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Holiday Thieves Market | December 6-7, 2025

Location: Hyatt Regency Expo Hall, Coralville, IA

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About The Holiday Thieves Market

A 50+ year tradition in the Iowa City area, the Holiday Thieves Market is a FREE fine art show that offers attendees an opportunity to shop for special, handmade holiday gifts.

Attendees can browse amazing ceramics, fiber, drawing, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and wood items.

Many of the participating artists have been involved for over 20 years!

Holiday Thieves Market Schedule

Silent Auction

Bidding now EXTENDED through: Wednesday, December 31, 11:59 PM

How to Participate:

  • Browse auction items online at ReadySetAuction
  • Register for a bidder account (free and easy)
  • Place your bids online from anywhere
  • Monitor your bids and increase as desired

Winning & Pickup:

  • Winners will be notified shortly after bidding closes at 11:45 PM on December 31
  •  Winning bidders will be invoiced via email and can pay online or with cash or check at pickup
  • Item pickup begins January 4 at Summer of the Arts office, 319 E. 1st Street, Iowa City

To arrange pickup: Email info@summerofthearts.org or call 319-337-7944

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