St. John the Evangelist in North Vancouver holds its Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 28, 2026, continuing a parish event that has drawn neighbours for many years. Organizers are now asking for baking, crafts and volunteers to stock and staff the stalls, with donations held until Friday, November 27.

What is on offer at the fair?

The fair is organized around a set of tables that local families have supported over the years. According to the church, the baking table is a long-standing draw, and the jewellery table appeals to children shopping for parents and grandparents. Christmas-themed rummage, new or nearly new giftables, and a raffle of themed gift baskets round out the stalls. The Bottle Table, introduced by the St. Martin's group in recent years, lets every entrant win a prize. A notice for a 2025 edition of the fair described the bottle draw as $2 per numbered ticket, with more than a hundred jars, cans and bottles on offer.

Why you should go

  • Festive baking: cookies, tarts, brownies, squares and cakes are among the items the church is collecting for sale.
  • Gift shopping under one roof: jewellery, giftables and Christmas rummage give shoppers low-cost options for family and friends.
  • A raffle with a theme: past gift baskets have followed ideas such as Coffee Break, Movie Night and Gourmet Cooking, each valued at about $50.
  • Long-running local event: the church says the fair has drawn North Vancouver residents back year after year for decades.
  • Something for children: the jewellery table is highlighted as a favourite for young shoppers looking for an affordable present.

How can you help or take part?

Organizers need cookies, tarts, brownies and other baking, plus bottles of oil, whiskey, pickles or pop for the bottle table. Sewing, quilting, knitting and beading are welcome on the crafts table, and good-condition costume jewellery should be untangled before it is brought in. Volunteers are needed on Friday, November 27, for setting up tables, collecting donations and decorating the lounge, and on Saturday, November 28, for staffing tables, selling raffle tickets and cleaning up. A sign-up sheet is at the Welcome Table, and questions can go to Donna in the church office. Nothing should be dropped off at the church before Friday, November 27.

FAQ

When is the Christmas Fair at St. John the Evangelist?

It takes place on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist in North Vancouver.

How much are tickets or entry?

The brief does not give admission prices or ticket details, so check with the church office before you go.