MADISON – Organizers of the annual St. John’s Craft Fair said they will host the fair during Advent this year instead of Lent.

“Historically, we have been a Lenten/spring craft fair that has benefited the Limestone Prison Ministry and the North AL Foster Closet,” said event co-chair Lisa Novak. “Over the years, we’ve had vendors and shoppers ask us to try an ‘Advent’ fair.” She said the organizers of the event listened and decided to give it a try.

The craft fair will be held Saturday, Nov. 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Parish Hall, 1055 Hughes Road.

The vendor registration opened July 1 and will close on July 15, so act now to reserve a spot. Click here to register. For questions, please contact sjbcraftfair@gmail.com.

According to the event’s website, the mission of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church’s craft fair is to offer handmade items that are not readily available in the Huntsville area, and to provide a place for local artisans and vendors to share their God given talents with their community.

“Each year, the proceeds from the table rentals go toward a cause that is close to the heart of the season. All vendors are required to have some, but not all, Christian or Catholic items available at their booth. Faith inspired items are hard to come by in today’s secular society. We want to offer a place where our community can not only find Christian items, but also Catholic.”