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Your Guide to Church Bazaar and Craft Fairs and Other Events

Posted on August 25, 2025 in: News, Events, Around the Diocese

Your Guide to Church Bazaar and Craft Fairs and Other Events

Use the Handy List Below to See Where
All the Best Church Bazaars and Craft Fairs
are Being Held Throughout the Diocese.

You Can Also Add Events to Your Google Calendar from Ours. 

Saturday, September 13
St. Mary Church Craft Fair
St. Mary Church, 70 Central Ave, Norwich • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Looking for local crafters. Contact LoAnn Lussier at 860-334-5206.

Saturday, October 4
 

St. Mary’s Church Bazaar
St. Mary Church, 70 Central Ave, Norwich • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Clothing, yard sale items, food, bake sale, basket raffles, and 50/50.

Saturday, October 25
Divine Mercy Parish Holiday Craft Fair
63 Old Norwich Rd, Quaker Hill • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Handmade wreaths, embroidered aprons, jewelry, pet accessories. Dozens of crafters. Easy parking. Lunch available.

Saturday, November 1 – Sunday, November 2
Christmas Festival — Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
Gales Ferry
Saturday: 9:00/10:00 AM – 7:00 PM • Sunday: 9:00/9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Shop handmade Christmas items, decorations, jewelry, baked goods & more. Lunch Saturday 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Basket raffle Sunday at 10:00 AM.

Friday–Saturday, November 7–8
St. Luke Christmas Bazaar
St. Luke Church, Ellington
Friday: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Crafts, country store, attic treasures, raffles, free photos with Santa, children’s activities, baked goods, vendors, food. Info: 860-875-8552 (M–Th, 9 AM–1 PM).

Saturday, November 8
Our Lady Queen of Peace Christmas Fair
St. Mary Church Hall, Coventry • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Craft vendors, bake sale & raffle. Kitchen open for lunch.

Saturday, November 8
Yuletide Festival
St. Mary Church Hall, Putnam • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Large raffle, basket raffles, vendors, crafts, bake sale. Breakfast rolls, soup, sandwiches, and coffee served all day.

Saturday, November 8
Christmas Bazaar
St. Patrick’s Parish Center, East Hampton • 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Christmas gifts & treasures, beautiful basket raffles, large jewelry display, bake sale.

Saturday, November 15
The Festival of Angels Fair
St. Francis of Assisi Church, Middletown • 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Local artisans, farmer’s market, Grandma’s Attic, jewelry boutique, baked goods, raffles, free parking, handicap accessible. Lunch available.

Saturday, November 15
Holly Jolly Christmas Craft Fair
126 Prospect St., Moosup • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Craft vendors and delicious baked goods.

Saturday, November 15
Christmas Bazaar
St. Mary Church, Stonington • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Holiday items, bake sale, jewelry, basket raffle.

Friday–Saturday, November 21–22
Frosty Village Christmas Bazaar
St. Matthew Church Hall, Tolland
Friday: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Hand-crafted items, baked goods, knit/crochet apparel, doll clothes, pet gifts, jewelry, attic treasures, raffles, photos with Santa. Sandwiches, homemade soup, and apple pies.

Saturday, November 22
Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Guild Bazaar
St. John the Apostle Church, Plainfield • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Boutique Noël, bake sale, baskets & more.

Saturday, November 22
St. John Angels & Elves Christmas Fair
St. John School, Old Saybrook • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Crafters, specialty foods, jewelry, hostess & holiday gifts, penny cup raffle, silent auction, Nearly New Shoppe. Lunch available.

Saturday, November 22
Annual Snowflake Fair
Sacred Heart Church, Norwich • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Basket raffle/gift cards, white elephant, handmade items, baked goods, 50/50 raffle, coffee and lunch. Bring a friend!

Saturday, November 22
St. Peter Church Christmas Fair
St. Peter Church, Higganum • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cash raffle, over 30 themed basket raffles, baked goods, attic finds, holiday items. Lunch 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM.

Saturday, November 22
Columbiettes Christmas Bazaar
St. Mary Church Hall, Jewett City • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Variety of vendors for all your shopping needs.

Saturday, November 22
Sleigh Bells Ring — Christmas Fair
St. Maurice Church, Bolton • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Country store with homemade treats, stocking stuffers, fresh evergreen baskets, Take-A-Chance booth, homemade apple pies, many crafters, hot lunch. Handicap accessible.

Saturday, December 6
Holly Berry Christmas Craft Fair
St. Philip Parish Center, Ashford • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Featuring 40 vendors with hand-crafted items, pet gifts, baked goods, raffles, and Santa. Breakfast and lunch available (sandwiches, soup, pierogies).

Saturday–Sunday, December 20–21
Cookie Tray Sale
Sacred Heart Church, Norwich • After each Mass
Homemade cookie trays — perfect holiday gifts.


🕊 Other Events Around the Diocese

Wednesdays, September 3 – May 13
Certificate Program in Catholic Theology
St. Agnes Church, Niantic • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Weekly sessions with Dr. Robert White. Registration & information: contact@coriesu.com.
Read More About It HERE.

Monday, September 22
St. Luke Golf Tournament
Ellington Ridge Country Club, Ellington • 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
$185 includes green fees, cart, lunch, dinner, gifts & prizes. Info/registration: kwalk60@comcast.net.

 

Wednesday, September 24
Mass of Healing

St. Joseph Church, New London 6:30 PM
The Diocesan Partnership on Disability invites you to this special Mass of Healing
focusing on Mental Health: Awareness and Action for a Culture of Acceptance.
All are Welcome!

 

Sunday, September 28
Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)

Church of the Holy Family, Hebron • 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Weekly sessions after the 9:30 AM Mass for those seeking to join the Church or complete Sacraments. Email: ocia@goodshepherdct.org.


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