Arts and craft shows are wonderful places to shop for unique gifts for the holidays. Here you will find a variety of craft shows held in November and December in the Washington, DC area each year.
Holiday Craft Shows in Washington, DC
Washington Craft Show at the Washington Convention Center801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC (800) 368-9000 and (202) 249-3000.
November 30-December 2, 2007. Hours are Friday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. This Craft show, sponsored by Craft America, includes the wares of more than 180 artists including metal, leather, basketry, jewelry, ceramics, glass and more. Admission: $14 Adults, $13 Senior Citizens, Ages 12 and under free.
Downtown DC Holiday Market
Sidewalk on F Street between 7th and 8th in front of the National Portrait Gallery. December 7-23, 2007. noon-7 p.m. Enjoy a unique seasonal shopping marketplace in the Penn Quarter neighborhood of downtown Washington, DC. Find gift items by more than 50 local artisans including crafts, jewelry, clothing, prepared food and more.
Norwegian-American Christmas Bazaar at Union Station
50 Massachusetts Ave. NW., Washington, DC. (202) 289-1908.
December 8-9, 2007 Enjoy a unique holiday shopping extravaganza featuring crafts from Norway, including jewelry, calendars, trolls, dolls, holiday ornaments, and more. Admission is free.
Holiday Craft Shows in Maryland
Maryland Christmas Show at the Frederick Fairgrounds797 E Patrick St., Frederick, Maryland. (301) 898-5466
November 23–25, 30, December 1-2, 2007.. Hours are Friday/Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Enjoy the works of 500 artists and craftsmen offering fine art, pottery, furniture, quilts, jewelry, clothing, wreaths and garlands, toys and Christmas ornaments. Admission: Adults: $6.00, Children (12 and under): $3.00, Parking: $1.00.
Sugarloaf Craft Festivals
Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut Street, Gaithersburg, Maryland.
November 16–18, 2007
Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly, Virginia December 7-9, 2007
Hours are Thursday, Friday and Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Enjoy the crafts of 500 artists, including jewelry, wood, leather, clothing, sculpture, glass and more. Watch live entertainment and feast on a variety of foods. Admission: $7.00/adult, children 12 and under are free.
Montgomery Village Holiday Craft Bazaar
Lake Marion Community Center, 8821 East Village Avenue, Montgomery Village, Maryland. (301)948-0110.
November 10, 2007. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. This annual event will host over 50 vendors from the Maryland area, featuring all handmade crafts including, holiday decorations, jewelry, clothing, glass, quilts and more. Admission is FREE.
Holiday Craft Shows in Virginia
Northern Virginia Christmas MarketDulles Expo Center, 4368 Chantilly Shopping center, Chantilly, Virginia, (757) 417-7771. November 9-11, 2007 Hours are Friday, Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This arts and crafts market features Christmas collectibles and thousands of home decorating ideas for the holidays. Admission $7/adult, children 12 and under are free.
Fairfax Holiday Craft Show
Fairfax High School, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, Virginia
November 17-18, 2007 Hours are Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission: $3, childrren under 18 are free. Enjoy handmade crafts including baskets, dolls, floral items, jewelry, paintings, photographs, pottery, clay, wood items and more.
Historic Alexandria Antiques Show and Sale
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 625 First St., Alexandria, Virginia. (703) 549-5811.
November 16–18, 2007 Hours are Friday 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday noon–5 p.m.
McLean Holiday Craft Show
McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, Virginia.
November 30-December 2, 2007. Hours are Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, noon- 4 p.m. Enjoy a wide variety of arts & crafts and holiday music by local school groups. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children under the age of 14.
