates, for the picky type on your shopping list!
The DowntownDC BID produces the Market annually in partnership with Diverse Markets Management. Our media partners include WAMU 88.5, The Washington Examiner and 97.1 WASH-FM. For more information, including a schedule and list of performers and exhibitors, visit the Market website. Enjoy!