LTM's Annual HOLIDAY
ARTS & CRAFT FAIR
November 29, 2025
Saturday, 12 PM to 4 PM
Cheney Hall
177 Hartford Rd.
Manchester, CT 06040
SUPPORT LTM & OUR FRIENDS ON SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Unwrap the magic of the season at our Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair at Cheney Hall. Explore an array of crafts from local artisans & businesses while carolers fill the air with cheer.
Special Appearance by Santa! | 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Bring the kids for a chance to meet the jolly man himself and snap a festive photo that will make your holiday season bright!
Come for the crafts, stay for the cheer!
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Jewelry & Accessories
Jewelry: Necklaces, pendants, earrings, rings, bracelets, dichroic glass jewelry, crystal suncatchers.
Beaded Jewelry: Beaded bracelets, beaded necklaces, anklets, beaded with natural stone pendants and charms.
Natural Stone Jewelry: Handmade natural stone jewelry, including Jasper, Agate, Fossil, Amethyst, Citrine, and Sapphire.
Upcycled/Vintage Jewelry: Holiday-themed vintage and upcycled jewelry.
Hair Accessories: Hair clips (including dried flower/moss & crystals claw hair clips), hair accessories.
Other Accessories: Keychains (porcelain, acrylic, metal), phone charms, shoe accessories, pop sockets, and a handmade variety of copper and silver bracelets and necklaces.
Home Decor & Art
Art: Original acrylic paintings, prints, mixed media artwork, and original art.
Paintings: Fluid art and pour paintings on canvas, watercolor paintings of pets (custom portraits), mixed media artwork inspired by fantasy & nature.
Ceramics/Pottery: Handcrafted porcelain objects (guided breathing tiles, worry stones, keychains, necklaces).
Woodcrafts: Woodworking, unique laser-engraved woodcrafts, art, wood slice magnets, blocks, magnets with sayings.
Dioramas: Highly detailed dioramas of nature and other popular characters, gnome and fairy decor.
Flower & Botanical: Handmade gifts from pressed flowers (acrylic bookmarks, laminated bookmarks, refrigerator magnets, framed art, glassware), dried lavender bundles, Christmas arrangements, decorations, and logs.
Resin/Acrylic: Acrylic and resin-poured items include coasters, trays, side tables, ornaments, keychains, pop sockets, and gift boxes.
Vintage & Upcycled: Vintage art and home decor, vintage-inspired Christmas cards.
Paper Crafts: Journals, handcrafted paper gifts, quilling, quilled ornaments, Christmas cards, lithographs, and contour glass pieces.
Textiles & Wearables
Crochet & Knit: Crochet goods, hats, gloves, scarves, holiday stockings, amigurumi plushies, handknit scarves, shawls, crocheted toys, garments, and outerwear.
Bags & Pouches: Handmade bags, wallets, embroidered pouches, tote bags.
Apparel: Custom shirts, sweatshirts, towels, hats, and custom and seasonal clothing.
Stitched Goods: Other stitched goods, embroidered towels.
Bath, Body, & Wellness
Soap & Candles: Homemade soap, artisan soap, candles, shea butter, perfume oils, bookish/coffee/tea theme candles.
Holistic Wellness: Natural handmade holistic health & wellness goods, body butters, oils, bath soaks, wax melts, incense, lip care, hair care, spiritual/aromatherapy blends.
Gifts & Novelty
Gift Baskets/Boxes: Gift Baskets/Boxes, curated gift boxes (cozy blankets, candles, self-care products), gift baskets.
Book/Coffee/Tea Lover Items: Products for book, coffee, and tea lovers, blind date with a book packages, book art, tea steepers, mugs, tote bags, used books, bookmarks.
Miscellaneous: Blocks, magnets with sayings (funny, sweet, irreverent), gnomes made with styrofoam cones and seasonal/sports material, art kits (diamond paintings).
Family Fun
Face Painting: Enjoy face painting for kids, face gems, and creative hairstyles.
Books: Self-published children's books, middle-grade chapter book, original writing/books.
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Interested in joining us as a vendor?
At this time, we are no longer accepting vendor applications. If you’d like to be on a wait list, please email dharris@cheneyhall.org with the subject: CRAFT FAIR WAIT LIST.
Applications will be accepted until we are full. Limited space available. Applications will be reviewed to ensure a diverse selection of products. Once your application is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to pay the vendor fee of $50.
Please review the important information below.
VENDOR SETUP
Setup will begin two hours before the official opening time. Please feel free to arrive anytime between 10 AM and 11:30 PM. Unless alternate arrangements are agreed on, all vendors should be in place no later than 11:45 AM.
Booth Space: Each vendor will be allocated approximately 10' x 10' booth space, and two chairs will be provided per booth.
Pre-Paid Table: One will be provided at your booth if you've already paid for a table.
Day-of-Rental: A limited number of tables may be available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis. Please let me know the day of the event.
NO FOOD OR DRINK SERVICE
To ensure the safety and well-being of all attendees, please note the following food-related regulations:
Food Service License: If you plan to prepare food for individual portions, even if it's not consumed on-site, you must obtain a food service license from the local health department. This includes but is not limited to, items like pre-packaged sandwiches, baked goods, or other ready-to-eat foods.
No Sampling or Taste Testing: During the event, no sampling, taste testing, or consumption of any products, including items you are offering for sale, will be permitted.
SALES TAX
As a seller, you are solely responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable sales and use tax laws. This includes:
Collecting Sales Tax: Determining if and when to collect sales tax from your customers.
Paying Sales Tax: Remitting the collected sales tax to the appropriate tax authority.
LTM, Cheney Hall, or the Town of Manchester is not liable for any sales tax collected or uncollected during the Arts and Craft Fair. It is your responsibility to ensure accurate tax reporting and payment.