Last minute holiday shoppers will still have the opportunity to shop local this year at the annual Chattanooga Holiday Market. Held at the Chattanooga Convention Center, this weekend will be the final Holiday Market for the season. And not to worry, the nearly 200 vendors have just as many offerings this weekend as they did the first weekend. With live music and holiday decorations, it’s a FREE and easy way to get into the holiday spirit. Shoppers will find everything from stocking stuffers to artisan foods for entertaining.

Saturday, 12/16 10am-5pm
Sunday, 12/17 11am-5pm

Chattanooga Convention Center
FREE to attend

Last Sunday, a new Lodge Cast Iron Cook Off winner was announced at the Chattanooga Holiday Market. Chef Andrew Milsap of Old Man Rivers won in this “Originals Only” competition featuring four of Chattanooga’s best Chefs. The competition has grown over the past 25 years, organized and produced by Chattanooga Market. This year, partner and sponsor Lodge Cast Iron featured their USA Enamel products at the event. The Chefs were challenged to create a creative dish both utilizing Lodge products as well as the secret ingredient—a Cocoa Asante chocolate bar.

Chef Andrew wooed the judges with his “sea bass three ways”. He is the Chef at local restaurant Old Man Rivers located at the foot of Signal Mountain and offering elevated, local Southern cuisine. The restaurant opened recently in May of 2023. Chef Andrew received a unique, one-of-a-king trophy designed and created by local artist Allen Hampton along with products from Lodge Cast Iron.

left to right: Joseph Madzia of Whitebirds, Bryan Burk of Rosecomb, Andrew Milsap of Old Man Rivers and
Andy Hunt of Public House

Announcing the 2023 Chattanooga Holiday Market

Presented by Chattanooga Market, Weekends in December

For over a decade now, the Chattanooga Holiday Market has been a holiday tradition for locals and visitors wanting to shop for unique, artisan gifts. Held at the Chattanooga Convention Center for the first three weekends in December, the Holiday Market is not only a shopping experience, but a boost of holiday spirit which includes live music and entertainment, a lunch eatery, and a chance to visit with friends.

The Holiday Market is a compilation of the best makers in our region. Shoppers will find an amazing assortment of artisan food vendors, fine art, jewelry makers, wood workers, photographers, apparel designers, bath and body care makers and the list goes on…Admission is always free, too. Many vendors are regulars on Sundays at Chattanooga Market. And, the Holiday Market features some seasonal vendors who may focus more on foods and gifts specific to the holidays. There are always new things to see and experience.

Live music and entertainment will be performed on the Lodge Cast Iron Sizzle Stage every Saturday and Sunday. It’s a time to enjoy the spirit of the holidays with the Chattanooga Girls Choir, Sweet Georgia Sound or Pete’s Quartet singing holiday tunes. Other local favorites will be performing, as well—Amber Fults and Butch Ross. The schedule of events can be found online.

On December 10, the Lodge Cast Iron “Originals Only” Cook Off will be featured live on stage. This live food-sport showcase was designed to highlight some of the area’s best chefs while demonstrating the use of products offered by Lodge Cast Iron. This special engagement will begin at 11am on Sunday, December 10th and is free to attend.

The entire schedule of Holiday Market happenings can be found online at ChattanoogaMarket.com/holiday.

Chattanooga Holiday Market
at Chattanooga Convention Center
Free Admission
Saturdays 10am-5pm, Sundays 11am-5pm
December 2/3, 9/10, 16/17
ChattanoogaMarket.com/holiday

Chef Joseph Madzia of Whitebirds Chattanooga preparing his winning recipe during the Lodge Cast Iron Cook Off, 2022. Chef Joseph will compete again on December 10th to attempt a third year win.