Pop Up Marketplace Returns to Decatur October 28-30

DECATUR-A special shopping experience, featuring some of the best vendors from Alabama, as well as artisans and makers from nearly 20 other states, will be available at the end of October for shoppers in search of holiday décor and to get a jump start on Christmas gifts. Vintage Market Days, an upscale vintage-inspired market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor and more, arrives at the Morgan County Celebration Arena in Decatur Oct. 28, 2022, for a three day holiday market.

Vintage Market Days of North Alabama is a juried event who accept vendors based on variety, originality and quality of goods sold. An estimated 60 hand-selected artisans and pickers will bring truckloads of vintage, one-of-a-kind antiques, repurposed, unique holiday items, original art, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings, handmade goods and more, turning the three-day event in Decatur into a shopping experience like no other. Shoppers will be entertained with music and several food trucks will be on hand to please a variety of palates. Santa Claus is also expected to make a visit Saturday, Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The market is held in a 35,000 square foot indoor facility where weather will not be a factor. Vendors restock daily and guests can shop, return and repeat. A ticket is good for free re-entry once redeemed. For free re-entry, take a selfie at the theme wall prior to leaving. Shoppers are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and to bring a wagon to carry purchased treasures.

Hours and admission tickets are:

Friday, Oct. 28

General admission (3-day pass)

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. / $10 + tax

Saturday, Oct. 29

General admission (good for re-entry on Sunday)

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. / $10 + tax

Sunday, Oct. 30

General admission

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. / $5 + tax

Click here to purchase tickets. Admission for children under 12 is free. Cash and credit card are accepted at the gate. A percentage of ticket and merchandise sales goes to Designs for Hope (https://www.designsforhope.org/).

The Morgan County Celebration Arena is located at 67 Horse Center Road (off Highway 67 East) in Decatur.

For more information on Vintage Market Days of North Alabama, visit https://www.vintagemarketdays.com/market/north-alabama/ or follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nalabamavintagemarketdays/.

Media Release/ Danielle Gibson, President & CEO
Decatur Morgan County Tourism, Inc.