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Haven Holiday Market 2026: 250+ Vendors in Downtown Winter Haven on Nov. 21
The 12th annual Haven Holiday Market takes over Central Park on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s free, with food trucks, performers, a kids’ area and plenty of local gifts.
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If you want to knock out a chunk of your holiday list and support local makers at the same time, block off Saturday, November 21. The 12th annual Haven Holiday Market fills Central Park in downtown Winter Haven from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What to expect
Organizers bill it as more than 250 vendors: handmade gifts, jewelry, home decor, candles, baked goods and art, with roving performers and a free kids' area. Admission is free, and listings describe it as family- and dog-friendly. Food trucks cover lunch, and there's usually a wide range of international food.
Make a morning of it
The Winter Haven Farmers Market runs the same morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3rd Street SW and Avenue C SW, a short walk away. Get coffee, hit the farmers market first for produce, then head to Central Park when the holiday market opens at 10.
Tips
- Arrive close to 10. The best handmade items go early, and parking gets tight by late morning.
- Shop with a list, then wander. You'll find gifts for teachers, neighbors and coworkers you didn't plan on.
- Ask vendors where they sell the rest of the year. Many have shops or weekly market booths, and that's how you find your new favorites.
Bottom line
Free, festive and close to everything downtown. Pair it with the farmers market, grab lunch from a truck, and finish your shopping before Thanksgiving.
