The SoWa Winter Festival in Boston’s South End opens its doors in exactly one month! SoWa Winter Festival is New England’s largest indoor holiday marketplace.
It returns for the season on Friday, November 29! New this year, the market will run seven days a week through Sunday, December 22! There are over 100 local vendors to shop from, including some of our favorite local creators and artists such as:
- Torre di Gamberaia, superior category extra virgin olive oil from Florence, Italy (Returning)
- Springdale Farm Creamery, artisan cheeses, cured meats from 4th generation Maine dairy (New)
- Olde Haven Farm, preserves, seasonal goods, preorders for holiday roasts (New)
- The Chocolate Pan, hand-crafted truffles, chocolate covered cranberries, almonds, espresso beans from Maine (New)
- Dulse and Rugosa, artisan soap and skincare (New)
- Live the French Way, contemporary European home décor, linens (New)
- Paul Landry Co, New England-inspired winter apparel (New)
- Rachel Walters Collection, stylish womenswear (Returning)
- Julo Pottery, ceramics, clay creations (Returning)
The SoWa Winter Festival marks its ninth annual return in congruence with Black Friday. The first-floor showcases all of the vendors with a festive holiday backdrop featuring thousands of glimmering fairy lights. Meet and greet the creators behind some of your favorite brands and catch up on your local holiday shopping!
Following opening day, on Saturday, November 30 from 1-3 PM, WMJX Radio’s Kendra and the Street Team will be on site with holiday music, games and prizes! If you love live music, swing by Thursdays-Sundays where the SoWa Winter Festival features D’s Keys, Boston’s dueling pianist!
Adventure up to the second floor for more fun. Swoon at the live entertainment and groove on over for some bites and sips. Here are some of the new and returning food and beverage vendor highlights:
- Holiday Lounge on the Mezzanine (Returning)
- Matilda Empanadas, including vegan, vegetable options (Returning)
- Crepe Shop, sweet and savory French crepes (Returning)
- Samosa Man, including vegan, vegetarian options (New)
- Springdale Farm Creamery and State of Maine Cheese Company, grab and go charcuterie boxes (New)
- Sweetness and Honey Bakery, French macarons, gourmet pop tarts, specialty cake slices (New)
- Blackbird Doughnuts, artisanal doughnuts (Returning)
- Batter + Bloom, cupcakes and more (Returning)
- Kohi Coffee, seasonal beverages, pastries, pretzels (New)
- The Fat Cactus, hot chocolate (Returning)
- Native Colombian Coffee, specialty coffees (New)
- The Half Cookie, cookies, holiday gift boxes (Returning)
After enjoying the holiday market, head on over to Thayer Street and explore the art and design galleries. Admission to the market is $10 via cash, card, or Apple Pay.
Find the Sowa Winter Festival from November 29 through December 22 at:
550 Harrison Ave Boston, MA 02118
WHEN:
Daily; Friday, November 29-Sunday, December 22
HOURS:
Opening day: 10am – 8pm
Monday – Thursday: 4 PM – 8 PM
Friday: 4 PM – 9 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 9 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 7 PM