Ocean State Artisans 34th annual HOLIDAY MARKET & FOOD DRIVE, Bally’s Event Center, Lincoln, RI

The annual OCEAN STATE ARTISANS HOLIDAY MARKET & FOOD DRIVE returns for its 34th year. This popular Thanksgiving weekend event is a shopping tradition for many and is one of the largest holiday craft and art shows in Rhode Island. The Holiday Market features a wide variety of handcrafted items and artisanal foods made by more than 90 local artisans.

DATES AND GENERAL ADMISSION HOURS: Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29 from 10-5; Sunday November 30, from 11-4. 

GENERAL ADMISSION: $4 per adult and teen. Ages 12 and under are free.

$1 off admission with the donation of a non-perishable food item for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.

100% of the admission fees are donated to local charities. This year's charities are: The Garden Foundation of Rhode Island, The Joe Andruzzi Foundation, Lucy's Hearth, Project Hand Up, and Rhode Home Rescue.

NEW THIS YEAR: VIP ADMISSION  VIP tickets are available to purchase online only; $16 (senior), $18 (adult). These special tickets entitle the holder to early admission with a chance to win a 1-night stay at the Pleasant View Inn located in Westerly, RI as well as other perks. A link to purchase VIP tickets may be found on the Ocean State Artisans website: www.oceanstateartisans.com OR at Eventbrite.com, search for Ocean State Artisans and Lincoln, RI.

LOCATION: Bally’s Twin River Event Center, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln, RI.

Follow the snowman signs to the Event Center/West Entrance. The event center is non-smoking and has its own family-friendly entrance. Children are welcome to attend the Holiday Market but children and teens may not enter or cross through the casino. Please use the separate event center entrance.

Shop for unique gifts while giving back to the community! In addition to collecting food for the RI Community Food Bank and donating 100% of admission fees to local charities we are excited about the Ocean State Artisans Giving Tree of Ornaments, which is new this year. Your ornament purchase helps make a difference for community outreach programs for World Harvest Worship Center in South Providence, Martin Luther King Center in Newport, and St. Barnabas Church in Warwick.