For fifty years, Shore residents have come to Wye Parish’s old-fashioned Christmas Bazaar to begin their holiday shopping or to find that special handmade present or decoration. As it begins its second half-century, the 51st Bazaar will add Harvest-themed items to its traditional Christmas offerings.
The Harvest and Holiday Bazaar will take place on Saturday, November 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the grounds and in the Parish Hall and Vestry Cottage of Old Wye Church, 14114 Old Wye Mills Rd. (Rt. 662) in Wye Mills.
The women of the Church have been working throughout the summer and into the fall, creating original, handmade items. In the Heart and Handmade Shop, there will be both autumn and Christmas decorations including wreaths and ornaments. Their handmade mittens, scarves and other items – one of a kind gifts – are always very popular.
The Garden Nook will feature natural decorations and gifts, including herbs, bulbs, amaryllis and paperwhites planted in unique containers.
Throughout the summer and fall, women of Wye Parish and their friends meet weekly to enjoy each other’s company while creating special Harvest and Holiday gifts and decorations that will be available for sale at Wye Parish’s 51st Holiday Bazaar on November 1. Crocheting, knitting, cutting and gluing are, clockwise from the left , Marie Edison of Grasonville, Joan Hennessey of Centreville, Sharon Butler of Easton, Pat Kindle of Centreville, Pat Owendorff of Grasonville, Jackie Oren of Queenstown, Judy Webber of Queenstown, and Suzanne Beyda of Oxford.
Many people will find just the right gift at the Petit Boutique with its collectibles, crystal, and silver pieces, or at the Gently-used Jewelry Table with its pins, earrings, necklaces and bracelets. For the book-lover on your list, there will be gift books at bargain prices, cook books, and Christmas books for adults as well as children. The Silent Auction is another place to find a special gift.
In keeping with Harvest and Holiday traditions, there will be lots of special things to eat. You can find them at the Old Bake Shop in the Vestry Cottage with its cornucopia of harvest-time pumpkin treats and apple goodies, or at the Cafe in the Parish House, with its Eastern Shore luncheon favorites like crab soup and chicken salad. A beautiful, handcrafted cider press will be on the grounds, offering little cups of just-pressed cider and giving you or your children a chance to try pressing some yourselves.
For music lovers, the Wye Choral Scholars, directed by Bonnie Forgacs, and the Wye Youth Chorale, directed by Erin Grier, will present “Madrigals, Mirth and Merriment”, a delightful program of various musical styles. Tours of the beautiful and historic (1726) Old Wye Church will be presented throughout the day
The Bazaar with its long history and loyal following of attendees is presented annually by Wye Parish’s Episcopal Church Women (ECW) and is chaired this year by Valerie Dryka. The proceeds go to the Parish’s outreach programs and to selected capital projects of the Parish. For more information, call the Church Office at 410.827.8484.
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