craft fair

The Soldotna Wednesday Market has been a staple of the Kenai Peninsula for over a decade. For vendors, its a place to meet fellow artists while sharing their craft with others.

Located just behind Arby’s in the heart of Kenai is Madly Krafty, a one-stop gift shop specializing in hand-crafted goods. Custom-made coffee cups, ornaments, woodworking and t-shirts are just some of what the new store has to offer.

The Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center will host its first-ever Last Chance Valentine’s Bazaar this Saturday and Sunday. The event will showcase about twenty first-time and seasoned local vendors.

Craft fairs provide an opportunity for local artisans to showcase and sell their work during the holiday season. Among them is the Holiday Cheer Christmas Bazaar, held inside the old Kenai Mall.

Over the next month, holiday shoppers will have the chance to attend craft fairs and bazaars in Kenai, Soldotna, Sterling and Nikiski. Be sure you know when and where to go by checking out this year's holiday craft fair guide.

Some of the Kenai Peninsula’s best holiday shopping begins as soon as Thanksgiving ends.That’s when artists and art lovers from as far away as Fairbanks…