November is an “in-between” month in Wisconsin; in-between fall and winter. The leaves are down, the harvest is done, the days are crisp, but there’s not yet snow on the ground for outdoor winter sports. What’s a person to do?

Go shopping…the holidays are just around the corner. With that in mind, November becomes “Holiday Art & Craft Show” month in Wisconsin. Seems every school PTA, church group and community center in the state hosts a show; hundreds of them across Wisconsin every weekend. Here are a few of Wisconsin’s best, largest, homespun, or most unusual holiday craft fairs. There are also other great things to visit in the area after the craft fair, each offering a glimpse of what makes Wisconsin unique! After each listed craft fair, there is an idea of a place to visit in the area.

November 3-4, 2012

Cedar Creek Art and Craft Fair
Cedar Creek Mall
Rothschild
715-355-0011

Admission Fee: No
Estimated Attendance: 1,000-2,000
This arts and crafts fair hosts a wide variety of vendors including quality handcrafted arts and crafts. It’s great for gift ideas!

Also in the area:
Mullins Cheese Inc.
Mosinee
715-693-3205

November 4, 2012

Peppermint Fair
Bay Lane School
Muskego
262-971-0847

Admission Fee: Yes
Estimated Attendance: 800
This is an annual, holiday themed craft fair that features a variety of exhibitors and is well attended. Many of the exhibits feature hand/homemade crafts. There will also be a quilt raffle and back sale.

Also in the area:
Sugar Creek Antique Mall
New Berlin
262-971-0066

November 10, 2012

Great Hartford Craft Explosion
Hartford Union High School
Hartford
262-670-9636

Admission Fee: Yes
Estimated Attendance: 2,400
110 exhibitors kick-off the holiday season with this annual show. It is held in conjunction with Lions Pancake Dinner and features live music.

Also in the area:
Holy Hill National Shrine of Mary
1525 Carmel Rd
Hubertus
262-628-1838 

November 11, 2012

Annual Wonderfest Arts and Crafts Expo
Beloit
608-364-0349

Admission Fee: Yes
Estimated Attendance: 1,500
This is an established arts and crafts holiday show. Proceeds benefit area community projects and concerns. Bake shoppe and lunch menu served by the Beloit Junior Woman's Club.

Also in the area:
Northleaf Winery
Milton
608-580-0575

November 16-18, 2012

Christmas Tour of Homes and Craft Sale
Various Locations/Hudson House Inn
Hudson
715-386-8411 or 800-657-6775

Admission Fee: Yes
Estimated Attendance: 2,000
Tour five homes and the Octagon House beautifully decorated for the holidays! Fee charged. Free Admission to The Craft Sale and Marketplace on Saturday. Enjoy extended shopping and dining hours as you celebrate the holidays in Historic Hudson.

Also in the area:
Barn Board Grill and Saloon
Roberts
715-760-3663

November 17-18, 2012

Holiday House Bazaar
Monona Community Center
Monona
608-223-1180

Admission Fee: No
Estimated Attendance: 1,200
This annual event is a non-booth, open setting show. There are many types of crafts and huge bake sale in three rooms. 10% of sales are donated to a local charity.

Also in the area:
Capital Brewery Company
Middleton
608-836-7100

November 23-25, 2012

Holiday Art, Craft and Gift Expo
Milwaukee County Sports Complex
Franklin
262-506-4114

Admission Fee: Yes
Estimated Attendance: 10,000
The Midwest’s largest indoor art, craft and gift show is a holiday tradition in the metro-Milwaukee area. Take in a craft demonstration, sample the gourmet food stage, or just relax with live music and wine tasting.

Also in the area:
WELL Spa & Salon
Milwaukee
414-277-9207

November 24-25, 2012

Holiday Craft and Quilt Show -Elroy
Royall Schools Complex
Academy St
608-462-8401

Admission Fee: No
Estimated Attendance: 400
This show features handmade arts and crafts suitable for holiday decorating and gift giving. The fourth annual quilt show is judged by the viewers (ribbon awards). It includes quilt shop vendors.

Also in the area:
Tanger Outlet Mall –Wisconsin Dells
210 N. Gasser Road, Ste 105
Wisconsin Dells WI 53913
608-253-5380

There are several other arts and craft shows going on every weekend in November throughout the state. To find other shows, please visit the Events Calendar on TravelWisconsin.com or visit the Wisconsin Arts Board, Arts and Crafts Directory at artsboard.wisconsin.gov

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