The Tiny Expo: Indie Holiday Art and Craft Fair is one of the many local craft fairs taking place. Courtesy of AADL
By Catherine Engstrom-Hadley
Staff Writer
Over the next few weeks, hundreds of local makers and artists will be setting up and selling their one-of-a-kind goods at craft fairs around Michigan.
“When you buy local you support your direct community,” said Emily Frenette, a local fine-art painter.
Local craft fairs are a great place to find one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts for the holiday season.
Arts and Crafts Festival
Handcrafted goods of local artists and craftsman.
Ann Arbor City Club
1830 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor
Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Busy Bee’s Craft and Vendor Fair
Fresh baked goods, handmade crafts, raffles, hot drinks and more.
Calvary Bible Church
8318 Carpenter Rd.,Ypsilanti
Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tiny Expo: Indie Holiday Art and Craft Fair
Tiny Expo features over 45 artist and crafters selling handmade wares in a festive library space in downtown Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor District Library
323 S. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor
Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Homegrown at the Cobblestone
Fine arts and crafts, all handmade in Michigan.
Cobblestone Farm
2781 Packard St., Ann Arbor
Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
First Annual Holiday Celebration Art, Craft, and Vendor Show
$2.00 admission. All money raised by raffle, concession and other family activities will go directly to the Southfield High School art department.
Southfield High School
24675 Lahser Rd., Southfield
Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
