Past & Presents Holiday Artisan Fair

Local, one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your nice list!

 

Join us on December 12th & 13th for our annual artisan fair featuring local Northern Nevada artists and writers!

 

Find meaningful gifts, meet local vendors, and enjoy a day of family fun! Our lineup of authors, artists, and makers includes:

 

• The Provosts: Discover books from two local, award-winning authors, Stephen and Sharon Provost. Stephen writes historical nonfiction about the region, while Sharon specializes in horror, thrillers, and speculative fiction.
• Garden of Beadin’ Stained Glass: Shop unique, handwrought artisan gifts. Each piece is an original by Shannonlee Williams, who has been creating since 1988.

• Rooted NV Nevada Clothing: Browse Nevada-inspired clothing by Jake Hatcher.

• Broken Glass Works: Explore glass creations, including jewelry, made by Washoe Valley artist Laurie Carey.

• Two Moore Books: Shop books from Robert (under pen name JT Hume) and Cassidy Moore—local authors and podcasters. Cassidy writes historical romance, while JT’s books incorporate themes of politics, government, and religion.

• Little Moon Creations: Discover Native American beadwork by Fernley-based Indigenous artist Virginia Brown.

• Stone to Story: Browse curated geological gifts and display stones by Dustin Roth.

• Nomad Publications: Explore local author J. Butler Kyle’s travel guides, including “No Exit Necessary: Reno, NV to Adelanto, CA,” a guide to roadside attractions and trivia along U.S. Highway 395.

 

Make a day of it

Past & Presents offers more than holiday shopping. It’s an opportunity to make a full day of holiday memories with the entire family. 

• Snap a picture with Santa (Saturday only)
• Enjoy arts and crafts for all ages
• Grab something tasty from the food truck
• Watch Coin Press No. 1 in action (11am–3pm)
• Bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots Drive and receive 15% off (Members receive 20% off)
• Plus, check out the brand new kid-friendly education space “Camp Curiosity,” opening that weekend.

 

Hope to see you there!