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| Northeast |
| Made In America Tours York, Pennsylvania November 1–3 ffactorytours.orgactorytours.org Get an up-close look at American ingenuity and see the production floors of companies like York Wallcoverings, Wolfgang Candy Company, and Susquehanna Glass at more than 20 free factory tours. Plus, historic sites and museums chronicle 250 years of industrial heritage. |
| 21st Annual Christmas Festival Boston, Massachusetts November 2–4 christmascraftfestival.com Come to the Seaport World Trade Center to view the works of some 350 American master craftsmen plus Gingerbread House Competition. You’ll find whimsical home accessories and one-of-a-kind holiday ornaments. |
| Champlain Valley Quilt Show Shelburne, Vermont November 3–4 members.aol.com/cvqgvt Visit the scenic Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms for a large exhibition of quilts featuring a “wall of quilts” silent auction, a raffle, crafts, merchants’ mall, guest speakers, demonstrations and more. |
| 44th Annual Delaware Antiques Show Wilmington, Delaware November 9–11 winterthur.org More than 60 of the country’s most distinguished dealers gather at the Chase Center on the Riverfront to feature American antiques, furniture, paintings, rugs, porcelain, silver, arts and crafts objects, and jewelry. Designer Bunny Williams will be the honorary chair and keynote speaker at the show. |
| Third Annual Open Studio Tour Concord, New Hampshire November 9–11 nhcrafts.org Visit more than 75 members of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen when they open their studios and shops to showcase their techniques to the public. See the juried craftspeople at work throughout New Hampshire and nearby in Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont. |
| Historic Thanksgiving 2007 Tamworth Village, New Hampshire November 10 remickmuseum.org Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm welcomes visitors for traditional open-hearth foods prepared from historic recipes. Tour exhibits at the Earline Wright Visitor’s Center and experience the agricultural life of New Hampshire from 1779 to the present. |
| The Pier Antiques Show New York, New York November 17–18 stellashows.com Pier 94 in New York City hosts nearly 500 exhibitors showing everything from fine art and vintage furniture to the newest trends in fashion and design. Discover a new passion from this mix of old and modern collections. |
| Silversmiths to the Nation: Thomas Fletcher and Sidney Gardiner 1808-1842 New York, New York November 20–May 4 metmuseum.org In this first exhibition dedicated to these two patriotic artists of the early 1800s, more than 100 examples in silver are arranged chronologically and thematically. The exhibit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art will display designs ranging from monumental vessels celebrating civic and military heroes to domestic and personal items. |
| 19th Annual Artistree Holiday Open House East Vassalboro, Maine November 23–25 maineartistree.com Attend this free open house at the East Vassalboro Grange to see more than 30 artisans displaying their creations. You’ll find live music, raffles, and door prizes, and a wonderful assortment of handcrafts and antiques. |
| Christmas in the Mansion Milford, Connecticut November 29–December 2 lauraltonhall.org Visit a school transformed into a holiday haven of gift boutiques, bake shops, and a gourmet café. Visitors can wander and explore Lauralton Hall Academy’s 30-acre campus built around an 1864 Gothic mansion. |
Central |
| 16th Annual Country Quilt Show Slinger, Wisconsin November 3 slingerquiltguild.org The Ties That Bind Quilt Guild present a Viewer’s Choice show featuring more than 200 quilts and fiber-arts items. Enjoy a silent auction, door prizes, country store, and luncheon, all held in the Slinger Middle School. |
| 2007 Goodwill Antiques Show Rochester Hills, Michigan November 9–11 goodwillantiqueshow.com More than 50 premier antiques exhibitors from across the nation will offer Americana, English and French antiques, and Asian decorative arts. Folk and fine art, silver, glass, and pottery round out the selections along with an extensive silent auction and a café for casual dining. Held at Shotwell-Gustafson Pavilion. |
| From Our Hands Show & Workshop Columbus, Ohio November 9–10 fromourhands.com This event gathers folk art, country primitives, antiques, and hooked rugs in a festive holiday setting at the Aladdin Shrine Center. Attend a primitive-rug-hooking workshop and find seasonal treats and pleasures. |
| 19th Annual Heritage Syrup Festival Henderson, Texas November 10 depotmuseum.com Watch syrup-makers cook with antique equipment over a wood fire. The Depot Museum, formerly the 1901 Missouri Pacific railway depot, hosts juried folk artists, storytellers, a tractor show, and continuous live period music, along with children’s activities. |
| 26th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair St. Louis, Missouri November 17–18 cshrotary.org Come and visit with artists and crafters while discovering one-of-a-kind paintings, photographs, handmade crafts, and jewelry creations. More than 450 artisans represent 15 states. Proceeds benefit community and Rotary International projects. Held at Lindbergh High School. |
| 23rd Annual Lighting Festival Taylors Falls, Minnesota November 23–25 taylorsfallschamber.org See a Santa parade complete with reindeer, ride in a horse-drawn wagon, and take in Christmas houses, crafts fairs, special performances, and more. |
| Holidays at the Conservatory Columbus, Ohio November 23–January 6 fpconservatory.org Celebrate the holidays with the Franklin Park Conservatory’s light display, holiday trees, and more than 100 varieties of beautiful poinsettias. Experience breakfast with Santa, Candlelight Nights, and exciting family activities that bring the holidays to life! |
Southeast |
| 14th Annual Northern Virginia Christmas Market Chantilly, Virginia November 9–11 emgshows.com More than 300 juried artisans from across the country offer fine arts, decorative and functional pottery, collectibles, jewelry, woodcrafts, and much more. This event also boasts a gourmet marketplace with more than 20 “Taste the Holidays” food vendors. Held at the Dulles Expo and Conference Center. |
| Woodville Antiques Show and Sale Woodville, Mississippi November 9–11 historicwoodville.org While 20 antiques dealers showcase their wares, Woodville opens its historic doors to visitors. See historic churches and read the oldest continuously published newspaper in Mississippi. On Saturday night, come enjoy the Plantation Dinner Party with a jazz band and candlelit galleries. |
| 37th Annual Waterfowl Festival Easton, Maryland November 9–11 waterfowlfestival.org Twelve venues throughout Easton feature world-class wildlife paintings, sculptures, carvings, and photographs. Collectible gear and a wine-tasting pavilion are also featured, along with fly-fishing and stunt-dog demonstrations. |
| Winterfest 2007 Columbia, Maryland November 10 locustquiltandcraft.com A celebration of art, quilting, and crafting, the Locust Quilt and Craft Winterfest offers a variety of art vendors and exhibits. Quilt and needlework contests and a visit from nationally renowned quilt artist Susan Grancio provide education and entertainment for visitors of all ages. Held at the Hilton Columbia. |
| Piedmont Craftsmen’s 44th Fair Winston-Salem, North Carolina November 17–18 piedmontcraftsmen.org Showcasing the work of more than 130 fine-crafts artists from across the Southeast, this fair at the Benton Convention Center includes clay, fiber, glass, leather, metal, jewelry, paper, printmaking, and more. View demonstrations of crafting techniques and meet the artists. |
| GardenFest of Lights Richmond, Virginia November 23 lewisginter.org More than a half million lights arranged in botanical themes glitter throughout the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Visitors marvel at spectacular holiday displays and enjoy special seasonal dinners in the Garden Café or Robins Tea House. |
| Virginia Beach Christmas Market Virginia Beach, Virginia November 23–25 emgshows.com The Virginia Beach Convention Center becomes a huge, festive marketplace with more than 300 artisans selling traditional and contemporary works and one-of-a-kind Christmas collectibles. Old-fashioned Christmas caroling by the Doorway Singers completes the magic. |
| Open Studio & Vineyard Tour 2007 US Route 13, Virginia November 23–25 easternshoreartist.com Enjoy a leisurely drive along Virginia’s eastern shore and experience two wine tastings as well as 12 open studios, galleries, and workshops. With 35 Eastern Shore Guild artisans to visit and plenty of local restaurants for flavorful dining, the tour is the perfect Thanksgiving getaway. |
Mountain-Pacific |
| The Los Angeles Asian and Tribal Arts Show Los Angeles, California November 10–11 caskeylees.com Experience a unique blend of Asian and native art from Africa, New Guinea, and the Americas, including everything from costumes to ceramics and sculptures to weaving. The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium hosts 65 international dealers plus expert lecturers. |
| Rain Dance Art Festival Newberg, Oregon November 17–18 raindanceartfestival.com For an art festival with a completely different feel, come to the Red Barn at Rain Dance Llama Ranch in the heart of Oregon wine country. Juried artists feature pottery, furniture, jewelry, sculpture, and fiber arts. Sip local wine and espresso, listen to live music, and even feed a baby llama. |
| Phoenix Antique Market Phoenix, Arizona November 17–18 azantiqueshow.com Come the Arizona State Fairgrounds and visit the largest antiques show in Arizona. Featuring an appraisal clinic whose proceeds benefit local charities, the show is known as “The Buyer’s Market” and is held six times a year. |
