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Shopping local is easy in Atlantic County this season, with craft bazaars, artisan pop ups and Small Business Saturday celebrations from Egg Harbor Township to Margate. These are the 2026 holiday markets and craft fairs we confirmed with organizers and venues.
EHT Holiday Craft Bazaar
- Where: Egg Harbor Township Community Center, 5045 English Creek Ave., Egg Harbor Township
- When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Get a head start on your list at this early season bazaar in the township’s community center. It is a good stop for handmade gifts, ornaments and stocking stuffers from local crafters.
Margate’s Spectacular Shop Small Extravaganza
- Where: Bocca, Essex and Ventnor Avenues, plus the Margate business districts
- When: Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026, noon to 4 p.m.
Margate celebrates Small Business Saturday with a parade led by ASL Santa, a Storm Truck, a Lucy the Elephant inflatable and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps. Kids can meet Santa and costumed characters at Bocca, and shoppers can join a coupon scavenger hunt through the business districts. Snap a photo in front of a favorite shop for the Shop Small Selfie Contest by 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29. Admission is free.
Shop Small Extravaganza details
Ocean’s Holiday Village
- Where: The Shops at The Row, Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City
- When: Saturdays Nov. 28, Dec. 5, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19, plus Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026, noon to 7 p.m.
More than 30 local businesses set up inside the resort’s shopping corridor, which makes this a warm, indoor option on a cold beach day. The first 200 shoppers each day receive a limited edition gift.
Noyes Holiday Market and Gingerbread Village
- Where: Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, 2200 Fairmount Ave., Atlantic City
- When: Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026, noon to 5 p.m. both days
Local pop up artists and craft vendors sell handmade goods while pianists Bob Coulon and Denis Brousse play holiday music. Vote in the gingerbread contest, themed favorite holiday movie, with winners announced Sunday at 4:30 p.m. A free Santa selfie station runs Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m., and a Ducktown CDC beer garden and hot chocolate bar supports neighborhood revitalization. Admission is free.
WinterFest Vendor Tent in Hammonton
- Where: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Carnival Grounds, 1 Mount Carmel Lane, Hammonton
- When: Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026
The Rotary Club of Hammonton’s WinterFest packs a 6,000 square foot heated tent with crafters and vendors, surrounded by fire pits, food and holiday entertainment. Entry and parking are free.
Girls Night Out in Historic Smithville
- Where: Historic Smithville, Route 9 and Moss Mill Road, Smithville
- When: Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026, 6 to 9 p.m.
Grab friends and browse more than 50 village shops after hours, from The Christmas Shoppe and The Candle Shoppe to Smithville Peanut Butter Co. and Tomasello Winery’s tasting room. The lake light show runs nightly until 8:30 p.m.
Holiday Artisan Market at Vintner Wonderland
- Where: Renault Winery and Resort, 72 N. Bremen Ave., Egg Harbor City
- When: During Vintner Wonderland, Nov. 13, 2026 through Jan. 18, 2027
Local makers sell their goods beside Renault’s outdoor ice rink. Make it an afternoon with a skate session and a warm drink.
Shopping Tips
- Bring cash for smaller vendors, even though many now take cards.
- Arrive early at Ocean’s Holiday Village, since the first 200 shoppers each day get a gift.
- Bring an unwrapped toy to the Noyes market or WinterFest, both of which collect donations for local families.
- Make a day of it by pairing a market with a light show, like Smithville’s Light Show on the Lake after Girls Night Out.
Buying from Atlantic County makers and shops keeps holiday dollars close to home, and most of these events are free to attend. Check each official link before you go, since vendor lists and hours can change with the weather.
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