WinterFest
Local makers gather in the heart of Winterfest to showcase handcrafted art, festive finds, and gifts for the whole family. Visitors can stroll outdoors while shopping, celebrating, and sampling seasonal treats, baked goods, and specialty cottage foods.
What to Expect
Local makers offer handcrafted art, baked goods, and specialty cottage foods.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown El Paso
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of El Paso
Food & Drink
Vendors offer baked goods and specialty cottage foods, and visitors can sample seasonal treats.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday shoppers and families
Vibe
Festive and local
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Opening date: 2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.; WinterFest Season Market: 5:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.
- Parking: Use Mills Plaza Garage, Union Plaza Transit Terminal, Convention Center Parking (near The Rink) or Glory Road Transfer Center; some garages may close during WinterFest events.
Tips & Advice
- Download the free Park 915 app before you go, because some downtown garages and parking areas may be closed during WinterFest events.
- Skip the parking hunt by riding the El Paso Streetcar downtown to the market on Main St. in front of La Nube.
- Visit on a Friday or Saturday evening during the season, since those are the only nights the regular season market runs.
- Come with room for sampling, because local makers bring baked goods and specialty cottage foods along with handcrafted art.
- Bring your gift list, since the market's handcrafted art and festive finds cover gifts for the whole family.
Special Events & Promotions
- Opening day on November 21 runs longer hours than the regular Friday and Saturday season market.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I buy at the Holiday Market?
Local makers sell handcrafted art, baked goods and specialty cottage foods. You'll find festive finds, seasonal treats and gifts for the whole family.
Can we taste things?
Yes. Sampling is part of the evening, along with shopping and celebrating in the heart of WinterFest.
Where should we park?
Parking options include Mills Plaza Parking Garage, Union Plaza Transit Terminal, Convention Center Parking near The Rink, and Glory Road Transfer Center. Some garages and areas may be closed during WinterFest events, and the free Park 915 app has garage and lot details.
Can we get there without driving?
Yes. You can ride the El Paso Streetcar.
Can I sell at the market?
Vendor spaces for the regular market season are closed at this time.
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