Thursday, November 17, 2016

35th Annual Virginia Beach Christmas Market

Nov 25 - Nov 27, 2016
Hours:      Fri. & Sat. 10am - 6pm
                 Sun. 10am - 5pm

Pics with Santa:  Daily 11am - 3pm
Location: Va Beach Convention Center
1000 19th St., Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Admission: $8 Adults; $2 Children 6-12; Under 6 Free - One admission covers all three days. Plenty of free parking. ATM on premises.  Receive $1 off admission by bringing a canned food donation for the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia. Admission is free with a blood donation to the Red Cross.
Va Beach Christmas Market 
The Virginia Beach Christmas Market features over 250 fine artisans and crafters from more than 25 states. This show was once again (since 1996) voted into the “100 Best Classic and Contemporary Craft Shows in the United States” by Sunshine Artist Magazine, America's premier show and festival guide. 

Featured artisans will offer fine arts, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, wood, toys, photography, fiber arts, thousands of Christmas collectibles and much, much more. 

Whether you’re searching for unique one-of-kind Christmas gifts, personalized stocking stuffers, or a stunning floral centerpiece for the holidays, you’ll find it all at the Virginia Beach Christmas Market.  Pictures with Santa - daily from 11am - 3pm.

Looking for Something 
Crafty & Unique? 
Do you have someone on your list that is hard to buy for? These artisans and crafters continually create high-quality, unique gifts that are sure to be a hit for years to come.  Even in these trying economic times you can find something affordable, unique and extraordinary for every taste and budget. 

From whimsical to country, contemporary to casual, you will find the finest collection of affordable crafts in the region, including thousands of creatively-made gifts, fresh holiday decorating ideas and one-of-a-kind Christmas collectibles.

Taste of the Holidays!  
Over twenty “Taste of the Holidays” food vendors will offer gift-packaged gourmet fare such as almond pound cakes, holiday cookies, spicy salsas, fudge-by-the-pound, fruit cakes, sparkling cider and homemade jams and jellies. These tasty homemade goodies are ideal for creating great gift baskets, loading up Santa’s stockings, and gathering those hard-to-find executive gifts.

Notable Artists...  

List of All Exhibitors:  **CLICK HERE**

Karyn Shonk- Kshonk Designs 
Karyn creates one-of-a-kind necklaces, earrings and bracelets from old vintage jewelry parts. Think shiny, think bling, think rhinestones. You don't want to miss Karyn's great way of blending old pieces into fresh styles.

Fresh Batch Jams - Kimberly Cortez  Fresh Batch Jams & More - Kim Cortez knows how to get her hands on strawberries at just the right stage of ripeness, creating fantastic fresh wholesome jams and jellies. Kim has also added homemade granola and local honey sticks making the three of these a great gift basket idea! 

    Missy Heneghan of Loose Leaf Tea Company has an amazing array of flavored teas and great gift packages for the tea connoisseur! Be sure to stop by their booth and check out her selection for a great hostess gift or loved one that loves all things tea!

Don and Laura Saddlemire 
Don and Laura Saddlemire always know which way the wind is blowing with their handcrafted copper weathervanes!  This is a timeless gift that can adorn a new home, or give an existing one an added bit of character!  They also create recycled copper ornaments and wall hangings all with a seaside motif!  

Beth and Laurel Simmons of Creations by L&B create stunning sand covered bottles that are lit on the inside, or decorated with sea glass on the outside. These would be a nice welcome along with a few evergreen boughs on the front porch to greet guests. Check out this artist mother and daughter team.

   Michelle Clouser of the Vintage Candle Company creates "scent-sational" soy candles in small batches that she pours into up-cycled wine bottles. A great hostess gift or to treat yourself!

The Sabrosa Salt Co. returns but this time with more flavors of their balsamic vinegars and several more finishing salts. Stop by their booth to try some unusual flavors like Georgia Peach balsamic vinegar with their cumin cinnamon salt or their Apple wood smoked salt with their vanilla fig balsamic vinegar.

Mike Prieto with Barrel Art 
Mike Prieto creates home furnishings from aged wine barrels from France! Mike's ingenious designs are original and a creative way to use all components from a wine barrel. From custom made dog beds, to bars, to wine bottle holders - Mike has a gift idea for almost anyone you are shopping for! 
Plan Your Shopping Weekend!
Grab your shopping buddies and plan a fun last minute getaway to Sandbridge while attending the Virginia Beach Christmas Market!  We still have plenty of rentals available, and many are even discounted. This is a great week to get away and relax. Many rentals offer relaxing Hot Tubs (great after a day of shopping), Spacious Theater Rooms, and some even have Indoor Heated Pools! 

Give Siebert Realty a call at 877-422-2200 or visit us at www.siebert-realty.com Think how special a beach house or condo would be this time of year with the beautiful Atlantic as your backdrop.  Best of all, Sandbridge is only 15 mins. from the Christmas Market, as well as the Virginia Beach Oceanfront with the Holiday Lights along the Boardwalk. See you at the beach!

Siebert Realty - "The Beach People"
Vacation Beach Home and Condo Rentals
Sandbridge Beach, Virginia Beach, VA
877-422-2200 / 757-426-6200

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