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Wedgewood Church Presents:
The 4th Annual International Holiday Bazaar
Date: Sunday, December 7th, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Refugee Support Services (3925 Willard Farrow Drive, Charlotte, NC)
Admission: Free and open to all
Parking: On-site and nearby overflow
The International Holiday Bazaar is an award-winning annual fundraiser hosted by Wedgewood for Refugee Support Services, celebrating global culture, community, and compassion. Recently recognized as “Best Event for a Good Cause” in Queen City Nerve’s 2025 Best in the Nest Awards, and with Wedgewood also honored as “Best Church”, the Bazaar continues to grow as one of Charlotte’s most meaningful holiday traditions. Featuring artisans from around the world, the event offers meaningful holiday shopping where every purchase supports refugee resettlement and community programs in Charlotte.
What to Expect
- Shop for beautiful, handcrafted holiday gifts
- Enjoy cultural performances and festive music
- Snack on treats from around the world
- Connect with local refugees and support a great cause
Why It Matters
All proceeds from this event benefit Refugee Support Services, helping fund programs that empower and uplift refugee families right here in Charlotte.
Calling All Artisans & Makers
We are looking for vendors to sell their unique creations.
- It’s free to participate and set up a table.
- Vendors from the immigrant or refugee community keep 100% of their profits.
- Other vendors are invited to make a donation to Refugee Support Services to support refugee resettlement and community programs.
Free Admission - Everyone is Welcome!
Bring your friends and family, shop for meaningful holiday gifts, and celebrate the season while making a difference in the lives of our newest neighbors.
Questions or vendor sign-ups: wedgewood.church@yahoo.com
Let us know you're coming: RSVP HERE or HERE
We can’t wait to see you there!
About the Bazaar
The International Holiday Bazaar is an awards-winning annual event organized by Wedgewood in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Bazaar brings together artisans, small business owners, and vendors from refugee, immigrant, and local communities for an afternoon of global culture, connection, and purposeful holiday shopping.
Since its inception, the event has been guided by Wedgewood's core mission to foster justice, inclusion, and community through collective action. Each year, proceeds from the Bazaar benefit Refugee Support Services (RSS), a local nonprofit that helps refugees and asylees build new lives in the Charlotte area. The Bazaar offers refugee artisans a platform to share their culture and crafts, while engaging Charlotte residents in an act of solidarity and shared celebration.
A Tradition Rooted in Justice and Community
Since its first year, the International Holiday Bazaar has embodied Wedgewood’s mission to foster justice, inclusion, and belonging through shared action. What began as a small local gathering has grown into one of Wedgewood’s most cherished annual traditions, offering a space where faith meets community and compassion.
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2022 – The Beginning
The first Bazaar was held at The Enclave at Wedgewood as part of Wedgewood’s outreach to support refugee and immigrant artisans. The event featured bilingual English and Spanish materials and donated proceeds to Refugee Support Services. -
2023 – Growth and Partnership
The Bazaar moved to the Refugee Support Services campus, deepening collaboration with RSS. Refugee vendors kept 100% of their profits, while non-refugee vendors contributed a portion of sales back to RSS. -
2024 – Celebration and Connection
The third annual event invited participants to “celebrate the holiday season together while making a difference,” bringing together diverse artisans, volunteers, and visitors for an afternoon of community and compassion. -
2025 – The Fourth Annual Bazaar
Now in its fourth year, the Bazaar continues to be free and open to the public. It celebrates the creativity of refugee and immigrant artisans and strengthens the partnership between Wedgewood and Refugee Support Services.
Our Impact
Over four years, the International Holiday Bazaar has:
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Supported dozens of refugee and immigrant artisans through equitable, no-cost participation.
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Increased local awareness of Refugee Support Services and its mission.
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Brought together residents, faith communities, and advocates in shared celebration.
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Amplified Wedgewood’s ongoing commitment to social justice and inclusion.
A Celebration of Global Connection
The International Holiday Bazaar is more than a market. It’s a reflection of Wedgewood’s belief that faith and justice are lived out through community action. Every purchase, conversation, and connection made at the Bazaar helps make Charlotte a more welcoming place for all.
Join Us This December
Come experience a day of global culture, food, and community connection at the Fourth Annual International Holiday Bazaar. Bring a friend, find meaningful gifts, and be part of a growing Charlotte tradition that uplifts creativity and compassion.