Holiday craft fairs and bazaars: Here's our comprehensive list of events around Columbus
With Halloween over, it's time for craft bazaar season to begin.
Starting now and running through mid-December, shoppers with the holidays on their minds can check out the work of crafters and artists local and more distant.
Schools, museums, churches and more will all offer their own variations on the theme.
In addition to providing unique gifts, many also raise money to support scholarship programs, charities and band programs.
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The following list, arranged by date, offers a hefty sampling of craft fairs for those who would like to get a head start on holiday shopping. Check websites before heading out for more information and possible changes.
∙ Gifts of the Craftsmen: Through Dec. 23, Ohio Craft Museum, 1665 W. 5th Ave.: Two hundred artists, including many who also sell at Winterfair, will offer work including jewelry, glass, puppets, cards and ornaments. Admission: free (ohiocraft.org)
∙ Bethel International United Methodist Church Craft Marketplace: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12, Bethel International United Methodist Church, 1220 Bethel Road. Homemade crafts of all types will be available. Admission: free (mybethel.org)
∙ Grove City High School Band Fall Craft Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 13, Grove City High School, 4665 Hoover Road, Grove City. Crafters and other vendors will offer items for sale, and homemade food will be available. (www.gchsbands.org)
∙ TWIG Bazaar: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 13, Lausche Building, Ohio Expo Center, Interstate 71 and East 17th Avenue. The 100th annual TWIG Bazaar raises money for Nationwide Children's Hospital with crafts made by volunteers, a silent auction and raffles. Activities available for children. Admission: free. (nationwidechildrens.org/twig)
∙ Pearl Market Holiday Markets: 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Nov. 16-17 and Dec. 14-15, Huntington Center, second floor, 41 S. Hight St. Stock up on seasonal goods, holiday crafts and gifts. (marketsatpearl.org/holiday-markets)
∙ Clintonville Arts Guild Holiday Show and Sale: 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Nov. 19 and noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 20, Whetstone Community Center Gym, 3923 N. High St. Members of the Arts Guild display and sell their work. Door prizes awarded. Admission: free. (www.clintonvilleartsguild.org)
∙ Christmas Corner: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 18 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19, Ganyard Building, Franklin County Fairgrounds, 9043 Northwest Parkway, Hilliard. Handcrafted works by 65 craftspeople will be for sale. Admission: free. (www.fcfair.org)
∙ Ohio Made Holiday Market: noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 19, Hollywood Casino, 200 Georgesville Road. Dozens of Ohio craftspeople, many specializing in Ohio-themed goods, will be on hand. The hungry can indulge at the casino's several restaurants. Admission: $5 in advance, $8 at the door, 12 and under free. (weareohiomade.com)
∙ Christmasfair: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 19-20, Lausche Building, Ohio Expo Center, Interstate 71 and East 17th Avenue. Pottery, stained glass, folk art and photography will be among the offerings of 150 artists and crafters in this 36th edition of Christmasfair. Admission: $6, 12 and younger free. (christmasfairartsandcrafts.com
∙ Not Your Mama's Craft Market: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 20, The Exchange at Bridge Park, 6520 Riverside Drive, Dublin. Not Your Mama's Craft Market specializes in the quirky and local. Admission: free. Other times and locations: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 27, Brewdog, 96 Gender Road, Canal Winchester; 3 to 8 p.m. Dec. 4, Schiller Community Center, 1069 Jaeger St; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 11, Brewdog, 96 Gender Road, Canal Winchester. (notyourmamascraftmarket.com)
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∙ Franklin Heights Band Craft Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3, Franklin Heights High School, 1001 Demorest Road. Buy crafts and support the Franklin Heights Marching Falcons. Admission: free. (www.facebook.com/fhhsband)
∙ Winterfair: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 2-3, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 4, Ohio Expo Center, Interstate 71 and East 17th Avenue. Prepare to be overwhelmed as you shop the hundreds of booths of carefully selected artists and craftspeople, with gifts ranging from tiny to tremendous. Admission: $7, covers all three days. 12 and younger free. (www.winterfair.org)
∙ CCAD Art Fair and Marketplace: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3, Loann Crane Center for Design, 112 Cleveland Ave. More than 125 students and alumni of the Columbus College of Art & Design will be selling fun and affordable homemade stationary, jewelry, housewares and more. Admission: $7 (ccad.edu/art-fair)
∙ Gingerbread Cottage Craft Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3, Westerville South High School, 303 S. Otterbein Ave., Westerville. This juried craft show supports the bands at Westerville South, who will be playing at the event. Admission: $5, free for those younger than 12. (www.gingerbreadcottage.org)
∙ Hilliard Hollyfest: 9 a.m to 3 p.m. Dec. 3, Hilliard Davidson High School, 5100 Davidson Road, Hilliard. The 39th annual event, which includes more than 100 vendors from around the Midwest, gives visitors a chance to sample wares from around the state. Admission: $5, or $3 for students and senior citizens. (hilliardchamber.org/hollyfest-arts-crafts-show/)
∙ Craftin' Outlaws Holiday Market: 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 4, Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St. Pick up some unexpected art, greeting cards, ceramics, bath and body products and more from Midwest makers. Admission: free. (www.craftinoutlaws.com)
∙ Holiday Market at St. Mary School: 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 9, 700 S. 3rd St. A special indoor and outdoor market will give visitors a chance to stock up on Christmas decor as well as produce, meat, jams, baked goods and other treats. (www.facebook.com/saintmaryfarmersmarketgv)
∙ Franklin County Junior Fair Crafts Show and Bake Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 10, Edwards Building, Franklin County Fairgrounds, 5305 Northwest Parkway. Get your fill of cookies and other baked treats, and pick up some locally made crafts. Admission: free. (www.fcfair.org)
∙ Columbus Winter Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 11, Makoy Event Center, 5462 Center St., Hilliard. Pick up some unusual arts and crafts, as well as food products, made in Ohio and the surrounding states. Admission: $3, free for younger than 12. (www.avantgardeshows.com)
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Holiday craft fairs: Where to find gifts, inspiration around Columbus
