Whiskey Flat Days - Kernville, CA

54th Annual Whiskey Flat Days, Kernville, CA. Feb 13-16, 2009. website and vendor application info. One of the most popular Festivals in all of Southern California. A short 3 hour drive from Los Angeles to the Lake Isabella recreation area and the quaint town of Kernville (50 miles east of Bakersfield on Hwy 178). Whiskey Flat is a leap back to the good ol' wild west days when the area was settled by gold miners, cattle ranchers and trappers. Join us when Kernville reverts to its old name "Whiskey Flat" for four nostalgic days of fun for the entire family. I quoted this from their website.
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This event is not listed in Craftmaster's yet. I guess that they get around 50,000 visitors for the event. They have a really nice parade and other festivities. Great show if you can survive the drive through the Kern River Valley and if you can find an inexpensive motel room. Lots of curves. It snowed here 4 years ago and they often do get some rain, but not much. Kind of cold in he morning.

Please check my review of this past year's Whiskey Flat Days. Quite a large number of vendors do this event. They come from L.A., Bay Area, Modesto area, Sacramento and other places. Good crowds.

Oregon Seafood and Wine Festival

January 23-24, 2009 The Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Blvd. Portland, Oregon vendor application events Northwest Inc.

This winter event held January 23 & 24, 2009 is a celebration of all things Oregon, but most specifically our wonderful Oregon seafood and wines.Scheduled in the quiet of winter, and smack dab in the middle of the Dungeness Crab season, it promises to be a popular event in Portland, the gateway to the Oregon coast and the Oregon wine country.

The event will be a very upscale yet festive event at the Oregon Convention Center, promising a climate-controlled facility with lots of on-site and surrounding parking. Over 98,000 square feet of exhibit space will allow for lots of room to wander the event while stopping to sit and enjoy the good food, drink and live music throughout the event.The first 500 people each day through the gates receive a commemorative wine glass to use at the festival and then take home with you.

Portions of the $12 admission charge go to the Oregon Chapter of the National MS Society. There will be a $2 discount price on tickets purchased Friday from 2 PM - 4 PM and on Saturday from Noon - 2 PM (first 2 hours each day).Food item prices range from $1 and up. Wine sampling starts at .50 and prices for menu items varies from $2 to $15.00.

ORANGE COUNTY MARKETPLACE

ORANGE COUNTY MARKETPLACE, 88 Fair Drive, Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa, California admission: $2.00. Children under age 12 are FREE. Shoppers Hotline: (949)723-6616. Vendor Hotline: (040) 723-6606. Website: http://www.ocmarketplace.com/ Forms/Vendor Applications

Thiss market draws more people annually than either Hollywood's Universal Studios or nearby Knott's Berry Farm. More than 1,000 vendors sell everything from luxury cars to$1 pairs of dice. There are about 100,000 shoppers on a good weekend. Call (714) 723-6616

The Orange County Market Place, America's most unique swap meet, is a celebration of food, fun, value and the entreprunerial spirit. With some two million visitors each year, the Orange County Market Place has grown to become the centerpiece of the Orange County outdoor shopping experience.

Also have an Artisan's and Crafter's corner. $35 per day for a 15x27. Check the website for more info.

Bell Rock Arts and Crafts Shows - Sedona, AZ

December 20-21. Bell Rock Arts and Crafts Show. Presented by Donna Campbell.

Nestled in the cradle of some of the most beautiful scenery in the state of Arizona, the Village of Oak Creek is a growing community of upscale homes and clientele. Shows are held right in the village on Highway 179 at the Bell Rock Plaza.

Vendors: Application Website. Listed in Craftmasters. $100 for 10x10 space. I have been to Sedona many times and this is truly a beautiful place. Have not done this event though. The Red Rocks are so envigorating. Jeep tours are available along with many other activities.

Visit DandL CREATIONS for great buys on shell necklaces, etc. Reviews of shows that I have done and much more at STARVING VENDORS,......dave

Antiques by the Bay, Inc. - Jan 4, 2009 - Alameda, CA

Antiques by The Bay, Inc. Next show: June 4, 2009. The show is located on the main runway at Alameda Point - click here for directions vendor booth applications website

Over 800 outdoor dealers selling their merchandise on the first Sunday of every month at the former Alameda Point Naval Air Station in Alameda, California. Everything sold at our show must be at least twenty years old and there are no reproductions allowed. The Alameda Point Antiques and Collectibles Faire entered its fifth year as of September 2003. The show has grown in leaps and bounds, giving Northern California the largest antiques and collectibles faire ever. In 1998, the show started out with 250 booths and an attendance of about 3300 antique shoppers.

This year, we broke all of our records with 800 booths and a growing attendance that recently topped out at 10,000 customers. No pets are allowed as we are adjacent to a National Wildlife Refuge. We have grown in reputation as well as size. The Alameda Point Antiques and Collectibles Faire has been featured in Sunset Magazine, as well as Home and Garden Television's antiques show, "Flea Market Finds,"and attracts buyers from as far away as Japan.The Alameda Point Antiques and Collectibles Faire is co-produced by Betsy and Jerry Goldman and Allen Michaan and Sandra Michaan.