2018 Craft Fairs & Holiday Bazaars in Carlisle, Shippensburg, Chambersburg & Beyond
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Saturday, November 3
Carlisle Christmas Craft Show at the Carlisle High School, 623 W. Penn Street, Carlisle (gym and cafeteria of the McGowan building in the High School Complex) will be on Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 9AM – 3PM. The 9th annual craft fair features handcrafted merchandise from over 200 crafters, food concessions, and raffle drawings. Free Admission & Parking. All proceeds support the Carlisle High School Model United Nations program.
The Annual Holiday Craft Fair, sponsored by the Corpus Christi Council of Catholic Women, will be held Saturday, November 3 from 8AM – 3PM at the Corpus Christi Parish Center, 279 North 2nd Street, Chambersburg. Shop 26 vendors with a variety of unique hand sewn items, crafts, jewelry, home decor, books, baked goods, religious items and more. Enjoy delicious breakfast sandwiches all day. Lunch selections and desserts will be available from 10:30AM to 2PM.
Green Grove Gardens Annual Christmas Craft Show is Saturday, November 3 from 9AM – 3PM. A variety of vendors from homemade crafts, home consultants, baked goods and so much more! Admission & Parking are FREE. Green Grove Gardens is located at 1032 Buchanan Trail East, Greencastle.
Saturday, November 10
A Christmas Craft Fair will be held at The Beistle Company on November 10 from 8AM – 1PM. 65+ unique crafters will have Food, Baked Goods, Floral Arrangements, Seasonal Decor, Wood Crafts and more. West End Fire & Rescue will serve made to order food. The Beistle Company Annual Craft Fair will be held indoors at 1 Beistle Plaza, Shippensburg.
The 20th annual Country Christmas Craft Show will be held on Saturday, November 10 from 8AM until 2PM at Trinity Fellowship Center, 110 West Main Street, (Walnut Bottom Road, Rt. 174) in the village of Walnut Bottom. Lots of handmade crafts and huge menu for breakfast and lunch. Plenty of parking too! Check out Trinity Craft Shows on Facebook or visit their website Trinity United Methodist Church for more information.
I Heart Handmade Market craft show will be held Saturday, November 10. 
This is not your average craft show! All beautiful and unique locally handcrafted items. Some of the fresh, fun and funky items represented this year include pottery, car accessories, bath and body items, candles, doll clothes, knitted hats and scarves, jewelry and food. The craft show is being held at Kauffman Community Center, 7289 Ruritan Drive, Chambersburg from 8AM – 2PM.
Christmas Craft Fair at Antrim Brethren in Christ Church is Saturday, November 10 from 8AM – 3PM. Food, Pottery, Weaving, Quiltings, Crafts, Teas, Herbs, Candles, Soaps, Antiques and Primitives, Floral, Holiday Cards, Antique Silver Wind Chimes, Long’s Doughnuts, Children’s Book Reading by “Puppy Girl.”
Calvary United Methodist Church, 150 Norlo Dr, Fayetteville will have its Annual Holiday Bazaar on November 9 & 10 from 9AM – 2PM. Christmas decorations, gift baskets, knitted and crocheted items, pies, cakes, candy, soups & sandwiches available.
Scotland United Methodist Church is having its Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair at 4040 Main Street, Scotland on November 10 at 9AM – 2PM. Handmade crafts from local artists, jewelry, vintage, primitive, essential oils, bath & body, baked goods, and more.
Saturday, November 17
Country and Christmas Craft Show is an “ALL” crafters and artisan event. The craft show is being held at Kauffman Community Center, Chambersburg on November 17 from 9AM – 3PM. Door prizes all day and food concessions as well.
Lurgan Lions Club Holiday Vendor & Craft Show is November 17 from 9AM – 2PM. Vendors and Crafters will be set up at Lurgan Township Recreation Center, 13978 Cumberland Hwy (Roxbury).
Grove Family Library’s Winter Holiday Sale is November 17 from 9AM – 3PM. Vendors, Bake Sale, Raffles, and Door Prizes.
Saturday, November 24
The Holiday Craft & Fine Art Show takes place annually the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Now in its 10th year, the show houses 115 vendors and sells only handmade items. Catering is provided by Horner’s Corner BBQ, bake sale for take home goodies, and bring the kids out for pictures with Santa from 11AM- 1PM. Visit the show on Saturday November 24 between 9AM-4PM, at the Carlisle Expo Center, 100 K Street, Carlisle. Free admission and free parking.
Thursday, November 29
Wilson College will host Handmade for the Holidays from 10AM to 6PM, Thursday, November 29, in Upper Lenfest. The event will feature handmade items from local craftspeople. This year’s items for sale include jewelry, paintings, Shaker boxes, textile crafts, and more.
Wednesday, November 28 – Sunday, December 2
PA Christmas Show is one of the largest holiday shows in the country. You can visit over 500 specialty shops on one floor! The 2018 PA Christmas & Gift Show is being held November 28 – December 2 at the PA Farm Show Complex.
Saturday, December 1
Carlisle Barracks is hosting the Christkindlesmarkt Holiday Crafts Bazaar on December 1 from 9AM – 2PM. Holiday Entertainment, Holiday Music, Quality Artisans and Great Food. Free Admission and Parking. The event is held the U.S.Army Heritage and Education Center (AHEC) located at 950 Soldiers Drive, Carlisle.
The Market of Curiosities, presented by Miss Ruth’s Time Bomb is December 1, 2018. Doors open at 11AM and close at 7PM. The alternative, craft and vintage market will feature 65 independent artists, vintage collectors, DIY crafters, breweries for beer tasting, food, and live musical acts. Circus Stella will perform at 2PM and 5PM. The market will be hosted at the Carlisle Expo Center at 100 K Street, Carlisle. $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children under 18-years-old, $3.00 for students with a valid school ID, free for children under the age of 12.
Santa’s Stop & Shop will be Saturday, December 1 from 9AM to 3PM at the Blue Heron Event Center, 407 S. Washington Street, Greencastle. Cash & Carry gifts to go. Santa Claus is coming from Noon to 2PM. Raffle items & door prizes all day.
Saturday, December 8
Holiday Marketplace is Saturday, December 8 from 9AM – 1PM. A large variety of items to choose from Pampered Chef, baked goodies, herbal and oil products, crafts, etc. A little something for everyone. The STCC Holiday Marketplace will be held at the Multi-Purpose Center located at 56 Cleversburg Road, Shippensburg.
A Christmas Craft Show will be held in the Family Life Center of St. Paul United Methodist Church, 750 Norland Avenue, Chambersburg, on Saturday, December 8, from 9AM – 3PM. Admission is free. There will be many crafters, artists, and authors selling a wide variety of specialty items. Food will be available for purchase from Coach’s Corner BBQ.
Cleversburg Crafters Country Christmas Pop Up is Saturday, December 8 from 8AM – 2PM. The craft show will be held at Cleversburg United Methodist Church, 1 Walnut Dale Road, Shippensburg. Please enter at the basement doors.
Saturday, December 8 and Sunday, December 9
Winter Wonderland Craft & Vendor Fair at the Carlisle Expo Center is December 8 & 9 from 9AM to 5PM. $5 for photo with Santa Claus, Craft & Hot Cocoa with The Elf, Santa’s Helper. Parents will be asked to schedule their photo session.
Saturday, December 15
Holly Days Craft, Vendor Show will be held December 15, 10AM – 4PM at Courtyard by Marriott Shippensburg, 503 Newburg Road.
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