World Beat Holiday Market Returns to Salem November 22 with Global Art, Food, and Culture

Salem, OR. — The Salem Multicultural Institute (SMI) and World Beat Festival are inviting the community to celebrate global culture at this year’s World Beat Holiday Market, taking place Saturday, November 22, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Willamette Heritage Center’s Spinning Room (1313 Mill Street SE).

For $5 admission, visitors can shop an array of handcrafted goods from artisans representing cultures from around the world. Proceeds support SMI and World Beat’s year-round cultural and educational programming, which promotes cross-cultural exchange, economic opportunity, and community engagement.

“Salem has more than 106 languages spoken in our school district,” said Terry Romero, Marketing Director for the World Beat Festival. “Our diversity is what makes us great—and the Holiday Market is a joyful way to celebrate that together.”

This year’s market will feature a vibrant mix of artisan Mexican crafts, Ghanaian drums and jewelry, Celtic and Scandinavian gifts, Native American beadwork, Ukrainian art, Micronesian earrings, forged knives, island textiles, organic teas, jams, candles, soaps, and more. Guests can also enjoy live pottery demonstrations, personalized ornaments, and henna art.

Food offerings include shrimp or chicken creole from Cajun Cookin’, fresh beignets, and chocolate-covered strawberries with pistachios. A 50/50 cash raffle will be drawn at 5:30 p.m. (winner need not be present).

To learn more about upcoming events, visit WorldBeat.org and SalemMulticultural.org, or follow World Beat on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.