WISCONSIN RAPIDS − Whether you are looking for holiday decor for your home, special treats to serve at your holiday parties or the perfect holiday gifts for those on this year’s gift-giving list, central Wisconsin artists, crafters, makers, vendors and small business owners have the perfect solution.
Stop at one (or more!!) of the many art, craft and vendor fairs and makers markets planned in the Wisconsin Rapids area this holiday season and you are sure to find the one-of-a-kind items you are looking for.
Here’s a list of events taking place in the Wisconsin Rapids area between now and Christmas.
Saturday, Nov. 15
Holiday Craft Fair − 1-3:30 p.m. at Renaissance by Rennes, 1500 Pepper Ave. in Wisconsin Rapids. Vendors include FOREVERWEAR jewelry, Avon, Bread by Jamie, Fizzin & Fabulous, Focal Point, Harvest Moon Chocolates, Jan’s Crafts, L’Bri, Mary Kay, Nancy’s Towels, Once Worn/Bog Cranberries, Paper Pie, Pampered Chef, Playful Planters, Scentsy, Sew Little Girls, Simply Stylish Designs, The Oil Guy and Tupperware. Admission is free. For more information, visit the event listing on Facebook.
4th Annual Best Christmas Ever Bake & Craft Sale − 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Lions Club, 2411 36th St. S. in Wisconsin Rapids. Features homemade tasty treats and crafts, raffle baskets, a gift card pull, porch pots and wreaths available for purchase. A Sip, Snack & Shop preview will be offered from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 14 with savory soups available while you shop. Proceeds will be used to give two local families the “best Christmas ever,” sponsored by Team Blessings from Wisconsin Rapids to Stevens Point. For more information, visit the event listing on Facebook.
Saturday, Nov. 22
Hunting Widows Craft and Vendor Fair − 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ponderosa Pines Pub, Eatery and Campground, 287 State 73 in Bancroft. Confirmed vendors include Country Side Boutique, Arctic Eats, Jordan Essentials, Julies Fashionable Fibers, Calming Waters Jewelry, Kallen Fishers, Baked Blessings, Tastefully Simple, Norwex, Beans Creations, Scentsy, Fluid Art and Ryan’s Rustics. For more information, visit the event listing on Facebook.
Romemakers HCE Holiday Craft Fair − 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rome Town Hall, 1156 Alpine Drive in the town of Rome. Features over 30 vendors with handcrafted items. Lunch, a bake sale and raffles will also be available. Bring a food pantry donation as your “ticket” to enter. For more information, visit www.visitromewi.com.
Widow’s Weekend Vendors Event − 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ryder’s Roadhouse & Grill, 9031 County Road WW in Kellner. Features over 20 vendors, Christmas music, children’s activities and more. Pine & Olive Photography will also offer photos with Santa. The event benefits the Wisconsin Rapids Area Best Christmas Ever program. For more information, visit the event listing on Facebook.
Saturday, Dec. 6
Nekoosa Hometown Christmas Craft Show − 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Nekoosa Community Center, 416 Crestview Lane in Nekoosa. Featuring over 30 vendors selling holiday crafts, arts and more; photos with Santa; and food available for purchase. For more information, visit www.fornekoosa.org.
Friday, Dec. 12
A Merry Makers Market − 4:30-8:30 p.m. at Ryder’s Roadhouse & Grill, 9031 County Road WW in Kellner. Browse dozens of local vendors offering unique gifts, home decor, seasonal treats and cozy winter must-haves. Sip on hot cocoa or a holiday-themed cocktail, listen to your favorite Christmas tunes and bring the whole family for photos with the decorated Christmas-themed backdrop. There will also be a Letters to Santa station, gift wrapping and giveaways. For more information, visit the event listing on Facebook.
Saturday, Dec. 13
Rudolph Country Christmas − Rudolph Country Christmas has expanded and will now include events along Main Street in downtown Rudolph as well as nearby at Rudolph Community Park. An indoor Christmas Market with craft vendors and food will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rudolph Town Hall, 6432 Second Ave., and an outdoor vendor market will be at Rudolph Community Park, 1757 Park St. The event also includes the Run, Run, Rudolph 5K, ornament sales, visits with Santa, a Christmas rummage sale, stamp cancellation, basket raffles, food vendors, children’s activities, horse-drawn wagon rides, music and a Main Street Parade at 6 p.m. You can find more information and updates on the event’s Facebook page.
If you are hosting an arts and crafts show, vendor event or makers market before Christmas in the Wisconsin Rapids area and would like it added to this list, please send information to Jamie Rokus at jrokus@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune: Shop local for holiday gifts at these arts & craft fairs in the Wisconsin Rapids area
Reporting by Jamie Rokus, Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune / Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune
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