CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - Due to COVID restrictions, St. John the Evangelist School’s annual craft blowout -- “A Holiday Show of Hands” – will continue as a virtual event this year.

“We’ve never had to cancel in 42 years,” explains indefatigable fair founder Pat Holbus. “It’s our most important fundraiser, so we’ve had to reinvent ourselves in the hope of raising the money our school needs.”

Usually boasting more than 150 vendors, the market traditionally fills the entire Catholic school campus on Locust Avenue. This year, shoppers are encouraged to register for an online auction of about 200 items.  Some were donated by crafters who annually vend at the fair. Other prizes were purchased and contributed by church parishioners and school families.

As well as scores of one-off craft gifts, the auction will offer gourmet food baskets and out-of-town adventures. These include Tahoe vacation home stay; a hiking/bike-riding weekend in Cold Springs, Nevada; a kayaking trip for four on the Napa River. Wine tasting for six - complete with six complimentary bottles of wine -- is offered at the Silt Wine Company, Clarksburg.

In keeping with the festival’s tradition for serving home-made meals, St John’s will offer a drive-thru pick up of pre-ordered lasagna dinners on Friday, December 4.

St John the Evangelist School is located at 5701 Locust Avenue.

For information, www.stjohnev.com or call 916 481-8845.