The air is crisp, the leaves are falling, and the holidays are approaching. Artisans and craft enthusiasts know what that means. It's craft fair and bazaar season! From local church fairs to artisan festivals, the Berkshires offer various goods. 

Here's a list of some of the best: admission is often free, but some venues charge. 

*This list will be updated throughout the Fall and Winter season.

Berkshire Botanical Garden Harvest Festival
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12 and 13

The 24-acre garden offers two days of family entertainment, a botanical bakery, food trucks, craft vendors, a plant sale, live music, and more. 
Admission in advance is $10; children 12 and younger are free. Same-day tickets are available at the gate and cost  $15. Children under 12 are free. More information here.

Harvest Bazaar, Bennington, Vt.
Saturday, November 2nd

Sacred Heart Saint Francis de Sales Church, 283 Main St., Bennington, holds its annual Harvest Bazaar from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. 
More information here. 

Berkshire South Regional Community Center Arts & Craft Festival 
Saturday, November 4

The community center at 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington, hosts its annual fest from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. the center's parking lot with a wide array of items from Berkshire County vendors. Live music and food vendors; free admission. More information here. 

Richmond Consolidated School Craft Fair
Saturday, November 4

Richmond School at 1831 State Road is holding a craft fair from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Free admission, more than 32 vendors, silent auction, chance raffle, theme basket raffle, lottery tree raffle and more. More information here. 

Festive Holiday Market at Greylock Works
Returns November 23rd

Festive holiday market in the Weave Shed, 508 State Road, North Adamswill be open from 10 to 4 p.m. The festive preview hour is from 9 to 10 a.m. Up to 100 vendors and artisans. More information here. The 30,000 square foot open market features fresh food, farmers, fermenters, and artisan makers in a light-filled former mill. More information here.