Arts Center East's Annual Holiday Artisan Craft Fair returns to 709 Hartford Turnpike in Vernon for its 12th year, showcasing work from over 60 local and regional artisans — soaps, lotions, candles, jewelry, stationery, ceramics, wood crafts, textiles, home decor and gift items. The fair is open two full Thursday-to-Sunday weekends in November: November 12–15 and November 19–22, closed the days in between. Hours are 1–5pm Thursday and Friday, 9am–4pm Saturday and 10am–2pm Sunday. Note for makers: this is a consignment fair rather than a booth show — Arts Center East handles all selling, restocking and sales tax and retains a 35% commission (25% for artist members), with artisans buying a half table at $40 or a full table at $80 rather than staffing a booth.