Marco Island to Host First Old World Christmas Bazaar, Plus Local Event Highlights
Marco Island, FL – November 21, 2024 – A touch โof European holiday magicโข is coming to Southwest Florida thisโค weekend.Marco Island will host its inaugural Old World Christmas Bazaar Market, offeringโค a unique and immersive โshopping experience for residents and visitors alike. โThe event, a collaboration between Ourโค Daily Bread and the Marco Island center for the Arts, will take place atโ Veteran’s Park on Saturday, November 29th (10 a.m. – 5โข p.m.) and Sunday, November 30th โฃ(10 a.m. – 4 p.m.).
Inspired by the conventional Christmas markets found โthroughout Europe, the bazaar promises aโ charming holiday village atmosphere. Attendees can expect aโฃ curated โselection of handcrafted โฃgifts,โค seasonal treats, and heartwarming experiences. Artisan โคvendors will showcase handmade jewelry, home dรฉcor, and other festive crafts. Live holidayโ musicโข and children’s activities will furtherโข enhance the celebratory mood.
“Modeled after โthe traditional Europeanโฃ Christmas markets, this event will transport โฃattendees into a charming holiday village brimming with handcraftedโ gifts, seasonal treats, heartwarming experiences,” stated the Marcoโ Island Center for the Arts.
All proceeds from the market will directly benefit Our Daily Bread and the Marco Island Center for the Arts,supporting their vital community programs.
“This event is โa celebration ofโ community, creativity, and the joyโ of โขthe holiday season,” said โAllyson Richards,โ president of the board of Our โDaily Bread. “We inviteโ everyone to join us for a magical weekend thatโข supports โfeedingโ both the bodyโ and the soul.”
For those โinterested in participating as a vendor, โขbooth spaces are still available. 10’x10′ setups are offered at $125, with table-only spaces underโ a tented area available for $50. Spaces are limited and will be filled on aโข first-come, first-served basis.
More data, vendor applications, and โsponsorship opportunities can beโค found โคat www.marcoislandart.org or by emailing info@marcoislandart.org.
Other Notable Local Events:
Davidโค Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health โขLuncheon: Individual tickets are now on saleโค for “From Trauma to Triumph: A luncheon Celebration of Resilience with Brian and Nicole Roland” on Tuesday, October 14th at Gray Oaksโข Country Club. Chef Brianโ Roland will share โคhis story of overcoming a life-altering accident.Tickets are โ$125.โ https://davidlawrencecenters.org/events/traumatotriumph/
Greater Naples Chamber’sโฃ Wake Up Naples: Joinโ the Greaterโ Naples Chamber on Wednesday, September 24th at โค7:30 a.m. at the Hilton Naples for a discussion on “the business of professional sports” featuring industry leaders from Naples JBB United, FC Naples, and the Florida Everblades.โ Tickets rangeโค from โ$50-$60.
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