Here's the rundown on holiday craft fairs and boutiques

Let's talk post-turkey for a minute, shall we?

Sure, Thanksgiving is but a few days away, but Christmas bells have been ringing across the region for a couple of weeks, what with stores decking their halls and a handful of holiday boutiques and craft fairs already coming and going.

Worry not if you missed some of those craft fairs. There are plenty more coming up, big and small, this weekend and into early December where you can get a jump on Christmas shopping, Christmas décor or simply getting your Christmas spirit going.

Here's a look at some of the boutique and craft fairs still set for this season:

• ARTS & CRAFTS FAIRE — Today and Sunday: 20th Century Club's 39th annual event. Arts and crafts, musical performances, hourly drawings. Hughson High School, Whitmore Avenue and Seventh Street.

• A COUNTRY PLACE BOUTIQUE — Today-Dec. 6: Christmas decorations, gifts, ornaments and more. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., today and Sunday, Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 4-6. 1313 Westland Drive, Modesto. 985-2454.

• ALPACA HOLIDAY COUNTRY STORE — Today-Dec. 20: Features alpaca scarves, hats, gloves, teddy bears, home-grown yarn and more. 1-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Lilly of the Valley Alpacas, 2912 Church St. 577-3638.

• CHRISTMAS CRAFT BOUTIQUE — Today: Annual event. Coffee and cookies will be available to purchase. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Ralston Tower, 900 17th St., Modesto. 527-8964.

• HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS — Today: 17th annual holiday boutique. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Apple Orchard brunch, 9 a.m -1:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 850 16th St., Modesto. Free; brunch tickets, $12 adults, $7 children 4-12. 522-8270.

• HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIRE — Today and Sunday: Vendors, handcrafted items, breakfast and lunch will be available. Santa visits. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Lake Don Pedro Hacienda, 2182 Fuentes de Flores, La Grange. 852-0805.

• HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE — Today and Sunday: Calaveras Big Trees Association annual open house and sale. Unique holiday gifts. Refreshments. Santa's Express will be accepting nonperishable food donations. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Calaveras Big Trees State Park, Arnold. 795-3840.

• HOLIDAY VENDOR FAIR — Today and Dec. 12: More than 20 vendors. Coffee, cocoa, cookies and pictures with Santa. Also a fund-raiser and on-site pet adoption for Helping Others Prevent Euthanasia (HOPE) Animal Rescue Foundation. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Rear parking lot of Unique Boutiques, 1016 McHenry Ave., Modesto. 523-3000.

• BARN ART QUILT AND FOLK ART SHOW — Nov. 27-29: Folk art show featuring Beyer High art students' quilt painting in trompe l'oeil style, homemade gift baskets, photography, wearable art and paintings. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bonsacks' Barn, 13480 Orange Blossom Road, Oakdale. Free. 576-4346.

• SONORA CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL — Nov. 27-29: Live entertainment, arts and crafts, food, drink, Santa, carolers, kids play area, face painting, more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 27-28; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 29 Mother Lode Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora. $7 adults, $5 seniors; age 12 and under free with adult admission. 533-3473. www.fireonthemountain.com.

• CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE — Nov. 28: More than 25 vendors and crafters. Cafe open until 2 p.m. Annual fund-raiser supporting ministries. 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. Ceres Christian Church, 3502 Roeding Road. Free. 538-3968.

• CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY — Nov. 28: Annual craft fair, bake sale and luncheon. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; lunch 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Mountain Ranch Town Hall, 8049 Washington St. 754-5061.