Handmade Holidays kicks off the holiday season

The annual two-day Handmade Holidays event will take place on Nov. 12 and 13 at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.
The annual two-day Handmade Holidays event will take place on Nov. 12 and 13 at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.

‘Tis the season as Clarksville Parks & Recreation hosts its annual, two-day, Handmade Holidays event. Over 60 vendors will be in attendance, offering a wide variety of handcrafted merchandise from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.

Guests will be able to shop local vendors offering items such as soaps, art, sweets, woodworking, jewelry, and more. Giveaway opportunities will also be available from event sponsors including:

  • Commemorative Handmade Holiday coffee mugs courtesy of Altra Federal Credit Union - while supplies last.

  • Free shopping bag provided by CDE Lightband  - while supplies last.

Get a head start on holiday shopping

Amanda Pitt, event planning specialist for Clarksville Parks & Recreation, said the event is perfect for finding unique gifts.

“These local vendors are creating gifts that you can’t find anywhere else,” Pitt said. “Start your holiday shopping by shopping local.”

Food will also be available for purchase during the event. Currently scheduled are Countryside Coffee, The Mac Shack, and Tacos Azteca.

This event is free and open to all ages.

This article originally appeared on Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle: Annual Handmade Holidays event happening Nov 12 and 13