Holiday Craft Fair and Artisan Market coming to Farmingdale

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Dec. 3, 2013 - PRLog -- A Holiday Craft Fair and Artisan Market will be held in Farmingdale, on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Local artisans and small businesses will be present offering a variety of handmade wares perfect for gift giving. The event will run from 12 noon until 5 p.m., and will include a chinese auction and bake sale with proceeds benefitting Project HOPE and Long Island Cares.

Organizer and JGA Creations owner Jennifer Avallone who managed the Market at the Milleridge Village this past April through November is pleased to have the opportunity to host another event featuring Long Island crafters and small businesses. The holiday season is the perfect time to take advantage of the talent Long Island has to offer, while supporting a good cause. Project HOPE is an international healthcare organization, while Long Island Cares – The Harry Chapin Food Bank helps provide resources to benefit the hungry on Long Island. A collection of non-perishable food items and new, unwrapped toys will also be held to benefit Long Island Cares, and visitors are invited to bring donations.

In addition to up to 34 vendor’s wares to peruse, chinese auctions to enter and coffee, tea and baked goods from the bake sale to enjoy, the day will include live music for shoppers’ enjoyment. Vendors are still wanted – contact Jennifer at jgacreations@yahoo.com for more information. Raffle prizes of a $20 or higher value are being accepted for the chinese auction from vendors and local business owners in exchange for sponsorship consideration on the event’s program. Any local business is welcome to make a donation.

The Holiday Craft Fair and Artisan Market will be held at the Farmingdale Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall at 635 Main Street in Farmingdale village. Open from 12 noon through 5 p.m., the event has free admission, so come out and enjoy a day of holiday shopping while supporting charities that do good right here on Long Island as well as around the world. Happy shopping!