DIXON, CA (MPG) - We may not have our traditional Holiday Open House in downtown Dixon but it looks like we might have something better. The Barn & Pantry will be hosting its 3rd annual Holiday Vendor Fair featuring farmer's goods, a flea market, and craft vendors on Saturday, November 21, at 171 West A Street from 9 am to 2 pm in the heart of downtown Dixon.

This is an event that highlights many small entrepreneurs who enjoy making, creating, or selling homespun crafts and foods. The popular event can provide all your Christmas shopping in one downtown place--especially since the location is just steps away from other merchants like the new Uptown Collective and the ever-exquisite Dixon Florist.

To give you an idea of some of the offerings, there will be nearly 100 booths including wood working, candles, blankets, candy, jewelry makers, clothing boutiques, makeup consultants, apothecaries, music, books, pottery, canine accessories, home decor, fibers, floral arrangements, baked goodies, wines and much more.

"We love bringing entrepreneurs together because we believe a rising tide floats all ships," said owner Lindsey Hickman last year in a press release, "So what better way to celebrate our accomplishments than to gather everyone together for a gigantic shopping experience. It brings a whole new accessibility to shopping locally when you can do it all in one place like this."

The vendors have received basic instructions for operating within COVID guidelines and Hickman has done the layout so that there will be one way routes that will encompass most if not all the asphalt parking lot on the Frosty's corner across from the Dixon Police Department.

"We're really glad to have this resource for us small folks to get to know each other and get to be known!" said Shar Agvateesiri, owner of Mother--A House Plant Boutique, who also has a retail shop at 350 West A Street. "This offers us some padding for the season to come. Hopefully it will be a success." Agvateesiri hopes that there is room for these in the future and said the support for small business during the pandemic is critical.

"The conversation comes down to support and I really worry about the survival ability [of] some folks," she said. "We all thought this would be short-lived..." She talked about entrepreneurs needing to come together and share ideas and perhaps partner or cross market with others to help sales.

"Even millennials are getting tired of shopping online," she said.

Here are some of the vendors planning to participate: Peach Jewel; Thirty One Gifts; Bling with Riss - Paparazzi Accessories; Gnomeland Felts and Crafts; Lipsense By Senegence; Integrity Alpacas & Fiber; Color Street; Tres Chalk; Bella Jackson Studios/ Spoonology; Mary & Martha; Scentsy; Portal Artesanal; Mary Kay Cosmetics; G.G. Rustic Designs; Buckin’ Butter Bakery; Sofia and Liv Designs; Southern Touch Designs; Damsel in Defense; Made By Marcy; I will cut you Handmade Creations; J&M Herbals; Chloe and Elenore Mobile Boutique; Generation Fashion (includes Lularoe); Usborne Books and More; Aromatherapy Packs; Nicolemariecrochets; Patty's Eats N Treats; NNAS Electronics; DBA CraftyStorz; Jordyn's Gigi Crafts; Melaleuca the Wellness Company; Matilda Jane Clothing;; PaperCut Pottery; Massaro's Market; Ragamuffing Goods & Florals; MOTHER - A Houseplant Boutique; Sienna’s Sweets Shoppe; Wolf Pack Woodworking; CorkiesBySteph; Origami Owl; Mama’s Makin’ It; Groovy Crossroads; Lithe; Pierce Custom Creations & Shelly’s Door Decor; Tupperware; Stitches and Wishes; Mary Kay & Studio Pink;Perfectly Posh; Modern Gypsy Boutique; The Final Sauce; Barrett’s Balms; This &That Boutique; Erickson Ranch Jams; Dashing Dogs Boutique; Signature HomeStyles; Tagged with Love; Pineapple Company: Art & Design; Debbie’s She Shack (LuLaRoe.)

For more information, contact The Barn and Pantry, (707) 640-0036.