Christmas is just around the corner and November is almost done. During this time of the year, bazaars are a hit since a lot of people will buy gifts for their friends and loved ones. Avoid the Christmas rush in malls, go to bazaars instead!

“BER” months are usually the season for bazaars, and this year and upcoming years, it will be no different. As early as August, I’m sure many entrepreneurs are already quite busy preparing and joining the forthcoming bazaars all around Metro Manila. For many Filipinos, the -ber months is the start of the long Christmas season. For many, Christmas means shopping shopping and some more shopping!

So if you have anything to sell and would like to earn some extra income this holiday season, then I suggest you get in touch with the organizers as early as July to reserve your area. As for me, I’ve already partnered with a friend the previous years to sell some girly stuff (bags, dresses, accessories, novelty items etc) in a few bazaars. I’ve been doing this for 2 years and I must say, the profit is good. But this year, I’ll be going shopping instead of selling.

Here are some of the bazaar schedule from mid- November onwards. Remember that items you find in bazaars should be reasonable than those you find at department stores. So be wise and do not forget to HAGGLE and HAGGLE!

October- December 2009
Christmas Bazaar at Manila Ocean Park
Behind Quirino Grandstand, Luneta, Manila

Every 2nd and 4th Saturday starting November 14, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Green Market Bazaar
BF Homes Quezon City covered court

Nov 13-15, Nov 27-29, 2009
Grand BAZAAR ‘09 @ the BIGTENT
Holy Spirit Drive, Don Antonio,Commonwealth Ave., Quezon City
10am – 10pm; Fully airconditioned venue

November 3, December 1, 2009
American Women’s Bazaar
World Trade Center,
Roxas Blvd., Pasay City

November 13-15; 27-29; December 11-13; December 18-20, 2009
Fab Finds Bazaar
Eastwood Central Plaza
Eastwood City, Libis, Quezon City

November 6 to December 6, 2009
Tianggesitas
Delicacies Village, Tiendesitas
Frontera Verde, Pasig City

November 7-8, 2009
Yuletide Souk: The Big Red Bazaar
The Rockwell Tent, Rockwell, Makati City

November 13, 2009 to January 10, 2010
Christmas Bangketa Sale
Center Mall, Greenhills Shopping Center
San Juan City

November 14-15, 2009
Global Pinoy Bazaar
Rockwell Tent, Rockwell Makati City

November 14, 2009 to January 11, 2010
Greenhills Night Market
Parking Lot, Greenhills Shopping Center

November 25-30; December 18-20, 2009
Noel Bazaar & Christmas Shop Expo
World Trade Center, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City

November 27-29, 2009
St. James The Great
Christmas Bazaar
Cuenca Community Center & St. James
Parking Lot, Ayala Alabang Village,
Alabang, Muntinlupa City

December 4-16, 2009
The 9th World Bazaar Festival
World Trade Center, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City

December 4-6, 11-13, 18-23, 2009
Grand CHRISTMAS BAZAAR ‘09 @ the BIGTENT
Holy Spirit Drive, Don Antonio,Commonwealth Ave., Quezon City
10am – 10pm; Fully airconditioned venue

December 5-6, 2009
Noel Bazaar: The Special Edition
A.Venue Hall, Antel, Lifestyle City
Makati Avenue, Makati City

December 10, 2009-January 10, 2010
Christmas Flea Market
People’s Village, Tiendesitas
Frontera Verde, Pasig City

December 11-30, 2009
Christmas Bazaar
Glorietta Park Tent
Ayala Center, Makati City

December 19-20, 2009
Holiday Madness Bazaar
Cubao Expo, Araneta Center
Cubao, Quezon City