Holiday Bazaars 2011

Oct. 8

Ginter Park Fall Festival Marketplace Extravaganza, Ginter Park United Methodist Church, 1010 W. Laburnum Ave., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. An array of vendors, food and a silent auction.

Chamberlayne Heights Methodist Church Bazaar/Yard/Bake Sale, 6100 Chamberlayne Road, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Gifts, holiday items, cookbooks, crafts, children's items, furniture, concessions, baked goods, jams, jellies.

Market Day, Wicomico Church, Wicomico Parish Church, 5191 Jessie Ball duPont Memorial Highway, Wicomico Church, 8 a.m.-noon. Arts, crafts, bakery items, specialty foods, yard sale, produce, cheese, plants, silent auction.

OystoberFest in Historic Ginter Park, St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, 3602 Hawthorne Ave., noon-6 p.m. Fried, grilled and raw oysters, brats and other grilled options. Beer, live music, kids' zone, prizes. Free to attend; $2 donation suggested. Rain or shine.

Richmond Waldorf School Fest of Fall, 1000 Westover Hills Blvd., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arts, crafts, puppet shows, children's crafts, live music, concessions, desserts, cake walk, petting zoo, pony rides, tie-dyed T-shirts.

River City Knitters Guild Craft Market Faire, Imperial Plaza, 1717 Bellevue Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Yarn, jewelry, pottery, bags, hand-carved wood, gifts, one-of-a-kind items.

Skipwith United Methodist Church Community Fair, 2211 Skipwith Road, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Arts, crafts, yard sale, baked goods, silent auction, Brunswick stew, breakfast and lunch concessions.

Oct. 14

Rappahannock River Run & Crafts Festival, St. Margaret's School, Water Lane, Tappahannock, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Gifts, home décor, jewelry, drawings and paintings, handmade tote bags, children's clothing. (Ball Memorial Gymnasium in case of bad weather.)

SpartaFest Bazaar, The Steward School, 11600 Gayton Road, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Jewelry, clothing, artwork, handcrafted items.

Trinity United Methodist Church Chesterfield Bazaar, at Ironbridge and Greenyard roads, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Pumpkins, chrysanthemums, breakfast, lunch concessions, handmade gifts, decorations, baked goods.

Oct. 15

Ginter Park Fall Festival Children's Carnival, Ginter Park United Methodist Church, 1010 W. Laburnum Ave., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Games, face-painting, rides, costume parade, pumpkin patch, prizes for costumes.

Midlothian Village Day Festival and Craft Fair, Midlothian Middle School, 13501 Midlothian Turnpike, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Parade, crafts, games, inflatables, concessions, entertainment, raffle, silent auction.

Bethia United Methodist Church Craft Bazaar, 10700 Winterpock Road, Chesterfield, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Baked goods, chili cook-off, holiday items. Rain or shine.

Bon Air United Methodist Church Community Fall Festival, 1645 Buford Road, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Live entertainment with Susan Greenbaum, Jonathan Austin and the Latin Ballet of Virginia, hayrides, children's games, flu shots, bloodmobile, yard sale, concessions.

Fall Festival at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 4101 Fordham Road, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Yard, bake sale, Brunswick stew, silent auction, child ID, moon bounce, crafts.

Heritage Public Library Fall Festival and 30th Anniversary Celebration, Providence Forge Recreation Center, 9900 Carriage Road, Providence Forge, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Crafts, petting zoo, Native American dancing and drumming, pumpkin painting, Brunswick stew sale.

Lakeside United Methodist Church Fall Bazaar, 2333 Hilliard Road, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Crafts, baked goods, collectibles. Rain or shine.

SpartaFest Fall Festival and Bazaar, The Steward School, 11600 Gayton Road, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Children's games, pumpkin patch, farmer's market, shopping, concessions.

Trinity United Methodist Church Chesterfield Bazaar, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (See Oct. 14)

Oct. 20

St. Mary's Marketplace, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 9505 Gayton Road, 6-9 p.m. Ladies' night, $8 per shopper. Jewelry, handmade soaps, home décor, gifts, refreshments, door prizes.

Oct. 21

Martha's Market, John Paul Jones Arena, 295 Massie Road, Charlottesville, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Boutiques from across the country. $8 for three days, $5 military and family with ID, college students with ID and ages 14 and older; 13 and younger free.

Oct. 22

Martha's Market, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (see Oct. 21).

Liberty Christian School Country Fair, state Route 360, Mechanicsville, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Baked goods, crafts, fall plants, holiday craft bazaar, children's crafts, games, live and silent auctions. Rain or shine.

Short Pump Ruritan Club Fall Craft Show, Short Pump Middle School, 4701 Pouncey Tract Road, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Arts, crafts, baked goods, floral arrangements, jewelry, doll houses, barbecue, hot dogs.

St. Barnabas Fall Marketplace, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 5155 Iron Bridge Road, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Crafts, plants, jewelry, books, re-gift boutique, baked goods, box lunches, children's activities, silent auction.

Trinity Episcopal Church, 501 W. Nine Mile Road, Highland Springs, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Yard sale and barbecue.

Oct. 23

Martha's Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (see Oct. 21).

Oct. 28

Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale, United Christian Church, 2101 Fordson Road, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Crafts, jewelry, knitted items, baked goods, raffle, concessions.

Holly Jolly Jubilee, activities building, Woodlawn Baptist Church, 3120 Woodlawn Ave., Colonial Heights, 6-8 p.m. Crafts, jewelry, doll clothes, floral arrangements, seasonal items, baked goods, homemade soups, door prizes.

Oct. 29

Holly Jolly Jubilee, 8 a.m.-noon. (see Oct. 28).

Gayton Road Christian Church FallFest, 12050 Ridgefield Parkway, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Yard sale, crafts, Brunswick stew, kids' games, face painting.

St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Bazaar, 9801 Fort King Road, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Holiday decorations, gift and quilted items, Brunswick stew, homemade goodies, 2 p.m. drawing ($1) for "Harriet's Baskets" quilt.

Nov. 3

Wisteria Faire Bazaar, Giles Presbyterian Church, 5200 Grove Ave., 4-9 p.m. Arts, crafts, baked goods. $2 donation.

Nov. 4

Wisteria Faire Bazaar, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Silhouettes by Blane. (see Nov. 3).

Epiphany Lutheran Preschool Holiday Stop-N-Shop, 1400 Horsepen Road, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Handmade jewelry, pottery, purses, novelties, children's items, used-book sale.

Lakewood Manor Bazaar, 1900 Lauderdale Drive, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jewelry, woodcrafts, quilted, knitted and stitched goods, concessions, baked goods.

St. Theresa's Catholic Church, Farmville – Christmas Bazaar, Parish Center, Buffalo Street, Farmville, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Arts, crafts, homemade jams, jellies, gifts, raffle, baked goods.

Nov. 5

St. Theresa's Catholic Church, Farmville Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (see Nov. 4).

Star Bazaar and Vendor Fair, Richmond East Moose Lodge, 7167 Flag Lane, Mechanicsville, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Arts, crafts, vendors, child ID, baked goods, concessions, child care offered while shopping.

Browse the Bazaar, Southampton Baptist Church, 7521 Comanche Drive, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Holiday items, jewelry, pottery, candles, baked goods, hot cider.

Clover Hill High School Fall Arts and Crafts Fair, 13301 Kelly Green Lane, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Holiday gifts, handmade toys, decorations, jewelry, baked goods, concessions.

Epiphany Lutheran Preschool Holiday Stop-N-Shop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (see Nov. 4).

Irvington United Methodist Church Holiday Bazaar, Church Educational Building, 26 King Carter Drive and Irvington Road, Irvington, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Baskets, wreaths, gifts, children's table, candles.

Manakin Fall Festival, Dover Baptist Church, 635 Manakin Road, Manakin Sabot, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Crafts, kids' games, concessions, live music.

St. Augustine Women's Guild Christmas Bazaar, Church Hall, 4400 Beulah Road, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wreaths, angels, retro crafts, baked goods.

Violet Bank Garden Club Celebrate Holiday Magic with Flowers and Luncheon. 9:45 a.m., Tickets by advance sale only $22, includes lunch. Fort Lee Regimental Club, Main Ballroom, Building 2609, C Avenue, Fort Lee, Va. Celebrate Holiday Magic with Flowers, featuring the talented designers of award-winning Rochette's Florist in Farmville. (804) 265-8131.

Nov. 11

Holiday Extravaganza … Shopping with a Cause, STEPS Centre, 100 Industrial Park Road, Farmville, 6-9 p.m. Exclusive shopping, wine tasting, heavy hors d'oeuvres and music. $25 per person. www.shoppingwithacause.com (434) 414-8266.

Nov. 12

Arts & Apples Craft Show, Woolridge Elementary School, 5401 Timber Bluff Parkway, Midlothian, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. More than 60 crafters, homemade apple pie sale.

Home for the Holidays Craft Show and Bazaar, Hopewell Community Center, 100 W. City Point Road, Hopewell, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Food booths, Virginia Traditions cookbook, seasonal items, home accessories, concessions. $3 admission.

Beulah United Methodist Fall Bazaar & Apple Sales, 6930 Hopkins Road, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Baked goods, canned goods, jewelry, collectibles, seasonal items. To pre-order apples, call 275-2325.

Holiday Bazaar and Crafts Sale, Battery Park Christian Church, 4201 Brook Road, 9 a.m-3 p.m. Hand-cut silhouettes, jewelry, homemade soaps, crafts, holiday arrangements, unique pin cushions.

Holiday Craft Bazaar, First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4310 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Handcrafts, gift items, toys, baked goods, holiday décor, concessions.

Holiday Craft Show at AshCreek, AshCreek Clubhouse, 10854 Linderwood Drive, Mechanicsville, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Arts and crafts, homemade foods, concessions, door prizes.

Little Sisters of the Poor Christmas Bazaar, 1503 Michaels Road, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Arts, crafts, jewelry, baked goods, frozen dinners.

St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church Christmas Craft & Gift Fair, 2700 Dolfield Drive, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Arts, crafts, baked goods, raffles, concessions. Rain or shine.

Holiday Extravaganza … Shopping With a Cause, STEPS Centre, 100 Industrial Park Road, Farmville, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10 wine tasting tickets; $5 shopping only.

Nov. 13

Holiday Extravaganza … Shopping With a Cause, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (see Nov. 12).

Nov. 17

St. Bridget's School, Girls Night Out, 6011 York Road, 5-10 p.m. Jewelry, clothing, stationery, home items, live music, hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine. $10 advance; $20 at door. www.saintbridget.org.

Nov. 18

Heavenly Creations Arts and Crafts Show, St. James the Less Episcopal Church, 125 Beverly Road, Ashland, 6-9 p.m. Juried fine arts show, handcrafted creations, all-natural spa products, homemade foods.

Holly Spree on Stuart Avenue PreSpree, St. Gertrude, 3215 Stuart Ave., 6:30-9 p.m. Wreaths, framed art, candles, Christmas items, jewelry, hand-smocked children's clothing. $10 advance; $15 at door.

Nov. 19

Holly Spree on Stuart Avenue, St. Gertrude, 3215 Stuart Ave., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. (see Nov. 18)

Heavenly Creations Arts and Crafts Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (see Nov. 18).

American Sewing Guild Bazaar, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 1101 Forrest Ave., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Handcrafted items and accessories.

Barboursville United Methodist Church Bazaar, Old Barboursville Road, Barboursville, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Crafts, baked goods, relishes, apple butter, jams, jellies, quilt raffle (large hand-quilted flying geese pattern).

Church of the Redeemer Craft Bazaar, 8275 Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wood crafts, home décor, jewelry, baked goods, photos with Santa for a nominal fee. $1 admission for door-prize ticket.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church Bazaar, Emmanuel Church Road, Powhatan, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Holiday decorations, attic treasures, baked goods, concessions.

Holiday Bazaar at St. John's Episcopal Church, 505 Cedar Lane, Hopewell, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Gift boutique, Christmas shop, baked goods, Elf Shop for kids and "secret shopping," lunch served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Holly Days Bazaar, Powhatan Elementary School, Old Buckingham Road, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Handmade crafts, baked goods, clothes.

Lee-Davis High School Holiday Bazaar & Craft Show, 7052 Mechanicsville Turnpike, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Handcrafted items, jewelry, candles, holiday items, baked goods, silent auction.

Northside Artists' Open Studio, 1501, 1514 and 1519 Westwood Ave., 3313 Suffolk Road, Ginter Place Lobby at 1350 Westwood Ave., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Illustrations, calendars, paintings, prints, collage, jewelry, ornaments, fabric creations, mixed media.

Nov. 20

Northside Artists' Open Studio, noon-4 p.m. (see Nov. 19)

Nov. 30

Ninth Annual Shopping Spree at Bizarre Bazaar, benefiting VCU Massey Cancer Center, Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E. Laburnum Ave., 5-9 p.m. Preview for Merry Massey and Happy Holly shoppers with wine and cheese reception, raffle of high-end items. Preview party tickets $40-$100 in advance and available at the door. www.thebizarrebazaar.com or (804) 673-6280.

Dec. 1

Bizarre Bazaar's 36th Christmas Collection, Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E. Laburnum Ave., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Holiday décor, gifts, gourmet foods, jewelry, clothing, accessories, toys, quality crafts, fine arts, hand-painted furniture, decorative items for home and garden. Early bird shopping today and Dec. 2, 8-10 a.m., no strollers allowed. $12 admission includes free adjacent parking, coffee and pastries.

Dec. 2

Boxwood Garden Club, Garden Club of Virginia, Holiday Greens and Gifts Sale, Grace Baptist Church, 4200 Dover Road, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fresh greens, wreaths, arrangements, home décor, jewelry, gifts, plants.

Dec. 3

First Baptist Church Christkindlmarkt: Community Christmas Market, 2709 Monument Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Traditional European Christmas market, live Christmas trees, wreaths, handmade products, concessions, photo with St. Nick.

Amelia Arts and Crafts Show, Amelia County Elementary School, 8533 N.Five Forks Road, Amelia, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Paintings, aprons, quilts, holiday items, baked goods, concessions, breakfast and lunch.

Farmville Christmas Show, STEPS Centre, 100 Industrial Park Road, Farmville, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Arts, crafts, seasonal décor, concessions. Admission $3.

The Bizarre Bazaar's 36th Christmas Collection. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (see Dec. 1).

Christmas Bazaar, The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 2341 Winterfield Road, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jewelry, kitchenware, paintings, gourmet food, objet's d'art, Native American crafts, baked goods, raffle, lunch, snacks.

Irvington United Methodist Church Holiday Bazaar, 26 King Carter Drive and Irvington Road, Irvington, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Gifts baskets, gifts, wreaths, children's table, candles.

Trinity Episcopal Church Holiday Bake Sale, 501 W. Nine Mile Road, Highland Springs, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Winter Artisan's Bazaar, Chesterfield County Public Library, Central Branch, 9501 Lori Road, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Handmade items.

The Bizarre Bazaar's 36th Christmas Collection,. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (see Dec. 1).

Dec. 10

Holy Cross Lutheran Church Homemade Christmas Cookie Sale, 11515 Ashcake Road, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cookies, baked goods, food gifts, candy, crafts, 50th anniversary cookbooks.

Dec. 15

Jingle Bell Bazaar, Hermitage Country Club, 1248 Hermitage Road, Manakin Sabot, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Arts, crafts. Cash bar and light hors d'oeuvres this evening.

Dec. 16

Jingle Bell Bazaar, 9 a.m.-noon. (see Dec. 15).

Nancy Guthrie