PORTLAND — Several Maine parishes are planning to offer unique and creative Christmas fairs in 2020 while following state and diocesan guidelines and protocols. They include outdoor bazaars, virtual fairs, and tree festivals.
As fairs are confirmed, they will be added to the special Christmas fairs page on the diocesan website www.portlanddiocese.org/content/christmas-fairs-2020.
A list of area fairs already scheduled include:
All Saints Parish, Brunswick — The Midcoast Tree Festival will be held November 20-22 and November 27-29 atf St. John’s Community Center, 43 Pleasant St., Brunswick. The festival will feature themed lighted artificial Christmas decorated by local organization and businesses. At the end of the show, they will be raffled off, with proceeds benefiting All Saints Parish and St. John’s Catholic School, Spectrum Generations’ Meals on Wheels, and the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Auburn — This year’s Christmas by the Lake Fair at St. Philip Church, 2365 Turner Road, will feature decorated Christmas wreaths and baskets made with fresh greens. They will be for sale outside the church 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Windham — Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, at 919 Roosevelt Trail, will host a European-style Christmas bazaar from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. The outdoor bazaar will feature Bavarian and Italian food to take out, Christmas trees and beautifully decorated Christmas wreaths, baked goods and pie booths, designer gift baskets, s’mores kits and a fire pit for toasting, a Christmas shoppe, and raffle items.
St. Michael Parish, Augusta — St. Michael School will host an online Christmas fair. More information will be released in the coming weeks. To participate, contact Danielle at danielle.pickrell@portlanddiocese.org.
