Holiday Shopping in Forsyth County: Craft Fairs, Bazaars & More!
The first weekend of November kicks off a weekend of some great holiday shopping in Forsyth County! It’s the kick off to lots of great craft events, bazaars and holiday showcases to start snatching up some local gifts for the holiday season. And it’s just the beginning – from here on out, the weekends will be filled with holiday shopping!
NOTE: This is ONLY the beginning!! We’ll continue to update this post as new events are added to our calendar. If your organization has an event to add, please remember to Submit it to our Calendar of Events so we can share with our readers.
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*Please Note: Events may change at any time. We do our best to make every effort that events listed are current and with correct information; however, links and contact information is provided so you may confirm prior to your visit. We don’t want you mad at us during the holidays!
Friday, October 20th:
Fall Birthday Festival at Gibson Co: 10am-5pm. $3 per group. Come out and enjoy an event featuring all vendors from your home state. At The Gibson Co., we love showcasing hometown talent. At this festival you will find an array of artists. You will experience food, sweets, wall art, jewelry, home decor, stamped silver, quilting, vintage dime and bank bag pillows, clothing and more! Bring the family and get your Christmas shopping done early. Click here for more information.
Saturday, October 21st:
Fall Birthday Festival at Gibson Co: 10am-5pm. $3 per group. Come out and enjoy an event featuring all vendors from your home state. At The Gibson Co., we love showcasing hometown talent. At this festival you will find an array of artists. You will experience food, sweets, wall art, jewelry, home decor, stamped silver, quilting, vintage dime and bank bag pillows, clothing and more! Bring the family and get your Christmas shopping done early. Click here for more information.
Friday, November 3rd:
Holiday Showcase & Cafe at Creekside UMC: 9am to 3pm. $1 Admission. 673 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming GA. Over 70 vendors providing gift & home decor items. Click here for more information. (Friday & Saturday Event)
Saturday, November 4th:
Holiday Showcase & Cafe at Creekside UMC: 9am to 3pm. $1 Admission. 673 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming GA. Over 70 vendors providing gift & home decor items. Click here for more information. (Friday & Saturday Event)
Fall Fest at Abba House: 10am to 2pm at 6800 Dahlonega Hwy, Cumming. Enjoy lunch, music, carnival games, snacks, and activities for children and adults all while bringing awareness of the ministry that Abba House does in Forsyth County. Click here for more information.
Fall Bazaar at First Baptist Cumming: 9am-1pm at 1597 Sawnee Drive. Over 70 vendors offering unique Christmas and gift items, artwork and antiques. Breakfast, Lunch and Bake Sale weill be provided by the Kathy Jolly WOM Group. Ruth Reed WOM is hosting a Silent Auction. $1 donation for Quilting Ministry requested for admission. Proceeds will benefit various Mission Partners Click here for more information.
Autumn Handmades Sale: Gracepointe Community Church. We are an intimate craft show shopping experience for modern and unique handcrafted goods made by local artisans in the Atlanta and North Georgia areas. Handmades Sale seeks to curate a wide variety of vendors that have great craftsmanship, unique items, and a sense of fresh styles and modern trends for our shows. Local food trucks will also be on site so grab a bite and knock out your Christmas shopping all in one place! Click here for more information.
Saturday, November 11th:
Christmas Bazaar at Cumming First United Methodist: 8:30am to 1:30pm. 770 Canton Hwy, Cumming GA. Handmade Gifts, Bakery Shop, Breakfast with Santa (advance registration required – click here for info), Children’s Shop & More. Click here for more information.
Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival at Lanier Tech: 9am to 6pm. Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College – Over 90 vendors, plus food trucks and Santa! Click here for more information. Also Sunday, 10am to 4pm.
Sunday, November 12th:
Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival at Lanier Tech: 10am to 4pm. Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College – Over 90 vendors, plus food trucks and Santa! Click here for more information. Also Sunday, 10am to 4pm.
Saturday, November 18th:
Fall Vendor Event at Cumming Chiropractic Center: 10am-3pm. Cumming Chiropractic Center and Dou{it}la Birth Services have teamed up to host their very first vendor event. There will be vendors from Maternity and Newborn Photography to ThirtyOne Gifts, Essential Oils, Massage Therapists, Certified Dog Trainers, Crafters, and MUCH MORE! We will also have a couple food vendors, a bounce house and face painter for the kids! Click here for more information.
Friday, December 1st:
Lakewood 400 Antiques & Gift Show Market (December Show): Make note of the special December dates – the first weekend (December 1st- 3rd) Friday, 9am to 5pm – Saturday, 9am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 5pm. Click here for more information.
Saturday, December 2nd:
Lakewood 400 Antiques & Gift Show Market (December Show): Make note of the special December dates – the first weekend (December 1st- 3rd) Friday, 9am to 5pm – Saturday, 9am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 5pm. Click here for more information.
Sunday, December 3rd:
Lakewood 400 Antiques & Gift Show Market (December Show): Make note of the special December dates – the first weekend (December 1st- 3rd) Friday, 9am to 5pm – Saturday, 9am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 5pm. Click here for more information.
Thursday, December 7th:
Mingle and Jingle Holiday Shopping Event: Start your holiday shopping with us. Come shop and support local, women-owned businesses at our 3rd annual Mingle & Jingle Holiday Shopping Event at the Castlebrooke Clubhouse! Shopping times will be from 5pm-9pm (Located at 4910 Piney Grove Dr., Cumming, GA 30040). This is a FREE event to attend with FREE appetizers, drinks, basket drawings and special deals from our vendors. Click here for more details and to RSVP
Friday, December 8th:
Christmas in Cumming Event – Arts & Crafts Festival and More. Friday & Saturday at the Cumming Fairgrounds. Arts & Craft Shopping 4pm to 9pm (Friday) and 10am to 5pm (Saturday). $1 Admission – Children 12 & Under FREE. Click here for more information.
Saturday, December 9th:
Christmas in Cumming Event – Arts & Crafts Festival and More. Friday & Saturday at the Cumming Fairgrounds. Arts & Craft Shopping 4pm to 9pm (Friday) and 10am to 5pm (Saturday). $1 Admission – Children 12 & Under FREE. Click here for more information.
Stay tuned as we continue to update …