New England fair picks in December

Castleberry Fairs

Salem, N.H.

The 10th Annual New England Holiday Craft Festival will be held indoors at the Rockingham Park Racetrack. It's an extremely well-organized fair for its size, where over 200 of the region's finest craftsmen and women will display and sell their American-made craft. Here's what you can expect: candles, turned wood, pottery, tapestry, jewelry, quilts, basketry, photography, sculpture, puppets, hats, folk toys, Victorian wreaths, poetry, Holiday decor, and much more. Besides material craft, the fair outdoes any other with specialty foods. Such gourmet delights as herbal dips, maple products, candies, dried fruit and nut mixes, bread mixes, vinegars, oils, salsas, and gourmet coffees. Live holiday music and craft demonstrations complete this New England Holiday Event. Admission $5 for adults, under 14 free. One admission is good for both days. For more information, call 603-332-2616 or print a discount admission coupon online.

Dec. 12-13; Rockingham Park, Salem, N.H.; www.castleberryfairs.com

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Castleberry Fairs Salem, N.H. The 10th Annual New England Holiday Craft Festival will be held indoors at the Rockingham Park Racetrack. It's an extremely well-organized fair for its size, where over 200 of the region's finest craftsmen and women will display and sell their American-made craft. Here's what you can expect: candles, turned wood, pottery, tapestry, jewelry, quilts, basketry, photography, sculpture, puppets, hats, folk toys, Victorian wreaths, poetry, Holiday decor, and much more. Besides material craft, the fair outdoes any other with specialty foods. Such gourmet delights as herbal dips, maple products, candies, dried fruit and nut mixes, bread mixes, vinegars, oils, salsas, and gourmet coffees. Live holiday music and craft demonstrations complete this New England Holiday Event. Admission $5 for adults, under 14 free. One admission is good for both days. For more information, call 603-332-2616 or print a discount admission coupon online. Dec. 12-13; Rockingham Park, Salem, N.H.; www.castleberryfairs.com
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A self-proclaimed "New England love-it-all," Kimberly Sherman has run, biked, driven, shopped, eaten, camped, museum-hopped, and listened to live music all over the region. Always carrying her camera, she has captured many of her New England adventures on film. She is a regular contributor to The Boston Globe and Boston.com, and blogs about events around New England. Kim lives in southern New Hampshire with her family. Contact Kim