Finish your local holiday shopping at the indoor market

Gina Miller will be on hand at the Byron indoor market on Saturday, Dec. 11 at the Byron Museum of History.

The Byron Museum of History is hosting an indoor market from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11. Visit the indoor market for unique gifts and tasty treats on the second Saturday in December. Museum and Indoor Market admission is always free.

Christmas shopping made easy with something for everyone! Gina Miller will show off a Tower Garden and David Ewald will be selling his homegrown popcorn. Other vendors include Creekwood Alpacas, Bechard’s Botanicals, Jewelry Creations by Ruth, Greeting Cards by Pat, Barefoot Books, Heirloom Industry, St Vincent De Paul, and others.

Many of the indoor vendors set up booths at the Sunshine Park Farmer’s Market during the summer, providing homegrown produce, handmade gifts, baked goods, and all natural body care. Your holiday shopping can be done with help from local artisans.

You can also get your tickets for the Great American Quilt Raffle and you’ll have four chances to win a quilt with each ticket only $1 or buy six tickets for $5. The Byron Women’s Club will be selling raffle tickets to raise funds for their local scholarships. See all four quilts on display at the Indoor Markets.

The Byron Museum of History is dedicated to preserving the Byron area’s rich history through exhibits, programs, and artifact preservation. The Museum Complex consists of a large exhibit hall with varied displays and encompasses the historic Read House – which is a listed site on the National Park Service Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.

Permanent museum exhibits include; Agriculture Then and Now, Underground Railroad, Local Veterans, Byron Business, Outhouses, Trains, and A.G. Spalding. Open Wednesday-Saturday 10:00 to 3:00, located at 110 North Union Street, Byron IL 61010. www.byronmuseum.org.