Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts

When

Dec 24th, 2025

10:00am - 3:00pm

Where

1225 E. Sunset Dr.BellinghamWA98226

Make your shopping matter this holiday season at the Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts! For over 40 years, they’ve connected the community with local artists and makers.

The Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts is open every day from November 21st through December 24th from 10am-6pm … EXCEPT THANKSGIVING DAY! NOTE: They’ll close at 3pm on December 24th. It’s located at 1225 E. Sunset Drive in Bellingham! (The old Rite-Aid space in Sunset Square, near Safeway)

This year’s market features 130 local artists with everything from hand-crafted jewelry, original paintings, ceramics, quilts, gourmet foods, clothing, and more.

Your purchases directly supports the artists that call our community home!

In addition to the shopping, there’s LIVE music from local musicians, artist demos, kids’ art & activities.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!

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