Craft fair season is in full swing in the New Bedford area. Here's where to find them.

The holiday season brings with it one of the area's favorite traditions — craft fairs. It’s almost time to head out with family and friends to stroll the endless aisle of crafts, wares, and goodies.

Getting a unique gift for your loved ones has never been easier than heading to a local craft fair where you get the added bonus of supporting small businesses and area crafters.

From handmade jewelry, gifts, and ornaments; to baked goods and raffles the craft fair is your one-stop shop this holiday season. Make sure to fill your calendar with these fairs headed to the Greater New Bedford and Fall River areas.

Diman PTO Craft Fair

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4

Where: Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, 251 Stonehaven Road, Fall River

Browse through over 60 vendors selling a variety of goods sure to complete your shopping list. There will be a bake sale and a large raffle table as well as food and beverages for sale.

Vendor and Craft Fair

When: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4

Where: St. Francis Xavier School, 223 Main St., Acushnet

Support local vendors selling decorated shells, sea glass crafts, handmade aprons, crocheted items, jewelry, and more.

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Christmas Fair

When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18

Where: Lakeville United Church of Christ, 1 Precinct St., Lakeville

Find your next treasure among the handmade goods for sale.

Blue Devils Craft and Vendor Fair

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18

Where: Fairhaven High School, 12 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven

Start your Holiday shopping early and get great unique gifts for family and friends. The event raises money for the Class of 2024 and the Class of 2025.

Holiday Craft Fair at the Mattapoisett Museum

When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18

Where: Mattapoisett Museum, 5 Church St., Mattapoisett

Head over to the Museum for an afternoon of shopping for crafts and trying tasty treats.

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Relay For Life Holiday Craft Fair

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25

Where: White’s of Westport, 66 State Road, Westport

Shop through over 50 vendors selling a wide variety of items. You can your Christmas shopping done early while supporting small businesses.

GNBV-Tech Craft Fair

When: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25; 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26

Where: Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School, 1121 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford

With over 150 vendors you will be sure to find something for everyone on your list.

Wes-Mac PTO Holiday Fair

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2

Where: Westport Middle-High School, 400 Old County Road, Westport

Holiday fun for the entire family with a kids holiday shoppe, 40 plus vendors, food and sweets, and more. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. make sure to bring your camera to take your picture with Santa. Admission with a canned goods donation.

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Winter Craft and Vendor Market

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2

Where: Elizabeth I. Hastings Middle School, 30 School St., Fairhaven

Help raise moeny for the PTO while getting all your gift shopping out of the way. There will be lots of artisans and vendors to explore.

Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 and Sunday, Dec. 3

Where: B.M.C Durfee High School, 460 Elsbree St., Fall River

In its 47th year, the Durfee Arts and Craft Fair is a highly anticipated weekend. One of the largest craft fairs in the area, it has an array of talented artisans showcasing and selling handmade works.

Holiday Market at First Unitarian Church

When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2

Where: First Unitarian Church in New Bedford, 71 8th St., New Bedford

Shop local this holiday with local business owners, crafters, and vintage finds. There will be a raffle, refreshments, holiday music, and shopping.

NBPAC’S Holiday Festival

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3

Where: United Fisherman's Club, 639 Orchard St., New Bedford

Shop numerous vendors, see performances, take part in the raffles, and more. For $10 kids can take part in kids activities like pictures with Santa and The Grinch, cookie decorating, and hot chocolate.

VFW Post 2892 Craft Fair

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9

Where: Fairhaven VFW Post 2892, 109 Middle St., Fairhaven

Find gifts for the people on your Christmas list at the VFW Craft Fair. Crafters will be selling items including jewelry, soaps, crochet items, concrete figures, Christmas crafts, decoupage shells, and more.

Holiday Market

When: 4:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9

Where: Soule Homestead, 46 Soule St., Middleborough

Handmade goods make the perfect gift and there will be no shortage of items to buy at the Holiday Market. There will also be a Children's Craft corner for $6 for kids to craft while grown-ups shop.

Get Merry Event

When: noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10

Where: Middleboro VFW, 12 Station St., Middleboro

Kickstart your holiday shopping with multiple crafters and vendors showcasing their one-of-a-kind items. A raffle table to support Hockey Fights Cancer will also be at the event.

This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: Craft fairs in the Greater New Bedford