Looking For an Inexpensive Holiday Gift? Try the Holiday Bargain Bazaar

'Tis the season already — to look for gifts and indulge in the holiday cheer associated with this time of year.

Luckily, if you’re looking for some great gift ideas at affordable prices with a little holiday cheer and good old-fashioned companionship thrown in, you can head to the Holiday Bargain Bazaar at the Safety Harbor Community Center on Saturday.

The event features dozens of vendors selling hundreds of items, from decorations to stocking stuffers, with everything checking in at under $25. 

“The Holiday Bargain Bazaar is a bargain not only for the shopper, but for the vendors as well,” facility manager Kelliann Gerlach said.

“It’s a very reasonably priced show for people to get involved in, resulting in a lot of vendors and a lot of good deals. It’s a bargain for both parties.”

Gerlach said there would be eight vendors set up in the parking lot outside the facility, with another 40 tables inside in the gym. 

She also said there will be a holiday feel to the whole event, with gingerbread coffee brewing and Christmas music playing over the sound system.

But she doesn’t expect people to come for the coffee and crooning — she knows they’re coming for the deals. 

“We hope people will come down and check us out,” she said. “It’s a great place to get a holiday gift at a reasonable price.”

What to Know if You Go:

• What: Holiday Bargain Bazaar
• Where: Safety Harbor Community Center, 650 9^th Ave. S.
• When: Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Info: Find that perfect gift for a friend, family member, teacher or co-worker. 
• Cost: Admission is free. All items cost $25 and under.
• Parking: There will be limited parking available in the Community Center lot, and more available along Seventh Street.
• Contact: 727-724-1530 (Note: No longer accepting vendor applications)