Lehigh Valley Holiday Handicraft Show Guide: From Christkindlmarkt and other places, there are various places in the area to buy unique, usually handmade gifts-Morning Call

2021-11-12 08:00:28 By : Ms. Jojo Zhu

From large markets (such as the German-style Christkindlmarkt) to small fairs organized by local churches, these Lehigh Valley handicraft fairs offer a lot. From paintings to Christmas decorations, from wooden bowls to glass vases, these items are easy to find in the area in November and December. This is a guide to help you shop.

Content: The 71st annual exhibition showcases a museum-quality example of contemporary and traditional folk art in Pennsylvania.

Time: November 6th from 9 am to 5 pm; November 7th from 10 am to 4 pm

Location: Kutztown University O'Pake Fieldhouse, Trexler Avenue and Baldy Street

Tickets: $6 free for 11 years and under

Content: More than 130 craftsmen will display and sell their handicrafts, such as jewelry, festival supplies, food, woodwork, etc. Breakfast and lunch can be purchased through Sodexo Food Service. NCC's HOPE food store will donate non-perishable canned goods and toiletries to students who need them.

Time: November 6th from 9 am to 2 pm.

Location: The Arthur L. Scott Spartan Center is located on their Bethlehem campus, 3835 Green Pond Road.

Tickets: $2; $1, senior, NCC students; free, 12 years old and below.

Content: Artists and craftsmen from all over the region feature art and handmade handicrafts in various media.

Time: November 6th from 10 am to 4 pm.

Location: Park Plaza Atrium Sullivan Trail, Forks Township, 1800 Sullivan Trail, Easton.

Content: Explore the innovative works of 195 artists. The show will be a combination of in-person and online participation, 170 artists will appear in the conference center, and the rest will be conducted online only through the show's website.

Time: November 5th from 11 am to 9 pm; November 6th from 10 am to 6 pm; November 7th from 10 am to 5 pm.

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Exhibition Hall F, 1101 Arch St., Philadelphia, online event pmacraftshow.org

Tickets: US$20, one day; US$25, two days, US$5, US$11 and below.

What: Unique works of art and exquisite crafts, baked goods.

Time: November 6th from 10 am to 4 pm.

Location: Park Plaza (outdoor atrium), 1800 Sullivan Trail, Easton.

What: St. Joseph Workers and Women's Association Craft Festival craftsmen, unique gift baskets, homemade sweets and baked goods. Lunch is provided (11 am to 2 pm on November 6th).

Location: St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1879 Applewood Drive, Orefield.

Time: November 6th from 9 am to 3 pm; November 7th from 9 am to 1 pm.

What: handmade crafts, vendors, food, baked goods. Conducive to youth missionary travel.

Location: First Baptist Church, 3235 Linden Street, Bethlehem.

Time: November 6th from 9 am to 3 pm.

Information: 610-216-6624 or humbertson94@rcn.com, www.fbc-bethlehem.org

Content: The annual exhibition displays thousands of handmade products. Little shoppers buy homemade food and baked goods.

Time: November 6th from 7 am to 2 pm.

Location: Lehigh Christian Academy, 1151 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Salisbury Township.

Information: www.lcamustangs.org/special-events/holly-and-ivy

Content: Fine arts and exquisite handicrafts of regional artists.

Time: November 7th to December 19th, Sunday noon to 3 pm.

Location: St. John's Lutheran Gallery, 330 Easton Ferry Street.

Content: Buy holiday-themed wooden houses full of unique holiday gift ideas. Stroll along the festive main street in the city center, and visit charming retail stores, gourmet restaurants and the historic Moravian Museum. The new location of Central Moravian Church and The 1750 Smithy.

Time: Thursday to Saturday from 11 am to 8 pm. November 11 to December (Sunday) 11 am to 5 pm 26.

Information: getdowntownbethlehem.com/get-christmas/huts-on-main

Content: ArtsQuest's annual German-style market is launched in the SteelStacks campus. Christkindlmarkt offers a variety of gifts and decorations, from art photos of Christmas City to handmade Moravian glass stars, as well as holiday items and collectibles, food vendors, and food trucks. Music and St. Nicholas.

Time: Open on November 19th, Thursday from 10 am to 6 pm; Friday to Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm; Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm, until December 19th.

Location: SteelStacks, 645 E. First St., Bethlehem.

Tickets: $10, Thursday, Friday and Sunday; $12, Saturday, free for five and under.

Information: 610-332-1300, christmascity.org/christkindlmarkt

Content: The self-guided tour includes 3 30 artists who sell clay, metal, glass, wood, fiber, etc. in 8 studios throughout Lehigh Valley. Artists will talk and show their works on site.

Time: November 13th from 9 am to 5 pm; November 14th from 9 am to 4 pm.

Location: The entire Lehigh Valley studio, from Bath to New Tripoli.

Info: Maps and directions on hiddentreasuresour.com

Content: While walking around the Peace Candle, buy holiday gifts at the hawker huts in and around the central square. Sip hot cocoa, mulled wine and delicacies, or take a walk around the ice rink.

Time: Friday 4-8 pm; Saturday noon to 8 pm; noon to 6 pm, Sunday, November 19-21, 26-28, December 3-5, 10-12, 17-19.

Location: Easton Central Plaza, Third Street and Northampton Street.

Content: The high-end craft exhibition provides gifts, decorations, food, jewelry, clothing, etc. carefully selected by professional craftsmen, artists and chefs. Lunch is available.

Time: November 26 to December 10 am to 4:5 pm

Location: Pearl S. Buck International, 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie.

Information: 215-249-0100, pearlsbuck.org

Content: The seventh annual event has more than 35 local craftsmen and various handmade products, including jewelry, pottery, Celtic goods, decorations, rustic barn wood signs, handmade chocolates, candles, soaps, etc.

Time: Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm; Sunday from 1 to 6 pm, closed on Monday, November 26 to December. twenty three.

Location: Art Institute, 945 Broadway, Fountain Hill.

Information: 610-807-9201, theartestablishmentstudios.com

Content: Visit 7 open artist studios and 14 artists at the Sergeantsville Firehouse Event Center, all within 5 miles of the scenic Delaware River town of Stockton, New Jersey.

Time: November 26-27, 10 am to 5 pm; November 28, 10 am to 5 pm.

Where: Printable maps are available on Coveredbridgeartisans.com

Information: 609-397-1535, coverbridgeartisans.com

What: The 16th annual artist and artisan exhibition and sale of the Pocono Mountains Art Council features wood products, gourds, pottery, glass products, polymer clay and tile works, jewelry, and more.

Time: November 27, 10 am to 5 pm; November 28, 10 am to 4 pm.

Location: Kalahari Resort, 250 Kalahari Blvd., Pocono Manor.

Content: A three-day outdoor, tent and heated winter craft market in downtown Clinton, New Jersey, with more than 40 local craftsmen participating every day, activities and food trucks.

Time: November 26-28, 10 am to 6 pm.

Location: Moulin Rouge, 56 Clinton Avenue, New Jersey.

Content: The Boyertown Regional Historical Society’s annual event features traditional and modern craftsmanship.

Time: November 29th to 30th, 10 am to 4 pm.

Location: New Hanover UMC North Campus, Gilbertsville Marsh Park 2211.

Tickets: USD 5; free, 12 years old and under.

Information: 610-367-5255, boyertownhistory.org

Content: Local and regional craftsmen display various arts and handicrafts.

Time: November 27-28, 9 am to 3 pm.

Location: Leesport Farmers Market, 312 Gernants Church Road, Leesport.

What: The gallery is full of unique handmade arts and handicrafts that can meet all your gift-giving needs.

Time: Monday to 9 am to 4 pm, Tuesday to Thursday 9 am to 9 pm, Friday to Saturday, December 1 to 22, 9 am to 3 pm.

Location: Baum College of Art, 510 Linden St., Allentown.

Content: An annual festival with interactive programs from more than 100 artists and handmade gifts and artworks, as well as food, music, children's programs and live artist performances.

Time: December 4th to 5th, 10 am to 5 pm.

Location: GoggleWorks Art Center, 201 Washington South, Reading.

Content: 500 specialty stores, live entertainment, gourmet food, Santa Claus, children's studio, etc.

Time: December 1-4, 9 am to 7 pm; December 5, 10 am to 5 pm.

Location: State Farm Show Complex, 2301 N. Cameron St. (I-81 Exit 23), Harrisburg.

What: crafts, decorations, stars, candles, fresh green garlands, holiday loft treasures. Sales beneficiary charities from Bethlehem to Tanzania and Nepal

Time: December 4th from 9 am to 4 pm; December 5th from 9 am to 2 pm.

Location: Christian Education Building, Central Moravia Church, 40 W. Church St., Bethlehem.

Information: 610-866-5661, www.centralmoravianchurch.org

Content: The 13th annual event brought together independent artists and craftsmen from all over the country.

Time: December 4th from 10 am to 4 pm.

Location: Starlite Ballroom, 1221 S. Front St., Allentown.