About the Bazaar

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The International Holiday Bazaar is an annual event organized by Wedgewood Church: A Social Justice Community in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Bazaar brings together artisans, small business owners, and vendors from refugee, immigrant, and local communities for an afternoon of global culture, connection, and purposeful holiday shopping.

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Since its inception, the event has been guided by Wedgewood's core mission to foster justice, inclusion, and community through collective action. Each year, proceeds from the Bazaar benefit Refugee Support Services (RSS), a local nonprofit that helps refugees and asylees build new lives in the Charlotte area. The Bazaar offers refugee artisans a platform to share their culture and crafts, while engaging Charlotte residents in an act of solidarity and shared celebration. 

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A Tradition Rooted in Justice and Community

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Since its first year, the International Holiday Bazaar has embodied Wedgewood’s mission to foster justice, inclusion, and belonging through shared action. What began as a small local gathering has grown into one of Wedgewood’s most cherished annual traditions, offering a space where faith meets community and compassion.

• 2022 – The Beginning
  The first Bazaar was held at The Enclave at Wedgewood as part of Wedgewood’s outreach to support refugee and immigrant artisans. The event featured bilingual English and Spanish materials and donated proceeds to Refugee Support Services.

• 2023 – Growth and Partnership
  The Bazaar moved to the Refugee Support Services campus, deepening collaboration with RSS. Refugee vendors kept 100% of their profits, while non-refugee vendors contributed a portion of sales back to RSS.

• 2024 – Celebration and Connection
  The third annual event invited participants to “celebrate the holiday season together while making a difference,” bringing together diverse artisans, volunteers, and visitors for an afternoon of community and compassion.

• 2025 – The Fourth Annual Bazaar
  Now in its fourth year, the Bazaar continues to be free and open to the public. It celebrates the creativity of refugee and immigrant artisans and strengthens the partnership between Wedgewood and Refugee Support Services.

 

Our Impact

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Over four years, the International Holiday Bazaar has:

• Supported dozens of refugee and immigrant artisans through equitable, no-cost participation.

• Increased local awareness of Refugee Support Services and its mission.

• Brought together residents, faith communities, and advocates in shared celebration.

• Amplified Wedgewood’s ongoing commitment to social justice and inclusion.

A Celebration of Global Connection

The International Holiday Bazaar is more than a market. It’s a reflection of Wedgewood’s belief that faith and justice are lived out through community action. Every purchase, conversation, and connection made at the Bazaar helps make Charlotte a more welcoming place for all.

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Join Us This December

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Come experience a day of global culture, food, and community connection at the Fourth Annual International Holiday Bazaar. Bring a friend, find meaningful gifts, and be part of a growing Charlotte tradition that uplifts creativity and compassion.

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