STEVENS POINT − 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 Stevens Point 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 Stevens Point area between now and Christmas.
Saturday, Nov. 15
8th Annual Holiday Bazaar − 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Stevens Point Elks Lodge, 1132 Clark St. in Stevens Point. Discover unique handcrafted treasures from three rooms full of local vendors featuring home and holiday decor, jewelry, pottery, crocheted stuffed toys, upcycled flannels, embroidered towels, quilted items, freeze-dried candy, candles, lotions, baked and canned goods and more. Visit with Santa from 11 a.m. to noon. There will also be a raffle drawing (bring a nonperishable food item to earn a free raffle ticket) and food and drinks will be available for purchase. Admission is free. For more information, visit the event listing on Facebook.
Fall Makers Market − 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Krogwold Farm, 10379 County Road V in Amherst. Wander the barn, sip something warm and discover one-of-a-kind finds from local makers. Think handmade soaps, original artwork, fresh baked goods and unique holiday gifts. For more information, visit the event listing on Facebook.
Sunday, Nov. 16
Holiday Faire Local Makers Market − 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tomorrow River Community Charter School, 10186 County Road MM in Amherst Junction. Featuring local craftspeople, walking food vendors, delicious homemade soup, baked goods, a kids-only store, crafts for kids, campfires and s’mores, musical performances, storytelling and outdoor games. The TRCCS Store will be filled with goods made by students. Cost is $2 per person or $5 per vehicle. For more information, visit www.trccs.org/holiday-faire.
Saturday, Nov. 22
Holiday Makers Market 2025 − 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rose House, 1140 Clark St. in Stevens Point. Features handmade gifts and doughnuts. For more information or to register as a vendor, visit the event listing on Facebook.
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, K, allen Fishers, Baked Blessings, Tastefully Simple, Norwex, Beans Creations, Scentsy, Fluid Art and Ryan’s Rustics. For more information, visit the event listing on Facebook.
Sunday, Nov. 23
Tinsel Trail 2025 − 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Convention Center, 1001 Amber Ave. in Stevens Point. The event includes only vendors and small businesses who make handmade goods and upcycled items. The event is organized by the Stevens Point Junior Woman’s Club. Admission is $3, and 100% of the entrance free will be reinvested back into Portage County. For more information, visit the event listing on Facebook.
Saturday, Nov. 29
MadeCentral Merry Market − 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Annex at The Opera House, 1124 Main St. in Stevens Point. Features 16 central Wisconsin makers offering handmade, artisan and locally produced goods from jewelry to textiles to artisanal treats and thoughtful gifts. Admission is free. For more information, visit the event listing on Facebook.
Small Business Saturday Market − 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the atrium at Artist & Fare, 1804 Plover Road in Plover. After you’ve wrapped up your Black Friday shopping, come spend Small Business Saturday supporting local makers, artists and businesses. Shop unique, local finds perfect for holiday gifting. Admission is free. For more information, visit the event listing on Facebook.
Saturday, Dec. 6
A Scandinavian Christmas Bake & Craft Sale − 8 a.m. to noon at Peace Lutheran Church, 293 S. Main St. in Amherst. Stop at the church to find your favorite Scandinavian treats, including lefse, krumkake, rosettes and sandbakkels. Then check a few items off your Christmas shopping list with unique crafts and gifts. There will also be raffle baskets and quilt raffles. For more information, visit the event listing on Facebook.
Tomorrow River Christmas Craft Show − 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jensen Community Center, 487 N. Main St. in Amherst. Featuring over 40 craft vendors, this show is set up and displayed like a boutique store, with many different rooms to display various crafts. Handmade crafts and other items for sale will include upcycled, vintage, primitives, woods and country decor, canned goods, soaps, beauty products, baked goods, dips, crochet, candles and more. Cash, checks and all major credit/debits cards are accepted. Admission is $2. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page.
Saturday, Dec. 13
Holiday Makers Market 2025 − 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rose House, 1140 Clark St. in Stevens Point. Features handmade gifts and doughnuts. For more information or to register as a vendor, visit the event listing on Facebook.
North Pole Express Vendor Event − 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Springville Sports Barn, 2811 Plover Springs Drive in Plover. Featuring over 45 vendors, a lottery tree, and 50/50 and raffle baskets. Goodie bags will be available for children and the first 35 kids will get a crocheted mouse and a “Twas the Night Before Christmas” storybook.” Proceeds from the event benefit Operation Bootstrap. For more information, visit the event listing on Facebook.
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.
Saturday, Dec. 20
Holiday Market at Mission Coffee House − 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the atrium at Artist & Fare, 1804 Plover Road in Plover. Join for some last-minute Christmas shopping. Browse local vendors for everything from handmade goods to delicious treats, while sipping your favorite holiday drink from Mission Coffee House. 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 Stevens Point area and would like it added to this list, please send information to Jamie Rokus at jrokus@gannett.com.
(This listing was updated to add new information.)
This article originally appeared on Stevens Point Journal: Shop local for perfect holiday gifts at these arts & craft fairs in the Stevens Point area
Reporting by Jamie Rokus, Stevens Point Journal / Stevens Point Journal
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