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The Hudson Valley Hullabaloo Returns to Kingston November 21 & 22!

Danielle Bliss ·

The region's favorite holiday market brings 70+ makers and vintage vendors back to Midtown 

Holiday shopping gets a lot more fun & festive this November, when 70+ makers and vintage vendors set up inside the Andy Murphy Midtown Neighborhood Center for the Hudson Valley Hullabaloo. Doors open Saturday, November 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, November 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Since 2013, the Hullabaloo has been a chance to buy gifts straight from the people who made them (and hear how they were made!). More than 60 of this year's vendors are coming back, joined by a handful of first-timers 

Shoppers who've been coming for years will find, among the many familiar faces, Shoshona Snow Ceramics and her graphic carved porcelain (full of animal friends!); Fruition Chocolate Works and all their goodies; and The Ardent Homesteader with their craveable Cara-Sel salted caramel sauce. Some of this year’s newcomers include Dichotomy Home, which builds one-of-a-kind charcuterie and cutting boards; Tende Beauty, a plant-based line from Beacon; and Salix Glass handcrafts stained glass birds, butterflies, and abstract pieces. 

Between booths, there's plenty more to take in: 

● DJ Mr. Chips on the decks all weekend 

● Tintype portraits with Tom DeLooza Photography 

● Pay-what-you-want portraits from Thorneater Comics 

● A holiday card you print yourself (with purchase) on Quick Brown Fox Letterpress's tabletop press 

● Permanent jewelry from KING + CURATED, applied on the spot 

● Samosa Shack, Phoenicia Diner, and Hole in the Wall Donuts to keep everyone fed 

Photo credit: Seth Britton

Admission is $2 cash at the door; kids 12 and under are free. Dogs will need to sit this one out, since City of Kingston rules don't allow them in the building. 

Browse the full 2026 vendor list at https://hvhullabaloo.com/. The Hullabaloo is made possible this year by Ulster County Tourism, Catskill Crew, and R&F Handmade Paints. Businesses interested in sponsoring can reach out to hvhullabaloo@gmail.com. 

Parking is tight around the Midtown Neighborhood Center, so grab a friend and carpool, or bike or walk over if you're close by. Shoppers who like a little more room to browse tend to prefer the first hour of the day and the last two hours before close. 

As always, follow along on Facebook and Instagram for vendor sneak peeks and more! 

About the Hudson Valley Hullabaloo: The Hudson Valley Hullabaloo is an annual curated holiday market celebrating local artisans, makers, and vintage vendors in Kingston, NY. Founded in 2013, the event has grown into the region's premier destination for unique, handcrafted goods and authentic shopping experiences. The 2026 event is sponsored by: Ulster County Tourism, Catskill Crew and R&F Handmade Paints. 

Photo by Seth Britton

Sponsor shout-out

Pick up or delivery? A Wine Lover’s Dilemma (c/o Hullabaloo Sponsor Kingston Wine Co.!)

Danielle Bliss ·

Thanks to Kingston Wine Co., you never have to leave the house for wine again…We’ll get to that in a minute, but first, let me tell you why you’ll want to anyway…

Stepping into the beautifully designed and well-stocked shop at 65 Broadway in Kingston, one could easily be immediately overwhelmed. But owners Michael and Theresa Drapkin know their stuff and are eager to share their knowledge, recommending the perfect wine for any occasion, offering tastes, and engaging in conversation.  All their wines are carefully chosen based on their philosophies on agriculture, historic normalcy, context, collaboration, and beauty. The shop is available for tastings and private gatherings as well. The space is a beautiful, unique setting for your next intimate event, and as gracious hosts, they really put together memorable evenings.

And wine isn’t the only thing on their radar—a chalkboard wall lists all the local happenings of the week, and Theresa and Michael get involved in lots of local initiatives and projects. Their shop even serves as the meeting place for Sunday Hikes on the Kingston Greenline (return for an apres-hike libation and conversation), and Theresa is one of the organizers of the Kingston Night Market downtown, which takes place on the third Friday each month between May and October.

When Theresa and Michael moved upstate and opened their fabulous shop, we knew they had done so because they loved Kingston…Loving Kingston has become the cool thing to do, but these two know that talk is cheap and actions speak louder than words. In less than two years, they’ve not only built a successful business, they’ve shown Kingston some serious love—becoming active members of the community and familiar faces in the neighborhood! And the neighborhood (and Hullabaloo!) is happy to have them!

A gorgeous space, well-stocked with wines hand-selected by knowledgeable owners who are warm, friendly, and eager to share their sommelier smarts with you? That experience is what makes it totally worth the trip.

But here’s why you don’t need to venture out in the cold: They even offer a monthly wine share program (YES! Like a CSA for wine!)—complete with wine profiles, stories, and recipes—to help you explore and enjoy new wines. You can purchase the share (for pick up or delivery!) right from the online shop on their website, www.kingstonwine.com to make sure you always have wine on hand for those snow-bound winter nights. Our advice? Save the shares for the storm…because you really should stop in as often as you can!

Thanks, Kingston Wine Co., for your support again this year!