This time of year, our thoughts turn to not only buying gifts for family and friends, but also to getting our hands on unique craft items. We love supporting our local artisans and showing off their talents to decorate our homes and businesses for the holiday season.
But time is moving fast, and while some bazaars have already taken place, here are six events coming up over the next few weeks to give you the chance to get in on the fun.
NOVEMBER 18-19
Morton Chamber of Commerce Annual Holiday Bazaar
This bazaar boasts over 30 craft vendors! Lunch, snacks, and coffee will be served by Lovan’s Cafe and Espresso. Hourly door prizes add to the excitement and will make you want to stick around and get in on the fun all day long!
Bazaar is Friday, November 18, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, November 19, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Take the kids and get their picture taken with Santa on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Morton High School Gym, 152 Westlake Ave., Morton
Free admission.
For more information, check out the event’s Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/MortonChamberofCommerce/photos/a.426623414047696.90902.404823279561043/1406144699428891/?type=3&theater.
NOVEMBER 19-20
Winlock Olequa Senior Center 25th Annual Holiday Bazaar
This bazaar features not just craft items, but antique and vintage items as well. The old favorite, chicken noodle soup, will also be served for anyone wanting a nice warm lunch.
November 19-20, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Olequah-Winlock Senior Center, 119 SW Kerron St., Winlock
Free admission.
For more information, visit their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/events/162247700902013/
NOVEMBER 26 – 27
Santa’s List Christmas Bazaar and Gift Show
Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
Blue Pavilion
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
255 N. National Ave., Chehalis
Free admission.
There isn’t a lot of information available yet, but you can check out the website to keep an eye on what’s to come. http://southwestwashingtonfair.net/content/santas-list-christmas-show-bazaar
DECEMBER 1 – 2
Mossyrock Garden Club’s Look-A-Rama Holiday Bazaar
From handmade crafts to baked goods, to a silent auction and raffle, this bazaar has everything you can want. Kids can even fish in a fish pond on Friday, and get their faces painted on Saturday. Lunch will be available for purchase as well! Proceeds of the bazaar benefit the Mossyrock High School Scholarship Program.
Friday, December 1, 8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 2, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mossyrock Grange, 152 Isbell Rd., Mossyrock
Free admission.
DECEMBER 2 – 3
Country Chicks Holiday Market
An always popular event, this year’s holiday market includes 55 vendors offering handmade craft and vintage items! Food and coffee is available for purchase, and parking is free.
December 2, 2:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Admission is $5.00
December 3, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Admission is $2.00
Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
255 N. National Ave., Chehalis
Check out the event’s Facebook page for more. https://www.facebook.com/events/358346504500031/
DECEMBER 10
First annual Downtown Centralia’s Christmas Market
There is just something different about a parade at night, and everyone loves the excitement and family fun of the Lighted Tractor Parade! So to add to the festivities, the downtown merchants came up with a fantastic idea to expand on the event. This year will be the first Downtown Centralia Christmas Market during the day leading up to the parade. A great chance to find local, handmade crafts, then meet up with your friends for this very popular parade.
Saturday, December 10, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
310 N Tower, Centralia
Free admission.
Check out the Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1433161743380455/
So mark your calendars and plan to attend as many bazaars as you can. You can support scholarship programs, small businesses, and local craftsman. You will truly enjoy the craftsmanship of the community, and the camaraderie of the season. And may find that unique item that becomes a family heirloom for generations to come.
And remember, as always, you can submit events to the calendar on LewisTalk.com all year long.
