Downtown Albany
About
Deck the Hall-bany is downtown Albany's weekly holiday market and festival co-produced by ParkAlbany and the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District, held at the Clinton Market Collective and Quackenbush Square every Saturday from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM from November 22 through December 13. Stay warm under heated tents as you shop gift ideas for everyone on your list with local independent businesses and creators, enjoy live music and entertainment, free hot chocolate samples, and holiday cheer in the core of our Capital Region community.
Four Saturdays throughout November and December!
Come to one or come to all! With a rotating list of vendors, entertainment, and live music, there are plenty of reasons to visit each week.
November 22 Market I 11:00 - 4:00 PM
November 29 Market I 11:00 - 4:00 PM
*December 6 Market (day of the Hot Chocolate Stroll) I 11:00 - 4:00 PM
December 13 Market I 11:00 - 4:00 PM
* The December 6 market is held in conjunction with the Downtown Albany BID's Hot Chocolate Stroll. Registered guests will receive a passport allowing them to try gourmet beverages from participating locations and vote for their favorite hot chocolate, and will receive a commemorative Downtown Albany x Upstate of Mind hot chocolate mug designed by CompasLife!
30+ quality vendors in a cozy environment
Festivalgoers will discover unique, one-of-a-kind gifts from more than 30 small businesses and local makers, offering everything from handcrafted art and jewelry to home goods and seasonal items. Vendors will be spread across both the Clinton Market Collective and Quackenbush Square, with multiple heating towers in each location to keep shoppers warm and comfortable. Food trucks and baked good vendors will be offering everything from savory snacks to sweet holiday treats.
Entertainment the whole family will enjoy
Live music:
Enjoy performances by talented artists curated by the Albany Musicians’ Association in partnership with the Downtown Albany BID, plus the jazzy holiday tunes of Sax-a-Clause.
Pop-up shows:
Experience free, family-friendly entertainment throughout the festival, with more details coming soon.
Free hot chocolate:
Warm up with complimentary hot cocoa, available to all guests.
Festive holiday décor:
Shop and stroll beneath sparkling lights and cheerful holiday installations that bring Downtown Albany to life for the season.
Vendors
We are seeking applications from vendors with high-quality handmade goods, food vendors, and food trucks. The deadline to apply is November 5.
General Vendor Application
This category includes artists, handmade goods vendors, retail, non-profits, pre-packaged baked goods vendors, and other vendors not selling hot/ready to eat food.
Food Vendor Application
This category includes vendors selling hot and ready-to-eat food, who do not use a food truck or mobile food trailer.
Food Truck Application
Food trucks and mobile food trailers, apply here.
To explore more vending opportunities in downtown Albany and an up-to-date listing of all our current vendor applications, go to downtownalbany.org/vendors. Want to be the first to know when we launch a new vendor application? Sign up for e-mail updates and jump to the front of the line!
Sponsors
Deck the Hall-bany Market and Festival is sponsored by the City of Albany, Assemblymember Gabriella A. Romero, Capitalize Albany, ParkAlbany, and the Downtown Albany BID.
