Bass Lake Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony/Arts and Crafts Fair

Nov 27-29 The Craft Fair, Bass Lake, CA 'Pines Village' Bass Lake Christmas Tree Lighting arts and crafts fair, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Friday and Sunday 9-5, and Saturday 9-9 because of the expected 5000 people coming for the parade and the tree lighting ceremony. This is a big deal up here in the mountains, and the locals really support this annual event. NOTE: A number of scenes from The Great Outdoors, with John Candy and Dan Akroyd were filmed at Dulcey's and other locations within Bass Lake

PASKO EXPO 2008

A Filipino Christmas Celebration
THE EVENT
DATE: December 13, 2008 11AM-8PM, an Indoor
EventADMISSION: FREE Parking $6-$1 will go towards
ADDRESS:Solano Fairgrounds
900 Fairgrounds Drive Vallejo, CA 94589

"Pasko Expo" is an event where Filipinos, and actually people of all ethnicities, can come together to celebrate the merriest time of the year….Christmas!In the Philippines, Christmas is the most anticipated holiday of the year. With various town fiestas and parties, people gather from near and far to celebrate with friends and reunite with family.

This year you will not have to miss out on any of the Christmas festivities from back home. "Pasko Expo" is here! This soon-to-be yearly celebration will have holiday lights and decorations, local and international entertainment, delicious traditional food, and much more!The First Annual "Pasko Expo" will be held in Solano Fairgrounds, Vallejo, California.

According to the New York Times, Vallejo ranks on top as the most diverse city in the United States. By holding "Pasko Expo" in such a diverse community, we will bring the love, warmth, and spirit of the Christmas in the Philippines to you, to all Filipinos, and to everyone here in America.We, at "Pasko Expo", would like to invite you, your family, and friends to be part of this fun-filled celebration. 2008 marks our inaugural year, but with your participation and support, we all can make this an annual event to enjoy and to remember, not only for this year, but for every year from now on.

Let's celebrate Christmas the way it's done in the Philippines.A WORD FROM DAVE: I have always like selling at the Filipino Events, but the $300 booth fee for ONE DAY is a bit much to swallow. The first year for this...uh uh. The fee is reasonable for a two-day event, but you must also consider probable adverse weather conditions and the refusal of visitors to spend their money. However, there is no entrance fee for the visitors and that makes for a great (inexpensive) time for them. Should be enjoyable.

Indio Tamale Festival Dec 6-7

Indio Tamale Festival
Indio Tamale Festival, Indio, CA Dates: Saturday and Sunday, December 6-7, 2008(Always the 1st weekend in December!)
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday
Location: Downtown Indio The Festival is between Highway 111 and Indio Boulevard and fills-in the streets of Miles, Towne, Smurr & Requa.
Weather: 79 Degrees, Sunny Days; 40 Degrees, Cool Evenings

It all started in 1992 with an idea by Dave Hernandez, a member of the Downtown Indio Merch
ants Association. The rich heritage of the tamale, consistent community support and hard working tamale makers have created the festival's tremendous success. Recently, the Food Network-TV ranked the Indio International Tamale Festival in the top 10 "All-American Food Festivals" in the nation!Festival's Guinness World Records: The World's largest Tamale-over 1 foot in diameter and 40 feet in length, Dec. 4, 1999. The World's largest tamale festival-with 120,000 in attendance, Dec. 2-3, 2000.The weather is pretty good in Indio this time of year, but nights are a little cooler. Booths are spread along several streets. Lots of tamales and they all sell for the same price. Booth fees are a bit high and overpriced. Commercial goes for $475 and if you are staying in a motel, your expenses end up quite high. Very risky for this economy. Arts and Crafts spaces go for $475

Auburn Mountain Mandarin Festival Nov 22-23

Auburn Mountain Mandarin Festival Sat/Sun Nov 22-23.
Nov. 22nd Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Nov. 23rd Sunday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Admission $5 age 16 and overSeniors (60 and over) $3 Parking $5 no animals admitted (service dogs only
http://www.mandarinfestival.com/

The annual Mountain Mandarin Festival celebrates the new crop of delicious, locally grown Mandarin oranges, a Mandarin Recipe cooking contest, professional chef demonstrations, food, crafts and activities featuring the Mandarin orange, free children’s area, live music and entertainment. Proceeds benefit the scholarship fund of the Newcastle Area Business Association.

When I am up here, I get reminded of the years I lived in New England...lots of trees and leaves all over the place and a bit cool at times. This is a nice show for people to attend and is located on the fairgrounds. Three buildings full of Arts & Crafts, but they are located on slopes and you have to climb the stairs, etc. to get to them. I guess you can get any type of weather here as Auburn is located in the lower parts of the Sierras.

You can even start your Christmas shopping on our website http://www.dandlcreations.com/ where we sell custom-sized shell (puka, etc.) necklaces, cowrie shell chokers, wrap around skirts and a lot more. Thank you.

As a vendor, there are a number of people that had poor sales and I have always had a bad location here. You need to be out on the main walkway and there are vendors that do pretty good, depending upon what you are selling. We don't do this show anymore and you can read why on our website.


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Antioch Holiday Craft Fair Nov 7-9

This event is located at the Fairgrounds in Antioch, CA. Address is 1201 W. 10th St. Held yearly during the first weekend of November. This year the weather looks pretty decent with rain possibly on Saturday. Last year, we had several showers on Saturday and Sunday. This is the rainy time of year in California, but sunny days with temps in the 70s is possible.

There are 3 buildings packed full of vendors selling a wide variety of items, so come on down and support them. Good time to start your Christmas shopping. Admission is $2.00.

Talented crafters offer woodcrafts, country & floral crafts, candles, custom made jewelry and so much more! For the children on your list you can select personalized embroidered shirts and hats, or a furry animal or even a train whistle!

Be sure to visit DandL CREATIONS located in Space 28 and is selling shell necklaces, shoulder bags, tote bags, etc.

This event will go on next weekend also, Nov 14-16, so come on down. See below for map.






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