Great shopping as always... Theyre strict Covid policies keep it a safe way to shop for all holiday needs!

Our first time going, it was just awesome lots of tiny things, earrings, hand made items, wife loved it.

I would say 50/50 in terms of unique items and generic ones. Each booth was super organized. Although I was really turned off by the amount of people they let in even with online reservations. Social distancing was unachievable.

Safe process! Less vendors than usual but everything is spaced out nicely and there are less people in there at once! Beautiful items!

I look forward to this every year! Its tradition and the official start to my holiday shopping. So many cool things to buy for yourself or as gifts. Cant wait to see what fun new things they have this time around!

Incredible gift shop. Make sure to load up on Hemp360 Skincare & CBD!

So many cool and interesting pieces to check out! Definitely one of a kind and great for gifts!

A great selection of art by local artists. Plenty of quality pieces, just know that you do have to pay for that level of quality.My only quarle is that there is a lot of art pandering to tourism and Austin landmarks. Pictures of someone elses art, being sold on bags and tshirts, just doesnt sit right with me. But we went around christmas time, so that might have been on rotation for the season.

With less vendors this year but I was still able to find a few gifts!

Pricy. Not Christmasy enough for what i expect a Christmas market to be.

Awesome artist market with staff all around to help. You make one purchase at the end not at each booth. Makes it easier to get around and see all the artist options. A bit faster to get to all than the Armadillo, but also when crowded it was pretty cramped and the line got long to check out, but died down after a rush. Really great, talented artist and awesome selection. There was a cafe for food and drinks as well.

Crowded with poor parking but the actual venue was great. Good variety, decent prices. Found several unique Christmas presents that I felt represented the area well for family and friends. Fair mix of local crafts and imported from Thailand style work. Wouldve enjoyed some music.

A taste of local art and all that!Not as large as I’d hoped it would be. But hopefully it will grow!

I always enjoy coming here every year to find unique gifts for friends and family. They always have multiple cash registers manned to keep the line moving at a good pace, and the prices are very fair for handcrafted, local goods. It does seem over the years that the space they occupy might be a little too small for how popular theyve gotten, and Id suggest they would move somewhere in the future with better parking.

I was told this was a have to destination. Pulled in and thought, not impressed. Went inside and was an immediate converted. Roomy, bright, handicap friendly, with a child activity area (husband resting area) that allows for leisurely browsing. Unique designs that are reasonably priced. Definitely, put this on your to-do list.

Definitely would recommend going during a non busy time. I’ve been during a down time and a busy time, and it’s way easier to enjoy when there’s not a hundred people inside! Still an awesome place to find handmade gifts, but it’s very desirable so it can be pretty crowded.Prices seem fair, and if they aren’t, there’s a few dealers inside that sell similar things so you can always find a good deal.

Definitely worth the trip. Shop local and crafty with amazing quality. Fun to peruse and is free to go to. Easy thing to go to work kids!

This is fun. NO high dollar entry fee, just really nice arts and crafts. Be sure to check out everything, its amazing what comes of is the souls of these artists.

Blue Genie offers some very cool artwork, jewelry, t-shirts, candles, and such. I was shopping specifically for cotton baby socks, pottery, and kitchen goods. So I struck out today, but you may have better luck! No entry fee, fast service, and a snack bar make it a good enough holiday shopping stop.

I have gone every year since Blue Genie has started. The first few years were great with excellent vendors.The past few years it has become too main stream with silly art like kitchen towels. Its only 10% art nowadays. Not worth the drive aks definitely not worth standing in line for over an hour to buy some mass produced coasters.

FREE FREE FREE!! This place is free to get in. All other arts and craft places charge an arm and a leg to get in or for parking. This place doesnt do either. They open for the Christmas holiday season and close for the rest of the year. They have so many different vendors here but the booths are not manned. This means you can shop and/or window shop without feeling awkward or pressured. They have a number system so when you buy something they notate where the monetary amounts should be transferred to. You as the customer do not have to worry about any of it, though!Their selections are amazing. My favorite graphic tee place sells here and the prices are not marked up from her website prices. You can find local handmade jewelry, local art, tshirts, handmade soaps, toys, spunky Austin decor and much more!! My wife and I love to come here and just walk around to see if we find anything fun. We both are not big on shopping but always end up leaving here with at least one or two things we want or need.There is plenty of parking and the place is nice and big so you dont have to worry about it feeling crowded in here.

Pricey merchandise but fantastic selection of unique gifts. There is a food stand, but note that they do not allow pets inside.

Fantastic place to find handmade goods. Candles, teas, jewelry, pins, woodworking, ceramics, unique shirts, spice mixes, bath supplies. every kind of art you can imagine, its all there. The only thing I would caution is that it would be a good idea to know what youre going to spend; its very easy to try and buy everything!

So much local art and gift shopping to be had! Not to mention shoppers can ship mimosas as they browse local wares for the holidays. The spread is so impressive that we had to make two trips this year because we spent our gift budget on ourselves the first trip. This yearly gem is a true relic of the town that Austin used to be!

This is one of my favorite, must do, holiday shopping experiences in Austin! Admission is free and there are so many amazing local vendors. I have always found great treasures and really cool local art there.

An annual tradition. I love all the local artisan items for sale here. I love to get a mimosa and walk around and shop. A wonderful way to spend an afternoon.

A great selection of local artists. Definitely a must visit for the holiday market. Nice little bar setup too

Wade through hipsters to see cool art. Nice place and good for people watching. Just be prepared forbusy airport levels of human cattle herding.

I love that it is free entrance, and nice to walk around to chat with the vendors and see some interesting art. Perfect place to go if you are looking for some hipster t-shirts, posters, or typical gift stuff such as jewelry or ceramics. They sell drinks inside, parking is free but can be difficult especially close to the holidays.

An iconic Austin holiday tradition. It is filled with local art, crafts, jewelry, ceramic and other locally made finds. It is free and a great source for gifts. Love the open casual space.

A variety of local artists and thier art for sale. Unique Christmas gifts for your family or yourself. They have snacks and a good selection of adult beverages for sale. Took us about 1.5 hours to go through all the displays. They also have a kids area that has a TV with a movie playing and games to distract them.

Picked up some really awesome wooden items this year, and some wonderful art in years past. A great place for holiday shopping thats way more interesting than the mall or Amazon.

Holiday tradition we go every year. Great items that are different from the norm. Need something for someone who has everything then this is your place.

Blue Genie is a great place to shop for holiday gifts. There are tried and true favorites every year along with new artists and crafts. If you want to keep your dollars in Austin and support local this the place to go

Very limited parking to start. My expectations were higher and bigger. There were some interesting pop art pieces; but it felt more like an arts-and-crafts gift shop for souvenirs than art bazaar...some nice leather goods, over-saturation of austin coffee mugs, homemade soaps, and body essentials. Nothing exciting in the jewelry avenue.

Good spot to find a lot of wares of local artists, artisans, etc. The only downside is that Blue Genie doesnt change much overall year-to-year.

First year attending and wish I had gone sooner. You really can get something for everyone on your gift list here. So great!

Free to walk around, and its so much fun to see all these different local artists and vendors. They have a lot of jewelry, art prints and stickers, and Austin themed items that are perfect for gifts!

Blus Genie brings together a range of artists in an authentically unpretentious old warehouse with a well-edited small bar tucked in. The missing star is only for the difference between a temporary space and the layered patina of an artists own studio. Always worth going for the cheerful bustling energy and the ease of having real conversations. There is plenty of accessible work - you know, that regular people can afford. If you miss the West tour on two weekends in May (Google West Art Tour or Big Medium, organizer of this and even bigger EAST in November), there are always the winter holiday shows, Blue Genie Nov. 24 - Dec. 24 and Thornton Road in South Austin. Austin will spoil you with the genuine warmth, range, quality & occasional chicken coop tour of our artists/craftspeople.

A classic Auston experience and a wonderful alternative to shopping at the mall for Xmas presents. It feels good to give a one of a kind gift AND to support local artists

Great selection! Cool assortment of local artists & crafts - great range of prices as well. It tends to get pretty congested (for good reason), and parking is fairly limited, but, definitely worth a visit.

Nice to look at diffrent art.. But being an artist myself I wouldnt pay for them.lol.

Wow such an awesome spot to buy original art!

Great spot to take out of town family to experience some Austin flavor. Great art with a unique flair.

Best place to find hip local handmade art and gifts. They have jewelry, art, t-shirts and clothing, lamps, soap, ceramics and so much more. Something in every price-range.

I try to go every year. There is always something new as well as artists Ive seen multiple years in a row. Never leave empty handed

This is a fantastic art gallery with seasonal art events like the West and East Austin Studio Tours and their Christmas Art Bizarre that runs for a few weeks. Its all juried art so you will always see a great selection of artists and many styles of art and jewelry! Prices are always good because the artists bring items with multiple price points.

I went twice this year! Wonderful local art at reasonable prices. Easy and quick checkout.

Really interesting and unique pieces of art and crafts...a lot of the pieces were a bit pricey, but Im sure they had to make back their Booth Fee.

Hard not to love Blue Genie. A nice reminder of how lucky we are to have such a wonderful outlet for artists. A must every Christmas season.

Love Blue Genie! I can always find fun and interesting gifts. It has become a yearly tradition.

I could spend hours in here! Amazing place for local artists

I love this place. It is worth every penny spent.

Amazing selection of handcrafted items. Super unique gifts and a great way to support small business and shop local

Unique art and gifts for sale. I found some fantastic pieces when I went this year (2019).

So many fun Christmas gift ideas and or things you need for your house can be found here!

Always find unique and beautiful gifts here. Its organized and well run.

Add this to your holiday traditions. Great gifts and you are supporting local artists.

Great fun with amazing displays. It was perfect for the last of my Christmas shopping!

Great experience, had a good time there, was looking for more arts and crafts, but the stuff there was still awesome!

Blue Genie is like Etsy in the present. The majority of artists are from the Austin area; many artists return each year so its fun to find familiar works. I try to buy original art at the Blue Genie as Christmas presents for my adult kids. Prices are reasonable - all the items I bought were under $70 each. It looks like prices are coordinated between sellers...no one artist is too pricey or too low. Lots of jewelry if thats your thing, unique t-shirt designs, pottery, block prints and lithographs, stuff for guys and gals and some childrens items. Have fun! Check them out.

This is a very cool place. Its a bit smaller than I had imagined but it is chock full of unique, high-quality art and crafts. If youve never been, its a must! Parking is kind of limited, but people are constantly coming and going. The prices are VERY reasonable.

This was my third year in a row coming here. Fantastic space filled with handmade wares from tons of local and Texas artists and artisans. Comfortable atmosphere, plenty of room to move around. Very polite and friendly staff. Highly recommended if youre looking for new and cool art for yourself or to gift for the holidays!

Perhaps one of Austins finest, and most eclectic and wonderful, Christmas shopping experiences in the entire city! Here in this vast art space you can find everything from t-shirts to laser cut intricate wooden lamp kits. All local, all handmade, incredible art works. Painting, ceramics, jewelry, and a whole lot more await you here at the blue genie art Bazaar. this is a place my wife and I go to every single year for wonderful gifts which are always well appreciate and special.

The art was awesome, and i know artists deserve to be paid for there time,but the prices were so steep that it was imbaressing.....

As an art bazaar this is a great place. I saw a bunch of local artists and their wares. Liked a few things.Any time you go to something that describes itself as an art bazaar you expect to spend too much, thats a given. This place, though ... Take that too much that you already expected to spend, and multiply it by three (3). Thats what the prices are here.Obviously I ended up leaving without buying anything. But I took note of artists names to buy directly from them without the overpriced bazaar!

Gotta have my Man Jar. This year I bought 4 jars. Lol

Very interesting place to visit. If you are looking for local artisan crafts this is the place.

Always great. The holidays doesnt begin without a trip there.

Wonderful high end, great gifts. Affordable at $15 and $20.

Amazing place to see local artists thrive and support each other. I hope to have a booth someday

I bought things and they were local and Austin artists are so talented!!! Snacks and alcohol were available for a good price ($4 mimosa).

Awesome place for home decor, gifts, and jewelry. I try to visit Blue Genie at least twice while they are open. Its like a brick&mortar version of Etsy.While you shop, you can pick up a cocktail, wine, beer, or cider. They have non-alcoholic options as well. An all-gender bathroom is available and is wheelchair accessible.Highly recommend a visit. Just leave your furry friends at home, they only allow service animals.

Some amazing creative jewelry and art. Its pricey and not for bargain hunters

Great experience. Loads of great gifts. Open twice a year. Once during West Austin Studio Tour and also in December before Christmas. Beautiful, professional, and unique art, crafts and other products! Kid friendly. Bathrooms available. Friendly employees. My only complaint is that the same artists take up the most space in the market every year. I would like them to fill the place with all fresh new artists and cycle out the old guys every other year or something. But it is a MUST visit for sure!

Found charming, unique cards for the holidays. My family remarked on them with smiles and Where did you get them?. I intend to save up for next year, and get some of the beautiful artwork and clothes I saw. A true Wonderland for Christmas presents.

Like it here. Always good to see local artist work. Love some of the items sold. Liked the other location better, guess Im nostalgic. I think some of the artwork is extremely expensive. Most are understandable because of the level of creativity and the amount of work required but others not so sure.

A traditional Christmas shopping event for us! Love this show, gift cards are available online.

Unique gifts and handmade items, although many are mass produced.

Nice but kind of tired for me. They need to find some way to rotate what is sold and offer something more unique than the same stuff every year. I liked the old venue but understand this location is more suitable.

Great space, cool events, easy to get to, and gender neutral bathrooms

This is our fourth year is attending, and it seems to get better every year. I really like the current venue, especially because there is lots of parking around. Its still free to enter, and there is still a bar. Pretty great.

Amazing light show. Dont miss otmb,

Definitely a great place to find a few odd gifts for your friends and family. Always a big plus when they serve you alcohol when your shopping! My wife found some awesome candles with celebrities on them for easy gifts for Christmas.

A lot of local art, mostly jewelery and prints. It has a beer and cocktail corner to the left when you first walk-in, and a kids corner by the registers on the right. My boyfriend ended up buying me a $65.00 needle felted wool rabbit by GypsyHarte, which is absolutely worth every penny! I have never seen, or maybe never noticed this form of art before, but when we first walked by her booth it gave off this whimsical vibe and I felt like I connected with this bunny. Overall, the bazaar has a great collection of artists, and perfect if you want to stock up on a particular artists items right before Christmas, or are looking for versatility!

This place only happens, I think, once a year. Here they have so much to look at, and buy if you want. No pressure. My family and I spent a couple hours there looking at everything, and of course, didnt leave empty handed. Got some good stuff. Look forward to going back again.

Great selection and variety of gifts, its nice to be able to browse at your own pace. The space is very open and everything is tagged with a price so you only have to pay at the end and not at each stand. They also have beer and cocktails, if taking the edge off helps with making some gifting decisions.

Not the largest bazaar Ive ever been to, but they do a great job of having as much merchandise as they can in the limited space they have. Everything is organized well and pleasing to the eye. I never felt overwhelmed by chaos. None of the artists are on site; everything is labeled and there are cash registers at the exit. I loved the cash bar. Shopping while sipping a can of Austin Eastciders is awesome.

Open every year from Black Friday to Christmas Eve, the Blue Genie Art Bazaar is a must for anyone looking for a one of a kind gift. They have tons of art from local artists plus other stuff from local vendors. Soaps, candles, prints, jewelry. All hand made locally. Often times these things are also available elsewhere or online on the artists site, BUT Ive noticed that pieces can often be cheaper here at the bazaar than from their site. Its probably cheaper for them to sell more direct like this than through a site.

Aisle after aisle of unique, cool, and weird items for sale. Amazing variety! Everyone will find stuff to love and hate! Dont miss it! And they sell beer, coffee and boring stuff to drink!

Every year we do all of our Christmas shopping here, and our family and friends are always delighted with our finds. The selection of artists and crafters is one of the best youll find in Austin. Our only complaint is that it is open for such a small prion of the year!

This is a seasonal Bazaar that opens in November. The dates have now been updated in the title. Be sure to visit in that window!

Lots of great crafts, jewelry, art, and whatnot to be had here. I love the show every year and this year seems the best, with more and newer artists. Its easy to walk around, theres no sales people to harass you, and checking out is super easy, although there are lines at busy times.

Great art but the wait to pay is out of control. Its a great event I just hope they have more checkouts next year. My friend and I left without buying anything when we saw the checkout line.

Look forward to every Holiday season and when the Blue Genie opens. Excellent space, great mix of vendors, kids crafts once a week.

Loved all the things from local artists and businesses

Went as part of an Austin art tour. There were about 40 artists and a few other businesses with booths. The building is air conditioned and there are rest rooms. There was a small bar with a few refreshments. The mix of media was pretty good.

Gorgeous selection from local artists. You can always find unique trinkets for gifts or yourself here. Parking is a little rough, but you can find street parking.

Huge warehouse with over 30 individual vendors. Great place to find unusual and unique Christmas gifts. Some a bit pricey but beautiful jewelry and hand crafted items. Lots of people but not too crowded. OK for bigger kids that look and dont touch.

A great time for kids and adults. They have the best LED ball pit of all time. Worth it for that alone.