In the summer, residents can look for fairs, barbecues and outdoor festivals - but in the fall, the focus is on arts and crafts, and Christmas Bazaars...
Craft Fair at the Danube Centre. Green Valley Arts & Crafts Club will be at the annual Craft Fair at the Danube Seniors Leisure Centre, 715 Simcoe Rd. in Bradford this Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop by to check out the unique crafts available, from knitted goods to hand-made jewellery, home baking, and more. A light lunch, tea and coffee will be available.
Giant Gift & Craft Show. Sandycove Acres adult lifestyle community hosts a Giant Gift & Craft Show with over 50 vendors, at The Wheel, Saturday, October 19 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Get a jump on your Christmas shopping. Sandycove is located off Lockhart Rd. in Innisfil.
Friends of the Innisfil Public Library Craft & Book Sale. Craft and Book Sale at the Lakeshore Branch of the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library, 967 Innisfil Beach Rd. in Alcona, on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission, to this show with an estimated 30 vendors!
25th Annual Barrie Christmas Arts & Crafts Show, by Area Productions. The Barrie Christmas Arts & Crafts Show, at the Barrie Molson Centre, 555 Bayview Drive, features 140 artisans, artists and crafters from across Ontario. Juried show takes place Nov. 1 from noon to 8 p.m., Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $9 adults, $7 Seniors (65+), and free for children 12 and under, accompanied by an adult.
Evergreen Bazaar. St. James United Church in Stroud, Innisfil, holds its annual Evergreen Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Huge bake table, lunch room, crafts, book sale, and a fabulous Silent Auction. All welcome.
Wonder & Splendour of Christmas. The annual Holy Martyrs of Japan Church CWL Christmas Bazaar, the Wonder & Splendour of Christmas, takes place at the church at 167 Essa St. in Bradford, Nov. 2 and 3. Plant Sale, White Elephant Table, Book Sale, Crafts, Bake Table, wrapped gift baskets perfect for Christmas giving, and a famous Lunch room! All are welcome.
St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Bazaar. St Peter’s Anglican Church in Churchill, Innisfil, holds its Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch Room, Bake Table, crafts, toonie table and more. For information, call 705-436-9769.
Bradford United Church Christmas Bazaar. On Saturday, November 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bradford United Church Women will be hosting their annual Christmas Bazaar at the Church, 66 Barrie Street in Bradford. Interested vendors please call 905-775-7268.The bazaar features local artisans, giant bake sale, a silent auction, and a homemade lunch with a choice of soup for only $12. Come out and do some early Christmas shopping!
Artisan Show at the Tec-We-Gwill Women’s Institute Hall in Newton Robinson, Line 10 BWG and County Rd. 27, on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. At least 12 artists and artisans from the Newton Robinson-Bond Head area – including Denis Bolohan, Bruce Chambers and Meade Helman - will display and sell their work at the Newton Robinson Hall. Cash or cheque only please. The Tec-We-Gwill Women’s institute will have home baking, food and drinks available for purchase; there will also be a children’s gift table, and Children’s Activity Table. Free admission.
Churchill United Church Christmas Tea, Craft and Bake Sale. Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Churchill United Church, located at 6306 Yonge St. in Innisfil, hosts a Christmas Tea, Craft and Bake sale. Great crafts, huge bake table, and a tasty lunch. Donate new socks or mitts for a ballot on a draw for a great gift basket. All welcome. For more information, contact Vicky at 705-456-1562.
St. Angela Merici Christmas Bazaar. Nov. 22. 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Third annual bazaar with plenty of vendors. $2 entry fee or a donation to the food bank.
Bradford Valley Annual Christmas Bazaar. Nov. 23. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2656 Line 6, Bradford. Lots of vendors for your holiday shopping.
Winter Craft Fair. The Third Annual Festive Winter Craft Fair takes place at Bradford District High School on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Discover a spectacular mix of crafters offering a great range of unique and hand-made items. Admission is free. Vendors interested in a booth should contact Dan Boucher at 416-577-1455, or email [email protected]. BDHS is located at 70 Professor Day Drive in Bradford.
Bond Head Lions 5th Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Sale. The Bond Head Lions host another Christmas Arts and Crafts Sale at the Bond Head Community Hall on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Table rentals only $25; interested vendors should contact 705-458-9576 or 705-458-4511 as soon as possible to reserve.
