If you want to find cool gifts made by local artists, there are awesome events happening around Bangor this weekend. Check them out:
- Newburgh Annual Craft/Vendor Fair
- When: Saturday, Dec. 9, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Where: 2220 Western Ave. in Newburgh
- What: Town-hosted fair with 16 vendors, food stand, and a raffle for a good cause.
- Admission: Free
- Wabanaki Winter Market
- When: Saturday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where: Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Rd. in Orono
- What: Free event with Wabanaki artists showcasing cool stuff like basketry and beadwork, plus storytelling and music.
- Admission: Free
- Bangor Authors’ Book Fair and Literary Festival
- When: Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Where: Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St. in Bangor
- What: More than 100 Maine authors will be there to sign and sell their books. Free talks and panels too!
- Admission: Free
- Holiday Bazaar at Fields Pond
- When: Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where: Fields Pond Audubon Center, 221 Fields Pond Rd. in Holden
- What: Nature store with handmade jewelry, tea towels, books, and more from local artists.
- Admission: Free
- Bangor Craft Fair
- When: Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Where: Bangor Elks Lodge, 108 Odlin Rd. in Bangor
- What: Craft fair with local vendors, organized by Tina Morrison.
- Admission: Free
- Not Your Grandma’s Craft Fair
- When: Sunday, Dec. 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Where: 4 Union St. in Bangor
- What: Modern craft fair with local vendors offering unique items like plants, jewelry, and more.
- Admission: $3
