‘Tis the season for frustrated gift shopping. Each year, it gets more and more difficult to find that perfect gift. This year, there are plenty events in the Fargo-Moorhead area that make gift-giving easier. Here’s a list of the top places to shop for those dime-a-dozen gift ideas.
Native American Juried Arts & Crafts Festival
Nov. 19, Plains Art Museum
Native American artists will be sharing their art and crafts during the Plains Art Museum’s Native American Juried Arts & Crafts Festival. The Plains, in collaboration with Daughters of the Earth, is showcasing Native American artists’ talents from Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Dakotas.
The festival is back by popular demand and will definitely give shoppers an opportunity to find unique, handmade items from local artists.
The event is free and open to the public. It will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Plains Art Museum’s Atrium.
Homemade Christmas Craft Sale
Nov. 19, 2408 33rd St. S. Fargo, ND
Variety is the name of the game at the annual Homemade Christmas Craft Sale. Home decorations, woodwork, jewelry and food will all be for sale, and all are handmade.
This event only comes around once a year, just before Thanksgiving. While some may think this is too early to get into the holiday spirit, the local shopping experience will definitely get you into the spirit of Christmas.
From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., shoppers are welcome to 2408 33rd St. S. Fargo, ND. Free admission and open to the public.
A Vintage Christmas
Dec. 3 – 4, Red River Valley Fair Grounds
Over 40 local vendors will be selling unique items just in time for Christmas. Not only will you find the perfect holiday gift walking through the aisles, but there will also be hot chocolate available and even Santa Claus will make an appearance.
A Vintage Christmas will be hosted at the Hartl AG Building on the Red River Valley Fair Grounds. The event kicks off at 9 a.m. on Dec. 3 and ends at 5 p.m. on Dec. 4. Cost is $5 at the door, but well worth the shopping experience.
Holiday Art Sale
Dec. 3 – 4, Katherine Kilbourne Burgum Center for Creativity
The Fargo-Moorhead Visual Artists are showcasing the incredible artistic talent of the community in their third annual Holiday Art Sale. From pottery to painting to printmaking, you can find many interesting gifts for the art savvy to the casual fan.
The Holiday Art Sale will be at the Plains Art Museum in their Katherine Kilbourne Burgum Center for Creativity, starting Dec. 3 at 9 a.m. and ending Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. It is free and open to the public.
Christmas Craft Fair
Dec. 10, Triumph Lutheran Brethren Church
On Dec. 10, Triumph Lutheran Brethren Church will be hosting their fourth annual Christmas Craft Fair. Handmade crafts, live music and Christmas cheer are all promised for this year’s event. Proceeds will go into funding the Borderless Mexico Mission Trip for the Church’s youth.
The event goes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is free.