Holiday Market Pop Ups at CANO Merge the Arts and Shopping Local

Artists, makers, and vintage vendors are popping up alongside DJ’s, Santa, art and craft activity tables, drag performers and more in a unique holiday shopping experience. It has been nearly 10 years since vendors have ‘popped up’ at CANO’s historic Wilber Mansion in downtown Oneonta. This December 1, 2, & 9, locals and visitors will have several opportunities to shop handmade and local while making holiday ornaments or having their tarot cards read.

“There is a plethora of Holiday Markets in the area. As an arts organization, our mission is to support artists and engage the community with artistic presentations,” remarked CANO Executive Director Hope Von Stengel. “In the spirit of the City of the Hills Festival, we are hosting pop ups that spotlight artists and makers, while providing opportunities for locals of all ages to experience the arts.”

Each market date features different vendors and attractions. Face painting, Big Al’s BBQ, Celia Buchanan’s holiday monoprinting workshop, DJ Casey Ruland spinning Drum & Bass, and adult and kid portraits are some attractions. Sleighin’ the Hills Drag & Brunch brings regional drag performers to CANO for two festive shows on December 9 at 1 & 3pm. Tickets are available for $10 at cityofthehillsfest.org. The rest of Holiday Market will be open to all guests that day with brunch-y foods and vendors.

Holiday Market Pop Ups at CANO on: December 1, 4-9pm, December 2, 11am-4pm, and December 9, noon-5pm. Free and open to the public. More information regarding a timeline of activities and events can be found at cityofthehillsfest.org or by emailing cityofthehillsfest@gmail.com.