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Your Guide to Church Bazaars and Holiday Craft Fairs

Posted on November 16, 2021 in: Events, Around the Diocese

Your Guide to Church Bazaars and Holiday Craft Fairs

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

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Friday, November 19, 5 PM –– 7 PM
Saturday, November 20, 9 AM –– 3 PM

St. Peter Church Fair

30 St. Peter Lane, Higganum
Our Christmas Fair is Back!!! Visa Card Raffle - top prize $2500 gift card. Basket Raffle with 22 baskets for men, women, and children. Holiday Decorations include wreaths and other greenery, Bake Sale, Attic Treasures, and a To- Go kitchen with assorted soups and grinders.

Friday, November 19, 5 PM — 8 PM
Saturday, November 20, 9 AM — 2 PM

Blessed Sacrament Parish Frosty Village Bazaar

111 Tolland Green, Tolland
Shop our great selection of hand-crafted items; our famous apple pies; baked goods and cookies; knit and crochet apparel; doll clothes; pet inspired gifts; beautiful jewelry; Attic Treasures; and raffles. Our kitchen will be open with homemade soup to go! Masks will be required for this event. For more information, call the church office at 860-872-0200, or visit www.blessedsacramentct.org.

Saturday, November 20, 9 AM –– 6 PM

Notre Dame Church - "Welcome Christmas Bazaar"

272 Main St., Durham
A large selection of Thanksgiving and Christmas items, homemade baked goods lovingly donated by church parishioners, handcrafted wreaths, decorated holiday baskets, a variety of hand-knitted and crocheted items, children’s table, jewelry, and much more. Kindly wear a mask and unfortunately, refreshments will not be sold.

Saturday, November 20, 9 AM –– 3 PM

St. Maurice Church 50th Annual “Sleigh Bells Ring” Fair

32 Hebron Road, Bolton
Featuring a Country Store filled with unique gifts! Hand-knit items; “Take-A-Chance” booth; clothes for American Girl dolls; homemade apple pies! Hot lunch. Over 40 crafters. Masks required. (860) 295-9254

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