Annual Holiday Bazaar Arts & Crafts Sale

Rochester, NY,  –The RMSC Council celebrates the return of its 54th annual Holiday Bazaar Arts & Crafts Sale, one of the longest-running arts and crafts festivals in the Rochester region. The RMSC Council is a volunteer service organization that supports all three RMSC locations (the Museum & Science Center, the Strasenburgh Planetarium, and the Cumming Nature Center) through annual fundraising events. This sale, filled with works by more than 150 fine artists and craftspeople, will transform the RMSC Museum & Science Center and Eisenhart Auditorium into a holiday shopping wonderland for three days this November.

Juried exhibitors from the region will showcase creative, unique, hand-made items for purchase, including ceramics, fiber arts, glass, jewelry, mixed media, paintings, photography, prints, sculpture, woodwork, and much more. Exhibitors will travel from across New York and several neighboring states.

“This beloved event also allows vendors to reach new audiences while displaying their talents, and provides an opportunity for the RMSC to lift up the vibrant art community in our region,” shared Lyndsay Compitello, Vice President of Marketing & Guest Experience at the RMSC. “This holiday tradition is the perfect opportunity for our community to shop local for the holidays while participating in a unique Rochester event.” 

Visitors can expect to find locally made gifts for the holidays while supporting both individual artists and their favorite non-profit, in a cozy holiday atmosphere. In addition to the sale, food and beverages will be available for purchase in the Cunningham House Studio and the Eisenhart Auditorium. 

The annual RMSC Council Holiday Bazaar was founded over 50 years ago as a modest Stocking Stuffer Sale. Today, the Holiday Bazaar attracts more than 5,000 shoppers, and is the RMSC Council's most successful annual fundraising event.

ADMISSION:

Admission to the Holiday Bazaar is $8 per person, OR you can purchase a $10 weekend pass for all three days, available for pre-purchase online or in person. Kids 12 & under are admitted free. 

HOURS:

During the following times, the Museum & Science Center will only be open to Holiday Bazaar patrons, and some exhibits may be closed. The focus will be on our wonderful vendors! The RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium will remain open for regular operating hours, you can check the show schedule & Holiday Laser showtimes here. 

Friday, Nov. 20: 4–8pm

Saturday, Nov. 21: 10am–5pm

Sunday, Nov. 22: 10am–4pm

For more information about the Holiday Bazaar and to buy tickets, visit rmsc.org/holidaybazaar.

The RMSC Council is a volunteer service organization that supports the RMSC with special events and fundraising activities. Founded in 1941, the Council is dedicated to providing members with opportunities for educational growth and social interaction. To learn more about the RMSC Council, visit rmsc.org/coun