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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

November 21, 2025

December 6, 2025

10:00 am Holiday Thieves Market @ Hyatt Regency

Silent Auction

All auction bidding will take place online using ReadySetAuction. Items will also be on display during the Holiday Thieves Market

Bidding opens: Friday November 21, 10:00am
Bidding ends: Sunday December 7, 3:30pm

Winners will be notified shortly after the silent auction closes on Sunday at 3:30 PM. Items can be picked up at the Hyatt from 4 to 7 PM, Sunday, Dec. 7 or arrange pickup at the Summer of the Arts office in Iowa City, December 8–12.

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