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Does your traditional holiday shopping experience need a refresh? Kick off the season inside the Bradenton Area Convention Center at the European Holiday Market. This inaugural event puts a Gulf Coast twist on the traditional European holiday experience.


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Guests will be transported to a world away with the elaborate transformation of the convention center into a turn-of-the-century European-inspired city center, buzzing with market stalls and authentic holiday treats complete with Floridian flair. 


The cutting-edge video technology will display projections to whisk you to the distant past as guests step into a simulated European train depot from the 1880s. Once they exit “the depot” they will “arrive” at a quaint European village festooned with artisans and merchants offering unique treasures.
Artisan merchants will offer guests exquisite handmade items that will be sure to make for the perfect gift for the holidays.  Some of the merchants include eco-friendly jewelry, hand-crafted floral designs, and island-inspired art and trinkets, to name a few.

The culinary offerings are ready to satisfy any craving. From food with a Florribean flair like fresh local catch paired with festive holiday margaritas to European-inspired dishes like lamb meatball skewers, Bavarian pretzel bites, grilled bratwurst and Belgian waffles with chocolate. 
 
The time to experience this one-of-a-kind event is now! Tickets are available to purchase at www.europeanholidaymarket.com/tickets.

Experience the European Holiday Market at the Bradenton Area Convention Center
Experience the European Holiday Market at the Bradenton Area Convention Center

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