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The European Holiday Market, presented by the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, is an immersive experience designed to transport the visitor to the traditional markets of European capitals, but with the Gulf Coast twist of Bradenton and its gulf islands just a stone’s throw away. From December 4 through December 8, attendees will experience artisans that you would find at a traditional European Holiday Market selling seasonal treasures, along with European-inspired delicacies, festive beverages, interactive activities and live performances and entertainment. Bringing old world charm to Florida shores, the European Holiday Market will evoke the traditions, sights, sounds and tastes of Europe to the West Coast of Florida.

Guests will have their senses delighted immediately upon entering the convention center as they step into a simulated European train depot complete with the howl of a train whistle and steam from the engine. Once guests exit “the depot” they will “arrive” at a quaint European village simulated through state-of-the art video projections emulating the unique long-standing traditions and architecture of Germany, France and other European countries.

The European Holiday Market will feature artisan vendors selling seasonal treasures, European-inspired delicacies like German pretzels and French pastries as well as Floribbean flavors like fresh shucked oysters. Event attendees will enjoy festive beverages like traditional Glühwein (mulled wine) accented by a Florida twist.

Guests will also enjoy interactive activities like holiday wreath-making as well as live performances featuring seasonal music and exquisite stage performances. Children will be welcomed to pose for a photo with Santa and his set of holiday friends.

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First-of-its-Kind European Holiday Market to be held at the Bradenton Area Convention Center This Season

July 12, 2024

Experience will feature artisans, food and drink & immersive video projections Bradenton, Fla. – August 21, 2024 – European charm is coming to the Bradenton Area. This holiday season, the Bradenton Area Convention Center will be transformed into an authentic “European” holiday market with a gulf coast twist. The inaugural event will take place from November 29 to December 8 at the host event venue, the Bradenton Area Convention Center. Guests will have their senses delighted immediately upon entering the convention center as they step into a simulated European train depot complete with the howl of a train whistle and steam from the engine. Once guests exit “the depot” they will “arrive” at a quaint