Concord is a mecca of craft fairs this time of year, giving you plenty of opportunities to shop ahead of time (and, as a bonus, avoid the headache of mall parking lots).
Oct. 24 and 25
A Christmas craft fair will be held at 47 Airport Road from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Food will be provided Webster Congregational Church with proceeds donated to the church. For more, call Goldie Jenovese at 648-2205.
Nov. 7
The Merrimack County Artisans Craft Fair will be held at the Bektash Shrine, 198 Pembroke Road from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. A tradition for over 30 years, the Merrimack County Artisans Craft Fair offers perse, select crafts made by local artisans. Admission is free. For more, call 624-2345 or e-mail merifred@comcast.net.
A holiday craft fair will be held at Granite Ledges, 151 Langley Parkway from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The fair will feature over 20 vendors with a variety of crafts and product for sale. Refreshments will also be sold. For more, call Wayne Sevin at 224-0777, ext. 1004.
A fall fair will be held at St. Paul’s Church, 21 Centre St., from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. That fair will include jewelry, crafts, a silent auction, baked goods, Christmas items and a white elephant table. The youth group will serve lunch from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. For more, call 224-2523 or visit stpaulsconcord.org.
Nov. 7-8
New Hampshire Open Doors will take place on Veterans Day weekend. Artisans and craftspeople across the state invite visitors to their studios and businesses. Concord locations include Apple Hill Farm, 580 Mountain Road, farm store and tastings; Mill Brook Gallery & Sculpture Garden, 236 Hopkinton Road, exhibits, pottery and jewelry; Wyrding Studios, 7 Celtic St., jewelry; League of NH Craftsmen, 36 N. Main St.; and Real Green Goods, 35 S. Main St. For a complete list, business hours and a map, visit nhopendoors.com.
Nov. 14
The Joyful Giving Fair will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church, 79 Clinton St., starting at 9 a.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to shop for unique gifts from around the world while supporting local, national and international charities. Lunch will be served in the church parlor. For more, call 224-7413 or e-mail staff@concordwumc.org.
Nov. 21
The New Hampshire Audubon will hold its holiday fair and book sale at the McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The event includes live animal presentations, discounts at the Nature Store, crafts and activities for kids, baked goods and apple cider, raffle prizes and shoppers can peruse a wide variety of used books (half-price sale on used books begins at 1:30 p.m.). Proceeds from the book sale benefit the McLane’s Center Francis Beech White Library. For more, call 224-9909 or visit newhampshireaudubon.org.
Dec. 12
A craft fair will be held at the Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Ave., from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more, visit joycescraftshows.com.
