Kris Kringle Market & Book Shoppe: Find the Perfect Holiday Gift in Bangor
Holiday Shopping. Local Authors. Unique Finds.
The holiday shopping season is almost here, and if you're tired of crowded stores, endless aisles, and the same gifts you see everywhere else, there's another option.
On Sunday, November 15, 2026, the Kris Kringle Market & Book Shoppe is bringing local authors, independent creators, and unique vendors together at Nocturnem Draft-Haus in Bangor, Maine, for a festive afternoon of books, shopping, and holiday fun.
From the perfect gift for the book lover in your life to a stocking stuffer that nobody else will have, this holiday market is designed for shoppers who want to find something special—and support local creators at the same time.
Shop Local. Find Something Unexpected.
Holiday shopping doesn't have to mean fighting through crowded malls or ordering another generic gift online.
The Kris Kringle Market & Book Shoppe offers an opportunity to meet the people behind the products and books you're buying while discovering gifts you simply won't find at the typical holiday store.
Bring your shopping list. Bring a friend. Grab a drink at Nocturnem Draft-Haus and spend the afternoon browsing a collection of books, handmade items, bookish goodies, and unique gifts from local vendors and creators.
You might even find something for yourself.
Meet Local Authors
At the heart of the Kris Kringle Market & Book Shoppe are the authors.
Guests will have the opportunity to meet local writers, talk about their work, discover new books, and find gifts for readers of virtually every kind.
With authors representing a wide range of genres, there will be something for every bookshelf, including:
Poetry
Children's Books
Young Adult
Horror
Paranormal
Science Fiction
Thrillers
Fantasy
Romance
Mystery
True Crime
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Whether you're shopping for a devoted horror fan, a fantasy reader, a mystery lover, a young reader, or someone who simply loves a great story, you're likely to find a book that belongs underneath the Christmas tree.
And there's something special about giving a book purchased directly from its author.
Discover Local Vendors and Unique Gifts
Books aren't the only things waiting to be discovered.
The market will also feature local vendors and independent creators offering handmade items, bookish merchandise, unique gifts, and other unexpected finds.
This is your chance to get ahead on holiday shopping while supporting the small businesses, artists, makers, and writers who help make Maine's creative community so interesting.
Forget the predictable gift.
Find something with a story behind it.
Your Holiday Shopping Destination
The Kris Kringle Market & Book Shoppe is the perfect opportunity to get a jump on your holiday shopping while enjoying a relaxed afternoon in Bangor.
Kris Kringle Market & Book Shoppe
Sunday, November 15, 2026
12 PM–5 PM
Nocturnem Draft-Haus
56 Main St, Bangor, ME
Skip the crowded malls. Shop local. Meet the authors. Discover independent creators. Find a gift that feels personal.
And, of course, grab a drink while you're browsing.
Make a Day of It
Bring a friend, bring your holiday shopping list, and come ready to discover something new.
Maybe you'll find a signed book for someone special. Maybe you'll discover a new Maine author. Maybe that perfect stocking stuffer will be waiting at a local vendor's table.
Or maybe you'll simply spend a few hours surrounded by books, creative people, great finds, and holiday atmosphere.
Whatever brings you through the door, the Kris Kringle Market & Book Shoppe is an opportunity to shop differently this holiday season.
Shop local. Support authors. Discover unique gifts.
Save the date and join us for an afternoon of books, shopping, authors, vendors, and holiday fun in Bangor.
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