Anastasia Y.
Google
I've been to this holiday market a few times and this year was its 10th anniversary. You could definitely tell, it felt grander than ever and I loved everything about it. The decorations were incredible, the lights, the atmosphere, they had a mezzanine level where you could go and take a break from the crowds, a bar, live music, everything.
There were plenty of food options and while some of them felt a little pricier than they should have been, everything was delicious. I know some people say that the items for sale are overpriced, but I don't agree with that. It's just we're all so used to cheap stuff from Amazon or TikTok Shop, that we forget what actual artisanal handmade products costs. I absolutely felt it was worth it to support local artists and artisans by shopping here. I discovered some great local craftspeople that I'll definitely be revisiting. A lot of the items on sale were better quality than things you would buy with a luxury brand name on them, and if you're willing to pay $200 for Calvin Klein sweater just for the brand name, you can definitely pay someone from Maine who hand knits their items. The entrance fee was $10, which is not a lot if you consider that the whole thing is indoors and needs to be heated, property taxes need to be paid, and staff needs to be paid.
A great weekend event to go to with family or friends, or just to explore by yourself. Highly recommend.