Holiday market season around Alpharetta runs from early November right up to Christmas, and it's the most fun way we know to shop small: you meet the person who made the thing, and the money stays close to home. Here are the 2026 holiday markets near Alpharetta worth putting on the calendar, with dates, hours, tickets and what to know before you go.
We'll be behind the table at four of them. If you'd like to see the holiday collars, sweaters and ornaments in person, look for the markets marked we'll be there.
2026 holiday markets near Alpharetta at a glance
- Sat, Nov 7 and Sun, Nov 8: Elegant Elf Marketplace, Sandy Springs (we'll be there)
- Sat, Nov 7: Holiday Artists Market at Halcyon
- Sat, Nov 14: Last Alpharetta Farmers Market of the season, downtown Alpharetta (we'll be there)
- Sat, Nov 21: Cumming City Center Winter/Holiday Market
- Late November to Christmas: Roswell Christkindlmarket at Bulloch Hall
- Sat, Dec 5: Alpharetta Christmas Market, Innovation Academy (we'll be there)
- Sat, Dec 12: Avalon Maker's Market Holiday Street Fair (we'll be there)
Elegant Elf Marketplace: November 7–8, Sandy Springs
The Sandy Springs Society's Elegant Elf is the big one, with close to 100 vendors at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. Proceeds go to local nonprofits, so the shopping counts twice.
- Saturday, November 7: 9 AM–5 PM
- Sunday, November 8: 10 AM–4 PM
- Tickets: $8 online through November 5 or $10 at the door, good for both days; kids 10 and under get in free
- Parking: the garage under the Performing Arts Center
We'll be there both days, and on Saturday you'll find us at the farmers market that morning too. Check the event page for the pet policy before you bring your dog. Elegant Elf tickets and details
Holiday Artists Market at Halcyon: November 7
Same Saturday, smaller scale: about 20 local artisans set up on the Village Green at Halcyon, 6365 Halcyon Way, Alpharetta, GA 30005, from 11 AM to 6 PM. If you're making a day of November 7, it's an easy second stop, with plenty of places to grab lunch. Holiday Artists Market details
The last Alpharetta Farmers Market of 2026: November 14
Saturday, November 14 is the final Alpharetta Farmers Market of the season, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM at City Center in downtown Alpharetta (2 Park Plaza). It's your last chance this year to shop our booth outdoors. We'll be there, right off Main Street in front of Hen Mother Cookhouse, with the holiday collars, sweaters and ornaments out on the table.
Bringing the dog? The market's etiquette rules are short: dogs should be friendly, leashed and vaccinated, on a non-retractable leash 6 feet or shorter, and kept at least 10 feet back from produce and food tables. On crowded mornings, the market asks owners to think twice about bringing a dog at all. The market's dog etiquette page has the full list.
Cumming City Center Winter/Holiday Market: November 21
The Saturday before Thanksgiving, Cumming City Center hosts its Winter/Holiday Market from 10 AM to 5 PM at 423 Canton Road, Cumming, GA 30040. It's a quick drive up GA-400 and a good place to cross teacher and neighbor gifts off the list. Winter/Holiday Market details
Roswell Christkindlmarket at Bulloch Hall
Roswell's German-style Christmas market sets up on the grounds of historic Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Avenue, Roswell, GA 30075. In past years it has stayed open daily from late November until just before Christmas, with free admission, and it welcomes well-behaved pets on leashes, which makes it a good evening walk with the dog. Check the market's site for 2026 dates and hours before you go. Roswell Christkindlmarket
Alpharetta Christmas Market: December 5
The Alpharetta Business Association, the group behind the farmers market, takes its Christmas Market indoors to Innovation Academy, 125 Milton Avenue, Alpharetta, GA 30009, on Saturday, December 5, from 9 AM to 4 PM. Expect more than 80 vendors, live music and free admission. It's the same day as the City of Alpharetta's Hop and Shop event downtown, so you can make a full day of it. We'll be there. Alpharetta Christmas Market details
Avalon Maker's Market Holiday Street Fair: December 12
Avalon's Maker's Market usually lands on the second Sunday of the month, but in December it moves to Saturday, December 12, for a holiday street fair from 10 AM to 6 PM. Local artists and makers set up at Avalon, the event is kid- and pet-friendly, and Avalon's shops and restaurants make it the easiest market on this list to turn into an evening out. We'll be there. Avalon Maker's Market details
How to shop a holiday market with your dog
- Check the pet policy first. The outdoor markets at Avalon and Bulloch Hall welcome leashed dogs. Indoor markets set their own rules, so look before you load up the car.
- Use a short, standard leash. Crowded aisles and retractable leashes don't mix, and the farmers market requires 6 feet or less anyway. The Foggy Dog rope leashes we carry are 5 feet.
- Watch your dog, not the clock. If crowds wind your dog up, a long walk first and a solo market run after is the kinder plan.
- Pack water and a few treats. Even in December, an hour of browsing is a lot of standing around for a dog.
- Dress for the photo. A holiday collar or a festive leash is what makes the market picture. The Green Santa leash from Lucy & Co ($24.99) and our holiday dog collars were made for exactly this.
What to buy the pet people on your list
Holiday markets are made for the people who are hard to shop for. If your list runs to dog moms, cat dads and the neighbor who dresses their corgi for every holiday, our 2026 holiday gift guide has the full rundown. The short version: a dog or cat ornament for the tree, a dog or cat mug for the morning coffee, and pet-print wrapping paper to finish it off.
A Santa photo of the dog makes a good gift too. Our guide to pet photos with Santa near Alpharetta covers where to look, when to book and what your dog should wear.
FAQ
When is the Alpharetta Christmas Market in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 9 AM to 4 PM at Innovation Academy, 125 Milton Avenue in Alpharetta. Admission is free, and the indoor market has more than 80 vendors.
When is the last Alpharetta Farmers Market of 2026?
Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM at City Center in downtown Alpharetta. The market runs on Saturday mornings from April to mid-November.
Can I bring my dog to the Alpharetta Farmers Market?
Yes, if your dog is friendly, leashed and vaccinated. The market asks for a non-retractable leash 6 feet or shorter and for dogs to stay at least 10 feet from produce and food tables. On crowded days, it asks owners to think twice before bringing a dog.
Where can I find Gussied Up Pet Boutique at holiday markets in 2026?
At the Alpharetta Farmers Market on Saturday mornings through November 14, the Elegant Elf Marketplace in Sandy Springs on November 7 and 8, the Alpharetta Christmas Market on December 5, and the Avalon Maker's Market Holiday Street Fair on December 12. You can also shop online anytime.
Every date we've confirmed is on our Markets & Events page, and if you're making a day of it, our dog-friendly Alpharetta guide has the parks and patios nearby. Look for the bandana wall and come say hi, and bring your dog's neck measurement if you're shopping for a collar.
Shop this guide
- Christmas — everything holiday in one place
- Ornaments — dog and cat ornaments for the tree
- Winter dog clothes — sweaters and puffer vests for cold market mornings
- Gifts — for the pet people on your list
