For 14 years and counting, the Boston International Fine Arts Show or BIFAS, has been New England's premier fair for traditional and contemporary fine art. Whether you are interested in buying or just having a look at all of the talent, BIFAS shows exhibitors from all over the United States in Europe in the medias of traditional painting, photography, sculpture, works on paper, mixed media and more. The Boston International Fine Arts Show runs every year for three days on a weekend in November.
Boston International Fine Arts Show
The CycloRama at the Boston Center for the Arts
539 Tremont St # 2
Boston, MA 02116
617-363-0405
fineartboston.com
For over the 30 years the Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair has offered a unique opportunity to find rare books, autographs, prints and maps. The Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair averages more than 100 dealers each year from countries like England, Germany and the Netherlands. This book fair is a must see for any literary buff or antique enthusiast, as well as anyone who likes to read in general. Activities include an opportunity to bring your own books in for appraisal.
Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair
Hynes Convention Center
900 Boylston St
Boston, MA
617-266-6540
bostonbookfair.com
Get into the holiday spirit with Boston's Annual Christmas Festival, which features everything you could ever need to trim a tree or decorate your house. With crafts from over three hundred vendors, visitors can browse a multitude of artisan ornaments, wreathes, home accessories, jewelry and specialty foods. Highlights and activities include a ginger bread house competition that features a panel of celebrity judges; proceeds go to charity.
Annual Boston Christmas Festival
Seaport World Trade Center, Boston
200 Seaport Blvd
Boston, MA 02210
bostonchristmasfestival.com