Winter is a Magical Time in the West Kootenay. West Kootenay
Christmas
Fairs 2016
With a cover of fluffy white snow, the area almost looks like Narnia. Quiet and peaceful... the perfect working environment for our many talented artists and crafters, ranging from potters and jewellers to spoon carvers, knitters and woodworkers of all sorts. Leading up to Christmas there are many craft fairs showcasing our local creative talent. Starting in early November and running until mid December, you can find a quality handcrafted gifts for everyone on your list ~ unique, from the Kootenays with love!
Kootenay-Columbia 12th Annual Christmas Craft Faire Castlegar Community Complex Friday, Nov. 4, 10am - 8pm Saturday, Nov. 5, 10am - 5pm
$3 admission, 12 & under, free. Bake table, door prizes & lots of crafts!
Kaslo Christmas Artisan Mini Market
Kaslo Seniors’ Hall Saturday, Nov. 5, 10am-3pm Saturday, Dec. 17, 10am-3pm
Fresh baked croissants, local handmade Christmas gifts & stocking stuffers! Free admission.
Fruitvale Christmas Craft Fair Fruitvale Memorial Hall Friday, Nov. 11, 10am-7pm Saturday, Nov. 12, 10am-4pm
Admission, $2 includes muffin & beverage Local crafters from the West Kootenay. Hosted as a fundraiser by the Friends of the Beaver Valley Library.
Montrose Christmas Craft Faire
Montrose Hall Friday, Nov. 11, 10am-8pm Saturday, Nov. 12, 10am-4pm Free admission!
Nelson Railtown Station Christmas Craft & Vintage Fairs
Nelson Saturday, Dec 3, 10am-8pm Sunday, Dec 4, 10am-5pm Saturday, Dec 10, 10am-5pm
Local crafts, music, antiques & door prizes. $2 admission, 16 and under free. A Salvation Army toy collection site.
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Balfour Hall 21st Annual Christmas Craft Faire Balfour Hall Saturday, Nov. 12, 9am-3pm
Food hamper collection at the door for Aimee Beaulieu Transition House. Door prizes, free admission.
16th Annual Baker St. Christmas Craft Faire
Best Western Hotel 153 Baker Street, Nelson Friday, Nov. 18, 10am - 8pm Saturday, Nov. 19, 10am - 5pm Sunday, Nov. 20, 10am - 3pm
Admission $2. Over 40 of the Kootenays’ finest crafters & artisans!
Rossland Homespun Christmas Craft Fair Prestige Mountain Resort, Rossland Saturday, Nov. 12, 10am - 4pm
$3 admission , children 12 and under free. Door prizes from each of the vendors.
Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Guild Sale & Exhibit
Canada’s Best Value Inn 1935 Columbia Ave, Castlegar Friday, Nov. 18, 4-9pm Saturday, Nov. 19, 9am-4pm Free admission.
22nd Annual Country Christmas Craft Faire
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Hume Hotel, Nelson Friday, Nov. 18, 10am-9pm Saturday, Nov. 19, 10am-6pm Sunday, Nov. 20, 11am-4pm Local crafters & fundraiser tea Admission $2. Friday, spirit tasting by Kootenay Country Craft Distillery. Writing letters to Santa on Sunday.
Christmas In The Valley Craft Faire Slocan Valley Legion Sunday, Nov. 20, 10am - 3pm 50¢ admission. Santa 11am-noon.
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Waneta Plaza Christmas Craft Fair
Waneta Plaza, Trail Thursday, Nov. 24, 9:30am-9pm Friday, Nov. 25, 9:30am-9pm Saturday, Nov. 26, 9:30am-5:30pm Sunday, Nov. 27, 11am-4pm
Free admission. Free children’s ball pit and Tarzan swing.
Mistletoe Market The Riverbelle, 1350 Esplanade Ave, Trail Friday, Nov. 25, 6pm - 9:30pm Saturday, Nov. 2, 10am - 2pm
$2 admission - Admission fees + 10% of vendor sales are being donated to KIDS HELPING KIDS! Beverages available.
Kootenay Artisan Fair
Prestige Lake Side Resort, Nelson Friday, Nov. 25, 12pm - 7pm Saturday, Nov. 26, 10am - 6pm Sunday, Nov 27, 11am - 4pm
$3 admission, 12 & under free. 53 vendors, live music, and Christmas photo booth.
Annual Procter Xmas Craft & Gift Night
Winter Wonderland Craft Fair
Nelson - Legion Main Hall 402 Victoria St - Alley Entrance Saturday, Nov. 26 , 10am-4pm
$2 admission. Coffee, tea, goodies & prizes.
Procter Hall Saturday, Nov. 26, 9:30am-3pm Baked goods, light lunch available
Lardeau Valley Christmas Craft Faire
Lardeau Valley Hall Meadow Creek Saturday, Nov. 26, 11am-4pm
Beautiful handmade items. Food all day.
Kaslo Christmas Craft Faire
Kaslo Legion Hall Saturday, Dec. 3, 10am-4pm
Free admission. Bake sale. Over 30 vendors and luncheon available from Croissant Moon.
Nelson Waldorf School Winter Faire Nelson Waldorf School Saturday, Dec. 3,
Artisan market and children’s activities. Join us for a day of winter wonderment, a variety of local artisan gifts and crafts, and entertainment for all. nelsonwaldorf.org
Castlegar Christmas Craft Faire
Castlegar Community Complex Sunday, Dec. 4, 10am - 4pm $2 admission, kids 12 & under free. Homemade articles in banquet room as well as home based businesses directly across the hall. Door prizes with admission fee.
Robson Hall Christmas Craft Fair Robson Friday, Dec. 9, 3-8pm
Saturday, Dec. 10,10am-4pm Admission $1. Unique gifts!
West Kootenay Eco Society Winter Fair
Central School Gym 811 Stanley St, Nelson Saturday, Dec. 10, 10am-4pm
Admission by donation (suggested $2)
Harrop Hall Christmas Fair
Winlaw Hall Christmas Craft Fair
Winlaw Hall, Winlaw Saturday, Dec. 10, 9:30am - 3:30pm Foodbank donations, lunch, food hamper draw, Santa! Free admission.
Harrop Sunday, Dec. 18, 9:30am-3:30pm
Food, baked goods, more than 15 vendors, gift basket raffle. Free admission, but a nonperishable food item for the food bank is appreciated.