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Join the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the 46th annual Holly Berry Festival juried craft fair November 22–23 at Sacred Heart Academy in Hamden, Conn.! A Christmas tradition, this family-friendly event features locally handcrafted items, raffles, children’s activities, and food.

More than 45 artisans from across Connecticut will be on site selling handcrafted goods and specialty food items just in time for Christmas. Visitors can shop for holiday and home décor, jewelry, apparel, accessories, and more across 50+ booths. Handcrafted wares, food, and baked goods made by our Sisters, including our famous Italian-style pickled eggplant, will also be available for purchase. 

Beyond shopping, visitors can enter to win a variety of raffles. The Main Raffle features three prizes: $1,500 in Visa gift cards, $500 in Visa gift cards, and a $250 Visa gift card. There are also gift basket raffles and a Christmas tree raffle featuring decorated 4-foot artificial trees. 

Be sure to bring the whole family to enjoy pictures with Santa, face painting, and a children’s craft area. There is also a food court and bake sale. Admission and parking are free.

Festival hours are 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 22, and 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 23. For those who cannot come in person, many of the handcrafted items made by the Sisters will be available for purchase online November 14–17. For more information, please visit hollyberry.org.

Holly Berry proceeds help to provide the retired and aging Apostle Sisters with the loving and dignified care they need.