Holly daze bazaar – Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., First Congregational Church, 301 Cottage Road, South Portland. Wreaths, gifts, grandma’s attic, candy, baked goods, trash ‘n treasures, knit goods, jewelry and books. Fish chowder luncheon with sandwich rolls and apple crisp served 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Village Square fair – Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Standish Congregational Church, Oak Hill Road, Standish. Crafts, hand-knit and sewn items, greens baskets, homemade preserves, baked goods and cookie walk. Lunch starting at 11 a.m., featuring homemade chowders and chili.
Christmas Angel fair – Saturday, Nov. 17, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 20 Jenkins Road, Saco. Also serving breakfast and lunch.
Craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saco Middle School, 40 Buxton Road, Saco.
Holiday craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Bradley Memorial United Methodist Church, McNeil Road, Fryeburg Harbor (Follow signs from Route 5 between Fryeburg and Lovell). Crafts, baked goods, white elephant table and raffle table. Free coffee and fruit punch will be served.
Angel fair – Saturday, Nov. 17, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 20 Jenkins Road, Saco. Quilts, food, crafts, Santa, face painting, crafts for children to make and much more.
Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., American Legion Post 62, Dunn Street, Westbrook. Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62.
Church fair – Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Elm Street Methodist Church, 168 Elm St., South Portland. New and used articles, hot doughnuts, lobster stew, all kinds of goodies, cooked food, books, jewelry, plants, Christmas articles, arts and crafts, apple pies, fancy work, produce, and jam and jellies.
St. Luke’s holiday fair – Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Cathedral of St. Luke (Episcopal), 143 State St., Portland. Attic treasures, used books, children’s items, jewelry, shirts and bags, a country store with a craft table, the new Cathedral store, used tools, holiday greens and much more. Lunch from noon-1:30 p.m., featuring vegetarian chili with sour cream, quesadillas, chicken salad sandwiches, hot dogs, chips and cold drinks.
Annual holiday fair – Saturday, Nov. 17, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Mill Brook Estates, 300 East Bridge St., Westbrook. Crafts, Rada cutlery, jewelry, books, white elephant, rummage, candy and baked goods (holiday pies and tea breads). Coffee, doughnuts, hot dogs, sandwiches and soda.
Holiday Prelude – Saturday, Nov. 17, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Thornton Heights United Methodist Church, 100 Westbrook St., South Portland. Knit goods, seasonal decorations, jewelry, cooked food, and children’s items; a variety of crafters; silent auction featuring theme baskets; treasure room of used items; cafe features morning coffee and goodies and a sandwich and chowder lunch.
Christmas craft fair – Friday and Saturday, Nov. 23 and 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Anchor Missionary Fellowship, (at the bungalow), intersection of Broadturn and County roads, Scarborough-Buxton townline. Christmas baskets, jewelry, candy, cookies, Christmas bread, cloth wreathes, lots of knit items, sweatshirts, decorations and gifts. Lunch available.
Christmas fair – Friday and Saturday, Nov. 23 and 24, Pythian Sisters Narragansett Temple 111, Route 22, Buxton Center. Wreaths, crafts and more. All-you-can-eat beef stew luncheon with pie and coffee, $5.
Annual fall fair – Saturday, Nov. 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Barron Center, 1145 Brighton Ave., Portland. Sponsored by Animal Refuge League, Westbrook, to benefit the Pets are Worth Saving (PAWS) Fund for animals with special medical needs. Homemade crafts, knitted and crocheted items, quilts, jewelry, raffles, Christmas handmade gifts and ornaments, food, pet items and toys, child items and much more.
Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., North Gorham United Church of Christ, 4 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. Crafts, food and lunch.
Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 24, Greater Portland Christian School, 1338 Broadway, South Portland. Sponsored by the school’s parent-teacher fellowship. Thirty crafters and other vendors selling handmade crafts, as well as name-brand products such as Mary Kay, Longaberger, etc. Silent auction table, refreshments available for sale. Check for times at www.gpcs.net.
Holiday fair – Thursday, Nov. 29, 3-8:30 p.m., Pond Cove School, 12 Scott Dyer Road, Cape Elizabeth. Sponsored by the Pond Cove Parents Association. Raffle, gifts, products and services from more than 35 local artists and businesses, including handmade jewelry, health and beauty products, scrapbooking, clothing, ceramics, photography and artwork.
Prelude Fine Art and Craft Show – Friday, Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Arundel Masonic Lodge, corner of Temple and North streets, Kennebunkport. Also Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Village Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bar Mills Parish House, Route 4A, Bar Mills. Greens, crafts, baked goods, candy and raffles. Sponsored by the Women’s Fellowship, First Congregational Church of Buxton (Tory Hill).
Old-fashioned Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 580 Forest Ave., Portland. Antiques, art, fresh greens, crafts, ornaments, books, CDs, DVDs, cheese and baked treats, jewelry, kids room, gourmet lobster stew lunch and the raffle of a Sony 40-inch-LCD TV.
Church fair – Saturday, Dec. 1, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Raymond Village Community Church, UCC, Main Street, Raymond. Cookie walk, handmade items (sweaters scarves, pottery), wreaths, homemade baked goods, children’s shopping room, attic room, fragrances, jewelry, maple syrup, afghan raffle and breakfast and lunch served.
Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Route 26, New Gloucester. To rent tables by Nov. 28 or for more information, call Pam Dyer at 657-4612.
Old-fashioned Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail (Route 302), Windham. Hand-sewn and knitted goods, homespun crafts, baked goods, silent auction, activities for the kids, and more. Lunch counter with lobster rolls and homemade soup.
Holiday fair – Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., West Cumberland Methodist Church Parish Hall, Blackstrap Road, West Cumberland. Crafts, gifts, preserves, antiques, white elephant table and bake sale.
Christmas craft fair – Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., West Scarborough United Methodist Church, corner of Route 1 and Church Street, Scarborough. Handmade crafts, cookie bakery, gift certificate wreaths, grandma’s attic, ready-to-give gift baskets, silent auction, hand knits, decorated evergreen wreaths, bake sale, and “a little taste of Maine” chowder and blueberry crisp luncheon.
First Parish Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., First Parish Congregational Church, 1 Church St., Gorham. Lasanga luncheon, Santa, sleigh rides, crafts, greens, silent auction, knit items, jewelry, baked goods, toys, candy, face painting and much more.
Christmas fair – Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., South Windham Community Church, 31 Main St., Windham. Raffle laptop computer and tables with baked goods, crafts and new and used items. For table rental, call 893-0502.
Yuletide fair – Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., First Congregational Church, 167 Black Point Road, Scarborough. Crafts, handmade knits, gifts, candy, food, holiday greens and gently used “almost” antiques. Luncheon 11 a.m.-2 p.m. featuring fish chowder or beef stew, biscuits, beverages and homemade desserts. $5. Takeout available.
Coastal Christmas Fair – Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peoples Methodist Church, 310 Broadway, South Portland. Baked goods, jewelry, candy, trash and treasure, knits and crafts. Luncheon of hot dogs, crabmeat rolls, corn chowder, lobster stew and chili.
Holiday artisan show – Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Center Stage Performing Arts, Raymond. Handemade crafts, jewelry, pottery, artwork, hand knitted items, decorative ornaments, candles and more. Crafters wanted, call 761-2938.
Nonprofit organizations can send information on their fairs and festivals 10 days in advance to ajbob@maine.rr.com
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