The lower level of the Branson Convention Center was packed with booths bearing a wide variety of wares last weekend, when the Branson Market Days came to town.
Approximately 250 booths, featuring a wide array of items—clothing, Christmas decor, candles, toys, gift items, pillows, jewelry, lotions, door swag, wing sauce, infinity scarves, quilts, boots, magnets, wallets, knives and so much more. Cider, cotton candy, specialty coffees and more could be found throughout the Market Days venue. Many booths even featured working craftsmen or women, much to the delight of those in attendance.
Shoppers of all ages packed the venue—many staying for hours as they shopped for gifts for others or items for their home. Food trucks outside the Convention Center and a sitting area inside made it easy for shoppers to take a break when needed.
Three young people: Cora, Ryan and Reagan were stationed at one booth.
"We are making bracelets," they explained. We are also selling things like sugar scrub and room spray. We are also selling earrings and keychains— sport keychains, especially. And we're selling stickers and make-your-own necklaces and bracelets."
A little further down the aisle, local author and businesswoman Angie Harris and her business partner on one of her ventures were manning a booth, offering Angie's books, as well as an amazing time management system the two women collaborated on.
"We designed this entire day planner system. Everything is original in it," said Harris. "I write the time management book, so we put the book, and the planner and the notepads together. But, they're not bossy. They don't tell you what to do. What they do is they give you an idea of what you can do to make changes in your life. We've been working together on this for about a year and a half now."
Market Days began when a local mother/daughter duo were searching for a new boutique, a vintage market or even a junk booth to shop, but all seemed to be hours away.
"When millions of people come to the area to spend family time in our town, we decided this is the best place to set up Branson Market Days," said the ladies, via a post on their website. "Where else can you come for an awesome show one night or ride the downhill roller coaster with the kiddos then head over to a unique and eclectic weekend event to shop small businesses in one location?"
Branson Market Days is a unique experience for both vendors and shoppers. Held twice per year, the event is one of the most fun and fulfilling shopping experiences in Branson.
Branson Market Days is over for 2024, but for more information on participating as a vendor or shopper in 2025, visit Bransonmarketdays.com.
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