Maymont invites the community to ring in the holidays this year with Richmond’s merriest holiday artisan market, Merry Market, December 6 and 7.
Merry Market is a holiday market with more than 75 talented local artisans gathered for two days from 12 – 5pm on the Carriage House Lawn to offer handmade and creatively designed gifts for all tastes and interests. Working in nearly every type of medium, these craftspeople transform wood, clay, leather, glass, metal and all kinds of natural materials into one-of-a-kind items that will delight anyone on a gift list.
Families will love a chance to visit with Saint Nicholas, take a ride on a holiday train, and make their own crafts, all in a festive setting with music, food and cozy fire pits. The Jingle Bar will be serving up merry drinks, including wine, craft beer, cider and mulled wine. Completing the experience, the Greater Richmond Chorus will perform favorite holiday tunes and Maymont’s historic buildings and gates will be draped in fresh evergreen garlands and wreaths, perfect for holiday photos.
“We invite everyone to Maymont to share in the holiday spirit at Merry Market,” said Parke Richeson, President and CEO of Maymont Foundation. “It’s a fun way to support local artisans, gather with friends or family for a little holiday shopping and socializing, and to enjoy the season.”
Merry Market admission is $10 per person, $6 for children ages 1-16, and free for Maymont members. The Museums for All program offers free admission for anyone who presents a SNAP/EBT card (advance purchase for Museums for All is available at The Robins Nature Center or Stone Barn Welcome Center, Fridays through Sundays, 10am – 5pm).
More details and tickets are available at Maymont.org. Event proceeds help care for Maymont; the event is rain or shine.
Event parking is available at The Robins Nature Center and Hampton Street parking lots, in addition to street parking. Ride-sharing and public transit are encouraged.
Volunteers are welcome! Learn more and sign up at Maymont.org/merrymarket.
About Maymont
Maymont, located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, is a well-preserved 100 acres where all are welcome to connect with history, nature, wildlife and each other. Built as a Gilded Age estate overlooking the James River, Maymont opened to the public in 1926 and today offers free admission to explore its miles of walking paths through rolling hills, beautiful, landscaped gardens, a petting farm and the Virginia Wildlife Trail with habitats for rescued native animals. In addition, Maymont offers guided and self-guided tours of the 1893 Maymont Mansion*, historic estate buildings and gardens, plus the immersive “Run of the River” experience highlighting the remarkable ecology of the James River in The Robins Nature Center. Since 1975, the nonprofit Maymont Foundation has been entrusted to care for this unique place, galvanizing community support around its mission to delight, educate and inspire all who visit. Maymont annually welcomes over 800,000 guests and is consistently ranked among the region’s top attractions by travelers and locals alike.
*The Mansion is currently closed for a roof restoration project, and portions of the Virginia Wildlife Trail are undergoing an enhancement and expansion project. Learn more here.
