Tis the Season of Holiday Craft Fairs

With the incessant rain of November comes one of my most favorite times of the year. The Holiday craft fair season! I'll admit it, I'm a sucker for all the unique, obscure gift items. I'm one of those that loves to give good gifts. It makes my day to find something that I know the gift recipient will love.

I'll start with my foremost favorite. The Circle Craft Christmas Market is held each year at the Trade & Convention Centre at Canada Place, 2008 dates are November 11-16th. It is billed as Western Canada's largest and one-of-a-kind gift fairs and they do not disappoint. If you have never had the opportunity to check Circle Craft out, make sure you put it on your list of things to do for this year, I promise, you'll be sorry if you don't. An added bonus, you can print off a coupon for $2 off your show admission.

This year marks the first time the Inspired in the City Baby & Family Holiday Fair will take place. It happens this year on Sunday, November 3rd. 10:00-3:00 at the Steveston Community Centre. The show promises an amazing selection of locally made products and support services for Moms & Families. Sounds like a winner.

The City of Richmond through the local community centres offers a few gems as well. Steveston's Christmas Craft Fair is billed as Richmond BIGGEST fair! This year it takes place on Saturday, November 29th. 10:00 - 4:00. Minoru Christmas Craft Fair will take place on the same day as Steveston, also from 10:00 -4:00. At Minoru, you will not only find unique treasures, you will also benefit the seniors of the Minoru Place Seniors Activity Centre. They are so close, you can visit one, then head over to the next! South Arm will also have it's own event on Saturday, November 15th. from 10:00 - 5:00.

I came across a listing for a Craft Night and Silent Auction to be held at Dixon Elementary School in Richmond. There you can buy from talented local artists and help Dixon School at the same time. This event happens on Thursdsay, November 20th. from 6:00 - 8:30 pm.

So here is to anther joyous season... of craft fair's that is! Happy Shopping.

In good health,

Susan