Seacoast holiday fairs in 2022: Here's our list
Nov. 11
8th Annual Spirit of Christmas Fair
SOMERSWORTH — The 8th Annual Spirit of Christmas Fair will be held on Friday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location is St Ignatius of Loyola Parish Holy Trinity Church, 404 High St., Somersworth. This two-day fair features Parish Artisans, penny sale, raffles, jewelry, cookie carousel, baked goods, Christmas decorations, and kid's store. Join us for our homemade lunch or dinner. Free admission with ample free parking.
Nov. 12
Holiday Craft Fair
NEWINGTON — The Newington Town Church, UCC, is sponsoring A Holiday Craft Fair on Nov. 12, at the Newington Town Hall, 205 Nimble Hill Road, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A wide variety of items will be offered. We have a variety of vendors this year, including,an artist, wood crafter, Mable Farm product. Lots of handcrafted items, collectables, baked good, silent auction baskets for all ages and many raffle items. Food and drinks may be purchased throughout the day.
Annual Christmas Fair
BARRINGTON — The First Congregational Church of Barrington will hold its annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 710 Franklin Pierce Highway. The fair will offer crafts, ornaments, knitted and hand-crafted items, and gift baskets. Kids can go to the children's room to purchase and wrap gifts for mom, dad and siblings.
The famous Dutch apple donuts will be available, as will goodies to take home from the bake sale table. A light lunch will be available featuring choders and hot dogs. The popular gift basket sales will benefit World Vision disater relief. Fair proceeds help support three World Vision children. For more information, call the church office at 603-664-9340.
Nov. 19
Wells Elks #2738 Fall Craft and Vendor Fair
WELLS, Maine — The Wells Elks #2738 is hosting a Fall Craft and Vendor Fair on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 356 Bald Hill Road, Wells. There will be arts, crafts, jewelry, vendors, raffle, food and drinks. Admission is free. For more information and to register as a vendor call Angie at 207-459-4539, Melinda at 207-251-1515 or email WellsElksPR@gmail.com.
St. Christopher’s Holiday Fair
YORK, Maine — St. Christopher’s Holiday Fair will be held on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at St. Christopher Church on 4 Barrell Lane in York. The fair will feature themed baskets, greens, jewelry, a “Just for Kids” room, baked goods, made in Maine items, the gift shoppe, all things Christmas, and a café, which will have lobster rolls, as well as other items. There will also be raffles, and prior to the fair, from Nov. 13 to Nov. 19, there will be an online silent auction. You can find a link at www.pal-me.org.
Second Christian Congregational Church of Kittery Evergreen Festival
KITTERY, Maine — The Second Christian Congregational Church of Kittery, 33 Government St., will hold its annual Evergreen Festival this year on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Highlights of the fair will include a Country Store featuring baked beans, candy, fudge, baked goods, homemade jams and jellies, pickles, relish, and more. There will also be hand-made gift items, jewelry, wreaths, Christmas centerpieces, and attic treasures.
Prizes for the raffle include a gourmet basket, handmade quilt (90x73 with two matching throw pillows), $100 cash, and a potted herb framed cross-stitch. Raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5. The raffle drawing will be at 1 p.m. (attendance not required). Coffee and baked goods will also be served in the morning. For further information call the church office at 207-439-3903 or online at www.2ccucc.org.
A Legion Auxiliary Holiday Fair
WOLFEBORO — A Legion Auxiliary Holiday Fair, sponsored by Harriman-Hale Post 18, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Great Hall (Town Hall) Main Street. Featuring handmade items and raffles. Interested vendors should contact Rachel at 603-569-4296. This is a non-profit organization serving our Veterans and community. Come on over for great gift giving ideas.
Holiday Fair to benefit St. Mary Church
ROLLINSFORD — Join us on Saturday, Nov. 19, for a Holiday Fair to benefit St. Mary Church, at the Rollinsford, American Legion on Foundry Street, in Rollinsford, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a large white elephant section, cookie carousel, penny table, silent auction, country kitchen with delicious jams, pickled items, breads and desserts, pork and salmon pies, free kids craft section and a candy wheel.
Nov. 27
Our Lady of the Angels Penny Sale
BERWICK, Maine — The Our Lady of the Angels Penny Sale will be held Sunday, Nov. 27, at Noble Middle School on 46 Cranberry Meadow Road in Berwick. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Drawings start at 3:30 p.m.
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Holiday fairs around the Seacoast in 2022
