Craft Fairs
Published November 8, 2012
ATHENS, NOV. 10-11
ST. JOSEPH CHURCH Craft Guild holds a Holiday Craft Bazaar at the church, 134 Prince Ave., Athens, in the parish hall. Everyone is invited to browse and buy. Proceeds from all sales go to charitable outreach. Open Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Contact: Raymonde at (706) 543-3443 or the parish at (706) 548-6332.
HARTWELL, NOV. 10
SACRED HEART CHURCH sponsors its fifth annual indoor Arts & Crafts Show at the church hall, 1009 Benson St., Hartwell, across from Quality Foods. Over 35 local craftsmen offer very unique and different artistries at this large event, which is a great way to find that special gift. Baked goods, casseroles and lunches will be available. Tickets available at the door for hourly drawings of great prizes. Open Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact: Judy Earle at (706) 376-3476.
JOHNS CREEK, NOV. 10
ST. BENEDICT CHURCH invites the public to a Holiday Bazaar at the church, 11045 Parsons Road, Johns Creek, sponsored by the Women’s Guild. Sixty vendors offer unique gifts, including artistic cards, floral arrangements, religious items, jewelry, crocheted and knitted items, clothing and accessories, handbags and totes, books, fused glassware, yard art, seasonal gifts, doll clothes, blankets, pottery, gardening items, gourmet food, artwork, wood carvings and Holy Land gifts. Lunch and baked goods will be for sale. Open Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Contact: Donna at (770) 623-5718 or Angela at (770) 558-4232.
ROSWELL, NOV. 10-11
BLESSED TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL holds a two-day Titan Tidings Christmas Gift Show at the school, 11320 Woodstock Road, Roswell. The public is invited and admission is free. Unique gifts from a variety of vendors, including jewelry, personalized paper products, original art and home décor, will be sold. Concessions will be available. Open Saturday, Nov. 10, 2-5 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Contact: (678) 277-9083 or www.btcatholic.org.
MARIETTA, NOV. 14
ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL hosts its third annual Holiday Market Day at the school, 81 Lacy St., Marietta. This is an arts and crafts fair, trunk show and holiday shopping spree all wrapped up into one event, the place to find unique gifts for everyone. Open Wednesday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m. -7 p.m. Contact: Laura Watson at (770) 231-1662.
ATLANTA, NOV. 15
CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL holds Holiday Market 2012 at the Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, in Kenny Hall. More than 40 local artisans, crafters and boutiques will offer wares, including Mark Edge Jewelry Co., St. Rita’s Cakes, Honeysuckle Soap, Grits Bits, KBG Designs, Rosa Mystica, Louisa Liss Jewelry, Sonbird & Twig, and many more. Open Thursday, Nov. 15, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Contact: sanlasko@gmail.com or the school at (404) 233-0383.
ATLANTA, NOV. 17
ST. PIUS X HIGH SCHOOL holds its annual Holiday Marketplace at the school, 2674 Johnson Road, NE, Atlanta, in two school gymnasiums. Over 150 high quality artists and vendors will offer one-of-a-kind pieces, including jewelry, purses, pottery, fine art, monogramed items, children’s toys, holiday décor and more, just in time for shopping before Thanksgiving. A bake sale offers homemade baked goods for now or to freeze and serve during the holidays. Admission is $3. Open Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact: www.spx.org/marketplace.
MCDONOUGH, NOV. 17
ST. JAMES CHURCH holds its annual Hollydaze Arts and Crafts Show at the church, 1000 Highway 155 North, McDonough. Sponsored by the parish Council of Catholic Women, there will be a wealth of homemade crafts, baked goods and door prizes. Open Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact: Marietta Christopher at m_christ@bellsouth.net or (770) 474-2288.