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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:

September 2026

  • TBA – Harvest Festival Craft Show/ Flea Market from 10am-4pm in Downtown Bellaire. Register at bellairechamber.org.

October 2026

  • 10th – 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.
  • 10th – Frankfort Fall Craft Fair from 10am-4pm in Open Space Park- 727 Main St. Register at cca.frankfort-elberta.com.
  • 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 – Fall Craft Show from 10am-2pm at The Community House- 4095 Grand Haven Rd., Norton Shores. For more info, email events@community-house.org. 
  • TBA – Onekama Fall Festival Craft Show from 10am-3pm at Onekama Village Park- Portage Ave., Onekama. For more info, visit onekama.info.
  • 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 Festival Arts & Crafts Show from 9am-5pm on Saturday and 12-5pm on Sunday at the Muskegon County Fairgrounds- 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd., Fruitport. 
  • TBA – Fall Market from 9am-1pm at Ludington Woods- 302 N. Sherman St., Ludington. Call or email Jessica for more info: (231) 480-6025, jessica.billings@ludingtonwoods.com.
  • TBA – Maker’s Market & Craft Show w/ Taste of ‘Stee Bake Sale from 9am-3pm at Bridges Church of Manistee- 387 First Street. Call (231) 723-6219 for more information.
  • TBA – Wellston Christmas Craft Show from 9am-3pm at Norman Township Community Hall- 1273 Seaman Rd., Wellston. For more info, contact Denise at wellstonboostersassociation@gmail.com or (231) 330-2422.
  • TBA – Craft Show from 9am-3pm at Trinity Lutheran Church- 1003 Maple St., Traverse City. For more information, visit facebook.com.
  • TBA – Craft & Vendor Show from 10am-3pm at American Legion Post 76- 318 N. James St., Ludington. Click here to register or for more info.
  • TBA – TC Handmade Market Arts & Crafts from 9am-3pm at Traverse City Christian School- 753 Emerson Rd., Traverse City. Email craftshow@tcchristian.org for an application.

November 2026

  • 28th – Holly Berry Arts & Crafts Fair from 9am-3pm at Frankfort-Elberta High School- 534 11th St., Frankfort. Register at cca.frankfort-elberta.com.
  • 28th – Merry Market Vendor & Craft Show from 10am-4pm at Up North Farm Market- 3960 W. Monroe Rd., Hart. Click here for a vendor form.
  • TBA – Arts & Crafts Show from 9am-3pm at Bethlehem Lutheran Church- 1050 Peninsula Dr., Traverse City. For updated information, visit bethlehemtc.org.
  • TBA – Heritage Bazaar from 10am-2pm at the Manistee First Congregational Church- 412 4th St., Manistee. Call (231) 723-5361 for more information.
  • TBA – Scandinavian Bazaar and Bake Sale from 10am-2pm at Trinity Lutheran Church- 955 James St., Frankfort. Call (231) 352-7521 for more info.
  • TBA – Mona Shores Holiday Arts & Crafts Show from 10am-3pm at Mona Shores High School- 1121 Seminole Rd., Muskegon. 
  • TBA – Holiday Gift Fair from 10am-3pm at 5780 Shanty Creek Rd., Bellaire. To register or for more info, visit bellairechamber.org.
  • TBA – 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.
  • TBA – Holiday Craft Show from 9am-2pm at Western Michigan Christian High School- 455 E. Ellis Rd., Norton Shores. 
  • TBA – 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.
  • TBA – Arts & Crafts Fair from 10am-2pm at Maple Ridge Manor- 1967 Maple Ridge Rd., Manistee. Contact Ann activity-manistee@mapleridgemanor.com or (231) 398-7895 for more information.
  • TBA – Mason County Family Events Annual Christmas Expo from 10am-3pm at Cornerstone Baptist Church- 121 Nelson Road, Ludington. Email mcfamilyevents@gmail.com, for more info.
  • TBA – Fall Craft Show from 10am-3pm at Hollister Senior Center- 1505 Michigan Ave., Baldwin. Visit facebook.com for more info.
  • TBA – Heartfelt Handmade Craft Show from 10am-4pm at First Congregational Church- 1201 Jefferson St., Muskegon. Visit fccmuskegon.org for more info.
  • TBA – Fall Bazaar & Bake Sale from 10am-3pm at Trinity Lutheran Church- 17191 3rd St., Arcadia. Call (231) 889-3620 for more info.
  • TBA – Holiday Sip & Shop from 9am-3pm at 149 Shoreline Dr., Muskegon. Email info@hotrodhd.com for more info.
  • TBA – Hart Mason’s Lodge Holiday Extravaganza from 9am-3pm at the West Michigan Masonic Center- 2661 N. Oceana Dr., Hart. Visit facebook.com for more details.
  • TBA – The Curated Christmas Collection Show from 9am-4pm at Hoyt’s Next Door- 107 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington. Items for sale by 3 Green Chicks and Friends with mimosas, bloody mary’s, breakfast, and lunch available for purchase. For more info, contact Tara at (231) 690-1343. 
  • TBA – Holiday Kickoff Craft Market from 9am-3pm at Ludington Elementary School- 5771 W. Bryant Rd., Ludington, to benefit Ludington Competitive Cheerleading. For more info or to register, visit facebook.com.
  • TBA – Maker’s Market from 9am-3pm at the First Congregational United Church of Christ- 412 4th St., Manistee.
  • TBA – Arts & Crafts Show from 9am-3pm at Orchard View High School- 16 N. Quarterline Rd., Muskegon. Call (231) 760-1350 for more info.
  • TBA – 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.
  • TBA – Sip & Shop Craft Show from 11am-4pm at Double JJ Resort- 5900 N. Water Rd., Rothbury. Register at doublejj.com.
  • TBA – Christmas Shoppe Arts & Crafts Show from 9am-3pm at the Mason County Reformed Church- 45 S. Amber Rd., Scottville. 
  • TBA – Artisan’s Market from 10am-3pm at Onekama School- 5016 Main St., Onekama. Click here for an application.
  • TBA – Christmas Vendor Expo from 11am-6pm at Vendor Row- 5762 W. US-10, Ludington. Visit facebook.com for more info.
  • TBA – Christmas Craft Show from 9am-3pm at VFW 4499- 1211 28th St., Manistee. Contact Ann at (231) 723-5944 or amore231@gmail.com.
  • TBA – The Star of Wonder Craft Market from 10am-2pm at Our Savior Lutheran Church- 765 US-10, Scottville. Register by contacting Charlotte Bentz at (231) 357-5397 or chuckiebean815@gmail.com.
  • TBA – Santa Shop Craft Show from 10am-4pm at Hesperia High School- 96 S. Division St., Hesperia. Email rae2164@gmail.com or call (231) 450-3273 for more info.
  • TBA – Holiday Market from 10am-4pm at Reeths-Puffer High School- 1545 N. Roberts Rd., Muskegon. Click here for an application.

December 2026

  • TBA – 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.
  • TBA – Band Craft Fair from 9am-3pm at Pentwater Public School- 600 E. Park St., Pentwater. For more information, call (231) 869-4100.
  • TBA – 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.
  • 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 – Holiday Craft Fair from 10am-3pm at the Scottville Senior Center- 140 S. Main St., Scottville.  Booth applications are available at the center or by calling (231) 757-4705. 
  • TBA – Craft/Vendor Show & Christmas Cookie Sale on Friday from 10am-2pm and Saturday from 9am-2pm at First Methodist Church- 114 W. State St., Scottville. 
  • TBA – MCC Band Boosters Christmas Expo from 9am-3pm at Mason County Central Schools- 210 W. Broadway, Scottville. 
  • TBA – Last Minute Christmas Market from 1-6pm at the Eagles #1354- 108 S. Harrison St., Ludington. Open to the public. visit facebook.com for more information.
  • TBA – Christmas Vendor Expo from 11am-6pm at Vendor Row- 5762 W. US-10, Ludington. Visit facebook.com for more info.

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