Craft Fest
Saturday, November 9th, 9am – 3pm
Come, shop, and support local crafters and FCCEJ.
Here are the ways that you can help the Craft Fest to be successful.
Quilt Silent Auction:
The Blue Spruce Grange of Essex Junction donated a full-size homemade quilt to the 2024 Craft Fest Silent Auction. The winning bid will be donated directly to the Heavenly Food Pantry. Thank you to the Grange for this donation.
Nearly New:
The following is a quick list of best sellers:
- Books
- Holiday items, especially Christmas
- Games & Puzzles
- Frames
- Dishes
- Children’s toys
- Accessories – scarves, purses and jewlery
All items can be dropped off in the second-floor Gym starting Sunday, October 27th when the church is open.
Please note: we won’t be accepting electronics, furniture or any large items.
Silent Auction:
The Silent Auction will include the following items:
- Over 30 Themed Baskets
- Gift Certificate for Ace Hardware
- Gift Certificate AutoZone
- Gift Certificate Boxcar Bakery
- Gift Certificate El Gato Mexican
- Gift Certificate Essex Cinemas
- Gift Certificate Firebird Cafe & Nest Bakery
- Gift Certificate Lexi Nails &Spa & Park Street Cuts
- Gift Certificate Mad Taco
- Gift Certificate Vespas
- Gift Certificate Maliwan Restaurant
- Gift Certificate Mango Restaurant
- Gift Certificate McGillicuddy’s + Martones
- McKenzie Box O’Meat Platter
- Gift Certificate Mimmo’s Italian
- Gift Certificate On Tap Pub & Restaurant
- Gift Certificate Phoenix Bookstore
- Quilt Anna Dorey Fall Theme 4’6″ x 5’
6” - Gift Certificate Rays Seafood
- Gift Certificate Panera Bread
- Gift Certificate Village Hardware TrueValue
- Gift Certificate West Meadow Farm Bakery Gluten Free
- UVM Men’s Basketball Tickets
- Gift Certificate Heavenly Cents Thrift Store
- Gift Certificate Maplehurst
- Gift Certificate Red Panda
- Gift Certificate Taste of India
- Gift Certificate Orchard Veterinary Hospital
- Chocolate Pearl Set, necklace &, bracelet &earring
- Rev. Mark will have one of his famous sermons as an auction item
Sweet Shoppe:
We welcome your contributions of unique items such as:
- Gluten-free options
- Donuts
- Whoopee pies
- Peanut brittle
- Home-made candy
- Fudge
- Cookies
- Various types of breads
All items can be dropped off in the Nursery on Friday, November 8th from 9am – 6pm.
Please contact Mary Gratton at mgrat14@comcast.net with any questions.
Heavenly Spirit Café:
Please assist by making some of these homemade favorites:
- Meat and veggie and green chili
- Squash soup
- Chicken noodle soup
- Hot dogs
- Hot dogs with chili
- Sloppy Joes
- Mac and cheese
- Apple crisp
- Chips/Doritos
- Chicken & Biscuits
- Coke/orange soda/Sprite/water
If you are making any of the above or making a donation, items can be dropped off in the Kitchen. Please make sure that donations are marked ‘Craft Fest.’
Please contact Elaine Raymond at ebraymond@gmail.com to make a donation.
Giving Tree:
Craft Fest Committee is asking shoppers to make a donation of an unwrapped toy for the church giving tree. The toys will be given to families in the Essex area in December. A donation box will be placed by both doors of the church on Saturday November 9th. Everyone who makes a donation of a toy will get an extra ticket in our big Holiday Give-Away-Basket. Thank you.
If you have further questions about the Craft Fest, please contact Linda Bogardus at lborgardus@myfairpoint.net.