If you are tired of the same old gift cards and big box store buys, it might be time to head somewhere a little more unexpected: the flea market.

Holiday traditions, the kind we look forward to all year, bring us together, make us feel connected and remind us what really matters about the holiday season.

There’s no better way to welcome autumn in West Michigan than with the Farmgirl Flea Fall Market. This year’s event, held September 26–27 at the Hudsonville Fairgrounds, brought together more than 180 vendors for two days of shopping, music, and community filled with cozy fall charm.