The three-day market will be held this weekend at the Esperanza Center, just north of downtown San Antonio.
SAN ANTONIO — A beloved San Antonio tradition is returning to the Esperanza Center Thanksgiving weekend, bringing a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and creativity.
The 36th Annual International Peace Market/Mercado de Paz once again transforms the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center— known as one of the city’s longest-running alternatives to Black Friday.
The three-day market will be held Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28–29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 30, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Esperanza Center, located at 922 San Pedro Avenue.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Rooted in the tradition of open-air Indigenous markets, the Peace Market emphasizes connection over consumption. Organizers say the event invites attendees to slow down, meet artists face-to-face, and choose handmade items that embody cultural memory, sustainability, justaice, and peace.
This year, more than 60 local and international artisans will participate, offering handmade textiles, jewelry, pottery, prints, leatherwork, clothing, and traditional crafts from regions across Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia. Several new local artists will join the market for the first time, including Mauro de la Tierra, Ink and Wire Gifts, Peace Offerings, and Vikky Jones Art. New international artisans will also appear, such as María Isabel Hernández, known for her Mexican popotillo paintings made from straw treated with natural dyes.
Beloved artisans returning after time away include The Bug in a Rug, Familia Lorenzo, and La RED.
In addition to shopping, visitors can enjoy live music each day, hourly raffles featuring handmade goods, and affordable food prepared by community members and vendors.
Organizers say the Peace Market continues to serve as a space of joy and resistance — honoring tradition while uplifting artists whose work sustains culture and community.
For more information on the Peace Market, visit the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center’s website or social media pages.