Beginning November 18 – Holiday Art Fair – 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Special reception 12/01 from 5-7 p.m. Functional pottery, warm winter scarves, beeswax candles, shiny jewelry, fine art, beautifully-framed photography, metal sculptures, greeting cards, and much more—all at affordable prices! Eau Claire Regional Arts Center, 316 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire. eauclairearts.com

More than 190 crafters and vendors fill the gymnasiums and hallways of both the Elk Mound High School and Moundview Elementary School. Free Admission and Free Babysitting. Concessions are available. All proceeds go to support athletes in Elk Mound.

Oct 13-15 Annual Pumpkin Fest – Head up to the Olde School and enjoy a unique shopping experience.  The work of over 20 crafters will be displayed in a boutique fashion.  Numerous crafts, home decor, gift items, antiques, and home goodies including lefse, baked goods and much more.  Stay and enjoy homemade soup with all the fixings. Sand Creek. Thursday 4-8, Friday 11-6 and Saturday 9-1. If you have any questions, call Sandy at 715-658-1758

This is the 10th anniversary of the Stampede Expo. Saturday, March 19, 2016, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm. Eagles Club in Hallie, across from Shopko on Highway 124. www.facebook/stampedeexpo.com There will be vendors from as far away as Rice Lake, Door County, and Minnesota–as well as several local vendors. Shop for stamping and scrapping supplies and ideas under one roof. Expert demonstrator Jean (Keyeski) Arneson will make 2 presentations throughout the day. This year’s theme for the 6th annual card contest is Unusual Folds. Bring a 4×6 decorated and folded card. Vendors will have make & takes, demonstrations, stamps & …

March 19 – McDonell High School Spring Craft Show – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Expertly-made, uncommon crafts. McDonell Central High School, 1316 Bel Air Blvd., Chippewa Falls. For more info, call 715.723.0538 or email macmusic@macs.k12.wi.us.

STAINED GLASS CRAFT FAIR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5th 9AM-4PM Stained glass panels, large and small, beveled items, suncatchers, holiday, flowers, nature Great for Christmas shopping Bake Sale and lunch available ANSON METHODIST CHURCH 1 MILE EAST OF LAKE WISSOTA STATE PARK, JUST OFF COUNTY O 9439 190th Street WATCH FOR SIGNS

November 5 – Annual Bazaar at Saving Grace Lutheran Church from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Silent Auction with “one of a kind” handmade items; Booths of baked goods; knitting; sewing (including 18” doll clothes); woods; sports items; Christmas crafts and Cherished Treasures. Serving coffee & homemade caramel rolls (while they last). Lunch available at noon. Saving Grace Lutheran Church, 2124 EastRidge Center (across from Perkins), Eau Claire. 715.514.3552 saving-gracechurch.com

August 27-28 – Chippewa River Rendezvous – Travel back in time to the late 1600s to learn about Wisconsin history—from the Ojibwa to the French, English, and pioneers. See pre-1840 fur trade and Civil War camps/artillery. Special guest: Abraham Lincoln. Primitive games/competitions, prizes, silent auction, flea market, food, crafts. Mill Yard Park, Cornell. Free. www.crrendezvous.com

August 12-14 – Pioneer Days – Take a step back in time to the glory that was steam! Kids’ games, wood sawing, blacksmithing, flea markets, threshing, steam engines continuously running throughout the day, and live music in the evening. Pioneer Park, Hwy. 37, Eau Claire. $6/person. Free/10 & under. pioneer-days.org

Artist Market of Eau Claire – Every Saturday through September 17. 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Phoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire. facebook.com/artistmarketofeauclaire