While the hunters are away for opening weekend, come enjoy a little retail therapy in Downtown Elk Rapids!
Join The Robin Nest for a gathering of artists, independent brands, and exceptional handcrafted objects on Friday, November 13th, from noon - 7 pm, and Saturday, November 14th, from 11 am - 5 pm. Their team loves discovering and curating all things well made, beautiful, and unique. They’re excited to share these lovely finds with you! Think holiday gift-giving, luxury bedding, jewelry, accessories, and more.
Venture out for Doe Camp on Saturday, November 14, from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (or during normal business hours as posted per store), hosted by the Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber Events Alliance.
The downtown shops are all dressed up in their holiday best! Gather your girls and your gift-shopping list, complete your own Holiday Wish List, and make a day of it in Downtown Elk Rapids with shopping, snacking, sipping, and getting a jump start on the holidays. Come in your best orange or camo gear for a chance to win $50 in Chamber Bucks!
Be sure to stop by the Doe Camp Pole Station at Ice Cream Peddlers, where you can measure and weigh your shopping packages and bags for a chance to win a trophy for Top Length and Top Weight.
Head over to Ames Street for the annual Camp Widow Market: Ethanology’s largest holiday market of the year! Sip on fall-inspired cocktails as you explore goods from the finest makers of our region. The fires will be roaring, the chestnuts will be roasting, and the treasures will be plentiful.
Shop fine goods, gifts, and collectibles inside the distillery from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm, dine on delicious chef-made Indian food from Masala Magic by Anita from 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm, and enjoy live music by Kyle Brown from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
This year’s Camp Widow Market purveyors include:
Tiny Traveling Boutique
- Clothing
- Handbags
- Jewelry
- Accessories
Bear Earth Herbals
- Salves
- Balms
- Teas
- Herbs
Out of The Woods
- Antrim County Maple Syrup + products
The Keeper's Candle
- Natural Beeswax Candles
Cherry Bee
- Local and Natural Honey
Everjewl
-Luxury Permanent Jewelry
Chestnut Haven & Lavender Lakes
- Roasted Chestnuts, served salted + toasty, fulfilling all of your fall snack fantasies while you shop
Wildflower Soapworks
- Artisan Soaps
- Handmade Salves & Bodycare
Masala Magic by Anita
- Piping hot, from-scratch Indian Food from 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Kyle Brown
- Live music performance from 7:00 - 10:00 pm.
Want to explore more Downtown Elk Rapids restaurants, shops, trails, and more? Let’s plan your perfect visit.
