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Holiday-themed Markets in Lexington, Kentucky

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There are a ton of fun ways you can shop small this holiday season. | Photos courtesy of the Holly Day Market

The annual Holly Day Market is taking place this weekend at the Central Bank Center downtown from Fri., Nov. 11 to Sun., Nov. 13.

Hundreds of local + regional vendors will be on-site selling jewelry, clothes, holiday decorations, and so much more.

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Junior League of Lexington’s Holly Day Market | Fri.-Sun., Nov. 11-13 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Central Bank Center, 430 W. Vine St. | $10 | A portion of proceeds help fund the Lexington Junior League and the local nonprofits it supports.

And because Lexington is... well, awesome — there are a ton of other holiday markets happening throughout the season that we wanted to put on your radar.

Stay merry + bright by shopping small at these four other holiday markets around town.

Holiday Maker’s Market | Sun., Nov. 20 | 2-6 p.m. | Rock House Brewing, 119 Luigart Ct. | Price of purchase | Local beer + artists collide at this brewery’s annual market.

Transylvania University Makers Market | Campus Center, 300 N. Broadway | Fri., Dec. 2 | 12-6 p.m. | Enjoy Transy’s inaugural holiday market. The university’s Center for Entrepreneurship is encouraging local makers to turn their hobbies into a business — offering free marketing + communication advice to vendors. Apply here.

Crafted Social Winter Market | Fri., Dec. 9-Sat., Dec. 10 | Fri., 5-9 p.m. and Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Historic Loudoun House, 209 Castlewood Dr. | Price of purchase | This market brings together Kentucky’s best traditional + contemporary artists. Shop for classic crafts or showstopping centerpieces while you sip on local beverages from West Sixth Brewery and The Breeze Wine Bar.

Christmas Market | Sat., Dec. 3-Sun., Dec. 4 | Sat., 12-7 p.m. and Sun., 12-5 p.m. | Wildside Winery, 5500 Troy Pike, Versailles | $10 per car | Shop small while sipping on local wine. This market also features live music and photos with Santa.

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