What kind of vendors are accepted at Holiday Open House?

We welcome over 30 vendors each day to Holiday Open House with a variety of businesses. About 90% of our vendors feature products considered as homemade. Homemade & small businesses are our preferred vendors! As far as products go, the sky's the limit - with a few exceptions. For 2026, we have updated our vendor guidelines to include the following details about products vendors are allowed to sell: - We will not be accepting any vendors who sell AI generated art - We will not be accepting any vendors who sell products that directly compete with what we carry in our store, such as: Plants, Plant pots, Cookies, Cakes, Pies, Whoopie Pies, Jams, Jellies, Preserves ( You are welcome to fill out the application if you feel your products are distinctly different from what we carry in our store.) We are not accepting MLM vendors at this time. If you have any questions about whether your products would be accepted, you're welcome to either fill out the application anyways - if there's a concern, we'll be in touch.

Are vendors there for 1-day or 2-days?

Our Holiday Open House runs for two days - Saturday, November 7th and Sunday, November 8th. There will be a mix of vendors there for one day versus two days, with about 50% of spaces for 2-day vendors and 50% of spaces for 1-day vendors. In the application, applicants are asked of their preference/availability: one-day only, two-day only, or flexible for either.

Where will vendors be located?

We have three main areas for vendors at this event: The Plant Shop (for 2-day vendors only) The Greenhouse (mix of 1-day and 2-day) The Courtyard (for 1-day vendors only, weather permitting) NEW for 2026: vendors will rank their preferred placement in the application. Spaces vary in size (due to the layout of working in a retail greenhouse space), and therefore vary in cost - according to size and visibility.

How much do vendor spaces cost?

Spaces vary by size, visibility, and one-versus-two days. Range from $30-80. Non-profits and current Ashcombe employees may be eligible for free, standard-sized spaces.

Celebrating the Season... Together

Are you ready to shop?

Visit Ashcombe on November 7th & 8th for all your holiday shopping needs! Support local businesses, craft, and artisan vendors at our annual Holiday Open House! Take in the spirit of the season with samples from our bakery and gourmet food departments and find gifts for everyone on your list!

Saturday, November 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, November 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This event is mostly indoors - happening rain or shine. A few vendors will be located in our Courtyard, weather permitting.

Please be mindful that not all vendors have the ability to accept credit cards. If you are planning to make a purchase, it may be helpful to bring cash.

Thank you for supporting local businesses!

Images from Holiday Open House 2025

2026 Holiday Open House Vendors

Holiday Open House 2026 features nearly 60 local businesses and vendors! Each day holds it's own experience with 20 different vendors between Saturday and Sunday.

Thank you for supporting local businesses!

Saturday Vendors

Anahata Candle Co.

Your stop for soy wax candles, wax melts, and car diffusers.

Anahata Candle Co. focuses on sustainability and earth-mindful, low waste business practices by minimizing packaging and reusing vessels they pour our candles into. They run a candle vessel recall program where customers can bring in empty candle jars and receive a discount on their purchase.

Explore their website or visit Instagram for more!

Andi's gARTen

Bits of Glory Creations

Bowling Ali Art

Glorious Creations

Gray Owl Candle Co.

Hart-So-Big Alpaca Farm

Home Girl Creatives

Just a Bite and More

M&D Earrings

Macy Cakes Dog Bakery

Nancy E. Wiist Art

Nancy E Wiist is an artist who paints in miniature watercolors plein air and Glimpses of Melody natures sketches on music. Nancy's paintings are inspired by her love of outdoors, hiking, gardens, and the little wonders found in nature. She sketches using ink and watercolor washes delicately onto up-cycled vintage music page. The transparent nature of watercolor allows the music page to be seen through as stained glass window.
Nancy finds it an honor to capture a glimpse of nature's beauty or your beloved memories on up cycled beloved music to encourage and brighten your days.

Along with original paintings on music, Nancy also offers reproductions and note cards of her artwork.

See more at https://glimpsesofmelody.etsy.com or on Facebook.

Nini's Curiosities

REACH Cyber

Rock Run Animal Rescue

Soaps By Survivors

Summerset Stables

Tiny's Treasures

Totem Pole Ranch & Winery

Vickarella's

From the owner:

"My name is Vicki Hummel, a.k.a. Vickarella - I am a lover of ALL things that evoke creativity.

From the time I was little, I was slinging mud pies, pressing flowers/leaves, and creating homemade stamps; out of potatoes I snuck from the kitchen. In my preteens, my amazing grandmother taught me how to knit and crochet. She was a huge influence, and inspiration to me. My momma taught me needlepoint, embroidery and quilting. The more I learned, created and experienced, the bigger the projects got that I tackled.

Middle school was weird, I was weird. As someone who wasn’t always good at putting feelings into words, I found drawing. It gave me an escape – a sense of freedom and power. Drawing and creating helped me understand my emotions and got me through some tough years; giving me strength, which also helped to build my confidence.

Throughout my teens I gobbled up every art class I could. I wanted to learn everything. Every medium. Every technique. In High School I basically lived in the art room. Study hall - art room, lunch - art room, after school - art room. Summers I volunteered at the local art center and took pottery classes.

Fast forward to today, I have a B.S. in Graphic Design and Marketing, specializing in Illustration. I also studied Modeling, Animation and VFX at the Academy of Art University.

I have worked in the creative industry for the past 25 years as an Art Director and Department Manager.

Vickarella’s spawned from my love of the arts. I love creating handmade items, which I sell at local artisan events. I also teach and host classes. Classes are about getting your hands dirty – diving in and trying something new. There is nothing better than watching the pure enjoyment folks have when they’re knee deep in supplies. Whether trying your hand at Felting, Macrame, Needlepoint or creating a Fairy Garden or Planter, I’ve got ideas for every age group. It has given me a way to help individuals express, explore and find their creative voices - and seeing them create is both inspiring and gratifying.

Nice to meet you!"

Vickarella's offers hand-embroidered hats, bags, and zip totes, as well as handcrafted felt floral decor, handmade macramé earrings, bookmarks, and wall hangings.

Explore the store on Facebook.

Witmer Woodcraft

Sunday Vendors

Allison Mione Designs

Bark and Bouquet

Bark and Bouquet encourages customers to create their own bouquets by selecting the greenery, wooden flowers, and filler pieces for the uniquely designed bouquet. Customers have the opportunity to select items of their choice and create the bouquet with the support and assistance from Bark and Bouquet. Previous customers have enjoyed the freedom of choice and opportunity to be creative!

Check out their Instagram!