Illustration of a family sharing roasted chestnuts and warm mugs at a Christmas market table in falling snow (Cedar Valley Plant-Based Holiday Market)

Cedar Valley Plant-Based Holiday Market

Visitors can browse local and regional vendors offering plant-based foods, baked goods, artisan pottery, candles, skincare, and handmade holiday gifts. The market features interactive workshops such as making Thanksgiving bouquets and holiday door decorations. Attendees can also connect with community groups, enter prize raffles, and visit with featured animal rescue advocates.

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Website / Tickets

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When

Tickets

VIP tickets: $20. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase during the event, but their price is not yet announced. The VIP ticket includes a holiday market shirt, one hot beverage, one entry into every raffle drawing, and one-hour early access.

Hours

Regular market hours: 1:00-8:00pm (CT); VIP hour: 12:00-1:00pm. Bountiful Harvest: 12:00pm; Holiday Market Swag Workshop: 4:00pm.

Food & Drink

Vendors offer plant-based foods, baked goods, and seasonal treats; VIP tickets also include one complimentary hot beverage.

Going?

Location

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Plant-curious guests, vegans, vegetarians, and families

Vibe

Cozy and welcoming

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Buy VIP tickets early if you want early market access; the limited tickets are expected to sell out.
  • Register for the Thanksgiving bouquet activity when registration becomes available, as it requires registration.
  • Be present for raffle drawings if you want to claim a prize, since winners must attend to collect it.
  • Bring a way to carry your purchases, as vendors offer food, gifts, art, and other market goods.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Free admission.
  • VIP tickets include one-hour early access, a holiday market shirt, a hot beverage, and entry into every raffle drawing.
  • Raffle tickets are available for purchase during the event; winners must be present to claim prizes.
  • This is the first Cedar Valley Plant-Based Holiday Market.

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets

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

Who is the market for?

It welcomes families, friends, vegans, vegetarians, plant-based eaters, and people curious about plant-based living.

What kinds of goods and food can I find?

Vendors offer plant-based foods, baked goods, gifts, art, candles, apparel, self-care products, home goods, and holiday items.

What activities are planned?

The program includes a Thanksgiving bouquet activity, a holiday decoration workshop, raffles, and other workshops and seasonal experiences.

What does a VIP ticket include?

VIP benefits include early market access, a holiday market shirt, a hot beverage, and an entry into every raffle drawing.

How do the raffles work?

Raffle tickets are available for purchase during the event, and winners must be present to claim their prizes. VIP ticket holders receive an entry into every drawing.

Always check the official website for the most current information.

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