With the holidays rapidly approaching, you may be thinking about what types of gifts to get for everyone on your list. You may also be in search of some unique décor to deck the halls this season and get your home ready for the holidays. At Sierra Vista’s annual Holiday A’Fair Art & Craft Show, you’ll find a huge variety of artisan gifts, holiday decorations, and much more!
What Is the Holiday A’Fair Art & Craft Show?
The Holiday A’Fair Art & Craft Show is an annual gathering of local artisans from Sierra Vista and throughout Cochise County. During this three-day event, they’re able to showcase their hard work and sell pieces that make amazing gifts for friends and loved ones. With a wide variety of artisans gathered in one space, there’s truly something for everyone. Guests can also enter a drawing for a free basket packed with goodies from this year’s show.
Where Does the Event Take Place?
Holiday A’Fair is hosted at Cochise Community College’s Community Room in the Student Union Building at 901 N. Colombo Avenue in Sierra Vista. This is a three-day event starting on Thursday, November 9th. On November 9th and 10th, the show goes from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and on Sunday, November 11th, the show goes from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
What to Know Before You Go
This event is a great opportunity to get some early holiday shopping done with creative and unique gifts, and it’s the perfect chance to get to know more about the art scene in Sierra Vista and mingle with friends and neighbors from the local community. Below are some answers to common questions about Holiday A’Fair to help you get ready to attend.
- Is the event free? Yes! Holiday A’Fair is free for guests to attend, but be prepared to do some shopping! With so many vendors on site, you may have a hard time leaving without making any purchases. Vendors do need to pay small a fee to set up their booths and cover the costs of the venue and advertising.
- What kinds of artists are showcased at Holiday A’Fair? This event draws all kinds of local artisans, so you will find all kinds of amazing gifts and goodies to choose from, including ceramics, forged copper jewelry, handmade rosaries, beaded jewelry, hyper-realistic silicone dolls, soaps, candles, upcycled crafts, handcrafted resin chest sets, and so much more! Holiday A’Fair is a juried show, so all vendors are carefully selected, and all art showcased is original and handcrafted—no resales allowed.
- Is this a family friendly event? Guests of all ages are welcome to attend, but children should be closely supervised, as there are many delicate and breakable pieces of art in the building.
- What forms of payment do vendors accept? It is a good idea to bring cash along, but many vendors utilize mobile payments and apps like Venmo to accept credit cards and digital payments.
Living in Sierra Vista provides no shortage of opportunities to enjoy community activities—Holiday A’Fair Art & Craft Show is just one of many special holiday events to kick off the season. When you live in a Castle & Cooke home in one of our exceptional neighborhoods in Sierra Vista, you’ll never be far from a variety of fun and unique events and sightseeing destinations. Contact our sales team to learn more about our move-in ready homes.