Illustration of an indoor Christmas market hall with tables of candles, wreaths and ornaments under garlands (Holly Bazaar)
Christmas Markets

Holly Bazaar

Visitors can browse handcrafted items from over 60 local art and craft vendors, along with a gently used purse and scarf boutique. The celebration features musical entertainment inside the museum as well as multiple raffles, including a 50/50 drawing and gift raffles. Guests can also view and enter to win over 100 themed baskets donated by local businesses and community members.

Nov 14 – Dec 24, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM; Sunday, noon to 5 PM; closed Thanksgiving Day; closes at 1 PM on Christmas Eve.

Accessibility

Accessibility is available upon request with advance notice to accommodate special needs.

Location

Community Arts Center of Cambria County · 1217 Menoher Blvd, Johnstown, PA 15905 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Holiday shoppers and handmade-gift seekers

Vibe

Festive and community-focused

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Enter the Basket Bonanza by December 20, because winners are drawn December 21 and called, so you don't have to be there.
  • Register for the free door prizes while you're at the bazaar, because winners are drawn on December 15.
  • Head downstairs to the children's room for the gently used purse and scarf sale that runs during the Holly Bazaar.
  • If you need accessibility help, ask the Community Arts Center ahead of time and give as much notice as you can.
  • Plan around the holidays, because the bazaar is closed on Thanksgiving Day and closes early on Christmas Eve.

Special Events & Promotions

  • The 26th Basket Bonanza runs November 14 through December 20, and winners are drawn December 21.
  • Free door prize registration is open to all visitors, with winners drawn December 15.

Links & Contact

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of items are for sale?

More than 60 local art and craft vendors sell handcrafted goods. Every vendor is juried, and manufactured items aren't accepted. There's also a gently used purse and scarf sale in the downstairs children's room.

How does the Basket Bonanza work?

You take chances on more than 100 baskets donated by the Center's members, friends and local businesses. Themes include food, kids' toys, gift cards, pet supplies, wine and spirits, and holiday décor. Winners are drawn December 21 and called, so you don't need to be there.

Is there live music?

Yes. All the music is held in the M. Josephine Paul Family Museum. The 2026 entertainment schedule hasn't been posted yet.

What other raffles are there?

There's an ongoing 50/50 raffle and a gift raffle, and all raffle money goes to the Community Arts Center's Arts Education Department. Every visitor can also register for free door prizes, drawn December 15.

How do I become a vendor?

Fill out the vendor inquiry form with a description of your products and at least three photos. Every item and style has to be juried and approved, and everything must be handcrafted.

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