Once canceled, will massive Modesto holiday event be saved again? Here’s what to know
It may be fall, but it’s also time for the yuletide tradition of holiday craft fairs.
There are many planned in the greater Modesto region. And there’s good news for those who were fans of Mod Shop. The hugely popular downtown event was canceled by longtime organizers last year, but saved at the last minute by other groups.
The Downtown Modesto Partnership and Modesto Downtown Improvement District will hold a version again this year, called DoMo Shop.
Held on Small Business Saturday, DoMo Shop will include independent artisans, as well as brick and mortar businesses.
The Saturday after Thanksgiving is known as Small Business Saturday, a counterpoint to Black Friday, when large retailers get massive shopper attention.
But that’s just one of the many holiday craft fairs, markets and bazaars this year. Here’s a look at just some of what’s planned:
CANDY CANE LANE HOLIDAY BAZAAR — Nov. 1-2: Home-baked goods, gifts, jams and jellies, a Christmas quilt drawing. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. with lunch available 11 a.m.-1 p.m. each day. Grace Lutheran Church, 617 W. Orangeburg Ave., Modesto. 209-522-8890.
HOLIDAY MARKET — Nov. 2: Shopping, food, kids crafts, pictures with Santa, complimentary mimosas, more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Stanislaus County Fairground, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock, in the floriculture area. 209-668-1333.
KRIS KRINGLE MARKET — Nov. 2: Crafts, gifts, baked goods, jams and more. Chili lunch available. Santa is scheduled to make an appearance. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saron Lutheran Church, 1742 North St., Escalon. 209-838-7695.
HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE – Nov. 2: Crafts, food, gifts and more. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Neighborhood Church of Modesto, 5921 Stoddard Road. 209-380-2582.
HANDCRAFTERS BOUTIQUE — Nov. 2: More than 50 vendors with bath and body products and home decor, jewelry and more. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. United Lutheran Church, 649 Northgate Drive, Manteca.
CARNEGIE ARTISAN MARKET — Nov. 7: More than 40 vendors with items including fine art, jewelry, candles, soaps, woodworking, leather goods, fabric art and accessories, holiday ornaments, cards and more. 5-9 p.m. Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. carnegieartsturlock.org.
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIRE — Nov. 7-9: Homemade and handmade items, baked goods, jams and jellies, holiday decorations, quilts and more. Complimentary tea and coffee. Lunch for purchase 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Craft fair 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 640 Minaret Ave., Turlock. 209-667-7712.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR — Nov. 9: Pies, quilts, art, woodworking, more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mitchell Community Church, 1507 S. Mitchell Road, Turlock. 209-632-5335.
CRAFT FAIR — Nov. 9-10: More than 55 booths with wood crafts, toys, quilts, jewelry, baked goods and more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 9, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 10. Parish Center of St. Mary’s Church, 55 N. Oak Ave. Oakdale. 209-985-1486.
CRAFTY CHICKS – Nov. 23: More than 60 vendors with gifts, artisan foods, decor and more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Calaveras County Fairgrounds, Angels Camp. $3 entry. 209-736-2561.
HOMETOWN CRAFTERS CHRISTMAS FAIRE – Nov. 29-30: Featuring local artisans and crafters. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 29; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 30. Sonora Opera Hall, 250 S. Washington St., Sonora. 209-559-0923.
COWBOY CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW – Nov. 29-30: Oakdale Cowboy Museum holiday event with western art, jewelry, apparel, food and entertainment. Cowboy Santa available for photos from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday only. Craft fair 5-8 p.m. Nov. 29; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 30. Gene Bianchi Community Center, 110 S. Second Ave., Oakdale. 209-847-7049.
DOMO SHOP – Nov. 30: Features 15 brick-and-mortar retailers and 50 makers and artisans selling goods such as organic soap, handcrafted jewelry, vintage clothing, holistic personal care, illustrations, woodworking, pottery and more. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Downtown Modesto from 10th to 16th streets, between I and K streets, as well as shops at 15th, K and Needham streets. Free. www.downtown-modesto.com/domo-shop.
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR – Dec 7: Featuring several vendors with homemade and other items. Homemade lunch and other treats available for purchase. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuolumne River Lodge, 2429 River Road, Modesto. 209-537-6651.
RIVERBANK CHRISTMAS PARADE & CRAFT FAIR – Dec. 14: “Action Packed Christmas” craft fair with handmade items. 3-7 p.m. downtown Riverbank. Parade begins at 5:30 p.m. in downtown. Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with the Grinch will be at a tree-lighting ceremony following the parade. 209-863-7150.
