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Holiday Bazaars and Arts & Crafts Shows in West Michigan

The Christmas season is the season to shop, and your local merchants are ready for the holidays with great gift ideas and specials aimed to save you money. The stores put you in a festive mood with their colorful decorations and seasonal music. You’ll find gifts for everyone on your list and unique items you can’t get at the mall. And keeping dollars locally helps your neighbors and the community.

In addition to the store-shopping opportunities, there are numerous Arts & Crafts Shows and Bazaars during the fall where you can find handcrafted and specialty items for your Christmas gift giving.

Here's a list of holiday bazaars and arts & crafts fairs scheduled in West Michigan:

November 2024

  • 2nd – Heritage Bazaar from 9am-2pm at the Manistee First Congregational Church- 412 4th St., Manistee. Call (231) 723-5361 for more information.
  • 2nd – Arts & Crafts Show from 9am-3pm at Bethlehem Lutheran Church- 1050 Peninsula Dr., Traverse City. For more information, contact Alanna at alanna.steffunick@bethlehemtc.org.
  • 2nd – Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show from 10am-2pm at the Ludington Senior Center- 308 S. Rowe St., Ludington. For more information, call (231) 845-6841.
  • 2nd – Holiday Craft Fair from 10am-2pm at the Scottville Senior Center- 140 S. Main St., Scottville.  Booth applications are available at the center or by calling (231) 757-4705. 
  • 2nd – Arts & Crafts Fair from 10am-2pm at Maple Ridge Manor- 1967 Maple Ridge Rd., Manistee. Call Erin at (269) 501-0583 for more information.
  • 2nd – Holiday Gift Fair from 10am-3pm at 5780 Shanty Creek Rd., Bellaire. Register at bellairechamber.org.
  • 2nd – Scandinavian Bazaar and Bake Sale from 10am-2pm at Trinity Lutheran Church- 955 James St., Frankfort.
  • 9th – Holiday Craft Show from 9am-2pm at
    Western Michigan Christian High School- 455 E. Ellis Rd., Norton Shores. For more info, email wmcvendorevent@gmail.com.
  • 9th – Long Lake Craft Show from 9am-3pm at Long Lake Elementary School- 7600 N. Long Lake Rd., Traverse City. For more information, email longlakecraftshow@gmail.com.
  • 9th – Mason County Family Events Annual Christmas Expo from 10am-3pm at Cornerstone Baptist Church- 121 Nelson Road, Ludington. For more info, visit facebook.com.
  • 9th – Fall Bazaar & Bake Sale from 10am-3pm at Trinity Lutheran Church- 17191 3rd St., Arcadia. Visit facebook.com for more info.
  • 9th – Christmas Bazaar from 11am-4pm at the Eagles #1354- 108 S. Harrison St., Ludington. Open to the public. Contact Debby at (616) 834-7866 or deb@bruizeman.com for more information.
  • 14th – Craft Show from 6-8pm at Lincoln Hills Golf Club- 1527 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Email ameeks@lincolnhillsgc.com for more info.
  • 15th – Annual Bazaar from 9am-3pm at Oceana County Medical Facility- 701 E. Main St. Hart
  • 16th – Holiday Time Market from 9am-12pm at 4610 Airline Rd., Muskegon. Event includes crafters, vendors, vintage, and antique booths.
  • 16th – Hart Mason’s Lodge Holiday Extravaganza from 9am-3pm at the West Michigan Masonic Center- 2661 N. Oceana Dr., Hart. Message April Cofer-Gum at facebook.com to register.
  • 16th- Maker’s Market from 9am-3pm at the First Congregational United Church of Christ- 412 4th St., Manistee. For more information, visit facebook.com.
  • 16th – Arts & Crafts Show from 9am-3pm at Orchard View High School- 16 N. Quarterline Rd., Muskegon. 
  • 16th – Holiday Kickoff Craft Market from 9am-3:30pm at Ludington Elementary School- 5771 W. Bryant Rd., Ludington, to benefit Ludington Competitive Cheerleading. Register by clicking here.
  • 16th – The Curated Christmas Collection Show from 9am-4pm at Hoyt’s Next Door- 107 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington. Items for sale by 3 Green Green Chicks and Friends with mimosas, bloody mary’s, breakfast, and lunch available for purchase. For more info, contact Tara at (231) 690-1343. 
  • 16th – Craft & Vendor Show from 10am-2pm at American Legion Post 76- 318 N. James St., Ludington. Submit a vendor application by clicking here.
  • 16th – Art & Craft Show from 10am-3pm at Traverse City West Senior High School- 5376 N. Long Lake Rd., Traverse City. For more info, contact Heather Stanek at stanekhe@tcaps.net.
  • 16th – Heartfelt Handmade Craft Show from 10am-4pm at First Congregational Church- 1201 Jefferson St., Muskegon. Visit fccmuskegon.org for more info.
  • 16th – Sip & Shop Craft Show from 11am-5pm at Double JJ Resort- 5900 N. Water Rd., Rothbury. Register at doublejj.com.
  • Friday, November 22nd-Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 – Home & Gather Christmas Market at 4525 Dowling St., Montague. Friday from 2-8pm and Saturday from 10am-2pm. 
  • 23rd – Holiday Craft Show from 9am-2pm at Montague NBC Middle School- 4700 Stanton Rd., Montague. For more info, email grinage-guyp@maps12.org
  • 23rd – Christmas Shoppe Arts & Crafts Show from 9am-3pm at the Mason County Reformed Church- 45 S. Amber Rd., Scottville. Sign up for their vendor waiting list by clicking here.
  • 23rd – Artisan’s Market from 10am-3pm at Onekama School- 5016 Main St., Onekama. For more information, contact Theresa at (815) 258-7044 or plaartisanmkt@gmail.com.
  • November 24th-December 16th – Art of Giving Holiday Market at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts- 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington. Sale of gifts made by local artists. Hours are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 11am-4pm; Wednesdays from 11am-6pm; and Saturdays from 11am-2pm. To reserve a booth, email info@ludingtonartscenter.org or call (231) 845-2787.
  • 26th – Fall Arts & Crafts Show from 9am-3pm at Community United Methodist Church- 1614 Ruddiman Dr., Muskegon. Call or text Kim at (231) 670-3969 to register.
  • 30th – Wagenmaker Market from 9am-2pm at Wagenmaker Greenhouses- 1683 Oakdale Ave., Muskegon. $1 Succulent Bar, House Plants, Winter Porch Pots, & over 70 Local Vendors. Register by clicking here.
  • 30th – Christmas Craft Show from 9am-3pm at VFW 4499- 1211 28th St., Manistee. Contact Ann at (231) 723-5944 or amore231@gmail.com.
  • 30th – Merry Market Vendor & Craft Show from 10am-4pm at Up North Farm Market- 3960 W. Monroe Rd., Hart. For a booth, email sami.upnorth@gmail.com.
  • 30th – Holiday Market from 10am-4pm at Reeths-Puffer High School- 1545 N. Roberts Rd., Muskegon. Vendor slots are full.
  • 30th – Santa Shop Craft Show from 10am-4pm at Hesperia High School- 96 S. Division St., Hesperia.
  • 30th – Aglow on the Avenue Vendor Show from 4-7pm at Legacy Plaza- 100 N. James St., Ludington. 

December 2024

  • 6th-7th – Christmas Cookie & Vendor/Craft Sale at Scottville United Methodist Church- 114 W. State St., Scottville. Friday from 11am-6pm and Saturday from 9am-2pm. Message Dawn Quick on facebook.com for more info.
  • 7th – Tiger Bazaar Craft Fair from 9am-2pm at Shelby High School- 641 S. State St., Shelby. Call Sarah at (231) 736-9165 or schas@shelby.k12.mi.us for more information.
  • 7th – Band Craft Fair from 9am-3pm at Pentwater Public School- 600 E. Park St., Pentwater. For more information, call (231) 869-4100.
  • 7th – Manistee Sleighbell Craft Bazaar from 9am-3pm at Wagoner Community Center- 260 St. Mary S Pkwy, Manistee. For more information, call Kathy (231) 723-6926.
  • 7th – Holiday Sip & Shop from 11am-5pm at 149 Shoreline Dr., Muskegon. Email TNTbar@hotrodhd.com for more info.
  • 7th – Hoppy Holiday Market at Right Brain Brewery- 225 E. Sixteenth St., Traverse City. For more info, visit facebook.com. 
  • 7th – Holiday Market from 12-5pm at Faire Heart Centre– 3408 W. US-10, Ludington. Shop Faire Heart’s in-house inventory including pre-made artisan products, Christmas ceramics, wood signs, take home kits, & more. Featuring a Christmas ornament painting bar and small Christmas crafts available to create at the event, with prices ranging from $5-$20. There will also be a variety of local vendors and makers with items for sale, along with complimentary snacks and (non-alcoholic) drinks.
  • November 24th-December 16th – Art of Giving Holiday Market at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts- 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington. Sale of gifts made by local artists. Hours are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 11am-4pm; Wednesdays from 11am-6pm; and Saturdays from 11am-2pm. To reserve a booth, email info@ludingtonartscenter.org or call (231) 845-2787.
  • 14th – Winter Craft Show from 9am-2pm at The Community House- 4095 Grand Haven Rd., Norton Shores. To reserve a space or for more info, email events@community-house.org.
  • 14th – MCC Band Boosters Christmas Expo from 9am-3pm at Mason County Central Schools- 210 W. Broadway, Scottville. To register, click here. 
  • TBA – Provemont Holiday Arts & Crafts Show at St. Mary’s School- 303 St. Mary’s St., Lake Leelanau. 
  • TBA – Cookie Walk & Craft Fair at Trinity Lutheran Church- 5631 W. Stony Lake Rd., New Era. Visit tlcnewera.com for more information.
  • TBA – Last Minute Gift Fair at Hamlin Town Hall- 3775 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. 
  • TBA – Yule Bazaar at Four Directions Alchemy- 507 E. Dowland St., Ludington. 

September 2025

  • TBA – Fall Craft & Vendor Show from 9am-4pm at Anything & Everything Inc- 3031 Heights Ravenna Rd., Muskegon. To register or for more info, visit facebook.com.
  • TBA- Arts & Crafts Show from 9am-3pm at Hope Reformed Church- 1868 Evanston Ave., Muskegon. For a registration form, contact Chad Warren at (231) 260-2293 or stryker82007@yahoo.com.

October 2025

  • TBA – St. Simon Applefest Arts & Crafts Show from 9am-3pm at St. Simon Family Center & Gym- 700 E. Bryant Rd., Ludington. For more information, visit facebook.com.
  • TBA – Harvest Festival Craft Show/ Flea Market from 10am-4pm in Downtown Bellaire. Register at bellairechamber.org.
  • TBA – Outdoor Craft & Vendor Show from 10am-3pm on the historic front lawn of The Village at Grand Traverse Commons- 1200 W. Eleventh St., Traverse City. To register, visit downtowntc.com. 
  • TBA – Onekama Fall Festival Craft Show at Onekama Village Park- Portage Ave., Onekama, Time TBA.
  • TBA – Fall Festival Arts & Crafts Show from 9am-5pm on Saturday and 12-5pm on Sunday at the Muskegon County Fairgrounds- 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd., Fruitport. Find an application at facebook.com.
  • TBA – Wellston Christmas Craft Show from 9am-3pm at Norman Township Community Hall- 1273 Seaman Rd., Wellston. For more info, contact Denise at roadkingdc@hotmail.com or (231) 330-2422.
  • TBA – Fall Craft Show from 10am-2pm at The Community House- 4095 Grand Haven Rd., Norton Shores. To reserve an outdoor space, click here. For more info, email events@community-house.org.
  • TBA – Twin Lake Arts & Crafts Show from 10am-4pm at The Picker’s Patch- 3551 Holton Rd., Twin Lake. Visit facebook.com for more info.
  • TBA – Fall Market from 9am-1pm at Ludington Woods- 302 N. Sherman St., Ludington. 
  • TBA – Manistee Marketplace/Luncheon from 9am-3pm (lunch served from 11am-1pm) at the Bridges Church of Manistee- 387 First St., Manistee. Call (231) 723-6219 for more information.
  • TBA – Craft Show from 9am-2pm at Trinity Lutheran Church- 1003 Maple St., Traverse City. For more information, email craft.show@tctrinityschool.org.
  • TBA – TC Handmade Market Arts & Crafts from 9am-3pm at Traverse City Christian School- 753 Emerson Rd., Traverse City. To register, click here.

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