Salem Holiday Marketplace Returns To Pickering Wharf For 2022

SALEM, MA — A unique North Shore small business shopping experience will return to Pickering Wharf in Salem for the fifth year when Salem's Finz Seafood and Grill and Sea Level Oyster Bar host the Holiday Marketplace on Nov. 26.

Restaurateur George Carey will host the event with dozens of small business vendors and artisans expected from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the two Wharf Street locations.

"We're thrilled to bring back the popular Holiday Marketplace and continue our tradition of supporting local artists while offering the community a fun way to kick start their holiday shopping," Carey said. "Guests can enjoy seasonal cocktails or local brews while browsing unique and one-of-a-kind items made right here on the North Shore."

Business owners and artisans from Beverly, Marblehead, Lynn, Salem, Swampscott and other North Shore communities will be on hand to demonstrate and sell their products, while guests will have the opportunity to purchase seasonal cocktails, local craft beers, soft drinks and food from Finz and Sea Level.

Matt Dorman, the assistant general manager at Finz and owner of floral and design business Four Seasons Designs, founded the Holiday Marketplace in 2016.

"As a small business owner, I saw hosting a marketplace as a great way to build a coalition of artists and businesses of the North Shore," Dorman said. "The Marketplace continues to be a way to lift up these individuals, many of whom are friends, family, and neighbors, while offering a perfect way to start the holiday season."

The event is free with no food or drink purchase required.

Confirmed vendors include: Apothecary Suil Crow, Batch of Bows, Bottle & Buoy by Jackie, Callies Creations, Designs by Heidi, Donna Lees Wreaths, Four Seasons Designs, Heartfelt Wreaths and More, It's a C-Sure Thing, Jan's Resin Art, Lovely Essence, Lucille Sanford Stained Glass Art, Mama Bear Gifts, Marina Pottery, Mary Kay Cosmetics, NE Knits, Out of Hand!, Rockin Robin, Seascape Creations, S&A Engineered Fiber Art, Shaes String Designs, The Paper Sentiment Shop, and Wickedly Wild Gourmet Sauces.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)