When holiday shoppers in Central Texas hunt for homemade cookies and pies this season, they might find them in an unexpected spot: a self-storage parking lot. Amy’s Attic Self Storage is opening its outdoor space to local home bakers, giving them a rent-free place to sell directly to the public—no commissions, no vendor fees, and no red tape.
The Holiday Bakers Marketplace will run from November 14 through December 19, 2026, at select Amy’s Attic locations. Bakers can set up a table in the office parking lot, and tents are allowed where space permits. The marketplace is limited to baked goods only—cookies, pies, cakes, breads, and other homemade treats—and each baker keeps everything they earn.
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“Local businesses can do more for our communities when we help each other,” said Bob Vamvas, Director of Operations for Amy’s Attic Self Storage. “By sharing our space and helping get the word out, we can give home bakers a place to meet new customers and give holiday shoppers another reason to buy from a neighbor.”
The marketplace opens on Friday, November 13, and runs every weekend through Saturday, December 19. Friday hours are 2 to 5 p.m. on November 13, 20, and 27, as well as December 4, 11, and 18. Saturday hours run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on November 14, 21, and 28, plus December 5, 12, and 19.
Amy’s Attic plans to promote the event through social media, tenant communications, and roadside marquees, so shoppers know exactly where to find local bakers and pick up holiday treats for gatherings and gifts.
Home bakers ready to participate should call their local Amy’s Attic office to ask about available space and arrange a date. Holiday shoppers can also call to find out which locations are hosting bakers. The offer is available only at select Amy’s Attic Self Storage locations.
Why it matters: This initiative shows how small businesses can act as community hubs without charging fees or taking a cut. By lowering the barrier for home bakers to reach customers, Amy’s Attic helps local entrepreneurs test their products during the busiest shopping season—and gives shoppers a reason to buy from a neighbor instead of a big-box store.
