Second Christmas market coming to Harrogate
An artisan market will be staged in Valley Gardens in December.
A second Christmas market is coming to Harrogate!
Harrogate Borough Council is joining forces with Little Bird Made - to host the artisan market in Valley Gardens on the 4th and 5th December.
The new Harrogate Christmas Fayre, organised by Market Place Europe, will also be in the town in December. It is taking the place of the original Christmas market - which was held on Montpellier Hill.
Subject to an acceptable event management plan, the artisan market will feature approximately 60 local traders and producers who will sell a variety of festive arts and crafts, clothing, homeware, jewellery, as well as locally produced food and drink.
It will be an opportunity for people to come together in a vibrant and festive atmosphere where they can eat, drink, shop and be merry with friends and family.
Jackie Crozier, owner of Little Bird Made, said: "I am delighted to be working with Harrogate Borough Council to bring an additional Christmas market to Harrogate this year.
"Our markets showcase some of Yorkshire’s finest small businesses and are a great opportunity to bring some festive cheer and buy that special gift for the holidays. We are always looking for new traders to join our growing portfolio of markets, so anyone looking for a stall should get in touch."
Councillor Andy Paraskos, cabinet member for environment, waste reduction and recycling, said: "I’m delighted that Little Bird Made will be bringing a festive artisan market to Valley Gardens in Harrogate this December. It's been an incredibly difficult time for everyone over the last 18-months and to announce some more festive cheer is truly welcome.
"We’ve said for some time that we want to ensure festive cheer returns to Harrogate town centre this year and I’m delighted that Little Bird Made will complement Market Place Europe’s offering.
"They provide fantastic artisan markets that showcase the best home-grown traders and producers and I’m confident there will be something for everyone. I’m eager to see what will be on offer.
"Hopefully this leads to a longer-term relationship with Little Bird to deliver a monthly artisan market in the Valley Gardens in the future."