Give Something One of a Kind.
Eight holiday markets · 11 AM–3 PM
November 27 & 28 · December 5 & 6, 12 & 13, and 19 & 20
Give Something One of a Kind.
Holiday Creative Market · West Rehoboth, Delaware
Holiday shopping should be a little more fun, a lot more personal, and a whole lot better for the people making the gifts.
Join us for a festive afternoon of original art, handmade finds, and seasonal cocktails and mocktails at West Side Creative Market. You’ll meet 21 local artists at each market, discover something you weren’t expecting, and shop in our new weather-protected market.
Bring your friends, bring your dog, and leave a little room on your own wish list.
Eight holiday markets · 11 AM–3 PM
November 27 & 28 · December 5 & 6, 12 & 13, and 19 & 20
19826 Central Street · Rehoboth Beach, DE
Free admission • Free parking • Dog-friendly • Zero Proceeds to Billionaires
Make A Day Of It!
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This is the fun part of holiday shopping.
You might find a handmade mug that becomes someone’s morning favorite, earrings your best friend will immediately put on, or an original painting that somehow ends up being a present to yourself. We support that decision.
Explore jewelry, ceramics, original artwork, home goods, stocking stuffers, and unexpected finds while getting to know the people who made them.
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Sip, Shop & Get Festive!
Grab a festive drink, catch up with friends, and enjoy an afternoon that feels good long before you’ve finished your shopping.
Our artists rotate throughout the season, so you’ll find something different every time you visit.
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There’s a real person behind your very good gift.
When you shop at Creative Market, you buy directly from independent artists and creative businesses. You get something made with imagination, skill, and personality, and the person who made it gets paid for their work.
That purchase helps an artist buy materials, build their business, and keep creating the things that make our community more interesting. You get to be part of that simply by finding something you love.
We think that’s a pretty great way to spend your holiday dollars.
Zero Proceeds to Billionaires.
A new home for the same original idea.
Back in 2015, I got together with 20 artist friends because we wanted somewhere to sell our art on Black Friday. We had work we were proud of, people had gifts to buy, and we figured we could make something happen.
That little idea became Dewey Sip & Shop, a holiday tradition that helped inspire Developing Artist Collaboration.
As the event grew, so did the costs. It became harder for many emerging artists to afford to participate, and we had to ask ourselves what we were really trying to grow. Our answer was the artists.
We knew we wanted to bring holiday shopping home to West Rehoboth, but our first attempts taught us that Mother Nature had some opinions about that plan. After a few lessons, a permanent awning, and generous support to prepare the space for winter, we’re ready for this next chapter.
Holiday Creative Market brings that original idea home with eight festive markets, rotating local artists, and a community that believes handmade is worth showing up for.
I started this because my friends and I wanted a chance to share what we made. I’m so excited that we get to keep creating that chance for other artists, and that you get to be part of what happens next.
Let’s put
something good
on your calendar.
We’re hosting eight Holiday Creative Markets, and every one runs from 11 AM to 3 PM. Pick a day, invite your people, and come see what our artists have been making.
Thanksgiving Weekend
Friday, November 27 · Black Friday
Saturday, November 28 · Small Business Saturday
December Weekends
Saturday & Sunday · December 5 & 6
Saturday & Sunday · December 12 & 13
Saturday & Sunday · December 19 & 20
West Side Creative Market
19826 Central Street
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Each market features 21 rotating local artists and weather-protected shopping.
Free admission • Free parking • Dog-friendly • Zero Proceeds to Billionaires
Holiday Market FAQs
Holiday Creative Market · West Rehoboth
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No tickets or reservations are needed. Admission is free, so just come by between 11 AM and 3 PM.
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Our outdoor market has a permanent awning and seasonal enclosure to provide weather-protected shopping. Please dress for a winter afternoon so you can enjoy your visit comfortably.
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Extreme weather may cause cancellations. Any cancellation will be announced the morning of the market.
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Free parking is available along Canal Crossing. Please follow posted signs and safety cones so everyone can get in and out safely.
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Absolutely! All ages and dogs are welcome, and we’d love to meet your shopping crew.
Your holiday shopping can change
someone’s year.
SHOP HANDMADE. SUPPORT THE PERSON WHO MADE IT.
Meet a few of the artists behind the gifts. When you find something you love, you help an independent creative business keep making its next big thing.
Zero Proceeds to Billionaires.
Regular Season FAQs
The holidays are one part of what happens here. Throughout the year, West Side Creative Market brings artists and the community together to discover new work, make connections, and help creative businesses grow.
Come for your holiday shopping, and we hope you’ll find plenty of reasons to come back.
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West Side Creative Market is open every Monday & Friday from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Come by from 5-9pm to shop local Artists, grab a drink, and enjoy the vibe of summer.
We operate Saturday of Sea Witch Festival Weekend in October, and the Holidays!
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The Market features 20+ local Artist showing and selling their work, and connecting the community. Come by, have some fun, and support the arts!
Market bar featuring craft cocktails, beer, wine, and nonalcoholic beverages
Live music and entertainment
Rotating food trucks and culinary Artists
Creative activities
Fun for the whole family- and our furry pals!
FREE to attend, all ages
Donations welcome
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Want to be a DAC Artist vendor?
All DAC Artist Members are eligible to apply to vend at the Market. Applications are live January-March 1st for the summer season.
We welcome art of all kinds! Become a member today to share your handmade products with the community. Follow this link at the to learn more.
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Our permanent awning provides weather-protected shopping areas.
Holiday Creative Market: This is an outdoor winter event, so dress warmly. Markets may be canceled for heavy rain, sustained winds or gusts of 25 mph or more, or daytime temperatures below 35°F. Weather-related cancellations will be announced the morning of the market.
Summer markets: Markets operate rain or shine, with closures when conditions are unsafe, including lightning.
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The Market is open to the public & FREE to attend! We welcome guests of all ages to this family & pet friendly event.
The Market Bar, run by the DAC, is one of our biggest, most consistent fundraising opportunities. Grab a drink for sale to support our mission and Artist programming!
All Artist Vendor sales are through the Artist, not DAC. Support the amazing vendors of this event by purchasing directly through them.
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Item description 19826 Central St. Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 in West Rehoboth. Free parking along Canal Crossing on the shoulder. Please be mindful of parking respectfully to allow for other cars and observe cones placed for safety.
Raise a Glass to Local Artist
Since 2021, DAC's beverage partners have helped generate more than $250,000 in support for local artists, creative workforce programs, and community events.
Every drink purchased at Creative Market helps create opportunities for artists while keeping community events accessible and vibrant.
Join the DAC Cup Club!
Make a $25 donation at the next market and become part of the growing community investing directly in local artists.
Cup Club Members Enjoy:
Collectable Support Local Artists Cup
Complimentary first drink
$1 off all refills all season
Access to a guided art walk
The satisfaction of helping create opportunities for local artists
Community Impact Power by In-Kind Sponsors
None of this would be possible without the incredible businesses that donate products and help turn every drink into artist support.
It All Started as an Empty Parking Lot
West Side Creative Market began as an empty parking lot and a simple idea: create a place where artists could consistently show and sell their work while the community gathered around creativity.
What exists today was built slowly, year by year, through determination, program revenue, and a few carefully taken loans. Every improvement, from infrastructure to lighting to gathering spaces, was funded through DAC’s own programming and reinvested back into the space.
The market grew organically alongside the artists and community who showed up week after week. It wasn’t until 2024 that DAC received its first grant support for the space through the Creative Market awning project - thanks to the Delaware Community Foundation and the Welfare Foundation.
Today, the West Side Creative Market stands as proof of what can happen when artists, community members, and a small team with a big vision commit to building something together.
The Delaware Division of Tourism, Delaware Division of the Arts, & Longwood Foundation have been incredibly helpful with general operating funds to support all DAC programming.