Illustration of a Christmas market sweets stall with hanging heart cookies and a baker offering a sample (Carlsbad Holiday Bazaar)
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Carlsbad Holiday Bazaar

Visitors can browse handmade works created by local artists both inside the gallery and outdoors. The event celebrates the season with music, drinks, and lighting up the plaza.

Sat, Nov 28, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Artist participation fee: $25 per artist, due in November 2026; art is sold through the gallery at 20%.

Hours

11-8pm.

Neighborhood

Carlsbad Village

Food & Drink

Drinks.

Accessibility

Walkers without wheels on all legs must have clean tennis balls placed on the bottoms to enter the gallery.

Location

Carlsbad, CA 92008 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Local art and craft shoppers

Vibe

Festive and artsy

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Artists should register for a selling space; inside shifts are full and outside availability is limited.
  • Bring your own table, covering and display inventory for an outside space; metal chairs are provided.
  • Protect table and chair feet with rubber coverings before bringing them inside, as dragging or sliding items is prohibited.
  • Artists must stay at the gallery throughout their chosen selling period.
  • If using a walker without all wheels, fit clean tennis balls to its feet before entering the gallery.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Outside artist spaces are available for the afternoon selling shift; registration is required.

Links & Contact

Run by Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League (COAL)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can take part as a seller?

Artists must be COAL members, and their artwork must be designed or made by them.

What should artists bring for an outside space?

Bring your own table, covering and inventory display items; metal chairs are provided for outside artists.

What do artists need to know about selling inside?

Artists provide their own table, covering and chair, and the feet must have rubber bottoms or coverings. Items may not be slid or dragged across the gallery floor.

Are drinks or entertainment offered?

The bazaar mentions music and drinks.

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