WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Holiday spirit is making an appearance all over Whatcom County and beyond this month with all sorts of events seasonal events. Get on top of holiday shopping early and support local by attending one of these vendor markets and bazaars that will have artisan crafts, snacks and musical festivities.
To read more about a holiday market click on the event’s name.
Winter Fest
Join the South Fork Valley area for a winter wonderland craft fair filled to the brim with creativity and music. The event will take place on Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
4106 Valley Hwy/SR 9 Van Zandt, Deming
Blaine Middle School Holiday Market
Blaine students and local crafters will be attending the middle school’s holiday market, which will be located in the Blaine High School cafeteria. Live music from the Blaine High School Choir will take place as raffle tickets, local wares and bites are shared. The event is also in support of the Blaine Middle School PTSO. The Holiday Market will take place on Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Blaine High School Cafeteria 1055 H St., Blaine
Fall Craft Bazaar
Fieldstone of Marysville is throwing a craft bazaar with services, accessories, crafts and art. All vendor registrations have been donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. The event is happening on Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
11015 State Ave., Marysville
Marysville-Pilchuck High School Holiday Bazaar
Marysville-Pilchuck High School is also holding a holiday market which will feature handmade crafts, small businesses and local vendors in the area. The market will be open on Nov. 16 and 17 at 10 a.m.
Marysville-Pilchuck High School 5611 108th St. NE, Marysville
Holiday Bazaar
Rome Grange 226 is hosting a pop-up holiday bazaar to show off what the local community has to share in home-made arts, crafts and foods. There will also be a craft station and photo backdrop for families and younger children. The event will take place on Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Rome Grange 2821 Mt. Baker Hwy, Bellingham
Christmas Market at Maple Falls
Maple Falls’ Town Hall will be the location of this year’s Christmas market. Attendees are invited to gather for cocoa or coffee, local food, cozy music and vendor goods. The Christmas market will take place on Nov. 30 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
7509 Mt. Baker Hwy, Maple Falls
Holiday Pop-Up Market
The FireHouse Cafe in Fairhaven is gearing up for a festive holiday pop-up market. The space says it will have wall-to-wall handmade goods and specialties from local artisans and vendors. There will also be live music from Pam Wooster and other local musicians. The market is happening on Nov. 30 from 1 to 6 p.m.
1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham
Holiday Festival of the Arts
The annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts is happening both online and in-person for over a month long. The event has been ongoing for 45 years and features over 100 artisans from the Whatcom County region. There is also live music, workshops for children and artists performing their craft. The festival hopes to encourage the creation and sale of local fine arts, while also providing a connection between craftspeople and the general public. The event begins on Nov. 22 and runs every day from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. with the exception of Thanksgiving and closing early on the last day, Dec. 24, at 3 p.m.
1331 Commercial St. Bellingham