Christmas Fairs Abundant Throughout The Region

Thursday, Dec. 4
DURHAM - The Evergreen Fair is scheduled for Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the University of New Hampshire's Memorial Union Building. It will feature mini-paintings, pins and paper pottery.

Friday, Dec. 5
KITTERY, Maine - The Kittery Point Christmas Fair will be held Friday, Dec. 5, 3-8 p.m., at the First Congregational Church, Route 103.
Featured this year are balsam wreaths decorated by local artists. There will also be handmade children's garments and toys, unusual gifts for home, family and friends, holiday baked goods, Vermont cheese, tree trimmings and a children's very own shopping area. As always, shoppers may pause for fish chowder and other refreshments. Event is handicap accessible.
For more information, call 207-439-0650.

DURHAM - The Evergreen Fair is scheduled to continue Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the University of New Hampshire's Memorial Union Building. It will feature mini-paintings, pins and paper pottery.

KITTERY, MAINE - Holiday Happenings at Kittery Estates will be held Dec. 5, 4-8 p.m., and Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at 220 State Road. Free Appetizers, live music, and plenty of shopping with local vendors. For more information, contact, Kerrie Place at 207-438-9111 or 5441-ECholidaytouch.com.

SOUTH BERWICK, Maine - The ninth annual Women's Holiday Art Sale is Dec. 5, 5-8 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 6,10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the South Berwick Town Hall Auditorium. Twenty-two artists will offer an engaging array of gift items. For more information, call 207-384-6254.

ROCHESTER - Even Santa's elves will find plenty of gifts at this year's Day Out Holiday Craft Fair, which will be held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5 and 6, at The Homemakers Health Services, 215 Rochester Hill Road.
The fair, hosted by participants of The Homemakers' Day Out program, will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday. Proceeds will benefit the Day Out program's Activity Fund.

SOUTH BERWICK, Maine - The ninth annual Women's Holiday Art Show will be held Dec. 5 and 6 in the South Berwick Town Hall Auditorium from 5-8 Friday night and 10-3 on Saturday. The selection of unique handcrafted gift items at this year's show includes jewelry, children's books, fiber arts, photographs, needle-felted sculptures, ornaments, gift baskets, blessings and remembrances, cowgirl goods, prints, hand-knit items, gift bags, natural soaps, decoys, paintings, and one-of-a-kind artworks.

Saturday, Dec. 6
PITTSFIELD - A Christmas Craft Fair will be held Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the First Congregational Church 24 Main St.
It will feature crafts by area artisans and snack bar by the Dorcas Guild.

DOVER - Langdon Place of Dover will host a Holiday Craft Fair on Dec. 6, 10-4. There will be local vendors and crafters. Langdon Place is located at 60 Middle Road. For more information, call 743-4110.

PORTSMOUTH - The Corpus Christi Women's Club Craft Fair will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 845 Woodbury Ave.
The kitchen will be open throughout the day for breakfast and lunch. There Harold Whitehouse, botanical drawings, photography and much more.

PORTSMOUTH - St. John's Church, 101 Chapel St., will be holding its annual Holly Hill Fair on Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Greens, including decorated wreaths and roping, will be available along with fabulous gift baskets, the famous tea room, gently used sports equipment, pet gifts and other perennial favorites. New this year is a special preview party on Friday, Dec. 5, 6-8:30 p.m. Shop at the silent auction while enjoying wine and hours d'oeuvres for a $10 donation.

STRAFFORD - Christmas in Strafford will occur in various locations around town Dec. 6, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Blizzard date is Dec. 7. Included will be a craft fair at the Strafford School, Route 202A.
Pick up maps at Blue Loon General Store, Isinglass Country Store, Bow Lake Grange Hall, Bow Lake Inn, and Calef's Country Store in Barrington. For more, call 664-5609.

SANBORNTON - On Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., the Sanbornton Historical Society will present its annual Christmas Wreath and Craft Fair at the Lane Tavern, 520 Sanborn Road (Route 132), Sanbornton Square.
Local artisans will be selling oil paintings, hand-sewn fabric and knit goods, honey and maple products, unique herbs and spices, jams and preserves, breads, cookies and pies, goat milk soaps, wooden toys, handcrafted paper, both new and estate jewelry, and much more.
For general information, contact Claudette, 267-9022, or Linda, 286-4526, or infolanetavern.org.

NEW DURHAM - The annual New Durham Holiday Craft Fair is planned for Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at New Durham School on Old Bay Road.

ALTON - Prospect Mountain High Holiday Craft Fair is being held Dec. 6 at Prospect Mountain High School, Route 28.

DURHAM - Saturday, December 6, is Christmas Fair Day in Durham. The fair runs from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Durham's four downtown churches participate simultaneously in an ecumenical tradition which dates from 1958. Fairgoers can visit St. Thomas More, St. George's, Community Church of Durham, and the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. At churches are within walking distance of each other.
For more information on events at the Community Church, contact 868-1260 or officedurhamcommunitychurch.org. At St. George's Episcopal Church 868-2785 or penh55comcast.net.

NEWMARKET - The Community Church on Main Street will hold its annual Christmas Fair Dec. 6, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. It will feature door prizes drawn hourly, a snack bar, raffles, grab bags and Santa, along with crafts, decorations, plants, foods and a silent auction.

GREENLAND - The Greenland Community Congregational Church will hold its annual Christmas Fair Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Greenland Parish House on Post Road/Route 151 in Greenland center. There is no admission fee. The event will feature two floors of merchandise and activities including: a Cookie Walk with hundreds of homemade cookies, silent auction, handcrafted items, jewelry, locally made products, and a visit from Santa and free children's activities. For more information, contact Heidi Duncanson at 431-4966 or HeidiDuncansonaol.com.

GILFORD/LACONIA - The Opechee Garden Club Christmas Presence House Tour and Greens angels; snowmen; jams and relishes; knitted, crocheted, quilted items; Rada knives; cookie walk; bake sale, white elephant, chowder, hot dog and chili luncheon.

RYE - Webster at Rye, 795 Washington Road, is having its annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.3 p.m. The fair is open to the public and will include a raffle, baked goods, handcrafted items and more.

DOVER - The annual One More Referral Holiday Extravaganza will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Maple Suites Independent Community, Holiday Drive, 47 Back River Road. There will be over 40 local crafters and vendors helping your with your holiday shopping. Join us for a day full of fun, food, music, and raffles.
Space is available to crafters; call Melissa at 475-7476 or e-mail mlesniakkw.com.

BROOKFIELD - The Brookfield Juried Crafts Fair will feature 15 local crafters at the Brookfield Town Hall, Route 109, on Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
New this year is Edna Wilson with her handmade teddy bears. Some of the other artisans include Theresa Hlushuk who demonstrate basketmaking and Bonnie Burroughs will display her jewelry.
In the wood working section, is Brian Stockman. Frank Fraizer and George Blomster will head up the wood turning display. Always popular folk art created by Nancy Whittimore features her hand painted wooded objects.
For further information, contact Judy Brenner at 522-3704.

PORTSMOUTH - A Christmas fair will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 1035 Lafayette Road.
The fair will include old favorites such as Beads for Life, fair trade international crafts from A Greater Gift, plus local crafters, a bake sale, cafe with breakfast treats and lunch, and a cookie walk.

SOUTH BERWICK, Maine - The senior class at Marshwood High School is sponsoring the 27th annual 'Holiday Bazaar' on Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
High school clubs, booster clubs, nonprofit organizations, as well as private craftsmen, will participate. A wide variety of craft and gift items will be for sale by over 80 crafters. Many raffles will take place.
Food will be available beginning with muffins, coffee, Weathervane chowder, etc. from early morning on.
Poinsettias will be on sale. These may be ordered ahead of time by calling the high school at 207-384-4500. The cost is $9 and the colors available are white, pink and red.
For more information, call Mike Zamarchi or Denise Brooks at 207-384-4500.

Sunday, Dec. 7
PORTSMOUTH - South Church Unitarian/Universalist will host an Alternative Gift Fair on Sunday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Featured will be fair trade products including handcrafts from around the globe, alternative gift international catalogs, and some green gift opportunities.
The church is located at 262 State St.
For more information, contact Diane Woods at 868-2962 or dianewoods21comcast.net.

Monday, Dec. 8
PORTSMOUTH - Portsmouth Senior Center Annual Christmas Fair will be held Monday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be white elephant tables and a bake sale. Raffle tickets will be sold $1 each or 6 for $5; drawing will be held at 1:30 p.m. If interested in donating holiday items or baked goods for this event, call Lisa at 431-8677.
The center is located at 127 Parrott Ave.

Thursday, Dec. 11
ROCHESTER - The 11th annual Holiday Craft Fair and Open House will be held Thursday, Dec 11, noon-8 p.m., at 14 1/2 Yvonne Street - off Ten Rod Road. This event features 20 local crafters.

Friday, Dec. 12
YORK, MAINE - The York Art Association will be holding its second annual Fine Craft Christmas Fair on Dec. 12 and 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at the YAA, Route 1A.
It will feature jewelry artists, fine woodwork, and original glass pieces. A bake sale and other foods will be available for purchase.
For more information or to volunteer, contact Louise Gerstenblatt at LGOriginalsaol.com, or 207- 361-4288.

Saturday, Dec. 13
SOUTH BERWICK, Maine - A Christmas in the Country fair will be held Saturday, Dec. 13, at the South Berwick and Wells Christian Church, 612 Emery's Bridge Road, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
The fair is known for its unique trash and treasurers, chocolate covered cherries, doughnuts (made on the spot), beef stew or bean and hot dog lunch with assorted pies. Also, you will find a table of homemade bake goods and 'only found here' gifts and crafts.
For more information, call 207- 676-2714.

Saturday, Dec. 13
SANBORNVILLE - The Sanbornville United Methodist Church will host a Christmas Fair on Saturday, Dec. 13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will be on hand, so bring your camera and christmas present ideas for your boyfriend family for your own holiday pictures.
There will also be a continental breakfast.
For more information, call 522-3584.
The church is located a quarter mile east of Routes 109 and 16 at 171 Meadow and Church streets.

KITTERY, Maine - A Holiday Bazaar will be held Saturday, Dec. 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at Traip Academy, Williams Avenue.
Featured will be more than 20 crafters. There will be pictures with Santa and newborn baby girl present Mrs. Claus (use your own camera for $1 or the fair's for $3). Storytime with Mrs. Claus will run throughout the day.
Lunch items and america past and present 6th edition baked goods will be offered. Child care available. For more information, call 439-1806.

Sunday, Dec. 14
PORTSMOUTH - The Santa's Stocking Stuffer Craft Fair will be held Dec. 14 at Frank Jones Center.

Saturday, Dec. 20
ROCHESTER - The New England Language Center's International Gallery will hold a Russian Christmas Bazaar Saturday, Dec. 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. It will feature Russian crafts, unique paintings, icons, storytelling and fascinating background details of tradition.
The center is located at 16 Hillside Drive. For more information contact 332-2255 or marinaanylanguage.org.
General Store, Isinglass Country Store, Bow Lake Grange Hall, Bow Lake Inn,Calef's Country Store in Barrington. For more information, call 664-5609.