Event Details
Event Time: Saturday, November 28th, 2026
Setup Time: 8:00am - 10:00 AM
Event Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Event Location: Hancock Park, near the Dahlonega Square
Registration will open Sunday, July 5th and close end of day Saturday, July 18th.
Registration Fees: $65 for DAA Members | $85 for Non Members. Please do not pay the registration until after you have received notification of your acceptance. You will be sent a link to pay upon notification of acceptance.
This outdoor show is open to local and regional artists/crafters who create their own arts/crafts (Lumpkin and surrounding counties preferred). No buy/sell products are allowed. Prints of artist’s original work are allowed. AI generated work will not be accepted.
Acceptance into this market may vary depending on the type or medium of work, depending on number of applicants. Artists will be notified on or before Sunday, August 2nd of their acceptance. We are looking for unique, handmade, high-quality work showcasing the talented artists in the North Georgia region.
About the Jury Process
Unlike our other Art in the Park events, which operate on a first-come, first-served registration basis, the Christmas Art Market is a juried event. This allows us to create a balanced, high-quality market by selecting a variety of artists and mediums rather than filling spaces in the order applications are received.
Applications are reviewed based on the quality and originality of the work, booth presentation, and the overall mix of artists needed to create a diverse shopping experience. Because space is limited, acceptance is not guaranteed, and submitting an application does not reserve a booth space.
Artists will be notified of their acceptance on or before Sunday, August 2, 2026. Registration fees are only due after acceptance, and accepted artists will receive a payment link by email.
Artists who have never participated in a DAA market event are required to submit photos of their work and current tent set up. Previously juried artists may be asked to submit additional photos as part of their consideration for this show.
Spaces are 10’ x 10’ and applicants need to supply their own canopy and display items. Sharing a booth is allowed, but all participating artists must have been reviewed and accepted into the event.
For DAA Market Event Frequently Asked Questions, please click here.
Artist Expectations & Responsibilities
Participation in this market requires that artists help us host a successful event by upholding the following requirements:
(1)The artist(s) will use their own 10x10 tent (preferably white) with a minimum of 40 lbs. of weight secured on each tent leg during the festival;
(2) If the artist(s) cannot be present on the event date, the artist(s) will give the event hosts a minimum of 48 hours notice. In the event of a medical/family emergency, the artist will give notice as soon as possible. This event is rain or shine -cancellations due to serious inclement weather will be sent 48 hours before event;
(3) The artist(s) will begin set up for the event no earlier than 8:00 AM of the event day and will break down no earlier than 5:00 PM of the event day;
(4) The artist(s) will keep their booth area free of trash and debris during the duration of the event and will ensure that the area is clear upon break down.
(5) I understand this is a juried event and DAA does not guarantee placement based solely upon order of application submission, membership in DAA, or previous acceptance into the event.
(6) Artists are to maintain an atmosphere of respect in all DAA events. Reports of mistreatment of event patrons, fellow artists, and event staff will result in dismissal from an event and prohibit participation in future events.
Failure to meet these requirements may result in prohibition from participation in future DAA events.