Craft Fair
We are overjoyed to welcome you to the 44th Annual Holiday Show of Hands craft fair! Come out and enjoy many of the beloved Holiday Show of Hands traditions from over the years including custom work by over 150 crafters and artists, featuring handcrafted gift items, decor, collectibles, antiques, delicious food, and of course our can’t-miss silent auction is back!
COVID Update: Any COVID protocols will be determined before the 2022 craft fair and will be based on diocesan protocols and county requirements, if any, at that time. Please note this may include a mask and proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test to gain admission.
2022 Dates & Hours
- This year's craft fair will take place the first weekend in December
Location
5701 Locust Avenue
Carmichael, CA 95608
About
The Holiday Show of Hands craft fair is a very special annual event put on by the parents and staff of St. John the Evangelist School in Carmichael. All proceeds from this fundraising event go directly to the school to support needs such as classroom materials, updated curriculum, renovations, and more. This event has grown as a holiday tradition for friends and family to enjoy together and we are thrilled to welcome you back!Like us on Facebook for the latest event information, sneak peeks, giveaways, and more! www.facebook.com/HolidayShowOfHands
How To Become A Vendor
The St. John’s Holiday Show of Hands Craft Fair Committee would like to invite interested crafters to apply to be a vendor at our 2022 craft fair! Interested crafters may bring a few samples of their work to be viewed by members of our Craft Fair committee on the first Wednesday in March from 9am to 4pm in our hall.
1. Where and when do I apply? Stop by anytime between 9am - 4pm on Wednesday, 3/2/22 at St. John's Parish Hall located at 5701 Locust Avenue in Carmichael. Appointments are not scheduled.
2. What should I bring? Bring a sample of your handmade item to be viewed by members of the craft fair committee, in addition to a self-addressed stamped envelope and a picture of your craft that we may keep. A picture of your booth setup is also helpful. You do not need to leave your samples.
3. How long does this take? Not very long. We generally have 3 tables going. One crafter showing items to the committee, one packing their samples, and one unpacking their crafts.
4. How many spaces are available? We have over 150 crafters, and each year 75% of our vendors are invited to return. With approximately 25 spaces available yearly, we are always seeking exciting new crafts for our show.
Additional Information:
- Masks and social distancing will be required during Jurying.
- Craft Fair vendors pay a space fee and a commission to St. John’s School. Most of our spaces are approximately 8’ x 8’. All vendors are required to have a seller’s permit from the California State Board of Equalization and are responsible for collecting and reporting any applicable sales tax.
- In late April applications are mailed to those crafters for whom we have space. Others are informed their information is being placed in a file of vendors to call if another crafter opts not to participate in our next show which will be held the first weekend in December each year.
- Though we see many very nice crafts, we are unable to accept everyone who would like to participate. We try very hard to have a variety of crafts and not to have many duplicates. Our selections often depend upon the location of booth openings.
Thank you for your interest in participating in the Holiday Show of Hands craft fair!
