OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Ocala Downtown Market turned into a cheerful holiday hub Sunday afternoon as the Winter Wonderland Holiday Market welcomed the community on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, from noon to 4 p.m.

Twinkling decor, seasonal music and the aroma of comfort food filled the air as shoppers wandered booth to booth, sipping warm drinks and hunting for last-minute gifts. The market offered something for every appetite and shopping list, making it a cozy stop during the busy weekend.

Food and beverage vendors took center stage, serving everything from hearty meals to sweet treats. Ex-Squeez-It Lemonade & Hot Pressed Sandwiches kept guests refreshed with homemade lemonade, while Jen’s Steak Out and Brick City Hot Dogs & Catering served savory favorites. International flavors were also represented, with Mexi-Rican Cuisine, Jerusalem Street Food, The Dancing Empanada and Sabor Puertorriqueno Rompedas present at the market.

A variety of dipping sauces sit in a container filled with ice to keep them cool.
Jerky sticks hang out of white boxes with a yellow and red logo reading, "Country Meats." Written on the boxes in black text is, "2 for $3. Thank you for supporting pack 777."
A black truck with "Jen's Steak Out" written on it has burgers, hotdogs and other food displayed on it. A man waits to be served.

Dessert lovers had no shortage of options. Kona Ice added a playful touch, while Golden Girl’s Cheesecakes, Pink Bow Cookie Co., The Sample Loaf Bakery and Bakes Me Happy tempted visitors with baked goods and holiday sweets. Snack vendors such as The Pickle Plug, Taste My Nuts! and Treats and local hot sauce vendor TopDrizzle added bold flavors to the mix. Coffee and drinks were available from Sipping Grounds, along with offerings from Chef Ramonzon, Hippie Dippie and Heather’s Handcrafted Goods.

A red banner with white text reads, "Golden Girls Cheesecake" with three pictures of cheesecake underneath the writing.
Different types of honey are displayed on four-tier and three-tier shelves in bottles and jars. Honey sticks are displayed in red buckets along the bottom of the shelves.
A truck with art to look like a "hippie" van has two menus featuring various food items. On the truck, "Hippie Dippie" is written in multiple colors.
Five types of hot sauces are displayed on a table with a black tablecloth. A man in a green shirt stands behind it.
A small, outdoor cafe counter has multiple people lined up waiting to order drinks.

Beyond the food, the market featured a wide variety of local artisans, makers and small businesses. Shoppers browsed books from Likely Story Books and More and Chesire Books, picked up some home decor from LoveNotes Custom Doormats, Flower Haven and Bibi’s Creations and discovered handmade gifts from Chloe’s Little Shoppe, Candi M’s Creations and BMJ Artisans, LLC.

Flowers are arranged in different vases and holders on a table with a white tablecloth.
A young girl stands behind a booth with various small items such as pens, gift sets, holiday cups and more displayed on a table and a sign advertising a holiday deal.
Coasters with varying designs sit between black racks displayed on table with a picture of a cow in the background. In front of the coasters are signs reading, "Sandstone Coasters set of 4 for $25. With holder for $30."
A three-tiered bracelet stand on a wooden shelf displays jewelry on all three tiers with a white bag hanging next to it.
A woman stands behind a booth with jewelry displayed on a white rack and purple and green cases in a market setting.
A man stands in front of a booth displaying three books in a market setting. The first book reads, "Eye of the Moon," the second book reads, "Shadow of the Son" and the third book reads, "Dark of the Earth."
Wooden crafts are displayed on black shelves on a sunny day while people browse other shelves behind it.

Beauty, wellness and lifestyle vendors such as Scentsy, Ojas Glow, Luxor Allure, Scentational Scents, Mom glow Boutique and Farmhouse Fresh offered candles, skincare and self-care products. Unique finds were also available from Gemham 3D Printing, Stanton’s Mineral Collection & More, Diamond Gait Creations, Big Guy Soaps, Ivan Obolensky and Honeybee’s Doggie Cafe.

Soaps in small, white bags are displayed in black baskets with white signs reading the smells. One sign reads, "Twilight Woods" while the other reads, "Black Amber Lavender."
3D prints of various creatures including dinosaurs, unicorns, cats, capibaras and more are displayed on a table with a black tablecloth and two woods crates.
Multiple baskets wrapped in plastic are displayed on a table while a hand reaches into the pile to grab one.
Small cupcakes made for dogs are displayed on blue dishes with a sign standing on one of them with a picture of a dog and words reading, "Banana Nut."
Two girls sit behind a booth at a market with a toy dog, two banners and red items in buckets. Pamphlets displayed on the table read, "The Red Fern Pet Lodge."

Adding to the family-friendly fun, Knockerball Ocala gave guests a chance to play and laugh, rounding out the festive experience.

Human hamster balls sit in a patch of grass next to a sidewalk with yellow tables on it.
Human hamster balls were a favorite among children at the Holiday Market at the Ocala Downtown Market on Dec. 21, 2025.
Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today

The Winter Wonderland Holiday Market showcased the creativity of Ocala’s local vendors while giving the community a warm, welcoming place to celebrate the season downtown.