Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest
Visitors stroll through the festively decorated historic village to browse unique owner-managed specialty shops, artist-owned galleries, and antique stores. A pop-up Holiday Gift Shop offers a curated selection of one-of-a-kind artisan wares and handcrafted specialty gifts. Guests can also view themed wreaths decorated by local businesses and enter dining raffles at participating shops.
What to Expect
Holiday shopping and artisan goods across the decorated historic village.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Wiscasset Village
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Wiscasset Creative Alliance and Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday shoppers and gift seekers
Vibe
Festive and village-style
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Parking: Visitors are directed to park in one of the many nearby parking lots.
Tips & Advice
- Park once in one of the free lots off Main St. (Rte. 1) and explore on foot, since the village shops, galleries and antique stores are all within walking distance.
- Grab a Marketfest brochure early in your visit so you know about the special sales and events at the shops that weekend.
- Ask the shop owners for gift ideas, since they're on site through Marketfest and can help you find the right gift for each person.
- Make time for the pop-up Holiday Gift Shop, which carries one-of-a-kind artisan-made gifts you won't find in the regular village shops.
- Dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes, since you'll be walking between shops in midcoast Maine in early December.
Special Events & Promotions
- Special sales and events for the weekend are listed in the Marketfest brochure.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do at Holiday Marketfest?
You shop Wiscasset Village while it's decorated for the season. There are owner-managed specialty shops, artist-owned galleries and antique shops, plus a pop-up Holiday Gift Shop with one-of-a-kind artisan-made gifts.
Where do I park?
There are many free parking lots on both sides of Main St. (Rte. 1). Follow the signs to the lots, then park once and walk the village.
How do I find out about special sales and events?
Pick up a Marketfest brochure. It lists the special sales and events.
Will someone help me choose gifts?
Yes. The shop owners are on site and can recommend the right gift.
Who organizes Holiday Marketfest?
It's a partnership between the Wiscasset Creative Alliance and the Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce.
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