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December 3, 2024

Palmer Events Center to Host Armadillo Christmas Bazaar, Markets for Makers, and More in December

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AUSTIN, Texas – The Palmer Events Center will host four events during the month of December, including the Traffic Show, Horror for the Holidays, Markets for Makers, and the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar.

The December 2024 edition of the Traffic Show takes place Dec. 4-5, giving brands from the outdoor, active, fashion, action sport, fitness, and travel industries the opportunity to meet with retail representatives in a relaxed environment.

The 10th Annual Horror for the Holidays takes place at the Palmer Events Center Dec. 7-8, featuring holiday-themed horror vendors, Evil Santa, a Krampus parade, elf races, and other spooky holiday fun. Special guests include horror icons Linnea Quigley, Allan Trautman, and David Howard Thornton.

Markets for Makers also takes place at the Palmer Events Center Dec. 7-8, curating a vibrant and eclectic array of skilled handmade makers, charming boutiques, rare vintage treasures, and truly one-of-a-kind items in home decor, fashion, art, design, and other categories.

The 2024 Armadillo Christmas Bazaar takes place Dec. 14-23 from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily. Austin’s premier winter arts festival has been a popular destination for art and music since 1976, featuring unique vendors from all over the country.

The monthly event calendar for the Palmer Events Center can be found at www.palmereventscenter.com.

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