In November 2025, the inaugural Winter Bloom Market brought together over 2,000 people across Los Angeles Country and beyond, artists, fire survivors, and families for a weekend centered on beauty, generosity, and healing.
We gifted over 4,000 ornaments to 400 fire displaced families, creating deeply meaningful connections and helping Los Angeles neighbors reclaim the feeling of home.
THAT IS THE POWER OF GATHERING – and this year, we’re growing even further.
For the Winter Bloom Marketplace and Gathering 2026, we are again focusing on community gathering – across Altadena, Pasadena, and Greater Los Angeles. This year’s focus is on food: education, sustainability, and community nourishment. Alongside, Bespoke Art Society is curating the marketplace.
Alongside key community partners – including the Altadena Farmers Market, Odyssey Charter School, Altadena Eco-Hub, and local eco-initiatives – we are building a vibrant, high traffic marketplace that celebrates local flavor, art, and resilience.
We are seeking passionate artisans, makers, and independent creators and food trucks to join our vendor lineup. As a vendor, you won’t just be setting up a booth – you’ll be at the center of a celebrated regional tradition with a dedicated, supportive audience.
Join a curated lineup of regional talent celebrating local character and sustainable growth. Vendor space is intentionally limited to ensure a balanced, high-quality shopping experience for everyone.
“The ornaments and the sentiment were lovely but connecting with our neighbors like this is always priceless.“
“I was really concerned that I wouldn’t be able to enjoy or celebrate Christmas this year after having lost our Christmas ornaments and decorations, many of which date back to my and my husband’s childhoods and things that our son made. The event did much to ease the pain in my heart and I was able to get some beautiful ornaments, and this past weekend, I put up our tree.”
“Thank you so much for organizing this for all of the Fire affected families, for the community. It was so lovely to walk among the trees and pick out things that were special.”
“Thank you so much for all your hard work to make the event so meaningful. I am so deeply appreciative of the ornaments I received. One I found was the same Hallmark Bugs Bunny as Carmen Miranda ornament that I received decades ago from good friends. It made me teary and smile at the same time.”
“I wanted to send a thank you to you and the Winter Bloom team for bringing this event together with so much care for the heartsick Altadeneans.”
“I expect to be surprised and delighted …. and will remember this act of human kindness forever.”
Maggie Ruder: Founder, Event Production + Community Engagement
Bespoke Art Society: Marketplace + Food Truck Programming
Rafaela Gass + Altadena Farmers Market
Odyssey Charter Schools
Michiko Lynch + Green Circle SGV
Altadena Eco-Hub
Altadena Food Coop
