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MANILA, Philippines – It’s already looking a lot like Christmas – have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Every year, thousands troop to bazaars for bargain items and quirky finds.
Here are 16 bazaars to check out for your holiday shopping:
1. Noel Bazaar
Date: November 14-30
Location: World Trade Center, Gil Puyat Avenue Extension corner Diosdado Macapagal Blvd, Pasay City
The annual Noel Bazaar is in full swing. Check out the outlets and get to meet your favorite GMA 7 stars.
2. Alabama Handmade Arts and Craft Fair
Date: November 15 and 16
Location: 10a Alabama Quezon City
Not exactly a bazaar in that there are hundreds of vendors, but this craft fair is where you can find the most amazing, unique trinkets and things. For those looking for one-of-a-kind gifts made by local artists, check out the 10A Alabama Handmade Arts and Craft Fair.
3. 11th Global Pinoy Bazaar
Date: November 15-16, 10am-9pm
Location: Rockwell Tent, Makati
Shopping near Rockwell? Make a stop at the 11th Global Pinoy Bazaar. Together with Yabang Pinoy, this event showcases local products from all over the country.
4. Shop @ Mega Tent Karl Edward International
Date: November 15-16
Location: 100 E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue, Libis, Quezon City
Karl Edward International hosts this bazaar with a lot of different participating brands. Check out the finds and shop before the last-minute Christmas rush.
5. Grand Bazaar Holiday Special
Date: Nov 15-16, Nov 29-30, 11am-9pm
Location: Elements at Centris, Quezon City
For the people who are based up in Quezon City, drop by at the Grand bazaar Holiday Special located in Elements at Centris.
6. The Big Brand Sale, Special Christmas Edition
Date: November 17-23, 10am-9pm
Location: Pinoy Big Brother (PPB) Concert hall, ABS-CBN, Eugenio Lopez Drive, Quezon City
Want to see your favorite ABS-CBN stars? Why not go to the Big Brand Sale starting November 17 located at the PBB Concert Hall. Timex, Levis and Toy R Us are just some of the brands you can check out at the bazaar. For employees of the network and RCBC cardholders, entrance is free.
7. Zonta Alabang Christmas Carnivale Bazaar
Date: Nov 22-23, 10am-9pm
Location: The Filinvest Tent, Spectrum Midway, Filivest City, Alabang
For the people of the south, head over to the Zonta Club Christmas Carnivale Bazaar, with entertainment provided clowns, magicians and even a bubble show for children to watch.
The Maker’s Market will also be part of the Christmas Carnivale Bazaar. Products from Northern Luzon to Davao will be featured.
8. Winter Wish Holiday Bazaar
Date: November 22-23, 10 am onwards
Location: Rockwell Tent, Makati
Entrance: Ticket P50
With an entrance fee of P50 pesos, proceeds from the Bazaar will go to the Make-a-Wish-Foundation Philippines.
9. St. James The Great Christmas Bazaar
Date: Nov 27-30, 9am-9pm
Location: St. James Parish Church Ayala Alabang Village
Entrance: Free
Another exciting bazaar for the people of the south to check out is the annual St. James the Great Bazaar in Ayala Alabang Village. With more than 500 concessionaires, you’ll probably find something to take home.
10. Circuit Makati Bazaar
Date: Nov 28, 6pm-12mn, 29, 10am-12mn, 30, 10am-10pm
Location: Globe Circuit Grounds, Circuit Makati
Catch one of the newest bazaars in town. See what Circuit Bazaar has to offer when it opens on November 28.
11. Christmas Bazaar Quezon Memorial Circle
Date: November 30 – January 4, 2015
Location: Quezon City Memorial Circle
Head over to the Quezon City Memorial Circle not only to shop but also enjoy their amenities. Bring your friends and family along with you.
12. Trendsetter’s Holiday Series Bazaar
Date: December 12-14, 11am-9pm
Location: Metro Tent Convention Center, Ortigas
From gadgets to workout wear, head over to the Trendsetter Holiday Series Bazaar happening at the Metro Tent Convention Center in Ortigas. Celebrities such as Gretchen Ho, Bianca Valerio, Divine Lee, and stylists Kim and Boop Yap will also be at the bazaar.
13. The Acacia Christmas Story
Date: Dec 6-7, 13-14, 20-23
Location: Casa Real Acacia Estate Town Center, Taguig City
From Libis, Quezon City, Karl Edwards transfers to Taguig this December, sponsored by BDO.
14. World Bazaar Festival
Date: December 5-21
Location: World Trace Center, Gil Puyat Avenue Extension corner Diosdado Macapagal Blvd, Pasay City
Another bazaar worth dropping by is the World Bazaar Festival happening at the World Trade Center starting December 5, with close to 700 booths.
15. Santa’s Christmas Bazaar @ La Vista
Date: December 13-14, 9am-7pm
Location: La Vista Clubhouse
Entrance fee: Free
For those living near Katipunan, check out the bazaar in La Vista Clubhouse from December 13-14. The bazaar has attracted a huge following in the past years, with products from bags to colognes being sold at affordable prices.
16. Santa’s Attic : A Christmas Bazaar
Date: December 13-14
Location: Christ the King Parish, Greenmeadows, Quezon City
You can also check out the bazaar at the Christ the King Parish area. The place is also known for its food concessionaires with delicious bibingka and puto bumbong being sold during the bazaar.
Any bazaars you’re looking forward to visiting? Let us know in the comments. – Rappler.com
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