First Church 1652 Announces Upcoming Holiday Fair

All valley residents are encouraged to visit the 4nd Annual Holiday Fair at First Church 1652 in Porter Memorial Hall on Main Street in Farmington on Saturday, November 17th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Handmade items from our own church members will include bath and body products, hand-sewn and quilted items, original greeting cards, knitwear, custom-designed beaded jewelry, wreaths, hand-painted items, original ornament designs, and handmade holiday arrangements for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. For the fisherman on your list, hand-tied and boxed fishing flies will be offered again this year for holiday giving. New this year are items from specially chosen vendors, including items for pets.

Highlighting our tasty treats will be homemade jams and jellies and the ability to choose your own assortment of home-baked holiday cookies, boxed on the spot by our church helpers and ready to go! Our coffee shop will allow you to take a break from shopping for an immediate treat! Santa will be waiting in the library at posted times to visit with the children. Parents and grandparents may take pictures there.

Admission to the Holiday Fair is free at the School Street entrance, and all sale proceeds will benefit The First Church of Christ, Congregational, 1652. The event is handicap accessible.A parking lot is available behind the church and the Barney Library via Church Street, which is adjacent to the church itself. Bring a spouse, family member or friend who will enjoy browsing the many holiday items and could even purchase some thoughtful and practical stocking-stuffers for you!