Published October 16, 2012
2012 Holiday Bazaars
October Coventry Corner Date: Oct. 12-13 Nov. 9-10 Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: 12821 Pless Road SE, Rainier Description: Seasonal decorations, gift baskets, cards, boughs, beach decor, antiques, collectibles and more. Donations for the Rainier Food Bank will be accepted. Contact: Shirley Tompkins, 360-446-1789. A Sale for All Seasons Date: Oct. 12-13 Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Location: State Capital Museum Coach House, 211 21st Ave. SW, Olympia Description: Features handcrafted items from 100 crafters. Free admission, parking. Contact: 360-491-0176. Donnie J. O’Neill Orthopedic Guild Holiday Bazaar & Salad Bar- Date: Oct. 26 Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Shelton Civic Center, 525 W. Cota St., Shelton Description: Annual Holiday Bazaar and Salad Bar. Salad bar luncheon available for $8 per person. For vendor information, call 360-427-1561, or for event information call 360-426-1601 x3142. Proceeds benefit Mary Bridge Childrens Hospital. Mt. Olive Annual Holiday Bazaar Date: Oct. 26-27 Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Location: 206 Wyandotte Ave. E., Shelton Description: Gift and craft items. Baked goods. Plants. Lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Contact: Janice McMann, 360-426-7412. Yelm Adult Community Center Date: Oct. 26-27 Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: 16530 103rd Ave. SE, Yelm Description: Homemade baked goods. Handcrafted items. Ideas for holiday gift-giving offered by a variety of vendors. Hot dogs and chili. Raffles and door prizes. Contact: Shirley Rodger, 360-701-6863. St. Hugh Holiday Bazaar Date: Oct. 27 Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: 280 Wheelwright Ave. E, Allyn Description: Fall and Christmas decor and gifts, bakery shop and gourmet soup mixes. Decorative plates; greeting cards and ornaments. A silent auction and fresh baked scones and coffee while you shop. Contact: Brooke Quigley, 360-275-0443. St. Timothy’s Fall Craft and Nut Sale Date: Oct. 27 Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 1826 Snively St. SW, Chehalis Description: Episcopal churchwomen have assembled a variety of packaged nuts for holiday baking and gifting. Baked goods and pie by the slice for sale. Local craftsmen will have their art for sale. Contact: Nancy Simms, 360-748-6510 or email: k_nsimms@msn.com. Alonda Villa Holiday and Variety Sale Date: Oct, 27-28 Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Alonda Villa Clubhouse, 1301 Alonda Lane NE, Olympia Description: Holiday and other items for gift giving. Contact: Diane Allen, 360-455-8661 or 360-485-7320. November 27th Annual Homespun From The Heart Date: Nov. 2-3 Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Location: 1119 First St. W, Centralia Description: Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the holiday season as you stroll through charming mini-country stores brimming with homespun gifts. Visit Jennie’s Kitchen for soup and fresh-baked muffins or visit the Bread of Life Bakery for a sweet treat and coffee. Contact: Kathy Kjosness, 360-736-9981. Homemade for the Holidays Date: Nov. 2-3 Time: 4 to 8 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Location: Thurston County Fairgrounds, 3054 Carpenter Road SE, Lacey Description: Handcrafted items from more than 100 crafters. Free admission, parking. Contact: 360-491-0176. Mt. Greens Annual Holiday Bazaar Date: Nov. 2-3 Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: 5280 55th Ave. SE, Lacey Description: Multiple crafts, collectibles, bake sale and raffle. Contact: 360-456-0925 or 360-870-7832. 25th Annual Lake Limerick Magpies Bazaar Date: Nov. 3 Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: 790 St. Andrews Drive E., Shelton Description: 27 booths of handcrafted items and gifts. Homemade turkey soup, chili and baked goods. Raffle basket worth $100 and a handmade quilt. Proceeds benefit homeless shelter and food bank. Vendor spaces are available. Contact: 360-427-5470 or 360-868-2307. Catolicious Victorian Bazaar Date: Nov. 3 Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Plantasia Gardens, 3838 88th Ave. SW, Tumwater Description: Christmas and year-round decor, including garden art, linens, culinary goodies, jewelry, bath products and candles. Themed items for collectors: Angels, roosters, pigs, frogs, bunnies, Victorian, shabby chic, Americana and more. Cat and dog items. Many items less than $25. Contact: 360-754-4321. Holiday on Main Street Date: Nov. 3 Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Faith Lutheran Church, 1212 Connection St., Shelton Description: Christmas bazaar sponsored by Faith Lutheran Church. Contact: Lou Ann Moeller, 360-426-0347. Holy Family School 9th Annual Holiday Bazaar Date: Nov. 3 Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: 2606 Carpenter Road SE, Lacey Description: Homemade gifts, one-of-a-kind finds, delicious food and baked goods, holiday themes, direct sales from vendors and the Ornament Tree with all homemade ornaments. Contact: 360-491-7060. Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Mission Fair Date: Nov. 3 Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: 2020 Franklin St. SE, Olympia Description: Large selection of home crafted items, including quilts and tea towels. Crafts and gifts for all ages. Garden and kitchen items. Bake sale and cafe. All proceeds benefit missions, which includes “Seafarers Center,” and Union Gospel Mission. Donations are accepted; no vendor tables are available. Contact: 360-561-4510. South Bay Firefighters’ Association 14th Annual Holiday Bazaar Date: Nov. 3 Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: 3506 Shincke Road NE, Olympia Description: Community members sell their crafts, handmade treasures, holiday gift items and more. The Fire Fighters’ Association also will host a snack bar and bake sale. Vendor spaces are available for rent. Contact: southbayfire.com to rent space. Woman’s Club of Olympia Fall Bazaar Date: Nov. 3 Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: 1002 Washington St. SE, Olympia Description: Arts, crafts, gifts, and homemade baked goods will be on sale at Olympia’s historic Abigail Stuart House. Providence Mother Joseph's 21st Annual Holiday Bazaar Date: Nov. 9 Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: 3333 Ensign Road NE, Olympia Description: Proceeds benefit the Resident Council Fund. Tables are available for vendors. Contact: Penny Hyers, 360-493-4634 33rd Annual Holiday Happening Date: Nov. 9-10 Time: noon to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Location: Olympia Elks Lodge, 1818 Fourth Ave. E, Olympia Description: Gifts handmade by local artists, including calligraphy, ceramics, jewelry, silk-painted accents, decorative painted items, wood crafts, soap, knitted and wool felted items, watercolors, photography and more. Peace Lutheran Holiday Boutique Date: Nov. 9-10 Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: 2242 Friendly Grove Road, Olympia Description: Quilts, handcrafted items, baked goods, antiques, decorations, jewelry, and much more. There also will be a quilt raffle. Free cider and coffee while you shop. Shelton Health & Rehabilitation Center Annual Bazaar Date: Nov. 9-10; and Dec. 14 Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: 153 Johns Court, Shelton Description: All booth spaces provided free of charge as a community service, but no commercial items are allowed. Residents sell baked goods and lunch to raise funds. All items are handmade. Contact: Adele DuPont, 360-427-2575. Colonial Estates Bazaar Date: Nov. 10 Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: 3700 14th Ave. SE, Lacey Description: All homemade gifts, knits, home decor, Barbie clothes and baked goods. Contact: Genie Johnston, 360-459-9209. Eagle’s Landing Holiday Bazaar Date: Nov. 10 Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: 2257 E. Eagle Lane SW, Tumwater Description: Park residents make bird houses, cards, crocheted, knitted and sewn items, wood crafts, and much more. Contact: Lori or Marge, 360-956-3344. Holiday Boutique Date: Nov. 10 Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Boardwalk II Apartments, 510 Capitol Way N, Olympia Description: The residents present holiday gift items. Little Skookum 10th Holiday Craft Bazaar Date: Nov. 10 Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: 3480 S.E. Lynch Road, Shelton Description: Homemade crafts. Contact: 360-426-0355 or 360-426-9055. Rainier Sportsman’s Club Holiday Bazaar Date: Nov. 10 Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: 404 Alaska St., Rainier Description: Family-friendly holiday shopping and fun. Shop a combination of arts, crafts, and gifts. A special appearance by Santa, so don’t forget your camera. Lunch and snacks will be available for purchase. Free admission, parking. Vendor spaces are available for $20. Contact: 360-264-2526. The Salvation Army Women’s Ministries Winter Wonderland Bazaar Date: Nov. 10 Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: 1505 Fourth Ave. NE, Olympia Description: Lots of gift ideas. Contact: Debbie Ingram, 360-352-8596. Winter Wonderland Date: Nov. 10 Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: First United Methodist Church, 1224 Legion Way SE, Olympia Description: Handcrafted Christmas decorations, home decor items, quilts, hats, scarves, mittens and more. Gourmet food items include soup mixes, jams, salad dressings, mustards, nuts. Homemade candy and cookies, and specialty breads. Specialty booths include Rada Cutlery, Comfort & Care, Go-Green Booth, Garden booth, silent auction, one-of-a-kind treasures and antique and vintage gift items. Contact: 360-352-9703. Squaxin Island Museum Bazaar Date: Nov. 16-17 Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Location: 150 SE Kwuh-Deegs-Altxw, Shelton Come Explore the culture of the museum and find all you Christmas gifts too! Gifts such as: Hand made Jewelry, baked goods, Arts and Crafts, AND DOOR PRIZES! Contact: Ruth Whitener 432-3841 rwhitener@squaxin.us Christmas Comes Early Date: Nov. 16-17 Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: 1670 Circle Loop SE, Lacey Description: Handcrafted items created by Panorama residents; art work, wood items, Christmas decorations, stocking stuffers, and more. Contact: 360-438-5449. Elma Grange Holiday Bazaar Date: Nov. 16-17 Time: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Location: 401 Waldrip Road W, Elma Description: Gifts, crafts and baked goods. Vendors are welcome. Contact: Cecilia Mattox, 360-470-0353 or Patricia Williams, 360-532-0277. DuPont Winter Wonderland Holiday Bazaar Date: Nov. 17 Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Pioneer Middle School, 1750 Bob’s Hollow Lane, DuPont Description: Homemade gifts and crafts from local vendors. Great Christmas shopping. Contact: Anna Skretting, cranaberry@aol.com Holly Day Bazaar Date: Nov. 17 Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: 11111 Military Road SW, Lakewood Description: Homemade gifts and baskets; lots of homemade goodies, cookies and candies. Tables are available for $25. Contact: 360-943-1157 or 253-584-6143. Mt. View Elementary PTA Annual Holiday Bazaar Date: Nov. 17 Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Mt. View Elementary School, 1900 College St. SE, Lacey Description: Handmade crafts, toys, pet gifts, stocking stuffers, antiques, calendars, hot pillows, banners, baskets, cross-stitched towels, crystal jewelry, water color art, soaps, bath salts, flannel blankets, raffles and much more. Commercial vendors, performances and food concessions. Contact: 360-250-2264. Olde English Christmas Faire Date: Nov. 17 Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: St. John’s Episcopal Church, 114 20th Ave. SE, Olympia Description: Antiques and collectibles, handcrafted gifts and goodies, hand-knits, flavored honey and honey fudge, Tea Room treasures, Vestryshire Sauce, quality used books and CDs, fine arts, fresh wreaths and other artisan booths. A sit-down lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Contact: Laura Tayne, 360-357-5537. Seashore Villa Holiday Arts and Crafts Bazaar Date: Nov. 17 Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: North Olympia Fire Dept. Station #7, 5046 Boston Harbor Road, Olympia Description: Seashore Villa residents will sell items and handcrafted jewelry. Senior Action Network Holiday Bazaar and Gift Show Date: Nov. 17 Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Lacey Senior Center, 6757 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey Description: More than 20 vendors including Cookie Lee, Natural Body Care, Mary Kay Cosmetics, baked goods, knitted items, ornaments and much more. Contact: 360-943-9698. Tenino Fall Crafters Market Date: Nov. 17 Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Historical Tenino Quarry House, 319 Park Ave., Tenino Description: Local artisans offering their handcrafted items, including jewelry, soaps, body products, hats, quilted items (pillows, table cloths, aprons, purses), home decor, felted items, garden/yard art (flowers, bird feeders and baths made from recycled glass), and more. Information will be available and donations accepted for Homeless Backpacks (homelessbackpacks.org). Contact: Sherry Bachmann, 360-789-6659. Nisqually Valley Moose Lodge Annual Bazaar Date: Nov. 17-18 Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: 1117 Yelm Ave. W, Yelm Description: All kinds of crafts, gift items, baked goods and concessions. Vendor tables are available. Contact: Rae Gaither, 360-458-7556. 34th Annual Country Christmas Bazaar Date: Nov. 17-18 Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday Location: Pavilion, Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds, Elma Description: More than 240 booths of handcrafted items, including pottery, jewelry, toys, floral, primitives, baked goods, birdhouses and benches, pet products, wreaths, candy, quilts, furniture, holiday decorations, stained glass, table linens, soaps and lotions, candles, and more. Contact: Karen Olson, 360-482-2717. Cousins’ Christmas Bazaar Date: Nov. 24 Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Black Lake Grange, 6011 Black Lake Blvd. SW, Olympia Description: Items for home decor, jewelry, art work, etc. Great gift items for all occasions. Charity bake sale benefits the Black Lake Elementary Gift-Giving Tree Project. Contact: Pam Keselburg, 360-491-0535. Ceramic Studio Open House & Holiday Sale Date: Nov. 29, 30, and Dec. 1 Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Location: The Olympia Center, room 207, 222 Columbia St. NW, Olympia Description: Learn about class opportunities, and enjoy or purchase pottery and whimsical art made by ceramics students and instructors. New items will be added each day. Sign the guest book for a chance at a door prize. December Feline Friends Holiday Bazaar & Cat Adoption Date: Dec. 1 Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Griffin Fire Dept., 3707 Steamboat Loop NW, Olympia Description: More than 20 vendors with a unique variety of special handcrafted gifts for friends and pets: jewelry, pet toys and beds, knit and crocheted items, handmade Christmas decorations, fabric wall art, quilts, house plants, garden seeds, lavender, baked goods and much more. Don’t miss the White Elephant table and raffle, and Santa Paws will be available for photos with your pets. Contact: 360-866-1909. Visit feline-friends.net. Hawks Holiday Happening Date: Dec. 1 Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: River Ridge High School, 350 River Ridge Drive SE, Lacey Description: Features more than 100 talented local vendors offering specialty items, including one-of-a-kind handmade gifts and artwork. Free admission and parking. Door prizes and entertainment. Kitten Rescue Bazaar Date: Dec. 1 Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Kitten Rescue, 420 S.E. State Route 3, Shelton Description: Homemade baked goods, crafts and collectibles, and pet items. Quilt raffle. Contact: kittenresq.net. Littlerock United Methodist Church Date: Dec. 1 Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: 6336 128th Ave. SW, Littlerock Description: Beef raffle, yummy baked goods. Treasures. Shopping Extravaganza Date: Dec. 1 Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Griffin School District, 6530 33rd Ave. NW, Olympia Description: Gift ideas from Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, and Party Lite, as well as local businesses, artists and handmade creations. Contact: 360-584-3907. Winterfest in Tenino Date: Dec. 1 Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: 500 Second St. W, Tenino Description: Approximately 40 vendors will offer a variety of gift ideas and holiday-related items as part of an annual community-wide event for families. Contact: Robin Rudy, 360-264-5505. Merrie Makings Date: Dec. 7 Time: 9 a.m. to noon Location: First United Methodist Church, 1224 Legion Way SE, Olympia Description: Annual sale of fresh wreaths, centerpieces, holiday cemetery arrangements and gift items. Cookies and coffee available. Contact: Velta George, 360-786-0191.