On Friday, November 13th I took half a day off from work to attend the Nutcracker Market sponsored by the Houston Ballet. I figured it would be big and it would be a craft fair of sorts and food but I wasn't expecting the magnitude of it. It was MASSIVE!!! The parking lot was full almost all the way around the exposition hall. That's a huge amount of cars. Fortunately they had shuttles that took you up to the front doors. There were all kinds of craft and gift items. But by far there were more clothes than anything, mostly womens. It took a good 4 hours to go thru the entire hall. There was music and entertainment and just so much stuff!!. I did enjoy my time and bought a new purse since mine was falling apart, some cheery jams and salsa, toffee because a member was selling it and some head bands for Toni. I really hadn't planned on spending much. I had hoped for some gifts for the kids but they didn't have much. There was one booth selling bow and arrows with soft tips that was selling like mad. The wait there to pay was 45 minutes. No thank you! There were lots of free samples of food from companies I have seen before, the dips and such. I think what surprised me the most was the clothing, trendy clothing, that outsold everything. Did I mention the tons of people mostly women of course. Sometimes it was hard to get thru the crowds but in the afternoon it slowed down. There was also companies there like Michaels or World Market that had lots of decore for sale and supplies to make your own. That took up a large area to one side. You could get lost in that stuff.
It was a good experience and I am glad I went.
One of the entrances to the Market - there were 3 or 4 of them
Like I said, massive amounts of people. This was a slow spot.
Wouldn't be Christmas without a Santa, life size to boot.
Christmas decore and more
Christmas decore
Just more people and stuff
Lots of nice quality expensive items for your home enjoyment.
And more decore...
This was a youth group singing in the lounge area
Lots of Christmas decorations
and more decorations.
Foody booths with all kinds of soups, candies, jams, oils, vinegar, dips, pastas and sauce, etc.
Now these were amazing handcrafted decorations for those with lots of room in their house.
An of course our Indian on a horse where the leather products were, at least some of them.
Boots!!! Lots of boots for sale in several places but this was the largest.
Russian dolls for sale - can't remember what they are called
These were the funnest of all. A thundering herd of toy horses. Rolling, riding rocking horses.
This little girl took one for a ride then it tipped over. Tee pee play houses for little girls or boys made with PVC pipe and cloth.
Here is the ready made or build it yourself decore center. I heard one lady saying "Here is one and it's only $100." Me dieing on the floor was about how I felt about dropping $100 for a wreath.
These ladies were in a long line waiting to buy sliced caramel apples. Why would anyone buy something so sticky while shopping. But I am sure they enjoyed it!
