Submitted by Island Artisans.

The favorite annual holiday shopping event is coming! The 48th Island Artisans Holiday Market Fundraiser will be held on Friday, Nov. 28, and Saturday, Nov. 29, at the San Juan County Fairgrounds, 849 Argyle Ave, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250.

The market will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29. Come see favorite artisans and many new ones! Stacy will be serving wonderful food and San Juan Island Roasters will be serving coffee, etc., at the outside eating area which will be warmed by heaters donated by Harbor Rental.

Island Artisans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1976 to raise scholarship funds for young artists within the community. The holiday market is the primary fundraiser for those scholarships. It is a juried show and sale by San Juan County artists, with each participating artist donating 10% of their sales to support the scholarship program. More than $15,000 in scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors annually. Additional donations and volunteers are welcome.

This year’s event is sponsored by Maya’s Legacy Whale Watching, Banner Bank, King’s Market, Friday Harbor Freight, Harbor Rental & Saw Shop, Browne’s Home Center, Vinny’s and San Juan Coffee Roasters. This is a great opportunity to support students and local artists, designers and craftspeople.