For one-of-a-kind gifts, search no further than Maine crafts shows. From 50 to 125 artisans sell their wares at three upcoming events in Augusta, Brewer, and Portland. ‘‘A lot of shows are people from other states,’’ said Laurie Kelley, administrator for the United Maine Craftsmen. ‘‘Because they’re all Maine craftspeople, they’re all handcraft Maine products.’’ The 700-strong organization has been around since 1969, and some of the members have belonged for three decades. That means that the potters, jewelers, quilters, woodworkers, furniture makers, bird carvers, basket makers, and specialty food producers (who make pickles, jams, salsa, and fudge) know what they’re doing. Make a day of it: The shows have food concessions, free parking, gift giveaways every hour, and at the Portland event, free gift wrapping.

United Maine Craftsmen, 207-621-2818, unitedmainecraftsmen.com. Nov 10-11: 26th Augusta Arts & Crafts Show; Nov. 23-25: 33d Annual Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show (Brewer); Dec 1-2: 30th Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Show (Portland). Admission $1-$2.