Elly Cary (left) and Becky Gallery price handmade gift bags for the craft tables at Elijah Kellogg Church’s annual holiday fair.

Volunteers were out in droves Tuesday, Oct. 4, preparing for the annual Christmas by the Sea holiday fair at the Elijah Kellogg Church in Harpswell Center.

The fair, which features a luncheon of lobster rolls, chowder and homemade pies, is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 8 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. A wide array of baked goods, candy, crafts, preserves, “treasures,” and other delectable items will be available for sale. There’s plenty of free parking. For more information, check out elijahkelloggchurch.org.