A handy roundup of the few holiday bazaars, craft shows in Boise, Treasure Valley
Get a head start on holiday shopping with a list of bazaars to guide you on your quest for handmade gifts and homemade goodies.
The number of bazaars is once again drastically reduced from previous years due to COVID-19. And it’s entirely possible that some of the ones listed below could be canceled as the dates get closer, so it’s a good idea to confirm they are taking place before making the trip.
Oct. 21-23
Nana Claus Quilting Showcase: Holiday, seasonal and year-round quilts, as well as T-shirt/memory and custom quilts. Also, casserole/pie carriers, Christmas Eve pillowcases, more. 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21; noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 18217 Trautman Ave., Nampa (Ustick Road and Midland Boulevard). Info: Marla Antoine, 208-412-3430, nanaclausquilting.com.
Oct. 22-23
Holiday Arts and Crafts Show: Co-hosted with Four County Art Guild and Friends of the Library. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, Vendome Events Center, 309 State St., Weiser. Info: Linda Strain, 208-573-1152.
Oct. 22-24
Embroidery By Vicki’s annual Holiday Boutique: Lace ornaments and other holiday items, recipe tea towels, bags and purses, coasters, more. One mask per customer will be available at the door (free). 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 22-23, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 3682 N. La Fontana Way, Boise (off Bogus Basin and Cartwright roads). Info: Vicki Dueno, 208-345-9230.
Oct. 23
Star Middle School Holiday Bazaar: Wreaths, centerpieces, wooden and cork items, quilted/crocheted/knitted/embroider items, gift baskets, jewelry, baby/kids items, more. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2211 N. Pollard Lane, Star (follow signs). Info: Ronda, 208-938-4667.
Nov. 5-6
Greenleaf Friends Academy Country Christmas Bazaar: Crafts, food, jewelry, artwork, Scentsy, woodwork, home decor, music, toys, more. Also booths representing Greenleaf Friends Academy student groups. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 20565 Academy Road, Greenleaf. Info: Beverly Chapman, 208-459-6346 ,gfaschools.org.
Craft and Chocolate Affaire: Handmade soaps, home decor, pottery, quilts, wood work, metal design, custom painting and cottage foods, as well as commercial items like clothing, jewelry, personal care. Also, an array of chocolate delicacies. 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St. S., Nampa. Info: 208-468-5500.
Nov. 5-7
Embroidery By Vicki’s annual Holiday Boutique: Lace ornaments and other holiday items, recipe tea towels, bags and purses, coasters, more. One mask per customer will be available at the door (free). 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 5-6, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, 3682 N. La Fontana Way, Boise (off Bogus Basin and Cartwright roads). Info: Vicki Dueno, 208-345-9230.
Idaho City Community Club Holiday Bazaar: Wreaths, soaps, jewelry, antiques, wooden spoons, blankets, dolls, crochet/knit items, homemade candies, raffle items. 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, Ray Robison Community Hall, 106 Commercial St., Idaho City. Info: Kathy Quarles, 208-392-4979.
Nov. 6
Christ Lutheran Church annual Fall Bazaar: Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Thirty-One Gifts, as well as a Shepherd’s Cafe, chocolate corner, white elephant table, home decor, natural lotions and soaps, jar lights, jewelry, more. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 1406 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian. Info: Mary Murray, 208-888-1622, clcmeridian.org.
Kay Frannie’s Country Crafts: Quilts, table runners, wall-hangings, horseshoe art, rope bowls, vases, more. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 3874 S. Rushmore Way, Boise. Info: Kay Eason, 208-407-3396.
Nampa Presbyterian Women’s Holiday Bazaar: Holiday items from a variety of vendors. Soup and pie lunch available, and cinnamon rolls sold all day. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 400 Lake Lowell Ave., Nampa. Info: Robin Nettinga, 208-989-6940.
Siena Elementary Holiday Bazaar: Various vendor booths from small business to homemade crafts and goods, vintage goods and holiday decor. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2870 E. Rome Drive, Meridian. Info: Zetta Simpson, 208-514-6537, Facebook.com/ptasiena.
Nov. 13
Cloverdale Christmas Bazaar: More than 40 vendors with homemade items, including arts and crafts, jewelry, jams, more. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 3755 S. Cloverdale Road, Boise. Info: 208-362-1700.
Kay Frannie’s Country Crafts: Quilts, table runners, wall-hangings, horseshoe art, rope bowls, vases, more. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 3874 S. Rushmore Way, Boise. Info: Kay Eason, 208-407-3396.
Ontario Pilgrim Lutheran Church Fall Bazaar: Baked foods, jellies, candy, handmade gifts and holiday decorations. Fresh cinnamon rolls (9 a.m. to 11 a.m.) and chicken noodle lunch (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) available. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 208 S.W. 1st Ave., Ontario, Ore. Info: 541-889-5458.
King of Glory Lutheran Church Holiday Bazaar: Knitted and crocheted items, woodwork, hostess gifts, pet toys, stocking stuffers, as well as Norwegian Lefse, cookies, fudge, baked goods, specialty breads, jams and jellies, more. Masks required. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 3430 N. Maple Grove Road, Boise. Info: Mary Kay Tinker, 208-284-3066.
Nov. 13-14
Eagle Holiday Bazaar: 126 vendors with handmade items. For COVID-19 updates, check the Facebook page. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, Eagle High School, 574 Park Lane, Eagle. Info: Sheryl Stans, 208-761-8225, facebook.com/Eagleholidaybazaar.
Nov. 19-21
Embroidery By Vicki’s annual Holiday Boutique: Lace ornaments and other holiday items, recipe tea towels, bags and purses, coasters, more. One mask per customer will be available at the door (free). 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 19-20, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 3682 N. La Fontana Way, Boise (off Bogus Basin and Cartwright roads). Info: Vicki Dueno, 208-345-9230.
Nov. 20
Kay Frannie’s Country Crafts: Quilts, table runners, wall-hangings, horseshoe art, rope bowls, vases, more. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 3874 S. Rushmore Way, Boise. Info: Kay Eason, 208-407-3396.
Meridian Medical Arts Charter High School Holiday Bazaar: Handmade jewelry, crib sheets, blankets, crossbody and children’s purses, wooden crafts, as well as Scentsy, Tastefully Simple, Thirty-One Gifts, Beauty Society, Damsel in Defense, Color Street, more. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov 20, 1789 W. Heritage Park Lane, Meridian. Info: Rosi Ray, 208-286-7024, meridianmedicalartscharter.org.
Nov. 20-21
St. Mark’s CCW Noel Boutique: Handcrafted items, jewelry, collectibles, rosaries, gifts and baked goods. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, St. Mark’s Catholic Community Donoghue Hall, 7960 W. Northview St., Boise. Info: Natasha, 208-602-8629, Facebook.
Nov. 26-27
Artisans For Hope Holiday Sale: Table runners, napkins, pot holders, aprons, tree ornaments, tote bags, backpacks, knit hats/scarves/mittens, more. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 26-27, 723 N. 15th St., Boise. Info: 208-477-8828, artisansforhope.org.
Nov. 26-Dec. 19
Lark and Larker Holiday Artist Pop-ups: Rotating Idaho artists showcase handmade jewelry, art and prints, ceramics, home decor, Christmas items, honey, specialty foods and beverage, more. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, Nov. 26 through Dec. 18; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 5, 12 and 19, 233 N. Orchard St., Boise. Info: Carissa, 208-629-3811, larkandlarder.com.
Dec. 2-18
Emmett Friends of the Library Christmas Bazaar: A collection of donated new and lightly used Christmas decor and gifts. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 2-18, 275 S. Hayes Ave., Emmett. Info: Carla Ratcliff, 208-860-3217.
Dec. 4
ESA North Elementary Christmas Bazaar: Wide variety of items from more than 60 vendors. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 290 E. 12th N., Mountain Home. Info: Gail Banner, 208-587-7301.
Kay Frannie’s Country Crafts: Quilts, table runners, wall-hangings, horseshoe art, rope bowls, vases, more. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 3874 S. Rushmore Way, Boise. Info: Kay Eason, 208-407-3396.
Grace Anglican Church Christmas Bazaar: Homemade cakes, pies, cookies, breads, muffins, cupcakes, jams and jellies. Also, woodworking and craft projects by members. Barbecued hamburger lunch available, complete with all the fixings and side dishes, for $5. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 2490 N. Milwaukee St., Boise. Info: Linda Clark, 559-359-2246.
Owyhee County Museum Christmas Bazaar: Homemade food from the pie shop, craft vendors and fresh-cut Christmas trees from Silver City. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 17085 Basey St., Murphy. Info: 208-495-2319.