Christmas shopping can be done in a most pleasant way at the 2006 Holiday Craft Faire at the Fairgrounds in Antioch. There will be something for all ages and tastes at the Faire, Nov. 10 through 12 and 17 through 19.

Talented crafters offer country and floral crafts, custom-made jewelry, wood crafts, pottery, easy-to-prepare foods, art, gift items galore and much more. For the children on your list, you can select personalized embroidered shirts and hats, a furry animal or even a train whistle.

If you are looking for something exotic, new to the Craft Faire in 2006 are Alpaca fleece items. A vast array of Christmas ornaments and decorations are for sale, as well as refreshments for the hungry shopper.

New this year is KidzArt, which will be teaching mini-art classes for kids at the Craft Faire, giving mom and dad a chance to shop while the kids make a work of art.

If you're one of the lucky few who have their shopping done, a stroll through the Craft Faire with its unique merchandise and the sounds of the Music Masters is worth the $2 price of admission. Parking is free, and so are kids under 12. The Faire will be open Fridays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, call Becki at 757-4400, e-mail her at craft@ccfair.org or visit the Craft Faire page of the fairgrounds Web site, www.ccfair.org.