Bazaar season continues…
Published 3:00 am Monday, November 21, 2022
- Jake Uskoski comments on the softness of Santa’s hat as he and his brother Jaylen visit Old St. Nick during a 2019 holiday bazaar in Pendleton.
Triple the holiday shopping in Hermiston
HERMISTON — Unique and handcrafted gifts can be purchased with plenty of time to get them wrapped and tucked under the tree. Hermiston Parks & Recreation has teamed up with the Harkenrider Senior Activity Center and the Inland Northwest Musicians to provide a trio of Christmas bazaars at three locations in Hermiston. The shopping events are Saturday, Nov. 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at these locations:
- Harkenrider Senior Activity Center, 255 N.E. Second St.
- Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395
- The Arc Building, 215 W. Orchard Ave.
Admission is free. For more information, search bit.ly/3UpeYji. To inquire about vendor space, call Hermiston Parks & Recreation at 541-667-5018.
Wildhorse offers wildly big bazaar
MISSION — The Wildhorse Holiday Bazaar Craft Fair & Vendor Market is busting at the seams. Filling the Rivers Event Center and Cayuse Hall, admission is free on Saturday, Nov. 26,10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wildhorse Resort & Casino, located off Interstate 84 Exit 216.
Bring the kids — there will be children’s activities. In addition to vendor shopping, people can take selfies with Santa and free gifts will be given to the first 125 kids.
For more information, search www.wildhorseresort.com.
HQ Holiday Spectacular returns Dec. 3
LA GRANDE — Described as “La Grande’s premier alternative arts and crafts holiday market,” the Holiday Spectacular is returning Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at HQ, 112 Depot St.
Offerings are expected to be “100% handmade, 100% local, 100% fun.” Adult beverages will be available to purchase, and the day may also include live music. More than a dozen local makers are expected to be set up for the event.
4-H Christmas Bazaar set for Dec. 2-3
BAKER CITY — The annual 4-H Christmas Bazaar will be held at the Baker County Fairgrounds’ show barn Friday, Dec. 2 from noon to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Each year, this bazaar features artists, crafters, cooks and more.
Christmas bazaar in Wallowa County
ENTERPRISE — The annual “A Wallowa County Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show” is set for Dec. 2 and 3 at Cloverleaf Hall. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
The bazaar will feature a variety of vendors including food, wood crafts, jewelry, paper goods, antiques and more. Live music is also planned for the two-day event.
Check out the VFW holiday bazaar
ENTERPRISE — The VFW holiday bazaar is happening Friday, Dec. 2, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 800 N. River St.
Offerings include homemade candy, candles, crochet items, woodworking gifts, quilts and other textiles and more. Breakfast and lunch will be available.
Heritage Lights includes vendors market
PENDLETON — Heritage Station Museum offers Heritage Lights, which is held during the weekends of Dec. 2-3, 9-10 and 16-17, at 108 SW Frazer Ave. In addition to indoor vendors booths, the free event also features a lighted walk-thru display and visits from Santa and the Grinch (on select dates).
The vendor market opens shortly after 4 p.m. and the lights come on at 5 p.m. when the sun sets. The last entry is at 7 p.m.
For vendor registration information ($25), visit www.heritagestationmuseum.org. For questions, contact shannong@heritagestationmuseum.org or 541-276-0012.
Senior Center plans bazaar Dec. 3
WALLOWA — The Wallowa Senior Center Christmas bazaar will be held Dec. 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wallowa Senior Center. Local vendors will sell Christmas items. Admission is canned food or packaged dry food, any amount.
Also, lunch of soup, cornbread and pie will be available.
Shop the holiday bazaar in Athena
ATHENA — A holiday bazaar, hosted by Athena Main Street Connection, is planned for Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Historic Stahl Building.
Holiday bazaar in Union
UNION — The Catherine Creek Community Center, 667 Main St., will host a holiday bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 3 from noon to 5 p.m.
The event will feature music by the Blue Mountain Fiddlers, along with vendors selling arts, crafts, jewelry, food, produce and frozen Alaskan fish.
To inquire about vendor space, send an email to ccccenter667@gmail.com.
Christian school unwraps Christmas Market
HERMISTON — The inaugural Hermiston Christian School Christmas Market is Saturday, Dec. 3, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1825 W. Highland Ave. Admission is free, however, donations are gladly accepted for the school.
Nearly three dozen vendors will offer an array of handcrafted goods, home decor, food and gifts. In addition, fresh Christmas wreaths and garlands will be sold by the students.
The event will feature special appearances by Santa Claus and the Grinch. And Brooke Christy Photography will be on hand to help capture holiday memories.
For more information, visit bit.ly/ 3fN0TwX. For questions, contact Gabrielle Fritz at hcsmedias@gmail.com.
Our Lady of Angels hosts annual bazaar
HERMISTON — The annual Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church Christmas Bazaar includes more than 25 local vendors and businesses. Featuring everything from handcrafted gifts and home-based business products to homemade salsa and baked goods, shoppers will find a variety of items to help with their holiday shopping.
The event is Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parish hall, 565 W. Hermiston Ave. In addition, breakfast is available for purchase from the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.
For more information, visit bit.ly/3zQKYo7. For questions, contact elenam8230@gmail.com or 541-567-5812.
Baptist women host holiday bazaar
STANFIELD — The women of Stanfield Baptist Church are hosting a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 310 N.E. Wheeler Ave. In addition to shopping from a variety of vendors, people can enjoy lunch, which is available by donation.
Vendor tables are $5 each. To reserve a space, call Val Hopkins-Ross at 541-922-8832.
‘Handmade with Heart’ bazaar Dec. 3
LA GRANDE — The “Handmade with Heart” Christmas craft bazaar is happening Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grande Ronde Academy, 507 Palmer Ave.
The bazaar includes homemade turkey soup, wreaths, student-crafted ornaments, lighted centerpieces, gift baskets, home decor, baked goods, hot cocoa and cider, and more.
Proceeds benefit the Academy. For more information, or to rent a vendor table, call or text Angie Grayson, 541-805-5152.
Head to Dayville Dec. 10 for a Christmas bazaar
DAYVILLE — A Christmas bazaar is happening at the Dayville Community Hall on Saturday, Dec. 10. Vendors who would like to participate are encouraged to call City Hall at 541-987-2188.
Echo church bazaar offers mini-lunch
ECHO — The Echo Community Church Bazaar is Saturday, Dec. 10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church’s basement, 21 N. Bonanza St. In addition to vendors selling their wares, a mini-lunch is available for purchase from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Jeanie Hampton at 541-571-7036 or hamptonjeana6@gmail.com.
Sumpter plans Christmas celebration in December
SUMPTER — Sumpter’s Christmas celebration and bazaar is happening Saturday, Dec. 10, and Sunday, Dec. 11. Events include food and drinks, a parade at 5 p.m. Saturday, activities for kids, decorations, burn barrels and train rides on the Sumpter Valley Railroad.
Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 10 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 11.
Grab your ugly sweater and head to Monument
MONUMENT — An Ugly Sweater Christmas Bazaar is happening Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Monument Senior Center, 269 Main St. Wear an ugly sweater to be entered into a drawing.
Tables are available at a cost of $15. To reserve a table, call Jeanne Strange at 541-934-2001.
Waited until the last minute? Check out the Last Chance Bazaar
BAKER CITY — The annual Last Chance Bazaar is happening Dec. 16-17 at the Baker City Nazarene Church, 1250 Hughes Lane. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
For details about having a table at the bazaar, call the church at 541-523-3533.
Merry market features two days of shopping
HERMISTON — Featuring more than 20 vendors, the Christmas Merry Market also offers snacks and food.
The event kicks off Friday, Dec. 16, 5-8 p.m. at The Arc Building, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. It continues Saturday, Dec. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is no admission charge.
For more information, call Lynne Hamblin at 541-571-5691.