Juneau Public Market

Alaska’s premier holiday gifts and crafts show

The 2019 Juneau Public Market:

Thanksgiving weekend, November 29, 30 & December 1.

Hours: open Friday noon to 7pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5 pm.

More parking than ever before: the new parking lot on the site of the former Public Safety Building; acres of parking directly opposite Centennial Hall; open parking at the State Museum Friday and Saturday; parking adjacent to the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall; and all state parking is open Saturday and Sunday.

Three venues: Juneau Centennial Hall (admission charged) and free-to-enter annexes at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center (JACC) and the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall (formerly ANB Hall). A trolley car leaves Centennial Hall every ten minutes on the hour to circle the Aak’w Village district.

This year 206 vendors are coming from 29 communities of Alaska and the West Coast—from Dillingham to Bellingham and beyond. Fifty-six of the vendors are new, reflecting the vibrant nature of the Public Market. We always have dozens of veteran vendors the people of Juneau have come to expect (and voice their disappointment if they are not to be found), but the event continually renews itself. And for most of us, the Public Market is a treasured social experience.

Emailed inquiries are welcome: send to metcom@gci.net or petermmetcalfe@gmail.com

ONLY AT THE PUBLIC MARKET… Items for sale typically include a wide variety of jewelry and Alaska Native arts; the latest in fashionable attire and custom made garments; decorations and art to enhance your home; utensils such as knives, ulus, and hand carved serving spoons; sport fishing and outdoor gear; gift-quality foods — wild berry products, gourmet chocolates, raw honey, smoked salmon, herbal teas, and kelp & seaweed condiments; holiday gift packages, a selection of toys, classic Alaska photography and recently published books. Our motto is “Only at the Public Market,” since most of our crafters and artists present their products in Juneau only at this show.

A well-served food court provides the weary shopper (or their standby assistants) a place to sit to enjoy an entreé, dessert, and beverages. We also have an espresso bar.

OUR HISTORY… The first Alaska-Juneau Public Market was among the initial events to be staged at Juneau’s brand new Centennial Hall and Convention Center, which opened in mid-1983.

The “Public Market” at Centennial Hall soon became a well-established holiday season tradition for the people of Juneau and the surrounding region. In 1990, the Public Market expanded from the Sheffield Ballroom to the entire facility, and in 2005 we opened the Public Market Annex at the ANB Hall on Willoughby Ave. In 2007, we moved the Annex to the newly renovated facility now known as the Juneau Arts and Culture Center (JACC), which is immediately adjacent to Centennial Hall. And, in 2018, we expanded once again, this time to the Public Market Annex II at the newly renovated Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall (the former ANB Hall).

VENDOR INFORMATION… To get on our contact list, go to the “Online Application” tab and complete the contact information. Please give a full description of the products you intend to offer at the Market. We open Thanksgiving weeked, Friday noon to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Returning vendors: send email to confirm participation; prospective vendors, complete the online application.

Since admission is charged for the Public Market in Centennial Hall, vendors are asked to feature products there available “Only at the Public Market.” Vendor assignments to either Public Market Annex, where no admission is charged, is first-to-apply, first-to-choose. For more, see FAQs.

At Centennial Hall, we charge admission to the Public Market; admission is free at both Annex I (JACC) and Annex II (Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall).

Alaska-Juneau Public Market

A three-day holiday shopping event at the Juneau Centennial Hall and the nearby Juneau Arts & Culture Center (JACC) held every year on Thanksgiving weekend since 1983. A tradition for the people of Juneau, the "Public Market" hosts vendors from every corner of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest who sell items of every description.

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If you love unique, stylish, warm, and long lasting hats, you can find them at the The 37th Annual Juneau Public Market! Willow of WW Knits is a year-round Juneau knitter with a Merino obsession. Each knit piece is designed to wear beautifully and last throughout the seasons. Working primarily with hand dyed merino wool, each piece is made with thoughtful attention to detail and precision. Her knits range from the Perfect Slouch to warm Merino poms, headbands, neckwear & warm hats for the littles. Willow will be returning to the Juneau Public Market for her fifth year and you can find her booth in the Hammond Room at Centennial Hall. This year, Willow will have a huge selection of colorful knitwear and undoubtedly, the perfect hat for every head.

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#FlashbackFriday to this rascal of a clean-up crew! Can you guess the years?

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Calling all beautiful adventurers! We welcome back Cordova Pleasants of Resolute Boutique for her second year at the Juneau Public Market. Cordova’s online fan base has grown through her spontaneous fashion photoshoots in often remote Southeast Alaska locations, displaying effortlessly stylish garments, each with Cordova's personal touches. Are you a busy woman looking for hand-selected, top quality, and environmentally friendly clothing? Then stop by Resolute’s booth in the Hammond Room in Centennial Hall and treat yourself - we all know you deserve it!

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We are taking you back to the early 1980s — the Juneau Public Market opened July 22, 1983. Yes, July! It was the first day five cruise ships anchored in Gastineau Channel. Thousands of tourists, and a huge crowd of locals, filled the lobby of Centennial Hall making it difficult to open the doors to the Sheffield Ballroom. Do you spot anyone you know in the crowds?

Who remembers three public markets a year? Through 1986, the Public Market was held in the spring, summer, and Thanksgiving weekend! It became too much of a good thing, and in 1987 we limited it to the Thanksgiving holiday market. Now it is a tradition for the people of Juneau that kicks off the holiday season!

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You have to visit with Jessica Hoffman and Anna Schetky of Uncharted Beauty AK, this sister-in-law, best friend duo! They are two mamas who, in their “spare time,” love to create beauty and function for your home with new and recycled materials. From colorful wall decorations of macramé with driftwood inserts, to beeswax wraps and hot pads, look for these two in the Sheffield Ballroom of Centennial Hall and find something creative you cannot live without!

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Go green at the Juneau Public Market: For every dollar you spend at Branching Threads, they will plant one tree. You read that right! Buy an awesome piece of locally designed apparel and give back to the planet in doing so! Founder, Grant Ainsworth, saw the effects of climate change first hand growing up a short walk from the receding Mendenhall Glacier and he wanted to do something. So now you can rock the Mendenhall Tee and show support not just with words but with your actions. Did we also mention they’re soft? Like super soft. Don’t believe us? Check out all of Branching Threads apparel and products in the Sheffield Ballroom in Centennial Hall – buy some shirts, plant some trees, help save the planet!

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