Dickens Craft Fair – A Night Outing

By Pat McGuire
On December 3rd, how about a late day meet up with friends for shopping, music, munchies, and groceries, all in one location? A cuppa with entertainment? A night outing with the family right here in James Bay? With new hours - 3pm to 9pm - the annual Dickens Fair awaits you!

At the James Bay Community School Centre (140 Oswego) the Fair becomes a festive evening winter market full of activity. Creative artisan and craftspeople showcase their individual talents with JURIED handmade and homegrown products. The Chicken Lady brings her child-friendly feathered friends to touch and hold . How many kids get to meet a chicken?  A variety of musicians, singers, and actors entertain every hour. How does wool from a sheep become yarn? Visit the spinning wheel demonstration. Help the young ones make a simple craft. Watch a blacksmith in action. Take a break in the community Cafe for Silk Road tea, Mile 0 Coffee, or hot apple cider to warm your insides. Feeling hungry? Nutritious light meals and snacks will satisfy. You will find items for decor or practical use, for yourself or others: pottery, knitted and crocheted clothing, and jewellery, maple cutting boards, decorative artworks, children's clothing, woven baskets, seeds, cosmetics, Christmas ornaments, metalwork, soaps, designer cards, candles, greenery and more. Remember to bring carry bags for the groceries: range eggs, baking, artisan foods and farm produce. Local. Homemade. Handmade. Affordable. For entertainment schedule and detailed vendor products, visit , or call 381.5323. Admission by contribution to the James Bay Market Society. Mark your calendar and make the Dickens Fair your seasonal destination!