The holidays are here and that means holiday shopping! Blue Genie Art Bazaar is a local place to shop and my go-to place to support local artists and companies. In this post, you’ll learn more about Blue Genie Art Bazaar and see some of my recommendations.
Blue Genie Art Bazaar has long been one of my favorite places to shop during the holidays. They moved into their current location off Airport Blvd, across from the ACC Highland campus a few years ago. Did you know over 400 artists apply to be a vendor each year? About 200 are chosen and all are local to Austin or regional.
What I love about Blue Genie Art Bazaar is you can shop so many local artists in one place! I’ve discovered many of my favorite companies and found a lot of great gifts at the bazaar. There are SO MANY talented artists out there! As you can imagine, they need our support more than ever this holiday season, so get your shopping in early!
Blue Genie Art Bazaar also has an online shop for those who don’t want to shop in person. You can have it shipped to you or pick it up in person.
Ok, I’m sure you’re curious about my top picks! I could easily find something at every booth, but here are some things I think you might like.
For wall art:
For gifts that are food or food-related:
- Honey products from Two Hives Honey (This is where I did a hive tour!)
- You know I love chocolate from SRSLY Chocolate
- Madhu Chocolate sells chocolate and I love their chai tea
- The wooden spoons from North to South Designs have funny sayings on them
- The vessels from Rhyno Clayworks are so pretty
For wearables that aren’t jewelry:
- Espacio ATX leather goods and hats
- Popfizzcheers for hair accessories
For house decor:
- Horsemen Co is for plant lovers
- Sweet Thyme Design is whimsical
- Boyd’s Custom Fabrication for candle holders and woodwork
- StipplePOP has some very cute ornaments
For jewelry:
For things that smell good:
- Soap from Fleegal Farms
- I love Luna Tigre‘s palo santo candle
- Feto Soap has bath bombs
- The Burlap Bag candles
If you want some more ideas, here’s the full list of exhibitors.
One last bonus: there is free parking available in the nearby parking lots! Hoorah!
I hope you shop local this holiday season!
Need more gift ideas?
- See this previous Blue Genie Art Bazaar post for more vendors.
- Check out my BIG Holiday Gift Guide!
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