It’s holiday bazaar time. We’ve selected some bazaars to feature that are free, full of creative crafts and foods and give back to the community. These bazaars have been around awhile and have attracted shoppers over the years. Whether you are decorating your home for the holidays, shopping for gifts or just want to have a great time with your friends, going to these bazaars will fill you with holiday spirit.
Mountain View High School Holiday Bazaar
November 11, 2017
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mountain View High School
1500 SE Blairmont Drive in Vancouver
This is a popular bazaar in east Vancouver. There are over 200 tables and booths with handcrafted gifts, decorations, food and more! Gift Basket Table tickets are only $1. There are home baked goods, food concessions and popcorn. This is the largest fundraiser benefiting the Mountain View High School Band and Orchestra Programs, which serve over 350 students.
Evergreen High School Winter Bazaar
Band, Orchestra and Color Guard Boosters
November 18, 2017
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cascade Middle School
14300 NE 18th Street in Vancouver
This is another large bazaar with artisans and vendors in several spaces. This is a fundraiser for music programs and color guard teams.
Vancouver Farmers Market Holiday Market
Friday, November 24, 2017
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 25, 2017
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 26, 2017
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Hilton Hotel
301 W 6th Street in Vancouver
This is a juried show featuring some of your farmers market favorites as well as new vendors. Over 80 vendors are offering arts, crafts, treats, gifts, jewelry and more.
Prairie High School Bands’ Yuletide Bazaar
November 25, 2017
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
11311 NE 119th Street in Vancouver
I haven’t visited this bazaar, but have heard that it is popular and attracts artisans who personally make their craft and gift items. It supports music programming.
Firm Foundation Christian School Bazaar
December 2, 2017
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
1919 SW 25th Avenue in Battle Ground
This smaller bazaar is warm and welcoming. It helps fund student activities. You’ll find hand made items and door prize drawings throughout the day. Home baked goods are available for sale.
Holiday Bazaar Changes
Some of your favorites may be on hold this year. The huge holiday event at the Clark County Event Center in Ridgefield is not being held. They just couldn’t compete with all the free events surrounding them. And the popular recycled gift fair usually held at the Marshall Center is on hold due to family illness.
So try some of these popular events and add in a few new ones you might not have visited before. Shop small and local for the holidays.
