The Byron Middle Fine Arts Boosters volition host their annual craft show on Nov. thirteen at Byron Center Loftier School. (Supplied, from previous year)

By D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributing Writer

With Halloween now past, many encounter the holiday season upon us, and local vendors and crafters are gearing up to assistance holiday shoppers with their early shopping needs.

After widespread and disappointing cancellations in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, West Michigan crafters and vendors are excited to announce that they are bringing back their holiday craft shows this fall. And the month of November is filled with must-shop events that not only evangelize handcrafted items, tasty treats, and unique souvenir ideas for local communities, only provide funds and support for many expanse school programs.

The Byron Center Fine Arts Boosters (BCFAB) are peculiarly thankful to be able to host their almanac craft evidence on Nov. xiii at Byron Centre High School, every bit information technology is the largest fundraiser for their school's fine arts programs. (For a extensive list of local craft and vendor fairs, see bottom of story.)

"All funds raised will become directly to support our students in the school district," Kim Kohlhoff, president of Byron Center Fine Arts Boosters, said to WKTV.

All Byron Eye public schoolhouse fine arts programs, grades K-12, are impacted past the success of this fundraiser, Kohlhoff said, and the craft show fundraiser supplements the general budget given to each school to fund the chief requirements of the fine arts programs.

The Byron Center Fine Arts Boosters' annual craft show at Byron Center Loftier School supports the schools fine arts programs including the jazz band. (Supplied)

"Funds raised through the almanac craft show help support invitee artists who come in from all over the nation to teach and perform with our students, as well every bit help with financial support for those students who take private lessons and nourish fine arts camps," Kohlhoff said.

The ability to provide financial support to students and give them the opportunity to perform with experienced musicians are only a small function in maintaining the Byron Center Fine Arts programs.

Life skills are also a central theme in the Byron Eye Fine Arts objective — "Students acquire to become a better person and abound equally an individual," said Kohlhoff.

Handcrafted items are ever holiday souvenir worthy, as these from the Byron Center Fine Arts Boosters' annual craft show at Byron Heart High School. (Supplied, from previous year)

This year'south craft evidence boasts over 200 vendors and something new — food trucks. Instead of the usual concessions, several food trucks will offering a variety of food for shoppers. Stationed outside side by side to a protected sidewalk, food truck vendors will fill food orders that shoppers can so have into the school cafeteria to eat if desired.

"We have great community support," Kohlhoff said of the craft show. "Vendor places are highly sought later on and nosotros accept several veteran (returning) vendors who come every year, frequently calling the day later on the evidence has ended to apply for a spot in the prove for the following year."

The Byron Centre Fine Arts Boosters Craft Show will exist held on Nov. 13 from 9 a.chiliad. to 3 p.m. at Byron Center High School, 8500 Burlingame SW, and offers free parking. Admission fee is $3 at the door, with children 12 and under admitted for gratuitous.

Additional November craft and vendor events include:

Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Vacation Souvenir Show, Saturday, Nov. half dozen from 9 a.1000. to 5 p.chiliad.

Rivertown Craft & Vendor Event Autumn FEST 2021, Saturday, November. 13 at x a.m. until Sunday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m.

The Terra Square Farmers Market Made in Michigan, Saturday Nov. thirteen from 9 a.m. to ii p.m.

Blandford Nature Center Nature Makers Market, Saturday, November. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.g.

Wyoming Vacation Craft Prove, Saturday, Nov. xx from 9 a.m. to two p.m.

Comstock Park High School Craft Show, Sat, Nov. 20 during the hours of viii:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The month of December also boasts craft and vendor shopping opportunities:

Northview Winter Arts and crafts Show and Santa Breakfast, Saturday, Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.thousand.

The Byron Centre Fine Arts Boosters' annual craft show at Byron Center High School supports the schools fine arts programs including the jazz band. (Supplied)

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Halloween has not even passed simply the vacation craft show season has been in full swing for about two weeks.

The shows are cracking for gift inspirations or just hang with friends and checking out the goodies. Beneath, we have compiled some local and pop area shows you might want to consider visiting if y'all have the gamble.

Oct. 29

Christmas Bazaar: Breton Ridge, 2772 Pfeiffer Forest Dr., Yard Rapids. ix am – 3 p.1000.

Nov. 4 — 5

Beneath the Wreath, 9 a.m. – 8 p.grand. Fri and nine a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $v. world wide web.juniorleaguegr.com

Nov. five

Arts and Crafts Show: Duncan Lake Centre School, 9757 Duncan Lake Ave., Caledonia. ten a.m. – 3 p.m. http://www..caledoniasourcecenter.org

Nov. 5

Jenison Christian Schoolhouse Fall Arts and Crafts Prove: Jenison Christian School, 7726 Graceland, Jenison. 9 a.k. – 2 p.m. www.jenisonchristian.org

November. 5

Arts, Crafts, and Bake Sale: St. Paul's Church, 2560 Lake Michigan Dr. NW. ix a.m. – 3 p.chiliad. More than twenty exhibitors with breakfast and luncheon.

Nov. 11

Holiday Souvenir Show and Lunch: Pierce Cedar Creek Found, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd., Hastings. 11 am-3 pm.  Seating times are 11 a.one thousand. – noon; 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.; i:30 – 2:30 p.m. Call 269-721-4190

Nov. xi — 12

West Michigan Potters Lodge 33rd Annual Autumn Evidence and Auction: The Cultural Center at St. Nicholas, 2250 E. Paris Ave. SE, Grand Rapids. Noon – ix p.thousand. Friday and 9 a.yard. – 4 p.one thousand. Saturday. www.westmichiganpottersguild.com

Nov. 12

Byron Center Fine Arts Boosters Annual Craft Fair: Byron Center Loftier School, 8500 Burlingame Ave SW, Byron Heart. 9 a.m. – three p.k. Archway fee: $2. 616-878-6600

Nov. 12

Christmas Holiday Craft Show: St. Mary Magdalen Breitenstein Center, 1213 52nd Street SE, Kentwood. ten am-3 pm. www.stmmagdalen.org

Nov. 12 – thirteen

Immaculate Heart of Mary Vacation Craft Show, 9 a.m. – four p.g., 1935 Plymouth Route SE.

Nov. thirteen – Dec. 23

LowellArts! Vacation Market: LowellArts!, 149 S. Hudson St., Lowell. 10 a.m. – half-dozen p.m. Free. 897-8545

November. 22

Winter Bazaar: Dorr Township Library, 1804 Sunset Dr., Dorr. ix am. 616-681-9678

November. 22

3rd Almanac Wintertime Bazaar: Hopkins District Library, 118 E. Master St., Hopkins. 10 a.k. – 3 p.yard. www.hopkins.llcoop.org

Nov. 27

Grand Valley Armory, 1200 44th St. SW, Wyoming, 9 a.1000. to 3 p.m.

Nov. 28 – Dec. 20

Vacation Walk and Market: W.1000. Kellogg Manor House, 3700 Eastward. Gull Lake Dr., Hickory Corners. Fridays and Saturdays, noon-5 pm. $7/adult and $5/senior & student. 269-671-2416

November. 29

Wyoming Ring Boosters Craft Shows: Wyoming Loftier School, 1350 Praire Parkway SW, Wyoming. 9 a.g. – 3 pm.

Dec. three – four

Holiday Artists' Market at Urban Institute for Gimmicky Arts, 41 Sheldon Blvd. SE, five – ix p.m.

Dec. iv

Kentwood Community Church, 1200 60th St. SE, Kentwood, 9 a.m. – 3 p.g., more than 90 crafters, bake auction, lunch, with Purchasing with a Purpose room.

Dec. 6

Rogue River Artisans Fine Fine art & Craft Holiday Sale: Lowell High School, 11700 Vergennes, Lowell. 9 a.m. – 4 p.1000. world wide web.lowellholidayartshow.com