With the festive season already fast approaching, crafters, artists, and artisans all over the Valley are out in full force to help you get ready for the holidays. Here are some of the many upcoming events where you can find endless gift ideas, enjoy tasty treats, and support local entrepreneurs and community organizations in the process:
Art Show and Auction–Wolfville
This show features the work of the members of Evangeline Artists’ Cooperative. Beautiful and affordable pieces will include large and small paintings as well as jewelry of semi-precious stones set in fine silver.
Friday November 1, 4pm – 7pm, and Saturday November 2, 9:30am – 4pm
Lions Club
36 Elm Avenue
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Jean_leung@hotmail.com
Kings Kikima Grannies Jewelry Sale–Wolfville
Funds raised to support children orphaned by AIDS being raised by their grandmothers.
Saturday November 9, 9am – 3pm
Lions Club
36 Elm Avenue
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
(902) 542-4508
Bake and Craft Sale–South Alton
A variety of homemade items for sale. Canteen on site.
Saturday November 2, 9am – 2pm
South Alton Community Center
Highway 12
Kentville, Nova Scotia
kimberly.lunn@ns.sympatico.ca
Brooklyn Fire Department Auxiliary Christmas Craft Fair
Saturday November 2, 9am – 2pm
Civic Centre
995 Highway 215
Brooklyn, Nova Scotia
To book a table at $10.00/table, please call
902-757-3777 and leave a message
Christmas on the Sissiboo Craft Market–Weymouth
Christmas on the Sissiboo Craft Market is a unique
combination of 80 crafters and artisans brought together for one day.
Two locations in Weymouth, St Mary’s Bay Academy and Sissiboo Landing,
plus village-wide specials and promotions
Saturday November 2, 10am – 3pm
Sissiboo Landing & Information Centre
4575 Highway 1
Weymouth, Nova Scotia
and
St. Mary’s Bay Academy School
4079 Hwy # 1
St. Bernard, Nova Scotia
dpd837@gmail.com
902-247-1657
Ecumenical Fall Fair—Annapolis Royal
Craft and bake tables, raffles, door prizes. Everyone is welcome! Admission free but a donation to the Food Bank would be appreciated. Coffee and goodies $5.
Saturday November 2, 10am – 12:30pm
Fire Hall
5 Saint Anthony Street
Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
j.dickinson@ns.sympatico.ca
532-5833
Berwick School Craft Fair
This annual event features dozens and dozens of amazing local makers and their stunning creations! Get a jump on Christmas shopping! Sample amazing treats! This year the cafeteria is featuring food from the salad bar and delicious warm options! Come out and support a wonderful fair where the money made goes back into our classrooms and to our students! $3 adults. Children 12 and under/students free
Saturday November 2, 10am – 3pm
Berwick & District School
220 Veterans Drive
Berwick, Nova Scotia
berwickschoolcf@outlook.com
902-690-7142
Christmas Craft Sale—New Minas
Saturday November 2, 10am – 3pm
All proceeds for the New Minas Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary.
Adults $2, children under 12 free. Doors Open at 7:30am.
Canteen and Kitchen available. 50/50 tickets for sale. Ticket auction.
Fire Hall
6 Jones Road
New Minas, Nova Scotia
Table rentals are still available.
nmvfdauxcraft@gmail.com
Laura: 902-680-1743
Christmas Tea & Sale—Kentville
Door opens and sale begins at 1:30pm; Tea 2 – 3 pm
Christmas puddings, fudge table, children’s corner, jewelry table, white elephant table, fancywork and pantry table.
Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Kentville Baptist Church.
Tea: Adult $10; Children $1; Children under 6 free
Saturday November 2, 1:30pm – 3:30pm
United Baptist Church
503 Main Street
Kentville, Nova Scotia
678-3162
Harvest Craft Fair–Berwick
Canteen and bake table. 50 – 50, ticket auction, draw at 3pm. Must be present to claim prize.
$2 per person
Sunday November 3, 2019 9am – 3pm (6 Hours )
Royal Canadian Legion
232 Main Street
Berwick, Nova Scotia
Doors open for sellers at 7am. Cost per table $15. 2 for $25. Call Julia 902- 538-7762. 902-670-1827 or Marjorie 902-538-8230 to book.
Christmas Fantasy Craft Sale–Nictaux
Pop in check us out and have lunch while there. Many local crafters, door prizes, 50/50 and Touch and Buy.
Admission $2
Sunday November 3, 10am – 3pm
Fire Hall
9349 Hwy 10
Nictaux, Nova Scotia
To book tables please call Holly 902-765-3927 or email hdstillwell@hotmail.com or call Teri 8252264
5th Annual Christmas Craft and Vendor Sale–Three Mile Plains
Featuring a wide variety of vendors, lots of handmade crafts with something for everyone, a canteen on site, and a 50/50 Draw with proceeds being donated back to the hall. Come out and get a start on that Christmas shopping while supporting your local hall!
Saturday November 9, 9am – 3pm
Community Hall
4474 Highway 1, RR2
Three Mile Plains, Nova Scotia
902-792-2960