Log off your computer and don’t even dream of lining up for sales at some outrageously early hour. This year, let’s support local vendors and artisans instead of big box stores! These seven Rhode Island craft fairs are ideal places to get your holiday shopping done, while getting out and enjoying your community.
- St. Augustine’s Church Christmas Fair - Kingston, December 2
Facebook/St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Kingston, RI St. Augustine’s fair will be held 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and will feature Mr. and Mrs. Claus and wreaths, crafts, jams, jellies, and more for sale. Find it at 15 Lower College Rd., Kingston, RI 02881.
- Holiday Spectacular Artisan Craft Fair - Newport, December 2
Facebook/Newport Elks Lodge #104 You’ll find all sorts of artisans selling their wares at the Newport Elks Lodge from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You’ll find it at 141 Pelham St., Newport, Rhode Island 02840.
- Blackstone River Theatre Craft Fair and Festival - Cumberland, December 2
Blackstone River Theatre Visit the Blackstone River Theatre between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to find 26 vendors, and continuous live music, plus raffles, a bake sale, and more. You’ll find the theater at 549 Broad St., Cumberland, RI, 02864.
- OCRS Snowflake Bazaar - Smithfield, December 2
Facebook/OCRS Snowflake Bazaar This massive craft fair runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will feature more than 70 vendors, along with baked goods, face painting, and more. You’ll find it at the Old County Elementary School, 200 Old County Rd., Smithfield, RI 02917.
- Providence Holiday Market - Providence, December 3–17
Wikimedia Commons/Kenneth C. Zirkel Head to Hope High School on December Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to find more than 50 artisans and vintage vendors, plus food trucks, kettle corn, and more. Find it at 324 Hope St., Providence, RI 02906.
- Field of Artisans Holiday Pop-Up Series - South Kingstown, December 3-17
Facebook/Field of Artisans On Sundays from December 3 through 17, visit Whaler’s Brewing Company from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., where you’ll find a variety of local artists set up in the tasting room. Each week, they feature different vendors, so keep coming back! It’s located at 1174 Kingstown Rd., South Kingstown, Rhode Island 02879.
- Chepachet Christmas Village - Chepachet, December 7–10
Facebook/Purple Cat Winery & Brewery The Purple Cat Winery plays host to the Chepachet Christmas Village, which will host more than 60 artisans, plus feature food trucks, wine tastings, live music, and more. Find it at 11 Money Hill Rd., Chepachet, RI 02814.
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Facebook/St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Kingston, RI
St. Augustine’s fair will be held 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and will feature Mr. and Mrs. Claus and wreaths, crafts, jams, jellies, and more for sale. Find it at 15 Lower College Rd., Kingston, RI 02881.
Facebook/Newport Elks Lodge #104
You’ll find all sorts of artisans selling their wares at the Newport Elks Lodge from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You’ll find it at 141 Pelham St., Newport, Rhode Island 02840.
Blackstone River Theatre
Visit the Blackstone River Theatre between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to find 26 vendors, and continuous live music, plus raffles, a bake sale, and more. You’ll find the theater at 549 Broad St., Cumberland, RI, 02864.
Facebook/OCRS Snowflake Bazaar
This massive craft fair runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will feature more than 70 vendors, along with baked goods, face painting, and more. You’ll find it at the Old County Elementary School, 200 Old County Rd., Smithfield, RI 02917.
Wikimedia Commons/Kenneth C. Zirkel
Head to Hope High School on December Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to find more than 50 artisans and vintage vendors, plus food trucks, kettle corn, and more. Find it at 324 Hope St., Providence, RI 02906.
Facebook/Field of Artisans
On Sundays from December 3 through 17, visit Whaler’s Brewing Company from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., where you’ll find a variety of local artists set up in the tasting room. Each week, they feature different vendors, so keep coming back! It’s located at 1174 Kingstown Rd., South Kingstown, Rhode Island 02879.
Facebook/Purple Cat Winery & Brewery
The Purple Cat Winery plays host to the Chepachet Christmas Village, which will host more than 60 artisans, plus feature food trucks, wine tastings, live music, and more. Find it at 11 Money Hill Rd., Chepachet, RI 02814.
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