AUTHORS & ARTISTS
Join Us for the Annual Authors & Artists Holiday Gift Sale!
The Authors & Artists Holiday Gift Sale is back and better than ever. Join us on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Bel Air Armory on Main Street for a festive day of holiday shopping, creativity, and community spirit.
This FREE event features over 40 local vendors, including award-winning authors, nationally recognized artists, and exciting new talent. Explore an incredible variety of original art, handcrafted jewelry, leather goods, pottery, and unique gift items—all perfect for the holiday season.
Meet local authors representing a wide range of genres and take home personally signed books.
Browse original artworks, prints, photography, ornaments, and woodwork.
Support small businesses and discover truly one-of-a-kind gifts you won’t find anywhere else.
Whether you’re shopping for loved ones or treating yourself, you’re sure to find something special—and you’ll be supporting local creatives and small business owners while you do it.
We’re thrilled to welcome back some of your favorite vendors while introducing exciting new ones to keep the event fresh and inspiring year after year.
Mark your calendars for November 1, 2025, and be part of this festive celebration of art, writing, and handcrafted gifts.
This event is proudly sponsored by the Town of Bel Air Cultural Arts Commission and the Bel Air Arts & Entertainment District, with support from the Maryland State Arts Council.
This Year’s Authors & Artists Holiday Gift Sale is Back!
Join us for a festive celebration of creativity featuring over 40 talented vendors, including both new faces and returning favorites. This year’s event will showcase an exciting mix of local authors, artists, and artisans offering unique, high-quality items perfect for holiday gift-giving—or for treating yourself.
Discover original works from acclaimed authors—many recognized nationally and internationally—spanning genres like children’s fiction, romance, science fiction, historical fiction, thrillers, westerns, and more.
Browse an impressive selection of handcrafted art and gifts by award-winning artists and artisans. You’ll find paintings, photography, drawings, jewelry, leather goods, pottery, woodworking, candles, wreaths, and laser-cut designs—each booth carefully curated to offer something for everyone.
You can check out the Authors and Artists Facebook page for profiles of participating authors and artists and to get event updates! Information is also available on the Authors & Artists website by clicking the link.
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