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Holiday markets around Centre County

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THERE ARE plenty of opportunities to shop local during the holiday season. (TIM WEIGHT/Gazette file photo)

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SERRV Gift Shop of International Handcrafts/Fair Trade Food — Thursdays to Saturdays, Nov. 30 to Dec. 2, Dec. 7 to 9, and Dec. 14 to 16

SERRV Gift Shop of International Handcrafts/Fair Trade Foods will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30; Friday, Dec. 1; and Saturday, Dec 2, at Faith United Church of Christ in State College. The event invites guests to support fair trade with items available for purchase made by artisans and farmers from around the world. Some items include pottery, jewelry, baskets, coffees, teas, chocolates, spices and more.

Artist’s Winter Market at the Gallery Shop in Lemont — Friday, Dec. 1, and Saturday, Dec. 2

An indoor artist’s market will be at the Gallery Shop in Lemont from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2. There will be indoor artist booths, the opportunity to meet the artists and extra inventory from artists.

Merry Millheim — Friday, Dec. 1, and Saturday, Dec. 2

Merry Millheim is coming back for another year from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, in downtown historic Millheim. There will be shopping and holiday festivities for guests to enjoy.

21st Anniversary Stocking Stuffer Magical Holiday Market — Friday, Dec. 1, to Sunday, Dec. 3

The 21st Stocking Stuffer Magical Holiday Market will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, and Saturday, Dec. 2, as well as from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Centre Furnace Mansion in State College. Admission is $5, with proceeds from the event benefiting the Centre County Historical Society, which supports public programming and preservation efforts.

Winter Craft Market — Saturday, Dec. 2

The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Central PA Chapter is hosting the annual 2023 Winter Craft Market from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Nittany Valley Sports Centre in State College. There will be a showcase of Pennsylvania artisans, with painters, woodworkers, jewelers, potters, photographers and more.

Boalsburg’s Hometown Christmas — Saturday, Dec. 2

The Boalsburg Annual Hometown Christmas Celebration is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Boalsburg Heritage Museum in Boalsburg on Saturday, Dec. 2. Guests can purchase homemade cookies, sample treats baked in the Summer Kitchen, listen to “Yuletide Tales” and make Victorian ornaments. There will be a puppet show in the barn and music from high school students in the Cardinal Brass band.

Kristkindl Market — Saturday, Dec. 2

The annual Kristkindl Market will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Boal Barn Playhouse and Great Room in Boalsburg on Saturday, Dec. 2. There will be holiday shopping, a Saint Nicholas meet and great, Teddy Bear Winter Storytime, sleigh rides, music and concessions.

Potters Guild Holiday Sale at Boalsburg Fire Company — Saturday, Dec. 2

The Potters Guild Annual Holiday Sale will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Boalsburg Fire Company. The sale will feature work from 12 local artists including ornaments, bowls, platters, mugs, planters, sculptures and more. The Potters Guild is an affiliate of the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania.

Winter Cheer — Saturday, Dec. 2

Rhoneymeade in Centre Hall is hosting its annual Winter Cheer event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2. There will be a small winter market with handmade wreaths and local artwork. Guests can also warm up with a cup of hot apple cider while touring the historic Rhone House.

Ten Thousand Villages Fundraiser for Catholic Relief Services — Saturday, Dec. 2, and Sunday, Dec. 3

A portion of the sales on Saturday, Dec. 2, and Sunday, Dec. 3, at Ten Thousand Villages in State College will be donated to support international relief efforts of Catholic Relief Services.

Alternative Christmas Fair — Sunday, Dec. 3

The 41st annual Alternative Christmas Fair will be from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, at the University Baptist and Brethren Church in State College. There will be 30 local, national and international charities represented. Attendees will get a form to select which charities to support and how much to give. Lunch options will also be available.

Lemont Christmas Market — Friday, Dec. 8, and Saturday, Dec. 9

The Lemont Christmas Market will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Lemont Granary. The 13th annual indoor and outdoor market will have local crafts, Santa, bratwursts, treats, marshmallows by the campfire, beverages and more.

Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Handmade Market — Saturday, Dec. 9, and Sunday, Dec. 10

The Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Handmade Market is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, and Friday, Dec. 10, at the parking lot and inside the Gamble Mill. A handful of local vendors will be available each day in one convenient space.

Bellefonte Winter Market — Sunday, Dec. 10

The Winter Market will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10, at Talleyrand Park in Bellefonte. The Winter Market is a European-style market that was first held in 2018. The event will include skilled makers, artisan vendors, food, craft beverages and more.

—Compiled by Danielle Blake

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