After a nice holiday spent with family and friends, eating tons of turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes, it’s time to get on your feet and moving around the booths at a Long Island craft fair! Luck for you there are a bunch of craft shows & fairs happening this upcoming Thanksgiving weekend! Craft fairs provide a great outlet to do some gift browsing and holiday shopping. The vendors have unique items and one of a kind gifts which are great for surprising a loved one with.
The vendors at the craft shows are all also local Long Islanders looking to display their passions and crafts to the public. By going to local craft fairs and giving them your business you are helping to support local businesses and entrepreneurs on the Island. Small Business Saturday is also taking place Thanksgiving weekend in Downtown Patchogue Village on Saturday, November 29th. Enjoy holiday themed entertainment and delicious dining while you get some of your holiday shopping done!
Here are the various craft shows and fairs happening Thanksgiving weekend.
Friday, November 28th:
- Country Parlor Holiday Folk Art & Gift Show – Riverhead, 9 AM – 3 PM (This event will continue to Saturday & Sunday)
- Broadway Mall Craft & Gift Fair – Hicksville, 10 AM – 9:30 PM (This event will continue to Saturday & Sunday)
Saturday, November 29th:
- Holiday Market – Sag Harbor, 9 AM – 3 PM
- Crepes & Crafts – Lake Ronkonkoma, 10 AM – 2 PM
- Christmas Fair & Small Chinese Auction – Coram, 10 AM – 4 PM
Sunday, November 30th:
- Annual Holiday Craft Fair – Deer Park, 8:30 AM – 4 PM
- Craft Fair – Hicksville, 9 AM – 4 PM
- Holiday Shopping Day at Temple Beth El – North Bellmore, 10 AM – 4 PM
- Huntington Hilton Holiday Fair – Melville, 10 AM – 5 PM
- Holiday Fair – Wantagh, 10 AM – 5 PM
Which craft fairs will you be visiting the weekend of Thanksgiving? Let us know!
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