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.
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.
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 11, 2024
Fairbanks Fiber Festival, 5pm-8pm, Centennial Center in Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way
Sat, Oct 12, 2024
Fairbanks Fiber Festival, 10am-4pm, Centennial Center in Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way
Sun, Oct 13, 2024
Fairbanks Fiber Festival, 10am-4pm, Centennial Center in Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way
Sat, Oct 19, 2024
Monroe Holiday Bazaar, 10am-4pm, Monroe High School, 615 Monroe St
Alaska K9 Center Fall Bazaar, 10am-6pm, Alaska K9 Center, 3121 Badger Rd
Sun, Oct 20, 2024
Alaska K9 Center Fall Bazaar, 10am-6pm, Alaska K9 Center, 3121 Badger Rd
Fri, Oct 25, 2024
Ladd Fall Festival, 5pm-7pm, Ladd Elementary, 601 F Street
Sat, Oct 26, 2024
Boozar at Bentley Mall, 10am-6pm, Bentley Mall, 32 College Rd
Sun, Oct 27, 2024
Boozaar at Bentley Mall, 11am-5pm, Bentley Mall, 32 College Rd
NOVEMBER
Sat, Nov 2, 2024
Christmas Bazaar, 9:30am-4pm, Fairbanks Lutheran Church, 1012 Cowles St
Hutchison Holiday Bazaar, 10am-4pm, Hutchison High School, 3750 Geist Rd
St. Nicholas Holiday Bazaar, 9am-3pm, St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 707 St. Nicholas Dr
Thankful for Her Market, 11am-6pm, Bentley Mall, 32 College Rd
Sat, Nov 9, 2024
Winter Bazaar, 10am-4pm, Midnight Sun Elementary, 2301 Bradway Rd
University Women's Association Holiday Bazaar, 10am-4pm, Centennial Center in Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way
Sun, Nov 10, 2024
University Women's Association Holiday Bazaar, 10am-4pm, Centennial Center in Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way
Fri, Nov 15, 2024
Holiday Marketplace, 12pm-7pm, Carlson Center, 2010 2nd Ave
Sat, Nov 16, 2024
Holiday Marketplace, 10am-6pm, Carlson Center, 2010 2nd Ave
Sun, Nov 17, 2024
Holiday Marketplace, 11am-5pm, Carlson Center, 2010 2nd Ave
Fri, Nov 22, 2024
Northern Lights Winter Market, 3pm-7pm, Centennial Center in Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way
Sat, Nov 23, 2024
Ryan Middle School Holiday Bazaar, 10am-4pm, Ryan Middle School, 1450 Cowles St
The Good Shephard Bazaar, 10am-5pm, Zion Lutheran Church, 2982 Davis Rd
North Pole High School Christmas Bazaar, 10am-4pm, North Pole High School, 601 NPHS Blvd
Fri, Nov 29, 2024
Black Friday Expo, 12pm-6pm, Shopper's Forum, 1255 Airport Way
Sat, Nov 30, 2024
Black Friday Expo, 10pm-6pm, Shopper's Forum, 1255 Airport Way
Handmade Holiday Market, 10am-5pm, Centennial Center in Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way
North Pole Middle School PTSO Holiday Bazaar, 10am-4pm, North Pole Middle School, 300 E 8th Ave
DECEMBER
Sun, Dec 1, 2024
Black Friday Expo, 11am-5pm, Shopper's Forum, 1255 Airport Way
Tanana Valley Farmers Market Holiday Bazaar, 10am-5pm, Carlson Center, 2010 2nd Ave
Thurs, Dec 5, 2024
Doyon Holiday Bazaar, 7am-5pm, Doyon Plaza Building, 1 Doyon Place
Fri, Dec 6, 2024
Doyon Holiday Bazaar, 7am-4pm, Doyon Plaza Building, 1 Doyon Place
Tanana Chiefs Conference Annual Christmas Bazaar, 9am-4:30pm, Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall, 111 Clay St
Sat, Dec 7, 2024
Watershed Holiday Market, 10am-4pm, Watershed Charter School, 4975 Decathlon Ave
Southside Winter Holiday Market, 10am-5pm, JP Jones Center, 2400 Rickert St
Sugar Plum Bazaar, 11am-5pm, Two Rivers Elementary School, 400 Two Rivers Rd
Sat, Dec 14, 2024
Discovery Peak's Holiday Bazaar, 10am -4pm, Discovery Peak Charter School, 2880 Hurst Rd, North Pole
Winter Solstice Holiday Bazaar, 11am-6pm, Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel St
Winterfest Bazaar, 10am-5pm, North Pole Plaza Mall, 301 N Santa Claus Ln #2
Sun, Dec 15, 2024
Winter Solstice Holiday Bazaar, 11am-6pm, Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel St
Fri, Dec 20, 2024
Tanana Chiefs Conference Annual Christmas Bazaar, 9am-4:30pm, Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall, 111 Clay St
Northern Lights Winter Market, 3pm-7pm, Centennial Center in Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way
Sat, Dec 21, 2024
Naughty & Ice Handcrafted Market, 10am-4pm, West Valley High School, 3800 Geist Rd
Sun, Dec 22, 2024
Procrastinator's Bazaar, 11am-5pm, Wedgewood Resort, 212 Wedgewood Dr
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