Eastside Pop-up Holiday Shopping – Local and Weird

Everyday I hear about more and more holiday shopping parties, brunches and bazaars. Want to stay informed? Subscribe to my blog, you’ll find the button to your right.

Bouldin Creek is having a Bazaar Brunch this Saturday Dec. 5, at 10:00am at Bouldin Creek Cafe 1900 S 1st St. Handcrafted and Vintage Market on the lawn, enjoy brunch, a mimosa, bring your dog.

Eastside Pop-up is promoting the event and a number of other great bazaars and shows this month.

Holiday Shop at Stay Gold, Dec. 6, 12-5pm, 1910 E. Cesar Chavez.

Holiday Market on Saturday, December 12 at 3:00pm – 8:00pm, at Shangri La on 1016 E. 6th St.

Festivus at the Volstead at Hotel Vegas, 1500 E. 6th, Dec. 17, 7pm-Midnight. Shopping, Drink Specials.

And if that weren’t enough and you’ve still put off getting gifts for all those far-flung relatives who wonder what Austin is all about, you have one more chance to sip mimosas while you shop. There will be another Bazaar Brunch at the Bouldin Creek Cafe, 1900 S. 1st, Dec. 20, 10am-3pm.

Austin Holiday Market Roundup

Not everyone likes to do their holiday shopping at big box chain stores. The crowds, the neon, horrible music, bad food and drinks, and everything’s made overseas.

What if your shopping experience could be one with live music, local food and good drinks? Where you could find unique Austin gifts for your family, things that no one else will have. You’ll also feel great knowing your money went to supporting the funky vibe that you love about this city. Visit any of the shopping events below and I guarantee you’ll feel a whole lot better about getting out to brave the season.

Renegade Craft Faire
- Over 125 makers will be in attendance
- November 28-29th, 10am-6pm.
- 1100 East 5th Street
- Music, Food, Coffee and Indie Crafts

Jo’s Sinner Sunday Holiday Extravaganza
- November 29th from 12-5pm
- 1300 S. Congress
- Shopping from local South Congress vendors
- Live music and food.
- Santa will be on hand to pose for pictures in front of the “I love you so much” wall and in support of Operation Blue Santa, bring an unwrapped toy to receive a free coffee

Slackerville Holiday Shindig
- Friday, December 4th
- 2209 S 1st St, Austin, Texas 78704
- Magical evening of music, nibbles and libations, firepits, and art

Lady Bird Wildflower Center Wild Ideas Shopping Event
- Dec 4 – 6, 2015 Friday & Saturday – 9am to 5pm, Sunday – Noon to 5pm

Hotel San Jose Holiday Pop-Up Shop + Party
- Saturday, December 5 at 12:00pm – 5:00pm
- 1316 S Congress Ave, Austin, Texas 78704
- Drink and snack specials

Truly Divine Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair
- Saturday, December 5 at 7:00pm
  
  213 W North Loop Blvd, Austin, Texas 78751
  
  Arts, Crafts, Beer, Hot Cider and Tarot Readings

40th anniversary Armadillo Bazaar
- December 15 – December 24, 10am to 10pm daily
- Music festival and local art bazaar with beer and food. $8 for the day.
- Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78704. Parking is available in the Palmer Events Center/Long Center garage for $8.

Blue Genie Art Bazaar
- Nov 27 at 10:00am to Dec 24 at 6:00pm
- 6226 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, Texas 78752
- Free admission and parking.

Best Place to Shop Austin Style for the Holidays

2015 Marks the 15th Anniversary of the Blue Genie Art Bazaar. Nov. 27th – Dec. 24th at the Marchesa Hall & Theatre (that’s across from Highland Mall) featuring handmade artwork & gifts from over 200 local & regional artists. A portion of proceeds go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and admission is free!

Who will be there? Here is their directory.

What can you find there? Paintings, photography, prints, sculptures, jewelry, clothing, accessories, glassworks, ceramics, and more!

You can follow them on Facebook or Twitter for more info.

Artist Wade Beesley’s Bottle N Soul