Winder Handmade Holiday Market 2026, (Winder, Ga)

Celebrate the season at the Winder Holiday Festival in the charming historic downtown of Winder, Georgia. This festive community event transforms the courthouse square and surrounding streets into a winter marketplace filled with holiday lights, live music, and family activities. Visitors enjoy a traditional tree-lighting ceremony, Santa visits, local choirs and school performances, a Christmas parade, and a lively holiday gift market. The vendor area features handmade goods, seasonal décor, candles, boutique clothing, specialty foods, and unique gifts perfect for holiday shopping. Downtown shops and restaurants remain open late, creating a warm and welcoming small-town holiday atmosphere. The festival draws families from across Barrow County and surrounding communities including Bethlehem, Auburn, Statham, and the west Athens area. Attendance is strong throughout the evening, especially around the parade and tree lighting. This event is best suited for artists and makers offering affordable, giftable work and holiday-themed items. The Winder Holiday Festival provides excellent exposure to a loyal local customer base actively looking to purchase gifts while enjoying a traditional hometown Christmas celebration.