Holiday bazaars, markets, and more

Staff Report
Here are a list of local holiday bazaars, markets, fairs, bake sales, and more:

Saturday, Nov. 20Chester, Vt.: The Chester Farmers’ Market will have an indoor farmers market, Saturday, Nov. 20, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 92 Route 11 in Chester. This will be a great opportunity to stock up on some items and check out some new vendors who will have local foods and goods for your holiday needs.

Marlow, N.H.: Join us Saturday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for Christmas on the Pond, a holiday craftsman fair. There will be a large variety of quality crafters selling handmade items such as baskets, signage, soaps, jewelry, holiday greenery, yard reindeer, jellies, and unique gifts. A luncheon of homemade soups, bread, and holiday desserts will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Live holiday music and a silent auction in the church. COVID-19 protocols will be in place, masks are recommended. Follow us on Facebook at “Christmas on the Pond” or call 603-446-4383 for more information.

Reading, Vt.: The fifth annual Reading Holiday Craft Fair is Saturday, Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Reading Town Hall. Handsomely crafted handmade goods will be on display for your shopping pleasure. Browse stitchery, cards, magical gnomes, pottery, jewelry, glassworks, upcycled furnishings and home decor, wooden bowls, goat milk products and raw honey, so much more. Sponsored by the Reading Historical Society. Like us on Facebook @rhs.vt. Masks and social distancing recommended.

Springfield, Vt.: As you prepare for the holidays, be sure to stop in at the Thanksgiving Farmers’ Market, Saturday, Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the United Methodist Church in downtown Springfield. A full roster of our vendors will offer everything you need to make this a wonderful holiday, including natural meats, fall vegetables, artisan breads, free-range eggs, BBQ rubs and salsa, home and holiday décor, custom batik, fabric creations, incredible pastries and confections, honey, jams, jellies, pickles, and relishes and a full range of maple products. Hope to see you there!

Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 20-21Ludlow, Vt.: Bake sale Saturday, Nov. 20, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Church of Annunciation, 7 Depot St. Pies, cakes, cookies, and more. Lunch available at 12 and 2 p.m. Sponsored by Holy Name of Mary Church and Church of Annunciation.

Wednesday, Nov. 24Bellows Falls, Vt.: The Bellows Falls Emblem Club will hold their annual Thanksgiving pie sale fundraiser, Wednesday, Nov. 24 at Simone’s Styling Salon, 41 Square, in Bellows Falls. Please pre-order your choice of pies by Saturday, Nov. 20, or stop in Nov. 24 and see what they have. Call Simone at 802-463-3573 or 802-463-3992, and leave a message if no answer.

Walpole, N.H.: The First Congregational Church of Walpole will be having their annual pie and other baked goods Thanksgiving sale Wednesday, Nov. 24, from 9 a.m. until sold out, outside the Walpole Post Office.

Friday-Saturday, Nov. 26-27Springfield, Vt.: Springfield Garden Club is holding a Garden Club Christmas Shop at 39 Main Street in Springfield, Vt., Friday, Nov. 26 and Saturday, Nov. 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fresh green plain or trimmed wreaths, several sizes of boxwood trees, fresh centerpieces, and more while supplies last.

Weston, Vt.: The very popular Weston Christmas Bazaar is returning Nov. 26 and 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Weston Playhouse, just off Route 100 in the center of Weston Village. There is no admission charge. The Playhouse will be filled with local vendors offering crafts, other Christmas gift items and decorations, as well as packaged artisan foods and more. Masks required.

Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 2-4Springfield, Vt.: Springfield Garden Club is holding a Garden Club Christmas Shop at 39 Main Street in Springfield, Vt., from Thursday, Dec. 2, through Saturday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fresh green plain or trimmed wreaths, several sizes of boxwood trees, fresh centerpieces, and more while supplies last. On Friday, Dec. 3, the Christmas Shop will stay open until 6 p.m. for the Springfield on the Move holiday children’s program. Raffle tickets for the Money Tree will be available at the shop. The drawing will take place Friday.

Saturday, Dec. 18Chester, Vt.: The Chester Farmers’ Market will have an indoor farmers market, Saturday, Dec. 18, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 92 Route 11 in Chester. This will be a great opportunity to stock up on some items and check out some new vendors who will have local foods and goods for your holiday needs.