MARSHFIELD − 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 Marshfield 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 Marshfield area between now and Christmas.
Friday, Nov. 14 and Saturday, Nov. 15
Alpine Holiday Craft Boutique − 4-8 p.m. Nov. 14 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 15 at Columbus Catholic High School, 710 S. Columbus Ave. in Marshfield. Get a head start on your Christmas shopping and find one-of-a-kind gifts with over 60 local vendors selling handmade crafts, holiday decor, home goods, jewelry and more. Admission is free. The event will also include holiday music, food to purchase and more. For more information, visit the event listing on Facebook.
Saturday, Nov. 15
Colby Fall Fest − 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Colby High School, 705 N. Second St. in Colby. Shop local vendors and support the United Way Nutrition on Weekends program. For more information, visit the event listing on Facebook.
Monday, Nov. 17 and Tuesday, Nov. 18
Marshfield Medical Center Craft Show − 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 17 and 18 on the ground floor of Marshfield Clinic, 1000 N. Oak Ave. in Marshfield (in the old clinic cafeteria). Items for sale will include ornaments, gifts, decorations, candles and much more. HOPE Fund Raffle Baskets will also be displayed, and tickets will be available for purchase. For more information, visit the event listing on Facebook.
Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22
31st Annual Seasonal Treasures Craft Show − 2-8 p.m. Nov. 21 and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 22 at Oak Avenue Community Center, 201 S. Oak Ave. in Marshfield. Featuring fresh balsam wreaths, floral arrangements, crocheted mittens and hats, quilts, pillows, shirts and sweatshirts, silver and gold jewelry, wood crafts, country-style ornaments and wooden items, fleece scarves and blankets, hand-dipped chocolates, maple syrup, cookies, pies and more. Admission is free. Door prizes and free refreshments will be offered. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook group.
Saturday, Nov. 22
Craft Show − 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Belvedere Supper Club, 203630 State 97 in Marshfield. The craft show will feature many new crafters this year and many great gift ideas. Get your fresh holiday greens from Tender Shoots, as well as carmel corn and kettle corn. Lunch will also be available for purchase. For more information, visit the event listing on Facebook.
Fifth Annual Girls’ Day Sip and Shop − 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at EML, 206423 County Road M in Rozellville. Event promises a fun day of shopping, food and drink specials. For more information, visit the event listing on Facebook.
Fourth Annual Widow’s Weekend − 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Stratford Heritage Barn, 208268 State 97 in Stratford. The event will offer a wine tasting while you shop from local vendors and crafters. For more information, visit the event listing on Facebook.
Widow’s Weekend Craft Show − 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 513 E. 17th St. in Marshfield. Featuring about 20 crafters. For more information and updates, visit the event listing on Facebook.
Widow’s Weekend Craft Show − 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Marshfield Mall, 501 E. Ives St. in Marshfield. Featuring about 20 crafters. For more information and updates, visit the event listing on Facebook.
Saturday, Nov. 29
Spencer PTA Craft Sale − 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Spencer School District, 301 School St. in Spencer. Shop from over 100 craft booths featuring homemade seasonal decorations including fresh greenery, signs, ornaments and snowmen. There will be handmade gifts for every age including clothing, items for babies, mittens, rugs, towels, pillows, jewelry, tumblers, gnomes, soaps/lotions, birdhouses, wood and metal art, crocheted and knitted items, candles, items for pets, maple syrup, baked goods, dried candy and more. Admission is free. Breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase, and door prizes will be offered. For more information, visit the event listing on Facebook.
Sip ‘N Shop Vendor Event − 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Spencer Kids Group, 117 E. Clark St. in Spencer. Support local home-based businesses and discover unique products, handmade crafts and special wines from a local vendor. Guests will get the chance to sample wines provided by The Empty Nest Winery in Milladore. For more information, visit the event listing on Facebook.
Saturday, Dec. 6
Holiday Craft and Vendor Show − 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dorchester Memorial Hall, 175 N. Second St. in Dorchester. For more information, visit the event listing on Facebook.
Holiday Fair Craft Show − 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Oak Ave Community Center, 201 S. Oak Ave. in Marshfield. Shop a wide range of sellers including Color Street (Rachael Haupt-Harrington), Faiths Crafts (Faith Zarnke), II Krafty (Krystal Plomedahl), Melinda’s Melts + Crafts (Melinda Kulp), Nana’s Happenings (Cathleen Yahn), Norwex (Amy Bell), Pampered Chef (Sheli Leher), Paparazzi (Kayla McDowell), Scentsy (Rachael Haupt-Harrington), Stitching Sisters (Karen Brown/Laurie Mueller), Tastefully Simple (Kelly Sackmann) and Thirty-one (Amy Bell). Admission is free with chances to win door prizes. For more information, visit the event listing on Facebook.
If you are hosting an arts and crafts show, vendor event or makers market before Christmas in the Marshfield area and would like it added to this list, please send information to Jamie Rokus at jrokus@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Marshfield News-Herald: Shop local for perfect holiday gifts at these arts & craft fairs in the Marshfield area
Reporting by Jamie Rokus, Marshfield News-Herald / Marshfield News-Herald
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