Shop early for the holidays at a local bazaar or market for gifts, baked goods and more
NOVEMBER
Out and Proud Arts and Crafts Market 2, noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 6, Howard Park Community Building, 219 S. St. Louis Blvd., South Bend. Event supports LGBTQ+ folks and will showcase 23 local artisans. Vendor items include crafts, beauty products, housewares, jewelry and artwork. Pride items available.
5th Annual Christmas Bonanza Craft, Vintage, Artisan Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 6, St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish Hall, 55756 Tulip Road, New Carlisle. More than 50 unique homemade crafts and a few direct sales. Face painting. Concessions available. Raffle tickets for vendor prize drawings. Free shopping tote to first 50 attendees.
Bake Sale-Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 12, First Presbyterian Church, 401 Lincoln Way E., Mishawaka. Cookies by the pound, homemade noodles, cheeseballs and baked goods. Holiday crafts, home good vendors, direct sales products and more.
Bethlehem Market, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 12, First United Church of Christ, 321 N. Center St., Plymouth. Locally made crafts and art. Light lunch available.
Christmas Bazaar, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 12, Faith United Methodist Church, 22045 County Road 18, Goshen. Highlights include peanut brittle, crafters, cookie walk, vendors, toys, Christmas décor and much more. Breakfast and lunch available.
Craft Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 12, 305 S. Michigan St., Lakeville (formerly the Working Person’s Store). Guest appearance by Santa Claus. Hosted by Biker Church of the Heartland.
Holiday at the Mill, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 12, Bonneyville Mill County Park, 53373 County Road 131, Bristol. Horse-drawn carriages, cookies, crafts, baked goods made with Bonneyville Mill flour, and meet Santa.
Holiday Bake Sale — White Reindeer Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 12, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 305 W. State St., Cassopolis. Holiday baked goods, a used book sale, Christmas décor and more. Lunch available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with carryout available.
Holiday Bazaar 2022, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 12, Beulah Missionary Church, 57595 Old County Road 17, Goshen. Handmade jewelry, soaps, baked goods, clothing, crafts, books, woodwork items and more. Concessions and lunch available.
Holiday Craft Show and Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 12, Granger Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 51521 Elm Road, Granger.
Holiday Fantasy Bazaar, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Osceola United Methodist Church, 431 N. Beech Road, Osceola. Many craft vendors, books, second time around items, apple products and bake table. Snacks and lunch available.
Jingle Bell Square Bazaar and Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12, First English Lutheran Church, 16495 Ireland Road, Mishawaka. Holiday crafts, gift items, bake sale and raffle table.
Queen of Peace Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 4508 Vistula Road, Mishawaka. More than 90 vendors with a variety of crafts and items. Concessions available. Masks optional. No smoking on the premises.
Tis’ the Season Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 12, Barbott Farms & Greenhouse, 7155 Cleveland Ave., Stevensville. Inside, rain or shine. 68 local vendors. Handmade body care products, kitchen linens, jewelry, clothing, home décor, baked goods and many other items. Two local food trucks offering concessions. Hosted by Cindy’s Craft Corner.
Woodland Whimsy Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12, Elkhart Conservation Club, 55515 Riviera Drive, Elkhart. Lots of vendors, handcrafted items including wreaths, pottery, soaps, honey, chocolates and more. Father Christmas available for photos with kids, adults and pets. Raffle and concessions.
25th Annual Arts & Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12, Dowagiac Middle School, 57072 Riverside Drive, Dowagiac. Sponsored by Theta Mu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Held in conjunction with Dowagiac’s Open House Weekend. Shop a variety of unique homemade crafts from local artisans, baked goods and direct sales vendors. Doughnut and lunch menu available.
36th Annual Evangelical Heights Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12, Evangelical Heights United Methodist Church, 114 N. Ironwood Drive, South Bend. Crafts, bake sale, food, silent auction and attic treasures rummage sale.
Country Store, 2 to 7 p.m. Nov. 17, Lakeville United Methodist Church, 610 N. Michigan St., Lakeville. Handmade blankets, crafts and baked items. Christmas and white elephant items, new and second time around. Proceeds benefit the LUM Monday Sewing Ladies Group to purchase material for making items for those in need.
Corpus Christi 42nd Annual Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19, Corpus Christi School, 2822 Corpus Christi Drive, South Bend. Over 60 craft vendors. Altar and Rosary Society basket raffle. Lunch items for sale. Proceeds benefit annual eighth grade trip.
Craft Bazaar and Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19, VFW Post 360, 1307 E. Jefferson Blvd., Mishawaka. Lunch items for sale.
Elkhart Northside Craft and Vendor Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19, Elkhart Northside Church of the Nazarene, 53569 County Road 7 N., Elkhart. 60 vendors with handmade crafts, holiday gifts and direct sales. Bake sale and breakfast/lunch concessions available. Proceeds benefit Nazarene Youth Conference.
Holiday Bazaar and Silent Auction, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 19, Galien American Legion Auxiliary, 402 N. Cleveland Ave., Galien. Handcrafted gifts, silent auction, floppy hat raffle, cake walk, jumble table and more. Concessions available. Proceeds benefit veterans and military families plus families in need in Galien community.
Made with Grace Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 19, Grace United Methodist Church, 3012 S. Twyckenham Drive, South Bend. Christmas items, ceramics, machine embroidery, vendors, homemade baked goods and more.
Nappanee Home for the Holiday Craft and Vendor Market, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Claywood Event Center, 13920 N. 1100 W., Nappanee. Over 100 vendors. Concessions available. Free parking and admission.
Osolo Holiday Craft Bazaar, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 19, Osolo Elementary School, 24975 County Road 6, Elkhart. Homemade crafts of wreaths, clothing, soaps, jewelry, holiday decorations, toys and more. Snack area with coffee, doughnuts and lunch items.
Sugar and Spice Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 19, St. John of the Cross Episcopal Church, 601 E. Vistula St., Bristol. Variety of vendors offering earrings, shirts, woodworking, Christmas crafts, baked goods and more. Direct sales vendors and a cookie walk.
St. Matthew Cathedral Holiday Craft Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 19, St. Matthew Cathedral School, 1015 E. Dayton St., South Bend. Multiple creative vendors and direct sales. A little bit for everyone. Concessions available.
1st Annual Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19, Greene Township Lions Club, Greene Township Community Center, 24600 Roosevelt Road, South Bend. Crafts, concessions available. Booth space still available; call Mike at 574-234-8066 or Dave at 574-298-2178.
Holiday Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 26, Knights of Columbus, 901 E. Jefferson St., Plymouth. Gifts, clothing, home décor, crafts, jewelry, Santa and more.
Christmas in New Carlisle Holiday Market, 1 to 6 p.m. Nov. 27, Downtown New Carlisle and the Fire Station. Crafts, food vendors, Burn ❜Em Brewery, music, kids’ games, face painting. Pictures with Santa at the Fire Station from 1 to 4 p.m. Dog costume contest and more. Annual lighted parade will begin at 6 p.m. www.discovernewcarlisle.com.
DECEMBER
Christmas Cookie Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 10, Coalbush United Methodist Church, 15977 Jackson Road, Mishawaka. Park in large lot and enter building through the glass doors. Varieties of specialty Christmas cookies will be available in pre-packaged half dozens. Kieflies pre-ordered can be picked up that day by 11:30 a.m. Prepaid pre-orders are due by Dec. 1 to guarantee Kieflies. Kieflies not pre-ordered will be available until sold out. Kieflies, $16/dozen; cookies, $4 per bag. Email coalbush@yahoo.com or call 574-259-4136 to pre-order kieflies.
Kieflie Sale, East United Methodist Church, 1621 E. Third St., Mishawaka. Cost: $15 a dozen or $7.50 a half-dozen. All orders must be received by Dec. 1. Pick up will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 10 at the church. Payment must be made with cash only. To place an order, call the church office at 574-255-9445 Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon, starting now. Please leave your name, phone number and your order.
Green Holiday Crafting Party, 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 2, Fire Pit at Howard Park, 219 S. St. Louis Blvd., South Bend. Create a bird feeder, catnip toy, lavender sachet, or evergreen swag with natural and upcycled materials. Kids are welcome from 5 to 5:30 p.m.; after that, it is adults only. View Green Gifts on display. There is no cost to attend, but bags of bird seed are welcome. Event is rain or shine, so dress for the weather. Sponsored by Green Earth Bike Rental.
Southgate Crossing Holiday Spectacular, 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3, Southgate Crossing, 27751 County Road 26, Elkhart. Over 100 artisan and craft vendors, antiques, vintage items, baked goods and more. Concessions available.
Alternative Gift Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3, Upper Room, Prince of Peace Church of the Brethren, 53105 N. Ironwood, South Bend. Support local not-for-profit organizations and a bake sale. Proceeds from the bake sale will go to one of the local organizations.
Be Your Own Santa! Shop Small & Local! 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 3, Ignition Park — Catalyst Two Building, Technology Resource Center Community Entrance, 1165 Franklin St., South Bend. Sponsored by South Bend Entrepreneurship and Adversity Program, University of Notre Dame, and City of South Bend, Office of Diversity & Inclusion. Support local entrepreneurs from disadvantaged backgrounds who are graduates of the SBEAP Program. Vendors will offer food, fashion, gift items and services. Professional photographer available, virtual reality vendor, scavenger hunt with prizes, live music, crafts, demonstrations and a fashion show.
Brandywine Community Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3, Brandywine High School, 1700 Bell Road, Niles. Local craft vendors, Santa and Mrs. Claus will swing by to say “Hi.” Concessions available. Booth space available; contact Tracy at axtracy@live.com.
Christmas Cookie Walk, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 3, Bremen Church of the Brethren Women’s Fellowship, 921 Woodies Lane, Bremen. Many kinds of cookies, candy and treats. Mix and match. Purchase by the pound.
Christmas Craft Fair and Cookie Walk, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3, St. Peter’s United Church of Christ and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Peter’s UCC, 915 N. Ironwood Drive, South Bend. An array of crafted items and jewelry. Homemade cookies and treats. Lunch available. Cookie proceeds benefit local missions.
Christmas Market, 2 to 7 p.m. Dec. 3, La Casa de Amistad, 3423 S. Michigan St., South Bend. 14 small businesses selling products, face painting, Christmas cookie decorating and free pictures with Santa.
Cookie Walk and Christmas Décor Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3, Dowagiac First United Methodist Church, 326 N. Lowe St., Dowagiac. Purchase a box and fill it with homemade cookies, fudge, candy and snacks. Gluten free items available. New and gently used Christmas decorations and miscellaneous décor.
Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3, Washington High School cafeteria, 4747 W. Washington, South Bend. Enter Door 23 on the north side, near tennis courts. 50 vendors and crafters offering a wide variety of items. Concessions available. Hosted by Washington Panthers Athletic Boosters. For up-to-date listing of vendors, go to Facebook event page “2022 Washington High School Holiday Bazaar.” Booth space available; email washingtonholidaybazaar@gmail.com
Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3, Buchanan Area Senior Center, 810 Rynearson St., Buchanan. A variety of artisan and craft items including jewelry, food items, pottery and more. Over 20 vendors. Over 20 door prizes. One-of-a-kind ornaments of the BASC and Scarecrow Charities. A box lunch to go will be available for purchase.
Pet Refuge Bazaar and Open House, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3, Pet Refuge, 4626 S. Burnett Drive, South Bend. Vendors, bake sale, adoptions, pictures with Santa. Light concessions available.
Pokagon Art Extravaganza, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3, Pokagon Family Activity Center, 58620 Sink Road, Dowagiac. More than 20 vendors. Paintings, pottery, jewelry, bags and clothing, photography and more. Bake sale. Light lunch available. Hosted by Pokagon Tribal Art Committee.
Soup of Success Holiday Open House, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3, 907 Oakland Ave., Elkhart. Come and sample our soups, dips and cookies. Handmade gifts. All proceeds support the empowerment of local women.
20th Annual Cookie Walk, 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 3, Lydick United Methodist Church, 26510 Edison Road, South Bend. Held in fellowship hall downstairs. Choose cookies at $7 per pound; kieflies are prepackaged at $20 for a dozen and $12 for one-half dozen. Sugar and gluten free items available. Cash or check accepted. Church is ADA accessible.
Green Holiday Party, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Dec. 4, First Unitarian Church, 801 E. Washington St., South Bend. Make and take craft table to make gifts from upcycled materials and natural materials. Each visitor can make one item. A holiday tree demonstration, creating a tree from cut evergreens and arranged into a recycled bucket, will be from 12:30 to 12:45 p.m. View the table of durable and green gifts. There is no cost to attend. Cash donations and donations of bags of bird seed will be accepted.
Holiday Craft Market, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 4, Unity Gardens Welcome Center, 3701 Prast Blvd., South Bend. Variety of local artisans and makers. Handcrafted jewelry, bath and body products, plants, chocolates, toys, wreaths, and more. Concessions available.
Annual Christmas Cookie Pantry, 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 10, St. Peter Lutheran Church, 437 Dragoon Trail E., Mishawaka. Most cookies are $8 per pound. Other baked goods and select cookies priced individually. Sponsored by Women of St. Peter Lutheran Church.
Annual Cookie Walk, 8:30 a.m. Dec. 10, Dunlap United Methodist Church, 23674 U.S. 33, Elkhart. All cookies will be prepackaged. Small container, $8; large container, $15.
Holiday Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 10, Battell Community Center Gym, 904 N. Main St., Mishawaka. Artisans, pottery, metalwork, woodwork, jewelry, music, food, homemade concessions, door prizes and raffle. Free children’s area to include crafts and a visit from Santa.
Rosary Society Annual Cookie Walk, 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 10, St. Monica Catholic Church, 222 W. Mishawaka Ave., Mishawaka. Event is held in the Parish Activity Center, door 6. Cookies are $6 per pound.
15th Annual Craft Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 10, Ireland Road Church of God, 16555 Ireland Road, Mishawaka. All handmade items.
Holiday Pop-Up Shops, 12 to 5 p.m., Dec. 17, 1905 Goodson Court, South Bend. Vendors, door prizes, cash bar, music and entertainment, food. Hosted by BGlam and Women Entrepreneurs Matter.
This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: South Bend holiday bazaars and craft shows offer alternative shopping
