It's the most wonderful time of the year.

Where else can you find moosehide beadwork picture frames, nature-inspired ornaments, hand-crafted ivory earrings, spiced low-bush cranberry jams and mustard made from local craft beer? Look no further for all these uncommon presents! Fairbanks artisans offer an abundance of creative products at numerous local gift shows during October, November and December. The holidays are a joyous time of year and below is a rundown of upcoming bazaars, fairs and markets in the Fairbanks area to help make your holiday shopping a breeze.

Jewelry shopping at bazaar

Holiday bazaars and markets are a great way for visitors to get a snapshot of local life in the Far North. Fairbanks and North Pole shopping locales are excellent places to mingle with friendly sourdoughs and also find ingenious, often beautiful, one-of-a-kind keepsakes from your trip to the subarctic. The extraordinarily talented pool of local artisans offers Made-In-Alaska foods, jewelry, artworks, glassware, textiles and Alaska Native keepsakes for locals and visitors to give their friends and family.

Art for sale at bazaar

These events are presented in date order. All dates, times and locations are subject to change without notice. For more information, visit our events calendar and search for specific event pages.

Thanks for shopping local!

 

OCTOBER

Fri, Oct 13, 2023

October Fall Bazaar, 6pm-8pm, Raven Landing, 1222 Cowles St & Airport Way

Sat, Oct 14, 2023

Fairbanks Fiber Festival, 10am-4pm, Pioneer Park Civic Center, 2300 Airport Way

Sun, Oct 15, 2023

Fairbanks Fiber Festival, 10am-4pm, Pioneer Park Civic Center, 2300 Airport Way

Sat, Oct 21, 2023

Go Winter! Expo, 10am-6pm, Carlson Center, 2010 2nd Ave

Monroe Holiday Bazaar, 10am-4pm, Monroe High School, 615 Monroe St

Sun, Oct 22, 2023

Go Winter! Expo, 10am-6pm, Carlson Center, 2010 2nd Ave

Sat, Oct 28, 2023

Ladd Fall Festival, 11am-2pm, Ladd Elementary, 601 F Street

Boozar at Bentley Mall, 11am-5pm, Bentley Mall, 32 College Rd

Hutchison Holiday Bazaar, 10am-4pm, Hutchison High School, 3750 Geist Rd

Sun, Oct 29, 2023

Boozaar at Bentley Mall, 10am-7pm, Bentley Mall, 32 College Rd

 

NOVEMBER

Thur, Nov 2, 2023

Tanana Chiefs Conference Christmas Bazaar, 8am-5pm, Westmark Hotel, 813 Noble St

Sat, Nov 4, 2023

Christmas Crafts Bazaar, 9:30am-4pm, Fairbanks Lutheran Church, 1012 Cowles St

St. Nicholas Holiday Bazaar, 9am-3pm, St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 707 St. Nicholas Dr

North Pole High School Christmas Bazaar, 10am-4pm, North Pole High School, 601 NPHS Blvd

University Women's Association Holiday Bazaar, 10am-4pm, Centennial Center in Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way

Sun, Nov 5, 2023

University Women's Association Holiday Bazaar, 10am-4pm, Centennial Center in Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way

Fri, Nov 10, 2023

Holiday Marketplace, 12pm-7pm, Carlson Center, 2010 2nd Ave

Sat, Nov 11, 2023

Holiday Marketplace, 10am-6pm, Carlson Center, 2010 2nd Ave

Sun, Nov 12, 2023

Holiday Marketplace, 11am-5pm, Carlson Center, 2010 2nd Ave

Sat, Nov 18, 2023

Ryan Middle School Holiday Bazaar, 10am-4pm, Ryan Middle School, 1450 Cowles St

Sons of Norway Holiday Bazaar, 10am-4pm, Timber Creek Senior Living, 3415 Trothno Ln

Winter Bazaar, 10am-4pm, Midnight Sun Elementary, 2301 Bradway Rd

Zion's Christmas Café and Bazaar, 10am-5pm, Zion Lutheran Church, 2982 Davis Rd

Jump Into Fall Bazaar, 10am-7pm, Bentley Mall, 32 College Rd

Sun, Nov 19, 2023

Jump Into Fall Bazaar, 11am-5pm, Bentley Mall, 32 College Rd

Fri, Nov 24, 2023

Black Friday Expo, 12pm-6pm, Shopper's Forum, 1255 Airport Way

Sat, Nov 25, 2023

Black Friday Expo, 10pm-6pm, Shopper's Forum, 1255 Airport Way

Handmade Holiday Market, 10am-5pm, Centennial Center in Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way

Sun, Nov 26, 2023

Black Friday Expo, 11am-5pm, Shopper's Forum, 1255 Airport Way

Thurs, Nov 30, 2023

Doyon Holiday Bazaar, 8am-4:30pm, Doyon Plaza Building, 1 Doyon Pl

 

DECEMBER

Fri, Dec 1, 2023

Doyon Holiday Bazaar, 8am-4:30pm, Doyon Plaza Building, 1 Doyon Pl

First Friday Winter Warmup Bazaar, 4pm-7pm, Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds, Badger Hall, 1800 College Rd

Sat, Dec 2, 2023

First Friday Winter Warmup Bazaar, 10am-4pm, Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds, Badger Hall, 1800 College Rd

Watershed Holiday Market, 10am-4pm, Watershed Charter School, 4975 Decathlon Ave

Discovery Peak's Holiday Bazaar, 10am -4pm, Discovery Peak Charter School, 2880 Hurst Rd

Sugar Plum Bazaar, 11am-5pm, Two Rivers Elementary School, 400 Two Rivers Rd

Sat, Dec 9, 2023

Tanana Valley Farmers Market Holiday Bazaar, 10am-5pm, Carlson Center, 2010 2nd Ave

Winterfest Bazaar, 11am-5pm, North Pole Plaza Mall, 301 N Santa Claus Ln #2

Fri, Dec 15, 2023

Winter Solstice Holiday Bazaar, 11am-6pm, Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel St

Sat, Dec 16, 2023

Winter Solstice Holiday Bazaar, 10am-6pm, Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel St

Naughty & Ice Handcrafted Market, 10am-4pm, West Valley High School, 3800 Geist Rd

Last Chance Christmas Bazaar, 10am-6pm, Alaska K9 Center, 3121 Badger Rd

Sun, Dec 17, 2023

Last Chance Christmas Bazaar, 10am-6pm, Alaska K9 Center, 3121 Badger Rd

Procrastinator's Bazaar, 11am-4pm, La Quinta Inn and Suites, 4920 Dale Rd

 

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