CHICAGO (WLS) -- The holidays got off to an early start Saturday The Center on Halsted hosted it's first ever holiday market.

It features dozens of local vendors with specialty items to help shoppers find the perfect gift.

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The indoor market located inside the Center on Halsted features over 40 vendors.

'We are shooting for the smaller folks and the people that are making some of their stuff which is fantastic," said Katie Lorenz with the Center on Halsted Auxiliary Board. "We've got candle makers, a ton of jewelry. We've got some ginger beer And some other people who are doing amazing types of food, so olive oil, hot sauces."

The market provides a place where people can kick off their holiday shopping and also indulge in tasty t

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