It’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season. Mark your calendar now for all of the holiday bazaars, craft shows and cookie walks you will be attending. Be sure to take your Santa list to find that perfect gift for a family member, friend, teacher or co-worker.
OCTOBER
Craft Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 19, Pine Creek Church, 25075 Stanton Road, North Liberty. Local homemade crafts, vendors, garage sale items benefit missions fund, silent auction ends at 1:30 p.m. benefits Ronald McDonald House, lunch items available with proceeds going to mission’s fund.
Fall Craft and Vendor Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 19, South Bend Elks Lodge 235, 3535 McKinley Ave., South Bend. Hand crafted items, vendors, community information. Concessions available throughout the day. Southbendelks.org.
Holiday Market Craft Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 19, St. Paul’s Senior Community, 3602 S. Ironwood Drive, South Bend. Vendors selling fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas items, Scentsy, jewelry, yard signs, crafts, much more. Lunch available.
Joy Mart II Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 19, Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ, 63568 Old US 31, South Bend. Featuring local homemade crafts. Bake sale features pies, kieflies, breads, and tailgate goodies. Lunch available with homemade chicken and noodles.
New Buffalo Arts and Crafts Show, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 19, New Buffalo Service League, New Buffalo High School Gym, 1112 E. Clay St., New Buffalo. Over 100 vendors with unique handmade items. Bake sale. Breakfast and lunch items until 3 p.m. Admission: $2. Proceeds benefit scholarships to high school seniors.
2nd Annual Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 19, Crest Manor Church of the Brethren, 1342 Berkshire Drive, South Bend. 30+ vendors with crafts, baked goods, holiday items, kettle corn. Lunch available. Handicap accessible.
Silverbrook Holiday Craft Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 25-26, Silverbrook Manufactured Housing Community Clubhouse, 2300 E. Main St., Niles. Homemade crafts of all kinds, jewelry, aprons, cards, crochet and knitted items, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas decor, baked goods and more.
Fall Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26, New Carlisle United Methodist Church, 300 E. Compton St., New Carlisle. Variety of vendors, luncheon and bake sale.
20th Annual Holiday Bazaar, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 26, Southfield Village, 6450 Miami Circle, South Bend. Christmas items, holiday items, jewelry, bake sale, more. Lunch available.
NOVEMBER
Craft Bazaar and Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 2, VFW Post 360, 1307 E. Jefferson Blvd., Mishawaka. Lunch available. Vendors call: Elizabeth Begeman at 574-217-1995 or Halle Vermillion-Gann at 574-303-2595.
Gingerbread Holiday Craft Bazaar, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 2, Sisters of Strength of the First United Methodist Church of Middlebury, 720 S. Main St., Middlebury. Assorted handmade crafts, Fall and Christmas items, machine embroidered items, Earthly Treasures Boutique (gently used items) and more. Bake sale. Breakfast and lunch available.
Holiday at the Mill, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 2, Bonneyville Mill, Bonneyville Mill County Park, 53373 County Road 131, Bristol. Sample baked goods, free recipes, purchase flour made at mill, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., seasonal crafts, carriage rides, grain milling demonstrations, live reindeer from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Holiday Craft Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 2, Greene Township Lions Club, Greene Township Community Center, 24600 Roosevelt Road and Sumption Prairie UMC, 24535 Roosevelt Road (across the street from each other), South Bend. Two locations this year! Craft items, home décor, jewelry, goodies, food, ticket prizes and more. Food and beverages available.
Holiday Craft Show, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 2, Bourbon United Pentecostal Church at Triton Elementary School, 200 Triton Drive, Bourbon. 60+ Craft, food, and direct sales vendors. Breakfast and lunch available with homemade cookies and baked goods. Bourbonupc.org/craftshow.
Holiday Craft and Vendor Show, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 2, West Side Church of Christ, 22987 Edison Road, South Bend. 25 vendors with baked goods, Avon, snow globes, Pink Zebra, artwork, wreaths, more. Concessions available.
Holiday Gift Auction, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 2, Trinity United Women in Faith, TLC Gym at Trinity on Jackson, south entrance, 2715 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart. 12:30 to 2 p.m. Preview and Silent Auction; 2 to 3:30 p.m. Live Auction. Free parking, free entrance, and great snacks.
Holiday Market, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 2, Fernwood Botanical Garden, 13988 Range Line Road, Niles. 30 exceptional vendors will offer a wide variety of unique items. Free with paid admission to Fernwood. More information at fernwoodbotanical.org/calendar.
Holiday Open House, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 2, Soup of Success Store, Church Community Services, 907 Oakland Ave., Elkhart. Sample our soup, cookie, and dip mixes, try on mittens, enjoy soy candles and trees. All products made by Soup of Success participants and volunteers. Proceeds from product sales are returned to the program to pay training wages.
Life Enrichment & Employment Pathways Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 2, LOGAN Center, 2505 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend. Our bazaar features items made by artists with developmental disabilities who participate in LOGAN’s day services. Wide variety of items including clay pieces, ornaments for fall and winter, pet items, cards, flavored coffee, much more. Artists earn a commission on sales.
7th Annual Christmas Bonanza Craft Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 2-3, St. Hedwig Memorial Center, 331 S. Scott St., South Bend. Vintage Christmas items, crafts and direct sales. Lunch and beverages available.
Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 3, St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 55756 Tulip Road, New Carlisle. All items handcrafted. Children’s reading session at 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Lunch available.
Christmas Vintage & Craft Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 8 and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9, Michiana Event Center, 455 E. Farver St., Shipshewana. Held in conjunction with the Amish Furniture Auction. Cost: $5. Over 50 vendors with a variety of handmade artisan crafts to specialty items.
Bake Sale-Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9, First Presbyterian Church, 401 Lincoln Way E., Mishawaka. Cookies by the pound, homemade noodles, cheeseballs, and baked goods. Holiday crafts, home good vendors, direct sales and more. Bake sale is cash only, some vendors may take credit cards.
Bells Are Ringing Church Bazaar, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 9, Grace Lutheran Church, 831 W. Marion St., Elkhart. Ne and gently used Christmas items, gift baskets, mincemeat, cookies, baked goods, much more. Serving an egg casserole breakfast.
Bethlehem Market, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9, First United Church of Christ – Women’s Organization, 321 N. Center St., Plymouth. Homemade crafts, fall and Christmas items, doll clothes, honey products, pet beds, laser etched items, more. Baked goods. Light lunch available. Door prizes throughout the day.
Beulah Holiday Bazaar and Artisan Market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9, Beulah Missionary Church, 57595 Old County Road 17, Goshen. 100 vendors, craft items, jewelry, wood items, baked goods, more. Direct sales vendors include PaperPie, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Tupperware, more. Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus available at no charge. Beulahchurch.org.
Christmas Bazaar, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9, Faith United Methodist Church, 22045 County Road 18, Goshen. Cookie Walk, homemade candies, Christmas crafts, wreaths, cheese balls, wood products, vendor items. FUMC famous peanut brittle. Gently used Christmas items at a discounted price. Breakfast and lunch available.
Craft Fair and Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9, First Central Christian Church, 2511 E. Third St., Mishawaka. Jewelry, insulated cups, Scentsy, crafts, laser art, wood items, seasonal items, furniture, “Treasure Shop,” and more. Lots of baked goodies.
Holiday Bazaar, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 9, Osceola United Methodist Church, 431 N. Beech Road, Osceola. Many vendors, second time around items, books, County Kitchen, Apple products. Snacks and lunch available. Sponsored by United Women in Faith.
Holiday Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 9, Evangel Heights United Methodist Church, 114 N. Ironwood Drive, South Bend. Crafts, attic treasures (a rummage sale, no clothing), bake sale, food, silent auction, kettle corn.
Holiday Crafts Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 9, Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 797 N. Detroit St., LaGrange. All items handmade including home décor, holiday items, outdoor wares, jewelry, toys and more. Bake sale. Lunch available for purchase.
Holiday Potpourri Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 305 W. State St., Cassopolis. Area crafters, bake sale, used book sale, “White Reindeer” table, and the best lunch in town, carryout available. Church is handicap accessible. Hosted by St. Paul Lutheran Ladies Circle of Cassopolis. Contact Jenny for more information or a table rental at 269-782-7484 or jennybischoff@hotmail.com. Please put ‘Bazaar’ in subject line.
Queen of Peace Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 9, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 4508 Vistula Road, Mishawaka. 100 vendors with a variety of crafts and items. Concessions available. Masks optional. No smoking on the premises.
Sugar and Spice Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9, St. John of the Cross Episcopal Church, 604 E. Vistula St., Bristol. Cookie walk $5/dozen, homemade baked goods, strudels $7/apple, cherry, blueberry. Outside vendors with crafts and gifts. Silent auction. Grandma’s attic items. Soup lunch with bread and cookie, $5 served at 11 a.m. Proceeds going to restoration of church’s stained-glass windows.
7th Annual Fall Pop-Up Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9, Elkhart Parks & Recreation, McNaughton Pavilion, 701 Arcade Ave., Elkhart. Artisans, crafts, vendor sales.
15th Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9, Granger Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 51521 Elm Road, Granger. Handmade items, fall and Christmas decorations, wood crafts, bake sale, more.
Holiday Craft Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 16, St. Matthew Cathedral School, 1015 E. Dayton St., South Bend. 80+ talented vendors in the past. Piggy Raffle and lunch available for purchase.
Holiday Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 16, Battell Community Center, 904 N. Main St., Mishawaka. Artisans, pottery, metalwork, woodwork, jewelry, music, food, homemade concessions, door prizes, and raffle. Free children’s area to include crafts and a visit from Santa.
Nappanee Home for the Holidays Craft & Vendor Market, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 16, Claywood Event Center, 13920 N. 1100 W., Nappanee. Over 130 vendors specializing in homemade crafts, local artisans, and bakers, mixed with some of your favorite local and direct sales companies. Concessions available all day. Facebook.com/Nappaneeholidaycraftmarket.
Osolo Holiday Craft Bazaar, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 16, Osolo Elementary School, 24975 County Road 6, Elkhart. 41 years strong with over 100 vendors, hand-crafted items, crochet, jewelry, candies, home décor and much more. Concessions available. Proceeds benefit students and staff at Osolo. Facebook: Osolo Elementary Holiday Craft Bazaar.
4th Annual Elkhart Northside Craft and Vendor Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 16, Elkhart Northside Church of the Nazarene, 53569 County Road 7, Elkhart. 67 vendors including PaperPie, Scentsy, Mary Kay, The Hunny Pot, and more; holiday crafts, jewelry, wood and welded art, and so much more. Bake sale. Lunch and snacks available. Proceeds benefit local and global missions.
27th Annual Arts & Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 16, Theta Mu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Dowagiac Middle School, 57072 Riverside Drive, Dowagiac. Homemade crafts, gifts, art, baked goods, direct sale vendors, cheeseballs and more. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. attend a meet and greet with the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who. Doughnuts and lunch concessions available.
43rd Annual Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 16, Corpus Christi School, 2822 Corpus Christi Drive, South Bend. 50 unique handcrafted vendors. Basket raffle by the Altar and Rosary Society. Book fair. Purchase lunch from eighth grade class.
Craft Bazaar with Bake Sale, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 21, Lakeville United Methodist Church, 610 N. Michigan St., Lakeville. Handmade blankets, aprons, quilted items, new and gently used items, Christmas ornaments and decorations. Assorted baked items. Proceeds benefit the church’s Sewing Group.
Holiday Spectacular, 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 22 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 23, Southgate Crossing, 27751 County Road 26, Elkhart. Handmade artisan vendors, antiques, crafts. Concessions are available at the BBQ, Thai, and Mexican restaurants. Southgatecrossing.info; Facebook@southgatecrossing.
Made with Grace, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 23, Grace United Methodist Church, 3012 S. Twyckenham Drive, South Bend. Ceramics, crocheted shawls, holiday items, wood items, toys, Christmas décor, embroidered items, more. Facebook.com/MadewithGraceSB.
Christmas Craft Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 30, Our Lady of Hungary School Gym, 735 W. Calvert St., South Bend. Arts and crafts by local artisans, cookie walk, piggy raffles, 50/50. Lunch available, handicap accessible. Admission is one voluntary non-perishable food donation for St. Vincent DePaul Society Food Bank. Call for vendor space, Edie Leemreis, 574-289-2143.
DECEMBER
Christmas in New Carlisle, 1 to 6 p.m. Dec. 1, downtown New Carlisle along Michigan Street. See Santa and his reindeer from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Old Republic and at 6 p.m. at the lighted parade. An array of vendors located in the fire station and lining the downtown streets. Live music, food, games, lighted Christmas parade.
Alternative Gift Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 4, Prince of Peace Church of the Brethren, 53105 N. Ironwood Road, (corner of Ironwood and Cleveland), South Bend. Jewelry, purses, scarves, baked goods, soup mixes, books, Ten Thousand Villages, St. Margaret’s House, Unity Gardens, and more.
Annual Christmas Cookie Pantry, 9 a.m. to noon, Dec. 7, St. Peter Lutheran Church, 473 Dragoon Trail East, Mishawaka. Most cookies are $9/lb. Other baked goods and select cookies priced individually.
Annual Cookie Walk and Craft Show, 8 to 11 a.m. Dec. 7, Plymouth Trinity United Methodist Church Women of Faith, 425 S. Michigan St., Plymouth. All types of baked goods, handmade crafts and greeting cards, quilt raffle. Cookies, $7/pound.
Christmas Cookie Sale and Craft Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 7, Coalbush United Methodist Church, 15977 Jackson Road, Mishawaka. Park in large lot and enter building through the glass doors. Pre-order kieflies by the dozen Oct. 23-Nov. 27 by calling 574-259-4136 or email coalbush@yahoo.com. Pre-payment of $16 required. More than 14 other specialty cookies available in half dozen bags, $4. Extra kieflies available in limited numbers. All cookies available until sold out. Craft Bazaar: ceramics, ornaments, stained glass, gift baskets, breads, jams, caramel corn and more. Concessions available featuring sloppy joe. Sloppy joe available for purchase in 6-serving frozen bags at $12. Vendors interested in a table can contact above phone number and email for more information.
Cookie Walk, 9 a.m. to noon, Dec. 7, Trinity Episcopal Church, 9 S. Fourth St., Niles (corner of Broadway and Fourth streets). Cookies and various other treats from $4 to $1.
Cookie Walk and Christmas Décor Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7, Dowagiac First United Methodist Church – Women of Faith, 326 N. Lowe St., Dowagiac. Cookie box, $8; candy box, $6. Cookie walk with homemade cookies and candy, gluten-free items available. Christmas décor, new and gently used Christmas items, artificial Christmas trees, some decorated trees available.
Craft Fair and Cookie Walk, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 7, St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 915 N. Ironwood Drive, (corner of Ironwood and Corby), South Bend. 25-30 vendors selling their crafts. Concessions and lunch available. Cookie Walk proceeds benefit the Broadway Christian Parish’s Jubilee Christmas Store.
Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 7, Buchanan Area Senior Center, 810 Rynearson St., Buchanan. Over 20 vendors offering a range of artisan and crafted items including jewelry, pottery, holiday décor, local raw honey, baked goods, and more. Over 20 door prizes. Sloppy joe boxed lunches available for purchase.
Holiday Open House, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 7, Soup of Success Store, Church Community Services, 907 Oakland Ave., Elkhart. Sample our soup, cookie, and dip mixes, try on mittens, enjoy soy candles and trees. All products made by Soup of Success participants and volunteers. Proceeds from product sales are returned to the program to pay training wages.
Kieflie Sale, East United Methodist Church, 1621 E. Third St., Mishawaka. Cost: $15 a dozen or $7.50 a half-dozen. All orders must be received by Nov. 30. Pick up will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 7 at the church. Payment must be made with cash only. To place an order, call the church office at 574-255-9445. Please leave your name, phone number and your order amount.
Lydick Holiday Cookie Walk, 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 7, Lydick United Methodist Church, 26510 W. Edison Road, (corner of Quince and Edison Roads), South Bend. Cookies: $6.50 per pound. Kieflies: $7.50 per half dozen; $15 per dozen. Cash or check accepted. Pre-orders, prepaid kieflie orders ($15 per dozen; 3 dozen maximum) accepted until Nov. 30. Must pick up pre-orders by 10 a.m. Dec. 7. Mail your kieflie order and check payable to: Lydick UMC, 26510 W. Edison Road, South Bend, IN 46628.
Pet Refuge Annual Holiday Bazaar/Bake Sale/Adoption Event, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 7, Pet Refuge, 4626 S. Burnett Drive, South Bend. Lots of good treats to eat while you browse through the shelter filled with vendors of all kinds, people and/or pet pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
Pokagon Art Extravaganza and Holly Fair, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7, Pokagon Family Activity Center, 58620 Sink Road, Dowagiac. Pottery, painting, fabrics, jewelry, wood burning and more from Tribal Artists. A visit from Santa and crafts and treats for kids. Light lunch and bake sale available. Hosted by The Pokagon Band Tribal Art Committee and Zagbëgon Academy.
• Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 14, Albright United Methodist Church, 504 W. Mishawaka Ave., Mishawaka, enter from Charlotte Street doors. More than 50 vendors and crafters. Enjoy a meal of pulled pork by Sky’s Catering.
Jingle Bell Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 14, North Liberty Zeta Pi Tri Kappa, North Liberty Community Building, 300 S. Main St., North Liberty. Local artisan crafts, Pink Zebra, Mercedeze Rain, 31, Twisted Appaloosa, Color Street, freeze dried candy and more. Vendors can email cjreed91@yahoo.com.
St. Monica Rosary Society Annual Cookie Walk, 9 a.m. to noon, Dec. 14, St. Monica Catholic Church, Parish Activity Center, Door S, 222 W. Mishawaka Ave., Mishawaka. Wide variety of cookies, $7/lb. Kieflies not included. Ample parking.
17th Annual Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 14, Ireland Road Church of God, 16555 Ireland Road, Mishawaka. All handmade items.
