30+ Arts & Craft Shows, Holiday Bazaars in Carlisle, Shippensburg, Chambersburg & Beyond
Holiday Shopping for local, unique gifts can be easy! Check out these upcoming markets offering the best in handmade treasures in Carlisle, Shippensburg, Chambersburg & Beyond for 2019. Events are divided by date.
Saturday, November 2
Carlisle Christmas Craft Show at the Carlisle High School, 623 W. Penn Street (gym and cafeteria of the McGowan building in the High School Complex) will be on Saturday, November 2 from 9AM – 3PM. The 10th annual craft fair features handcrafted merchandise from over 200 crafters, food concessions, and raffle drawings. Free Admission and 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 on Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 8AM – 3PM at the Corpus Christi Parish Center, 279 North 2nd Street, Chambersburg. Shop 26 vendors and a fantastic variety of unique hand sewn items, crafts, jewelry, home decor, baked goods, and much more. Enjoy a delicious breakfast sandwich beginning at 8AM and warm, tasty lunch and decadent desserts from 10:30AM to 2PM.
The third annual Angel Tree Holiday Craft Fair is Saturday, November 2 at the 393 Event Center, 393 Bedington Blvd., Chambersburg. Shop handmade crafters and vendors from 9AM to 3PM. Door prizes all day.
A Craft & Artisan Fair will be held from 10AM to 2PM at the Salvation Army, 159 Lincoln Way West, Chambersburg to support their youth on November 2. Twenty plus vendors, food and bake sale, door prizes, and give-a-ways. Bring your children to see Santa and 3G Photography will take photos with Santa for $5 digital download.
Green Grove Gardens Annual Christmas Craft Show is Saturday, November 2 from 9AM – 3PM. The event features approximately 50 vendors from homemade crafts, home consultants, baked goods and more! Admission and parking are free. Green Grove Gardens is located at 1032 Buchanan Trail East, Greencastle.
Sunday, November 3
The second annual Shippensburg Book Festival will be held at The Thought Lot on Sunday, November 3, 1-5PM. The event will feature over two dozen local authors ranging from children’s books, mysteries, memoirs, romance, and more! This is a free event for all ages.
Friday, November 8
Menno Haven is inviting the community to shop their Holiday Bazaar on November 8 from 9AM – 2PM. Homemade and handmade items for sale made by Menno Haven residents and vendors from the community. The Bazaar will be held at the Menno Haven Brookview Chapel, 2075 Scotland Avenue, Chambersburg.
Saturday, November 9
A Craft Fair will be held at The Beistle Company on November 9 from 8AM – 1PM. Over 65 unique vendors will have homemade craft items, jewelry, wood crafts, fabrics, and seasonal items. The West End Fire & Rescue will have food available including “the loaded potato.” In addition, the Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank will be on site from 8:30AM – 12:30PM. The Beistle Company’s annual Craft Fair is held indoors at 1 Beistle Plaza, Shippensburg off exit 29 of I-81, 3/5 mile east on Walnut Bottom Road.
The 21st annual Country Christmas Craft Show will be held on Saturday, November 9 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 large menu for breakfast and lunch. Plenty of free parking too. Check out Trinity Craft Shows on Facebook or visit their website Trinity United Methodist Church for more information.
A Bake Sale and Bazaar will be held at the Shippensburg Church of the Brethren on Saturday, November 9, 8AM – 1PM. There will be craft and product vendors, homemade pies, homemade soups, BBQ Sandwiches, and more. The event is sponsored by the Women’s Work Group of Shippensburg Church of the Brethren.
I Heart Handmade Market will be held on Saturday, November 9, 8AM – 2PM at the Kauffman Ruritan Community Center. This is not your average craft show! All beautiful and unique handcrafted items from local artisans. The event will feature around 40 vendors. First 100 shoppers receive swag bags. Scroll through their FB page here to see the artisans.
Christmas Craft Fair at Antrim Brethren in Christ Church is Saturday, November 9 from 8AM – 3PM. Food court, Pottery, Weaving, Quiltings, Crafts, Teas & Herbs, Candles & Soaps, Antiques & Primitives, Floral arrangements, Holiday Cards & Prints, Antique Silver Wind Chimes, Long’s Doughnuts, and Children’s Book Reading by “Puppy Girl.”
Calvary United Methodist Church, 150 Norlo Dr, Fayetteville will have its annual Holiday Bazaar on November 8 & 9 (Friday and Saturday) from 9AM – 2PM. Christmas decorations, gift baskets, knitted and crocheted items, pies, cakes, candy, soups & sandwiches available.
Saturday, November 16
Country and Christmas Craft Show is an “ALL” crafters and artisan event from country, primitives, and Christmas decor to unique handmade items. The craft show is being held at Kauffman Community Center, Chambersburg on November 16 from 9AM – 3PM. Door prizes all day and food concessions by the Rutitan Club. Bring your children for free pictures with Santa Claus from 11AM to 1PM.
Grove Family Library’s Winter Holiday Sale is November 16 from 9AM – 3PM. Vendors: doTERRA Essential Oils, Usborne Books & More, Lila Rose, Premier Martial Arts Chambersburg, Sew Wicked Bags and Accessories, Thirty-One, Redbeard Rustics, Color Street Nails, Purple Thimble Surprises, Hann’s On Portraits, JBloom, Handmade Crafts, Tupperware, LaLaRoe, Pampered Chef, and Homespire Remodeling Group. Bake Sale, Raffles, and Door Prizes too.
A Christmas Bazaar and Fair Trade Fair will be held Saturday, November 16, 9AM – 2PM at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 8 Linden Avenue, Mercersburg. There will be baskets, scarves, coffee, kitchenware, chocolate, jewelry, games, and baked goods available for sale.
Sunday, November 17
A Creators and Makers Market will be held Sunday, November 17 from 1PM – 5PM at The Thought Lot in Shippensburg. The event at 37 E. Garfield Street will include 20+ handcrafted vendors and food.
Saturday, November 23
Lurgan Lions Club Holiday Vendor & Craft Show is November 23 from 9AM – 2PM. Vendors and Crafters will be set up at Lurgan Township Recreation Center, 13978 Cumberland Hwy (Roxbury). Breakfast and lunch available for purchase.
The Scotland Christmas Bazaar on November 23 has crafters, artisans, and vendors. Special activities for the children and special guests as well. Shop from 9AM to 3PM at the Scotland Community Center, 3832 Scotland Main Street.
Monday, November 25
Christmas for Causes is an annual holiday craft and gift show held in the Fellowship Hall of Messiah UMC Church, 30 S. Penn St., Shippensburg. The event on November 25, 6-9PM features local crafters and is designed to raise money for local charities/causes. Food will be available for purchase too!
Saturday, November 30
The Holiday Craft & Fine Art Show takes place on November 30 and features over 100 handmade artisans. In addition, there will be pictures with Santa (11AM – 1PM), a homemade bake sale in front lobby, catered food by Horner’s Corner BBQ, and free admission and parking. Shop between 9AM-4PM at the Carlisle Expo Center, 100 K Street, Carlisle.
Wednesday, December 4 – Sunday, December 8
PA Christmas Show is one of the largest holiday shows in the country. You can visit over 500 specialty shops on one floor! The 2019 PA Christmas & Gift Show is being held December 4 – December 8 at the PA Farm Show Complex. Tickets at the door are cash only. Tickets after 4PM are $5, and can only be purchased at the door. Children 11 years & under are admitted free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult.
Saturday, December 7
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 7, 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.
Carlisle Barracks is hosting the Christkindlesmarkt Holiday Crafts Bazaar on December 7 from 9AM – 2PM. 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 takes place on December 7. The alternative, craft and vintage market will feature 65 independent artists, vintage collectors, DIY crafters, breweries for beer tasting, food, and live musical acts. Doors open at 11AM and close at 7PM. Circus Stella and Fleet Family Five will perform at 2PM and 5PM. The market will be hosted at the Carlisle Expo Center at 100 K Street, Carlisle. There is a fee of $5 for adults, $3 for children under 18-years-old, $3 for students with a valid school ID, and free for children under the age of 12. Please bring cash for your entrance fee.
Santa’s Stop & Shop will be Saturday, December 7 from 9AM to 3PM at the Blue Heron Event Center, 407 S. Washington Street, Greencastle. Cash & Carry gifts to go. Raffles and Santa Surprises.
The Waynesboro Area YMCA Craft Show will be held on December 7, 9AM – 3PM. Many local vendors will be on hand to showcase their craft creations and products. Free and open to the public.
Saturday, December 14
Shop the Cleversburg Crafters Country Christmas Pop Up on Saturday, December 14 from 8AM to 2PM. The pop up market will be held at the Cleversburg United Methodist Church at 1 Walnut Dale Road, Shippensburg.
Holly Days Craft and Vendor Show will be held December 14, 9AM – 4PM at Courtyard by Marriott Shippensburg, 503 Newburg Road.
Holiday Marketplace is Saturday, December 14 from 9AM – 1PM. Shop approximately 30 direct sales and crafters at the Southampton Township Cumberland County (STCC) Multi-Purpose Center located at 56 Cleversburg Road, Shippensburg.
Winter Wonderland Craft & Vendor Event is a two day event at the Carlisle Expo Center on December 14 & 15. Photos with Santa Claus, Hot Coco & Cookies, Kids crafts too. The $1 admission fee will be donated Project Share of Carlisle.
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