Shows and stores offer Michigan-made products

Now that Halloween is behind us, the holiday craft shows are in full swing. For those interested in buying Michigan-centric products for Thanksgiving and beyond, here are some of the big opportunities:

Holly Mart

Info: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays Nov. 7-Dec. 23; Art Center of Battle Creek, 265 E. Emmett St.

More than 75 Michigan artists have contributed to this ongoing sale, with art ranging from jewelry to soaps to sculptures and prints. Besides shopping, the art center has exhibits of four ArtPrize entrants in November and "Holidays Around the World" in December.

Harper Holly Days Craft Show

Info: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 14; Harper Creek Middle School, 7290 B Drive North.

The Beadle Lake PTA coordinates this show with more than 150 vendors. Proceeds benefit the school.

Santa's Bag Arts & Crafts Show

Info: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 14; Marshall High School, 701 N. Marshall Ave., Marshall.

A juried arts and crafts show with more than 150 booths. If you're hungry, there will concessions with doughnuts, coffee, pulled-pork sandwiches and chicken croissant sandwiches. Proceeds benefit the Fountain Clinic, an organization that helps those in need with medical care.

Holiday Expo & Craft Show

Info: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 21; Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake St., Kalamazoo.

More than 120 booths, including Indigo Hen, Lost & Found, BabyStitchesByMD, MI Unique Customs and more. For more information about vendors, go to www.facebook.com/events/1637587013157397

Holiday Walk and Market

Info: noon to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays Nov. 27-Dec. 19; W.J. Kellogg Manor, 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners; www.kbs.msu.edu/index.php/visit/manor-house/holiday-walk

If you want to tour the manor, there's a fee for guided tours on Fridays and Saturdays. Access to the gift shop is free throughout the week. Products include hats and stockings from Banner Flower Farm, nature-inspired pottery from Cathy Green Pottery, aprons by Eriz Designs, upcycled decor items from Sassafras Lane and Upcycle Interiors and more. Meet the artist night is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 2.

Candy Cane Lane

Info: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 12; Lakeview Middle School, 300 S. 28th St.

The middle school PTA sponsors this craft show as a fundraiser for the eighth-grade English department. There's a combination of crafts, art and home business vendors.

Mitten Mart Artisan Market

Info: noon to 7 p.m. Dec. 4; B.E. Henry Community Building, 715 S. Marshall St., Marshall; www.facebook.com/MittenMart

Items advertised include handmade journals and cards, felted creations, mittens, jewelry, fresh evergreen wreaths, holiday decor, decorated trees and wreaths, hand & chair massages, paraffin dips and fresh doughnuts.

Calhoun County Visitors Bureau Welcome Center and Store

Info: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; One Riverwalk Centre, 34 W. Jackson St.; www.battlecreekvisitors.org.

If you want to give family members a little bit of home, the CCVB Welcome Center has ceramic mugs and bowls stamped with “Battle Creek,” made by local artist Nicole Kamidoi — she can be found on Facebook by searching for Nicole Kamidoi Ceramics. There are also Battle Creek T-shirts, cutting boards and other Pure Michigan items. The Charitable Union provides hand-crafted items such as foot pillows, bowl cozies and pot holders.

Station 66

Info: 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays; 4588 D Drive South.

This store and cafe offers a variety of Michigan products, including Brownstone Coffee, Jack and Jill Maple Products, Farm Country Cheese House, Pam's Pantry mixes, Southwest Michigan Buttery, The Blueberry Store and more. Santa and his reindeer will stop by 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 6.

Cornwell's Turkeyville

Info: 18935 15-1/2-Mile Rd, Marshall; 781-4293.

Not everyone has the time, space, expertise or patience to cook a full Thanksgiving feast, so Cornwell's offers an easy solution: Thanksgiving to go. Pick-up times are 10, 10:30 and 11 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Dinner for six costs $150 and there are only 50 reservations (one 14-pound turkey, two quarts potatoes, two quarts gravy, two quarts squash, one quart sage dressing, one pint homemade cranberry relish, 12 dinner rolls and one homemade pie). Aunt Mary's dinner costs $76 (two pounds of turkey, one quart potatoes, one pint gravy, one quart sage dressing, one pint squash, one pint coleslaw, one dish of cranberry relish, six dinner rolls). Also available: Quarts and pints of sage dressing, mashed potatoes, cranberry relish, gravy and coleslaw. Rolls available in packages of eight. Homemade pies include rhubarb, blueberry, apple, pumpkin, cherry, pecan, lemon, banana, coconut, chocolate, peanut butter and reduced-sugar apple. You can also pick up locally produced gifts for the host at the gift shop, including tea, coffee and accessories from Glen Arbor and Swartz Creek.