Church Fairs, Bazaars & Holiday Events
Use the Handy List Below to See Where
Church Fairs, Bazaars and Special Seasonal Events
Are Being Held Throughout the Diocese.
Saturday, September 19, 8:30 AM – 3 PM
Sunday, September 20, 9 AM – Noon
Harvest Festival
Christ the King Church, Old Lyme
Enjoy a rummage sale, silent auction and plant sale. Saturday also features baked goods, food, live music and games. Many rummage sale items will be half price on Sunday.
Saturday, October 17, 5 PM – 8 PM
Annual Polish Dinner
St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, Middletown
Enjoy a homemade Polish dinner, raffle and auction. Takeout will be available. Proceeds support the church. Call the parish office for more information.
Saturday, October 24
St. Pius X Holiday Fair
St. Pius X Church, Middletown
9 AM – 3 PM
Food, crafts, fall and Christmas items, pumpkins, hay rides, raffles, games, vendors, baked goods, children’s activities and a huge tag sale. For information, call 860-347-4441.
Friday, November 6 & Saturday, November 7
St. Luke Christmas Bazaar
St. Luke Church, Ellington
Friday: 5 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 2 PM
Crafts, country store, attic treasures, raffles, free pictures with Santa, children’s activities, baked goods, vendors and food for purchase. For more information, call 860-875-8552.
St. Bernard Women’s Guild Christmas Bazaar
St. Bernard Church Hall, Rockville
Friday: 9 AM – 2 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 2 PM
Shop jewelry, crafts, toys, holiday decor, religious items, books, housewares and baked goods, including rosettes. The popular Tiffany Table returns, and lunch will be available for purchase.
Saturday, November 7
St. Patrick Church Christmas Bazaar
St. Patrick’s Parish Center, East Hampton
8 AM – 2 PM
Get a start on your Christmas shopping with jewelry, gifts and treasures, Christmas decorations, basket raffles and a bake sale.
Our Lady of Mercy Fall Bake Sale and Craft Fair
Notre Dame Church, Durham
9 AM – 2 PM
Join us for this fall fair featuring delicious baked goods and unique gifts.
Divine Mercy Parish Holiday Craft Fair
Divine Mercy Parish, Quaker Hill
10 AM – 2 PM
Dozens of crafters will offer handmade wreaths, embroidered aprons, jewelry, pet accessories and more. Easy parking and lunch available.
Saturday, November 7 & Sunday, November 8
Our Lady of Lourdes Christmas Festival
Our Lady of Lourdes, Gales Ferry
Saturday: 9 AM – 7 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – Noon
Shop handmade Christmas items, decorations, jewelry, baked goods and more. A homemade lunch featuring soups, sandwiches and dessert will be served Saturday from 11 AM – 2 PM.
Saturday, November 14
Christmas Bazaar
St. Mary Church, Stonington
9 AM – 2 PM
Holiday items, household treasures, jewelry, baked goods, Portuguese sweet bread, local crafters, basket raffle and silent auction. Lunch includes chili, pizza and soup.
Holly Berry Christmas Craft Fair
St. Philip the Apostle Church, Ashford
9 AM – 2 PM
Handcrafted items, jewelry, raffles, wood products, pet gifts and homemade baked goods. Sandwiches, pierogies and soup will also be served.
Our Lady Queen of Peace Christmas Fair
St. Mary Church Hall, Coventry
9 AM – 2 PM
Craft vendors, bake sale, raffle and more. The kitchen will be open for breakfast and lunch.
Christmas Bazaar and Craft Fair
St. Mary’s Church Hall, Jewett City
9 AM – 3 PM
The annual Christmas fair features local gifts and crafts for all.
St. Andrew Ladies Guild Christmas Fair
St. Andrew Church, Colchester
9 AM – 3 PM
Join the St. Andrew Ladies Guild for its annual Christmas Fair.
Friday, November 20 & Saturday, November 21
Frosty Village Christmas Bazaar
St. Matthew Church Hall, Tolland
Friday: 5 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 2 PM
Shop handcrafted items, baked goods, knit and crochet apparel, doll clothes, pet gifts, jewelry, Attic Treasures and raffles. Photos with Santa, sandwiches, homemade soup and apple pies will also be available.
Saturday, November 21
The Festival of Angels Fair
St. Francis of Assisi Church, Middletown
8:30 AM – 2 PM
Cash and teacup raffles, 16 artisan crafters, breakfast and lunch, bake shop, Christmas attic treasures and a jewelry boutique.
Angels & Elves Christmas Fair
St. John School, Old Saybrook
9 AM – 2 PM
Join St. John School for the Angels & Elves Christmas Fair featuring seasonal shopping and holiday fun.
39th Annual Heart of Christmas Fair
St. Mary of the Visitation, Clinton
9 AM – 2 PM
Crafts, gift baskets, raffle, bake sale, food and a children’s shopping room. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at 10 AM. Handicapped accessible.
Annual Snowflake Fair
Sacred Heart Church, Norwich
9 AM – 2 PM
Enjoy festive shopping, delicious treats, exciting raffles, great prizes, lunch, hidden treasures and fellowship.
St. Peter Church Christmas Fair
St. Peter Church, Higganum
9 AM – 3 PM
Cash raffle with three chances to win $1,500, plus baskets, baked goods, attic and holiday finds. Lunch will be available from 11 AM – 1:30 PM.
St. Maurice Church “Sleigh Bells Ring” Christmas Fair
St. Maurice Church, Bolton
9 AM – 3 PM
Homemade treats and crafts, stocking stuffers, evergreen baskets, raffles, apple pies, many crafters and a hot lunch. Handicapped accessible.
Tuesday, November 24
Bolton Ecumenical Thanksgiving Prayer Service
St. Maurice Church, Bolton
7 PM – 8 PM
Join the churches of Bolton as they gather for an ecumenical service of Thanksgiving prayer. Bishop Richard F. Reidy will be a special guest.
Saturday, December 5
Padre Pio Foundation of America Annual Christmas Open House
Padre Pio Foundation of America, Cromwell
9 AM – 2 PM
Enjoy refreshments, browse the Padre Pio Gift Shop and spend time in prayer in Our Mother of the Holy Innocents Chapel.
The Ladies of St. Joseph Holiday Bazaar
St. Joseph Church, Vernon
9 AM – 2 PM
Crafts, vendors, raffles and more. Stop by to start — or finish — your Christmas shopping!
Saturday, December 12
12th Annual Cookie Sale and Basket Raffle
Our Lady of La Salette, Brooklyn
9 AM – 1 PM
More than 40 varieties of homemade cookies will be sold by the pound, along with more than 50 beautiful baskets available to win.
St. Joseph Christmas Pierogi Sale
St. Joseph Church, Norwich
10 AM – Noon
Pre-orders will be taken in November. Potato-and-cheese and sauerkraut pierogi will be available in time for Christmas. For information, call 860-887-1565.