Early Christmas shoppers Emily and Mia Worthington and Cindy Thompson browse at the 30th annual Carson High School Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday. Also happening Saturday at the Carson City Community Center is the first of three Carson Christmas Craft Fairs this holiday season. Credit: Photos and video by Jeff Munson

Two annual craft fairs are underway in Carson City this Saturday, each bringing all the spirit, energy and exciting shopping experiences ahead of the upcoming Christmas holiday season.

Kicking off Friday and continuing through today, Saturday, Nov. 15 is the 30th Annual Carson High Holiday Craft Fair at Carson High School, located at 1111 North Saliman Road, Carson City.

The beloved community event, which continues Saturday until 4 p.m. features, 150 talented crafters across 165 booths, offering a wide variety of handmade gifts, home décor, jewelry, and holiday treasures. Guests can also enjoy tantalizing food, raffle prizes, and photos with Santa and the Grinch — all while supporting Carson High School student programs and senior scholarships.

10th annual Carson Christmas Craft Fair at Community Center

Nearby at the Carson City Community Center is the 10th annual Carson Christmas Craft Fair. This event kicks off Saturday and in case you miss Saturday. It continues again Dec. 6 and Dec. 13.

This annual holiday event, features more than 60 vendors bringing handmade crafts, art, jewelry, skin care and makeup, health and fitness, home decor, Christmas decor, ornaments, apparel, hats and much more. Guests can also join in with a raffle to help organizers raise money for FISH (Friends In Service Helping) and their local Holiday Food Bank.

Saturday’s Carson Christmas Craft Fair continues until 4 p.m. today and returns again Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. inside of the Carson City Community Center gym, 851 East William Street.