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DETROIT – The Downtown Detroit Markets have returned to Cadillac Square for the holiday season. The majority of this year’s pop-up vendors are Detroit-based and BIPOC- or female-owned businesses, offering retail, gifts and artisan goods. They will be open through Jan. 4, 2026. “The Downtown Detroit Markets have become a holiday tradition,” said Darnell Adams, Vice President of Detroit Community Initiatives, Gilbert Family Foundation. “It’s about more than shopping – it’s about uplifting Detroit’s entrepreneurs and celebrating the heart and hustle of our city.” This is the eighth year of the holiday markets, which have helped support more than 145 small businesses, generating nearly $6 million in sales, according to a news release from the Gilbert Family Foundation. The markets are funded by the Gilbert Family Foundation and managed by the Downtown Detroit Partnership, with support from Bedrock. Each vendor this season will receive $1,500 in business support during the market season and an additional $1,500 after the holidays - for coaching and financial support. TechTown Detroit, Wayne State University’s entrepreneurship hub, provides personalized training and mentorship to help vendors optimize their operations and visibility throughout the holiday season. Full list of vendors This year, the following local vendors will be featured at the Downtown Detroit Markets: Asher & Arnold Bespoke By Feldman Big Mitten Linocuts Bleu Bowtique brownieDr Detroit Can Company Fat George’s Inkcourage Lady Barkleys Love Travels Imports Mimidae Beverage Co. Not Sorry Goods Opal Grove Games Scentana Candle Co SkinCare SocialClub The Coloring Museum Waffle Cabin Yarn Nerds “The holidays in downtown Detroit feel like stepping into a storybook,” said Lauren Patterson, a returning vendor and founder of Asher & Arnold, which offers children’s toys and holistic family wellness products. “The energy, the people, and the traditions all come together to create something truly magical.” You can hear more from Patterson and see her market setup in the video at the top of this article. Cadillac Lodge returns The Cadillac Lodge is also back for the holiday season and will be open through Jan. 4, 2026. The space offers visitors a warm, family-friendly environment with the vibe of a ski lodge. Visitors can also get festive treats at the lodge.
