Community Invited to Holiday Craft Fair at COS – December 1 and 2

Weed / COS – The holiday spirit will be on display at the 26th annual Holiday Craft Fair at the College of the Siskiyous on Friday, December 1, from 5 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, December 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  

Approximately 60 vendors, local and regional, will be selling handmade, home-crafted items perfect for the holiday season or the whole year-round.  Whether you are looking for jewelry, woodcrafts, metal art, hand sewn or knitted items, food items and more, there is something for everyone at the COS Holiday Craft Fair.  

On Friday, December 1, the Craft Fair will be open to the public from 5 to 8 p.m.  Admission is $3 per person.  The concession stand will be open and serving hungry patrons.  On Saturday, December 2, doors will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Admission on Saturday is also $3 per person. Santa Claus is also planning to stop by and visit the Craft Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Attending the COS Holiday Craft Fair is a great opportunity to see your friends and neighbors and start or finish your holiday shopping!  This show celebrates the beautiful handcrafted products produced by local and regional artisans and crafters.  For more information or if interested in becoming a vendor call the COS Foundation Office at (530) 938-5373 or visit https://www.siskiyous.edu/foundation/events.htm#craftfair. 

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