November 28–29, 2025 • Community House, Grand Lake
Imagine a weekend spent wandering aisles filled with handcrafted treasures. The Olde Fashioned Holiday Craft Bazaar returns to Grand Lake this winter and, set for November 28 and 29, is perfectly timed for your festive gift planning. Held in the warm embrace of the historic Community House, this event is more than a craft fair. It’s a holiday tradition offering thoughtful gifts, local artistry, and a chance to connect with your community before the holiday rush.
A Cozy Retreat in the Heart of Grand Lake
Step inside the Community House and feel the holiday spirit in the air. Rows of booths display hand-turned wooden bowls, handmade quilts, knitted scarves, ceramic ornaments, custom candles, and more. Craft artisans bring real heart into every piece. You can ask how the item was made, hear the story behind the design, and purchase something unique.
It is boutique shopping rooted in personal connection. Not just another online order. Not a shelf of mass-produced items. Here, each gift feels intentional, personal, and full of meaning. Whether you shop on Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM or return on Saturday from 10 AM until 4 PM, this event shines as the perfect opportunity to start your holiday shopping.
Connect with Local Artisans
One of the Bazaar’s biggest draws is meeting the people behind the crafts. Each booth tells a story. The potter explains how the glaze on your chosen mug was created. The seamstress speaks with pride about the organic fabric in your quilt. The woodworker shows you the grain in each serving board. You learn that every item is crafted with care.
These are not souvenirs from somewhere else. They are expressions of community skill and local pride. You can leave with something beautiful and a memory of the hands that made it. That kind of experience is rare in today’s digital world. It makes the Olde Fashioned Bazaar feel genuine and unforgettable.
Perfect Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Looking for something special for your mother? The jewelry and handcrafted soaps tables might hold the answer. Shopping for a teacher or coworker? Consider a seasonal wreath or hand-poured candle. Want to treat yourself? Maybe a pair of hand-knit mittens or a local artisan’s print will do the trick.
Gift-giving can feel overwhelming. That’s why this Bazaar works so well. You don’t wander aimlessly. You explore thoughtfully. You find something you love and share why it feels special. These are presents that come with a story—just the thing to make holiday moments matter.
Community Spirit and Warm Interactions
More than shopping, the Bazaar fosters connections. You will hear local accents. Share smiles with neighbors. Hold doors for loaded shoppers. Thank a vendor for their dedication. It is how holiday markets are meant to feel—friendly, personal, and full of goodwill.
Families attend together. Kids excitedly point out ornaments. Couples sip spiced cider as they browse. Old friends meet by chance and catch up as they walk past adjacent booths. Every footstep echoes the heartbeat of a community that takes pride in its artists, craftspeople, and local makers.
Support Art and Culture in Grand Lake
The Bazaar is hosted by the Grand Lake Arts Council in partnership with other community groups. Proceeds from booth fees help fund art education programs, gallery exhibitions, theater productions, and winter events that bring culture to this mountain town. By attending, you are contributing directly to nurturing the arts here in Grand Lake.
In a way, this fair is more than holiday shopping. It is a celebration of creativity, local enterprise, and civic pride. It’s how a town can grow stronger with just a few hours in a friendly craft hall.
Explore Grand Lake Before or After Shopping
Make a morning of it before you arrive. Grab breakfast downtown. Walk by the lake. Snap a photo of the mountains crowned with early snow. After shopping, warm up in a café or wander through nearby shops.
You can pair this event with a lakeside stroll or quiet drive into the Colorado wilderness. This isn’t a single-stop trip. It’s a full afternoon designed to bring you into the spirit of the season and the beauty of the high country.
Make Your Holiday Visit Complete
If you are traveling to Grand Lake for the Bazaar or planning to stay nearby, lodging matters. You want a place that feels quiet when you need rest and warm when the mountain air turns crisp. That place is The Jabberwocky.
Located minutes away, The Jabberwocky offers cozy rooms built for travelers who value comfort and character. Each room feels like an invitation to pause. Evenings can be spent sipping hot beverages in a lounge that welcomes laughter and storytelling. You can unwind fully after a day of browsing artisan goods.
Staying here also lets you enjoy the lights along the lake, an early snow dusting, or a fire in your room. You won’t just come for the bazaar. You’ll leave with a weekend memory shaped by creativity, beauty, and true mountain peace.
Reserve Your Stay Today
Rooms will fill fast once word gets out. People book now to combine boutique holiday shopping with winter mountain charm. Lock in your visit today.
Book your stay at The Jabberwocky now. Take home more than gifts. Carry home the feeling of thoughtful connection and seasonal wonder.
