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!
2026 Dates
- Friday, December 4th: 5pm - 9pm
- Saturday, December 5th: 9am - 5pm
- Sunday, December 6th: 9am - 3pm
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 for our 48th year!
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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 2026 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 3pm in our parish hall.
1. Where and when do I apply? Stop by anytime between 9am - 3pm on Wednesday, 3/4/26 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 picture of your booth display. 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:
- Craft Fair vendors pay a space fee and a commission to St. John’s School. Most of our spaces are approximately 8’ x 7’. 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.
For more information please email us at SJECraftFair@stjohnev.com or call St. John’s School: 916-481-8845, ext 200.
Thank you for your interest in participating in the Holiday Show of Hands craft fair!
