Holiday fair – Friday, Nov. 3, 4-7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Stephen the Martyr Church, Route 5, East Waterboro. Beautiful handcrafted items, book tent, gift baskets, silent auction, baked goods and quality white elephant sale. Lunch available both days.
Fall fair – Saturday, Nov. 4, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Clark Memorial United Methodist Church, corner of Forest and Pleasant avenues, Portland. Baked goods, children’s gifts, jewelry, handmade knits, crocheted items, hand-painted vases, Christmas table, plants, handmade doll clothes and country store. Breakfast, 7:30-9:30 a.m.; lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Longfellow Place, 80 Longfellow St., Westbrook. Jewelry, crafts, bake sale and white elephant.
Craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 4, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Westbrook Eagles Club, Saco Street, Westbrook. Sponsored by True Fans For Elvis Fan Club to benefit Camp Sunshine. Craft tables with a variety of items, baked goods, assorted fudge, homemade pickles, jam, jellies and Sunshine soup. Breakfast to order, $4; lunch, famous homemade fish chowder, pizza, hot dogs and chips; hot homemade apple crisp with vanilla ice cream; assorted soft drinks.
Church fair – Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Cheese, baked goods, cookie walk, book room and attic treasures; table rental, $25, by calling 797-0659. Corn chowder luncheon.
Church fair – Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Stevens Avenue Congregational Church, 790 Stevens Ave., Portland. Grandma’s attic, crafts, fudge, baked goods, hand-knit and crocheted items, candles, raffles and lunch.
Christmas fair and quilt show – Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Pinea Rebekah Lodge #71, Route 302 (Roosevelt Trail), North Windham. Crafts, baked goods, Chinese auction, attic treasures, luncheon and more. Table rentals, $10. Call 892-6686.
Holiday craft show sponsored by the Society of Southern Maine Craftsmen – Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 4 and 5. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Catherine McAuley High School, 631 Stevens Ave., Portland.
Home for the holidays Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Raffle, crafts, children’s games, baked goods, knit goods, wreaths, children’s shopping, personalized ornaments, Christmas decorations, grandma’s attic, candy and fudge. Chowder and hot off the grill lunch menu. Bean and casserole supper, 5-6:30 p.m.
Christmas bazaar & Korean meals – Saturday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Rainbow United Methodist Church, 618 Washington Ave., Portland. Meals served 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Donations, $7.50, $5.50.
Church fair and craft show – Saturday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., St. John the Evangelist, Main Street, South Portland. Raffles, more than 25 crafters, jewelry, baked goods, knits, Christmas table in the hall and a full Annie’s Attic at the Parish Social Center. Lobster rolls and haddock chowder luncheon. Tables available. For more information or an application, call Pat Cook at 772-1136.
Holiday fair – Saturday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., West Baldwin Church, Route 113, Baldwin. Crafts, bakery, candy, knit and gift shops, and treasure chest. Lunch – beef stew, sandwiches and coffee.
Holiday craft fair – Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 11 and 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Windham High School, Route 202, Windham. More than 80 crafters, refreshments, door prizes, kiddies craft table and more. Sponsored by Windham Athletic Boosters.
Down East fair – Saturday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Woodfords Church, 202 Woodford St., Portland. Lobster roll lunch, famous cookie walk, attic treasures, jewelry, books, hand-knitted outerwear, Christmas decorations, crafts, plants, jams, jellies, soup mixes, silent auction and a pie contest.
Saint Joseph’s Manor fair – Sunday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saint Joseph’s Manor, 1133 Washington Ave., Portland. Major raffle prizes include a child-sized John Deere battery powered 4 x 2 vehicle, handcrafted jelly cabinet, handcrafted quilt, handcrafted staine glass picture and a 13-piece set of collectible doll Franklin Mint cats; luck wheel prizes every five minutes with every spin having a minimum value of $25; baked goods, fudge, crafted items, and extensive lunch menu with an Italian flair.
Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 18, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Thornton Heights United Methodist Church, 100 Westbrook St., South Portland. Crafts, childrens’ table, jewelry, relics and trweasures, decorations, cooked food, silent auction, guest crafters, coffee and doughnuts, chowder and sandwich luncheon.
Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Presumpscot Grange, 1844 Forest Ave., Portland. To rent a table, call Marlene Moore at 774-2143.
Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., West Gorham Union Church, Route 25, Gorham. Homemade crafts and baked goods, jewelry table and a raffle of a quilt, oil and a Christmas Tree. Fish chowder luncheon with sandwiches, tea and coffee. Sponsored by Ladies Circle of the church.
Holiday fair – Saturday, Nov. 18, 8:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m., Mill Brook Estates, 300 East Bridge St., Westbrook. Crafts, Rada cutlery, jewlry, books, white elephant, rummage, candy, baked goods (holiday pies and tea breads); coffee, donuts, hot dogs, sandwiches and soda.
Holly daze bazaar – Saturday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., First Congregational Church, 301 Cottage Road, South Portland. Wreaths, gifts, fair fancy, candy and baked goods, trash ‘n treasures, knit goods, jewelry and books. Luncheon 11 a.m.-1 p.m. with fish chowder, sandwich rolls and apple crisp. Church is handicapped accessible.
Church craft fair – Friday and Saturday, Nov. 24 and 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., The Bungalow, 450 County Road, Scarborough. Jewelry, Christmas gift baskets, decorations, candy, bread, brownies, cookies, stocking stuffers, Christmas stockings, jar gifts and tons more.
Fall fair – Saturday, Nov. 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Barron Center, 1145 Brighton Ave., Portland. Sponsored by the Animal Refuge League of Westbrook to benefit Wanda’s Paw Fund for animals with special medical needs. Homemade crafts, knitted and crochet items, quilts, jewelry, raffles, handmade Christmas gifts and ornaments, “yummy” food, pet items and toys, cross stitch pictures, dolphin wood sculpture, child items and much more. Crafters will8ing to donate items should call 854-9771, ext. 119.
Christmas at First Parish – Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., First Parish Congregational Church, UCC, 1 Church St., Gorham. Sleigh rides, Santa Claus, silent auction, knit items, jewelry, baked goods, toys, candy, greens, ornaments, books, crafts and face painting. Quiche luncheon.
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