Each year, this event happens the Saturday BEFORE Thanksgiving week....to kick-start your unique holiday shopping experience

One of the most anticipated events of the holidays, the city's Homecrafters' Marketplace features 100 vendors from Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties selling their own handmade crafts and artwork.

Each has been subjected to a jury panel for selection, ensuring high-quality goods and a wide range of unique offerings. The sale takes place in the parking lots of the city's Sunset Cultural Center.

....and there is more.... all walk-able too

Carmel Woman’s Club, All Saints Episcopal Church , and the Carmel Foundation commonly all provide craft and holiday goodies as well.