The Oglethorpe Echo
Holiday decor and unique gifts will be available at the Oglethorpe County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Marketplace, which will be held Nov. 18-20 at the Crawford Depot.
The marketplace will be open from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20.
The marketplace will feature a silent auction, local merchants, vendors and food options in both indoor booths and outdoor tents.
Vendor applications can be obtained by emailing oglethorpechamber@gmail.com. Event organizer Linda Parish can be reached at 706-340-1049.
Donations for the silent auction, including items from businesses and gift cards, etc., are appreciated. Contact the chamber at 706-743-3113 or oglethorpechamber@gmail.com if you need your donation picked up or to see when someone will be at the Depot to receive it.
Donations can also be left with The Commercial Bank in Crawford, Pinnacle Bank or Local Color in Lexington or with any Chamber board member.
Other upcoming events include:
- Small Business Saturday in Lexington will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25. Pop-up shops, music, food and vendors are scheduled. Contact Parish at 706-340-1049 or lindaparish1012@gmail.com for a vendor application.
- The Chamber Business After Hours event will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 at the Depot. The event is sponsored by Lexington Solar, a division of Leeward Renewable Energy. Food and libations will be available, and the public is welcome.
- Christmas in Oglethorpe will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Lexington Community Center. Contact Parish at 706-340-1049 or lindaparish1012@gmail.com for a vendor application.