Annual Christmas Fair in Belmont on Nov. 5

BELMONT — St. Joseph Parish in Belmont will host their annual Christmas Fair this weekend, beginning Friday, Nov. 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. and ending on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The fair’s theme, “Christmas in the Village,” highlights venues you might find in a small village including craft shops, jewelry, children’s playground, bakery, café, bookstore, Christmas gift shop, and highlights over 50 items in the Silent Auction and over 30 themed baskets in the Penny Sale.

This year’s Village Café will offer New England chowder and baked beans on Friday evening. On Saturday attendees will be able to have a traditional New England breakfast in the morning with burgers, hot dogs and more in the afternoon.

Dessert at the bakery is available all day. The Jewelry Shop features jewelry and knickknacks, and the Village Craft Shop features hundreds of crafts created by the St. Joseph Crafters. The St. Joseph Choir will be caroling on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

The Children’s playground will feature Rose-Marie Robichaud, published children’s author, who will be reading some of her favorite stories. She will be reading the story "Polar Express" at 6 p.m. on Friday. Children are encouraged to bring their letters to Santa and place them in a special mailbox to the North Pole. Children will be also be able to create crafts in the Children’s Playground.

New this year will be a Used Bookstore and Christmas Gift Shop.

Finally, the Village Center is host to the Penny Sale and Silent Auction. Bid on themed baskets, gift certificates form local vendors, gift items, and enter several raffles, including a 50/50 cash raffle, lottery tree, and HP Laptop and printer.

Go to the parish website at stjosephbelmont.org for more information about the fair. Proceeds of the fair are used to support parish programs.