Holiday Fair

Westwood's Holiday Fair is a timeless event at Westwood and within the community. The Holiday Fair takes place every November, utilizing the time and talents of members and friends to raise funds that support Westwood’s mission of outreach locally and worldwide.

Holiday Fair is a charitable, non-profit, intergenerational event sponsored by Westwood Lutheran Church.

2025 Dates & Hours:

Friday, November 14 (preview) 3 pm—6 pm

Saturday, November 15 9 am—3 pm

Sunday, November 16 9:30 am—1 pm

Thank you for your generosity and support of Westwood's Holiday Fair and these grant recipients.

All proceeds from the Holiday Fair are given in grants to organizations that improve the lives of others.

The 2025 grant recipients have been selected. Final grant amounts will be determined after the Holiday Fair.

WHAT'S AT THE HOLIDAY FAIR?

Timeless Treasures

You thought thrift stores were fun...wait until you shop at Timeless Treasures.

You'll find jewelry and accessories, antiques and collectibles, decor for home and holidays, items for cooking and dining, puzzles and kids toys!

Silent Auction

Silent Auction Items

Over 50 items and experiences!

Bidding starts at 3:00 pm on Friday, Nov. 14.

Bidding ends at 1:15 pm on Saturday, Nov. 15.

Contact: Claudia Kroeck

The Country Store & The Chocolate Shoppe

Homemade specialty foods and chocolates donated by Westwood members and friends.

We love these special treats, as well as many of our personal favorites.

Gluten-free
Scandinavian treats - lefse, krumkake, spritz, rosettes, almond cakes, kringle
Candies - caramels, peanut brittle, almond bark, toffee
Handmade chocolates
Cookies, bars, cakes, pies, biscotti, cupcakes, doughnuts
Quick and yeast breads
Jams, jellies, honey, maple syrup
Canned items
Soup mixes
Packaged snacks

Contact: Peggy Moller

Children's Shoppe

Children can buy small items as holiday gifts for their family members (jewelry, knick-knacks, small vases, small toys). Kid can also do the 'fish pond' for fun and include Happy Meal Toys and similar small items.

Volunteers needed to help kids shop and with gift wrapping. Contact: Carole Wogen

Interested in Volunteering?

The Holiday Fair requires a lot of hands and many volunteers, before and during the event. We'd love to have you join us.

For details, contact Westwood at 952-945-5623.

Westwood-Made

We are looking for hand-made craft items, knitted goods, Christmas decorations, wood projects, cards, and unique creative items. Many come to Holiday Fair looking especially for these one of a kind items!

Looking to contribute? Contact: Debbie Waldorf

Grant Applications

All proceeds are given in grants to organizations that improve the lives of others.

Grant applications for 2025 have now been processed. Organizations apply annually for grants, and in 2025, previous grant recipients were notified that applications were due by the first week of September. Moving forward, all

grant applications will continue to be processed before the fair.

Information can be found in the Grant Distribution Guidelines.

Organizations must apply annually for grants.