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St. Jude Parish in Hopatcong hosts its Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Saint Jude Parish Center behind the church at 40 Maxim Drive, and admission is free. A second holiday shopping weekend follows at St. Jude on December 12 and 13, when the Countdown to Christmas Shopping Extravaganza brings more than 40 vendors to the same address.
Here is what our team confirmed for both events from the parish announcement and the Lake Hopatcong Foundation event listing.
St. Jude Holiday Craft Fair: November 7, 2026
- When: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: Saint Jude Parish Center, behind St. Jude Church, 40 Maxim Drive, Hopatcong, NJ 07843
- Cost: free for shoppers
- Contact: the parish rectory at 973-398-6377
The parish is filling about 70 indoor vendor spots inside the Parish Center, plus outdoor spaces, so shoppers can expect a full room of crafters and makers. It is an early chance to pick up handmade gifts before Thanksgiving.
Information for Craft Fair Vendors
Crafters interested in a table can contact the parish. Per the parish announcement, indoor spaces are roughly 8 by 6 feet inside the Parish Center, and outdoor spaces are 10 by 10 feet. Vendor setup runs Friday, November 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, November 7 from 8 to 9:30 a.m., before doors open to shoppers at 10. Call the rectory at 973-398-6377 for availability and the vendor application.
Countdown to Christmas Shopping Extravaganza: December 12 and 13, 2026
- When: Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days
- Where: St. Jude, 40 Maxim Drive, Hopatcong
- Cost: free admission
- What to expect: more than 40 vendors, food for purchase and a 50/50 hosted by St. Jude
- Weather: held rain, snow or shine
The weekend is organized with JJ Vendor Events, and details are also posted on the Facebook event page. Vendor and event questions go to jjvendorevents@gmail.com.
Plan Your Visit
Both events are at the same campus on Maxim Drive, so you can plan on one shopping day in November and another two weeks before Christmas. Come hungry in December, since food will be sold on site, and bring a few dollars if you want in on the 50/50.
Make a full Hopatcong day of it with our guide to where to eat in Hopatcong, and see more holiday shopping across the county in our roundup of Christmas markets in Sussex County.
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