Tis the Season to think, drink, eat and buy local. There are a bounty of holiday fests and events this year. Take the opportunity to attend one, a few or all for your gift giving needs. Be sure to buy something for yourself as well. Your local artisans, crafters and community members appreciate your support, especially this time of year.
Yule Boutique, organized by the non-stoppable souls of the Assistance League of Bellingham will take place on Saturday, November 4, 9:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Grace Center (on the campus of Trinity Lutheran) 2408 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. Look for handmade gifts, gourmet treats and 15 feet of cookies. Free admission, complimentary refreshments and live music.
Tangled Tinsel Vintage Christmas, organized by the Lavender House Girls will take place at Friday, November 3, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Ferndale Events Center, 5715 Barrett Road in Ferndale. $12 at the door or $10 pre-sale (with free return privileges the following day). Entrance on Saturday, November 4, 10:00 – 4:00 p.m. is $5 (two dollars off with a non-perishable food donation for the Ferndale Food Bank).
18th annual Scandinavian Fair, organized by Daughters of Norway-Bellingham Nellie Gerdrum #41 will take place at a new location on Saturday, November 4, 10:00 – 4:00 p.m., the Holiday Inn and Suites Bellingham. The hotel is located at 4260 Mitchell Way in Bellingham. There will be baked goods, lunch served all day, gifts, crafts and entertainment. Admission is $2 and free for children under 12.
11th Annual Gardenview Montessori Holiday Bazaar will take place on Saturday, November 18, 9:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel, 1400 Larrabee Avenue in Bellingham. This event is kid and senior friendly, has free admission and an epic silent auction.
Red Barn Handpicked Holiday Market will take place at the Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center located at 1775 Front Street in Lynden on November 17 and 18. The event runs from 12:00 – 9:00 p.m. on Friday and 10:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is $3 for the general public and free for kids under 12. There will be live music and refreshments.
Aftermath Collective Holiday Pop-Up Shop will take place at HappyChap Creative at 1215 Cornwall Ave., #101, Bellingham. The event will be held on Saturday, November 25 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday December 16, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday December 23, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. for those last minute shoppers. You know who you are. Plus there is free admission!
21st annual Pacific Arts Holiday Market is organized by local artists and crafters cooperatively. The event will be located at 1125 East Sunset Drive, Suite 115, Sunset Square, Bellingham. It will take place weekends in December, 1-3, 8-10, 15-17 and 22-23, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. No admission fee. Come enjoy live music and artist demonstrations!
Rexville Grange Art Show will be held at 19299 Rexville Grange Road in Mount Vernon every weekend in November – Friday November 10, 10:00 – 8:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 and 12, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, 18 and 19, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Featuring live music on opening night by Campbell Road, local artists include Deb Lowery (Lummi Island) and Irene Lawson (Custer).
36th Annual Home for the Holidays will take place at the Ferndale Events Center, 5715 Barrett Road in Ferndale on Thursday November 16, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.; Friday November 17, 9:30 – 9:00 p.m. and Saturday November 18, 9:30 – 5:00 p.m. Free Admission and free parking. Gift bag drawing.
2017 Annual Holiday Make.Sale will be held at Make.Shift Art Space, 306 Flora Street in Bellingham on Friday, December 1, 6:00 – 1:000 p.m. and Saturday, December 2, 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Neighboring satellite locations will be Oikos and Cafe Velo. Free admission and kid friendly.
Holiday Festival of the Arts—this is the 38th year of this amazing local event organized by Allied Arts. The event will take place Friday Nov. 17 – Dec. 24 at 4145 Meridian Street, Bellingham (next to Burlington Coat Factory). Doors will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., except for Thanksgiving. The event closes at 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Here you’ll find over 100 local artists, crafters and food producers. Plus there will be live music and kids activities on the weekends. Parking and admission are free.
When we choose to buy a locally made product from a local event or festival we support our fellow community members and our local economy. It is a great way to raise holiday spirit, so to speak, for one and all. Here’s to a great season of gifting, giving and receiving.
Please confirm information compiled with event organizers via website or online. This list is not comprehensive but a good start. Be sure to bring cash, a reusable shopping bag or three and a good attitude. Some events are more stroller and wheelchair friendly than others.
