Alaska's Very Own Christmas Arts & Crafts Emporium Is One Of The Best Christmas Markets In The Country
By Megan McDonald|Published November 05, 2019
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Megan McDonald is a writer, photographer, and owner of humu media, an Alaska-based digital media agency. She spends her free time traveling with her husband and daughter around the US and the world.
If you’re looking for the best place to buy gorgeous Christmas presents this year, the Christmas Arts & Crafts Emporium in downtown Anchorage has a fantastic selection of local artisans selling their holiday wares! With a wide array of items, this is the perfect opportunity for you to find a unique Christmas gift, no matter who you are shopping for! Have fun and support Alaskan small businesses.
If you're looking for a great reason to get together the weekend before Thanksgiving, head on out to the Christmas Arts & Crafts Emporium!
The Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center is the perfect spot to hold this large event. There's plenty of room for all of the 13,000+ attendees that come every year!
The highlight of the Emporium is the amazing hand crafted Christmas crafts.
There are all types of ornaments, including traditional beauties like angels, snowflakes, and more. There are also unique hand carved ones out of wood, metal, and clay.
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There's also a fantastic array of Alaskan specific ornaments made by incredibly talented local artisans.
There are so many great Christmas decorations with beautiful Alaskan themes. You can find art metalworks, many sized stone and rock vases, and stunning pottery
No matter you're style or taste there is something that would look great on you or a loved one! You'll spot hand knits, including hats, headbands, and more. There are even warm and cozy fur hats and boots available for sale!
There's lots of great small gifts, including luscious items for pampering yourself!
There are luxurious hand cremes and of course, famous Denali Dreams delicious soaps. Denali Dreams has a great selection of salves, soaps, and even lip balms.
There's also booths with amazing foods to try and buy.
You can find delicious sweets like tasty peanut brittle, with fun and unusual flavors like jalapeño peanut. There's also booths that offer fudge for purchase, which is a great holiday gift if you can keep from indulging yourself!
This event is the perfect way to wrap up your November and head into the Christmas season!
This fun holiday event is happening Saturday, November 23rd from 10:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m and Sunday, November 24th from 11:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Head downtown to the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center to shop for the most unique gifts this season!
Have you had the chance to visit the Christmas Arts & Crafts Emporium in Anchorage? What did you think? Will you go again this year? Let us know in the comments below!
