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Christmas in the Valley celebrates 50 years in Port Alberni

Annual arts and crafts fair began as an outdoor event

The Alberni Valley Craft Fair Association celebrated its 50th anniversary with the Christmas in the Valley craft fair last weekend.

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The annual arts and crafts fair began as an outdoor event in 1971. Although it has technically been 52 years since the original fair, the Alberni Valley Craft Fair Association isn’t counting the past two years of closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

There were plenty of artists, crafters and non-profits in attendance over the weekend.



Elena Rardon

About the Author: Elena Rardon

I have worked with the Alberni Valley News since 2016.
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