Your complete guide to shopping 75+ makers by recipient
Stumped on what to get your sister-in-law who has everything? Your friend who's passionate about sustainability? Your dad, who appreciates the finer things? The Hudson Valley Hullabaloo has you covered. With 75+ vendors showcasing everything from fermented delicacies to handcrafted art, this year's marketplace on November 22-23 is your one-stop solution for truly thoughtful, unique gifts that show you actually care.
For the Foodie Who Has Every Gadget
Skip the kitchen tools they'll never use and give them flavors they've never tasted. Fruition Chocolate Works brings artisan bean-to-bar chocolates that elevate cacao to an art form. Hetta Glogg offers the traditional Scandinavian spiced wine concentrate—just add wine or juice for an instant holiday gathering essential. Favor Coffee Company provides small-batch roasted beans for the coffee aficionado. La Pequeña brings specialty provisions that add authentic flavor to holiday meals. And Wood Fire Food offers artisan provisions crafted with rustic, traditional methods (don’t sleep on the smoked olives!).
Gift Idea: Create a gourmet basket combining Fruition chocolates, Favor coffee, and Hetta Glogg for the ultimate cozy winter evening package.
For the Cocktail Connoisseur
Liquid Fables brings botanical spirits and creative mixology essentials. Combined with The Ardent Homesteader's artisan syrups and infusions, you can create a complete home bar upgrade. These aren't your run-of-the-mill liquor store finds—they're conversation starters with local stories.
Gift Idea: Create a "Hudson Valley Happy Hour" basket with craft spirits and gourmet cocktail accessories.
For the Self-Care Devotee
Natural, plant-based wellness abounds at this year's market. Catskills Comfrey offers healing salves and botanical remedies rooted in herbalism. Earthly Remedies By Erin brings nature-based wellness products. Gnome Apothecary provides thoughtfully crafted herbal preparations. Morphologically Aromatherapy & Crystals combines essential oils with crystal healing for a holistic approach to wellness.
Gift Idea: Build a spa basket with healing salves, aromatherapy blends, and a handwoven towel from one of the fiber artists.
For the Art Lover with Eclectic Taste
Amanda Surveski Wildlife Art captures the beauty of local fauna in detailed illustrations. Amy Ackerman Art brings contemporary fine art pieces. Lora Shelley Artworks offers unique visual creations. Habby Art provides playful, distinctive pieces perfect for anyone who doesn't take their decor too seriously. Hyde Nor Hare Productions brings quirky, imaginative works that spark conversation.
Gift Idea: Pair an original art piece with a vintage companion piece from one of the curated vintage vendors for maximum impact.
For the Person Who "Doesn't Need Anything"
This is where experiences and handcrafted treasures shine. Old Hurley Pen Shoppe offers beautifully crafted writing instruments that transform everyday note-taking into a ritual. Quick Brown Fox Letterpress brings tactile, hand-printed cards and paper goods. Postage Stamp Jewelry creates wearable art from vintage postage stamps—tiny pieces of history you can wear. Or get a hand-drawn portrait by Thorneater Comics that captures their personality in whimsical illustration.
Gift Idea: Present a beautiful pen with a set of letterpress cards to complete the gift.
For Everyone Else on Your List
With 75+ vendors spanning textiles, leather goods, paper products, home goods, vintage treasures, and more, the Hullabaloo offers options for literally every person in your life. Wilder Leather brings sleek leather accessories. Kelly Ryan Hand Embroidery offers intricate textile art. ClayxFiber combines ceramics with fiber arts. Round Designs and Winter-Maker Designs provide unique creations. love from brooklyn creates whimsical hand-stitched felt gifts and colorful garlands—handmade treasures for babies, children, and adults. From stocking stuffers to statement pieces, practical to purely decorative—it's all here under one roof.
Shopping Tip: Arrive with an open mind. The best gifts are often the ones you didn't know you were looking for until you saw them. That's part of the magic!
Make It a Shopping Event
The Hullabaloo isn't just about checking off your list; it's about enjoying the process. DJ Mr. Chips provides the soundtrack, Harana Market, Hole in the Wall donuts, and Samosa Shack keep you fueled, and the energy of dozens of makers creates an atmosphere you won't find anywhere else. Bring a friend, make it a date, or turn it into a family outing.
Event Details
When: Saturday, November 22 (10 AM-5 PM) & Sunday, November 23 (10 AM-4 PM)
Where: Andy Murphy Midtown Neighborhood Center, 467 Broadway, Kingston
Parking: While the Andy Murphy Center has a small lot, there are municipal lots within a short walk (one across Broadway and one behind Eliza) and street parking on Broadway and surrounding side streets (metered on Saturday).
Admission: $2 cash at the door; free for kids 12 and under (NO PETS due to City of Kingston regulations)
Preview the vendors: hvhullabaloo.com
Follow for updates: @hudsonvalleyhullabaloo | Facebook
The Hudson Valley Hullabaloo is proudly sponsored by Ulster County Tourism, Catskill Art Supply, and Catskill Crew.