Whiskey Flat Days. Feb 17-20, 2012 Kernville, CA
IMPORTANT: I have written a book about our experiences selling at Street Fairs, festivals, A&C Shows, fairs, flea markets. I know that you will really find reading it quite enjoyable and you'll be able to relate to a lot of things that I describe. Having to endure 71 mph winds, heavy rains, floods, lying and cheating promoters. You'll love it. Only $14.95. Street Fairs for profit, fun and madness
The 54th Annual Whiskey Flat Days will be held February 18-21, 2011, and the theme is "Goin' To The Dogs". Take a step back in time and celebrate life in the 1850's. This old-fashioned, western style festival includes a parade, gunfighters, carnival, music, vendors, and a Whiskey Flat Encampment. Enter the Epitaph Contest, Frog Jumpin' Contest, Whiskerino Contest, and more! Be here to find out who will be our next Honorary Mayor of Whiskey Flat! (Chamber of Commerce)
Click here to read my review I guess that getting to the town of Kernville is half the fun? After taking Highway 5 to Buttonwillow, we gassed up and followed 58 to Bakersfield. We then took 178 toward Lake Isabella and Kernville. This was a long, winding road and a bit difficult with larger vehicles...trucks, vans towing trailers, motor homes, etc. You really have to be careful driving around the curves. However, it is a very scenic drive as you wind your way along the Kern River.
In 2010, there were a number of break-ins at the show. Click here to read news account. I have heard contradicting accounts of what happened from other vendors. Some of the culprits were apprehended and some merchandise was recovered I was not there. If you wish to do the event, I strongly recommend that you ask the Chamber of Commerce about the security measures they are taking. This is a nice show in a beautiful location, but it gets rather cold and usually a day or two of bad (rainy and snowy) weather. Good luck. The thefts will surely be a topic of conversation there this time. Be sure to read Starving Vendors website.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Friday, February 19, 2010
Dandelion Days - Jackson, CA
DANDELION DAYS, Jackson, CA vendor application
IMPORTANT: I have written a book about our experiences selling at Street Fairs, festivals, A&C Shows, fairs, flea markets. I know that you will really find reading it quite enjoyable and you'll be able to relate to a lot of things that I describe. Having to endure 71 mph winds, heavy rains, floods, lying and cheating promoters. You'll love it. Only $14.95. Street Fairs for profit, fun and madness
Saturday and Sunday, March 20-21, 2010, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in Downtown Jackson. The Annual St. Patrick's Day Dandelion Days Celebration is a family-oriented event, and it's lots of fun! It includes an outdoor bazaar and flea market featuring antiques, relics and collectibles, arts and crafts, and much more.
Booth size is 10' X 10' (this is the only size available; for more space, you may purchase additional booths). The cost for each booth will be $90. This is for two days (no refunds are offered if you cancel after 2/15/09). You must provide your own tables and sales fixtures. Booth set-up is permitted the Friday before the event (March 13th, 2009).No persons are permitted in the booths after selling hours; booths will be patrolled Friday and Saturday nights. No electricity is provided, and no generators are allowed
click here to read my review of last year's Dandelion Days.
Be sure to check out my other reviews of shows we have done the past couple years. Interesting, humorous, wild!!! Loads of information.
IMPORTANT: I have written a book about our experiences selling at Street Fairs, festivals, A&C Shows, fairs, flea markets. I know that you will really find reading it quite enjoyable and you'll be able to relate to a lot of things that I describe. Having to endure 71 mph winds, heavy rains, floods, lying and cheating promoters. You'll love it. Only $14.95. Street Fairs for profit, fun and madness
Saturday and Sunday, March 20-21, 2010, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in Downtown Jackson. The Annual St. Patrick's Day Dandelion Days Celebration is a family-oriented event, and it's lots of fun! It includes an outdoor bazaar and flea market featuring antiques, relics and collectibles, arts and crafts, and much more.
Booth size is 10' X 10' (this is the only size available; for more space, you may purchase additional booths). The cost for each booth will be $90. This is for two days (no refunds are offered if you cancel after 2/15/09). You must provide your own tables and sales fixtures. Booth set-up is permitted the Friday before the event (March 13th, 2009).No persons are permitted in the booths after selling hours; booths will be patrolled Friday and Saturday nights. No electricity is provided, and no generators are allowed
click here to read my review of last year's Dandelion Days.
Be sure to check out my other reviews of shows we have done the past couple years. Interesting, humorous, wild!!! Loads of information.
Friday, February 13, 2009
March Breezes on Main - Yuma, AZ
March Breezes Arts and Crafts Festival, Yuma, AZ March 13-15, 2009.
The last of four events on Main Street in downtown Yuma.
vendor application
Food and Craft booths $175 (3 days) 10x10; $250 for 10x20. website Yuma Heritage
The last of four events on Main Street in downtown Yuma.
vendor application
Food and Craft booths $175 (3 days) 10x10; $250 for 10x20. website Yuma Heritage
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Cloud's Jamboree
CLOUD'S 8th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL ROCK, GEM & JEWELRY SHOW, JANUARY 2009.
This event runs from Jan 1-31 and is held at the Avi Casino, near Laughlin, NV. Free! Open to the Public. Outdoor show 9am to dusk Jan. 1 -31 Indoor show 10am - 6pm Jan 9 - 18
Cloud's Jamboree Website
vendor info: http://www.cloudsjamboree.com/res-form_outdoor.htm
I guess that this event is gaining in popularity since settling down here 7-8 years ago after leaving Quartzsite. I have not found very much info on this event, but do know that spaces are $400, but I do not know how large they are, etc. They have rooms over at the Avi Casino for $30 per night, but that's a lot to shell out for a month there. I guess that RV'v park in the Camping Area next door or you might be able to get selling spaces where you can bring your RV. I drove past this event a couple years ago and spaces looked kind of large and spread out.
I've visited Laughlin many times visiting several of the 7-8 casinos there. The Avi Casino is located several miles from there. Buffets are nothing to speak of, as the ones in Las Vegas have the ones in Laughlin beat (Bellagio, Paris, Mandalay Bay, Mirage, etc.) Every time I have visited the Laughlin area, I have experienced very strong, sustaining winds and I am not talking about itty-bitty breezes either. They get pretty strong and blow stuff all over the place.
This event runs from Jan 1-31 and is held at the Avi Casino, near Laughlin, NV. Free! Open to the Public. Outdoor show 9am to dusk Jan. 1 -31 Indoor show 10am - 6pm Jan 9 - 18
Cloud's Jamboree Website
vendor info: http://www.cloudsjamboree.com/res-form_outdoor.htm
I guess that this event is gaining in popularity since settling down here 7-8 years ago after leaving Quartzsite. I have not found very much info on this event, but do know that spaces are $400, but I do not know how large they are, etc. They have rooms over at the Avi Casino for $30 per night, but that's a lot to shell out for a month there. I guess that RV'v park in the Camping Area next door or you might be able to get selling spaces where you can bring your RV. I drove past this event a couple years ago and spaces looked kind of large and spread out.
I've visited Laughlin many times visiting several of the 7-8 casinos there. The Avi Casino is located several miles from there. Buffets are nothing to speak of, as the ones in Las Vegas have the ones in Laughlin beat (Bellagio, Paris, Mandalay Bay, Mirage, etc.) Every time I have visited the Laughlin area, I have experienced very strong, sustaining winds and I am not talking about itty-bitty breezes either. They get pretty strong and blow stuff all over the place.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
ASD/AMD TRADE SHOWS - Las Vegas
March 15-18 Las Vegas, NV
Welcome to ASD/AMD - your premier source for merchandise and industry news. Vendor/Exhibitor Info
Variety Merchandise Show Sands Expo Center & Las Vegas Convention Center - The nation's largest merchandise show featuring products at all price points and categories. Our specialized floor sections will assist you in finding the products you need more quickly and easily. With so many new sources and products to choose from, you will easily navigate your way to the most profitable merchandise mix for your retail needs.
Gift Show Sands Expo Center -- The ASD/AMD Las Vegas Gift Show is the largest national gift show in the West. As a component of the three-in-one ASD/AMD Trade Show Las Vegas, this show lets you source products in the powerfully competitive center--the price range that appeals to the largest number of number of consumers--from leading vendors offering great merchandise at unbeatable prices.
Jewelry Show The ASD/AMD Las Vegas Jewelry Show at the Mirage Events Center & Grand Ballroom is known for its unique roster of exhibitors. Traditional jewelry show wholesalers and exclusive wholesalers and suppliers that only exhibit at ASD/AMD Las Vegas. More than 350 companies in 700 exhibits provide the broadest possible selection of wholesale fine and fashion jewelry at single show. Providing you even greater flexibility with the immediate delivery option on select items.
Welcome to ASD/AMD - your premier source for merchandise and industry news. Vendor/Exhibitor Info
Variety Merchandise Show Sands Expo Center & Las Vegas Convention Center - The nation's largest merchandise show featuring products at all price points and categories. Our specialized floor sections will assist you in finding the products you need more quickly and easily. With so many new sources and products to choose from, you will easily navigate your way to the most profitable merchandise mix for your retail needs.
Gift Show Sands Expo Center -- The ASD/AMD Las Vegas Gift Show is the largest national gift show in the West. As a component of the three-in-one ASD/AMD Trade Show Las Vegas, this show lets you source products in the powerfully competitive center--the price range that appeals to the largest number of number of consumers--from leading vendors offering great merchandise at unbeatable prices.
Jewelry Show The ASD/AMD Las Vegas Jewelry Show at the Mirage Events Center & Grand Ballroom is known for its unique roster of exhibitors. Traditional jewelry show wholesalers and exclusive wholesalers and suppliers that only exhibit at ASD/AMD Las Vegas. More than 350 companies in 700 exhibits provide the broadest possible selection of wholesale fine and fashion jewelry at single show. Providing you even greater flexibility with the immediate delivery option on select items.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
THE GREAT SAN FRANCISCO CRYSTAL FAIR
Held on February 28 and March 1 at Fort Mason Center, 99 Marina Blvd, @ Bushannan Street in San Francisco, CA
Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm
Admission: $6.00 (children under 12 free accompanied by adult)
If you like minerals, crystals, geodes, semi-precious jewelry, etc., then you might find a trip to this event enjoyable. We were vendors at this event many times but people came there mostly for the 'rocks' and I would tend to believe much of our merchandise wasn't suitable for this type of event. Many of the dealers do quite well there. You can see some really beautiful amethyst cathedrals there. At one time, we were selling them also, but we were not equipped to be lugging them around in our van and they were quite heavy. You have to be very careful when handling them.Here's a link to the website: http://home.earthlink.net/~sfxtl/
You can find out about future events or if you wish to be a vendor there, you can take care of that.It was enjoyable doing the show and the other vendors were very nice. There was a Safeway across the street where we picked up food occasionally. Nothing to eat over at Fort Mason. We did this event before in November and February and it always seemed to rain on at least one of the days. Our biggest problem was the traffic head down Van Ness over to the Bay Bridge. That was a mess. In some areas, you would have to wait for 3 light changes before you could snake your way through the intersection. Probably be quicker to head over to the Golden Gate bridge, go to San Rafael and take the Richmond bridge and 580 over to 880.Off topic: If you ever attend this event, drop over to Mike, who is set up there to give massages and and he does a good job. Whenever we did this event, both my wife and I always stopped by his space for one. Prices are reasonable.
Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm
Admission: $6.00 (children under 12 free accompanied by adult)
If you like minerals, crystals, geodes, semi-precious jewelry, etc., then you might find a trip to this event enjoyable. We were vendors at this event many times but people came there mostly for the 'rocks' and I would tend to believe much of our merchandise wasn't suitable for this type of event. Many of the dealers do quite well there. You can see some really beautiful amethyst cathedrals there. At one time, we were selling them also, but we were not equipped to be lugging them around in our van and they were quite heavy. You have to be very careful when handling them.Here's a link to the website: http://home.earthlink.net/~sfxtl/
You can find out about future events or if you wish to be a vendor there, you can take care of that.It was enjoyable doing the show and the other vendors were very nice. There was a Safeway across the street where we picked up food occasionally. Nothing to eat over at Fort Mason. We did this event before in November and February and it always seemed to rain on at least one of the days. Our biggest problem was the traffic head down Van Ness over to the Bay Bridge. That was a mess. In some areas, you would have to wait for 3 light changes before you could snake your way through the intersection. Probably be quicker to head over to the Golden Gate bridge, go to San Rafael and take the Richmond bridge and 580 over to 880.Off topic: If you ever attend this event, drop over to Mike, who is set up there to give massages and and he does a good job. Whenever we did this event, both my wife and I always stopped by his space for one. Prices are reasonable.
Holtville Carrot Festival
WHAT'S UP, DOC? The 62nd Holtville Carrot Festival Saturday & Sunday, February 7th & 8th, 2009 is what's up.
Vendor application website- Holtville Chamber of Commerce Holtville Business License is required - $12.00 Arts and Crafts $50 one day, $75 for two days; Commercial crafts $75/$100.
The week-long Holtville Carrot Festival is held every year in February. The festival includes a golf tournament, carrot cooking contest, arts & crafts fair, carnival rides and the Carrot Festival Parade. Click here to download schedule of events for the upcoming 2009
Vendor application website- Holtville Chamber of Commerce Holtville Business License is required - $12.00 Arts and Crafts $50 one day, $75 for two days; Commercial crafts $75/$100.
The week-long Holtville Carrot Festival is held every year in February. The festival includes a golf tournament, carrot cooking contest, arts & crafts fair, carnival rides and the Carrot Festival Parade. Click here to download schedule of events for the upcoming 2009
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
ELEVENTH ANNUAL SAN DIEGO MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL - 2009
Date: January 17, 2009Time: 11 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Vendor application website
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade, downtown San Diego along Harbor Drive, across the street from the Convention Center between Market Street and Fourth Avenue
Getting there: Festival attendees are encouraged to use the San Diego Trolley (Convention Center stop). For information, visit www.sdcommute.com. The closest public parking garage is the 6th & K Parkade at Sixth Avenue and K Street near PETCO Park.
Vendor Booths: More than 100 booths brimming with cultural merchandise, diverse cultural food stations and information from a wealth of organizations.
If you would like to become a vendor, or have questions about vendor booths, please fill out the appropriate form below and e-mail it, or your questions, to sayers@ccdc.com.
One Main Professional StageAn entertaining lineup of live multicultural performances including music, dance and more, will be showcased throughout the day. View the full entertainment lineup below.
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade, downtown San Diego along Harbor Drive, across the street from the Convention Center between Market Street and Fourth Avenue
Getting there: Festival attendees are encouraged to use the San Diego Trolley (Convention Center stop). For information, visit www.sdcommute.com. The closest public parking garage is the 6th & K Parkade at Sixth Avenue and K Street near PETCO Park.
Vendor Booths: More than 100 booths brimming with cultural merchandise, diverse cultural food stations and information from a wealth of organizations.
If you would like to become a vendor, or have questions about vendor booths, please fill out the appropriate form below and e-mail it, or your questions, to sayers@ccdc.com.
One Main Professional StageAn entertaining lineup of live multicultural performances including music, dance and more, will be showcased throughout the day. View the full entertainment lineup below.
2009 Cherry Blossom Festival Southern California
The Cherry Blossom Festival will be held in the Little Tokyo district of Downtown Los Angeles on Apr 4-5, 2009. Hours of the event are: Sat 10:30AM-6:30PM Sun 10:30AM-5:00PM.
website: http://www.cherryblossomfestivalsocal.org/index.htm vendor application
Celebrate the advent of spring the way the Japanese do, by honoring the delicate, short-blooming sakurai at the Cherry Blossom Festival. One of the ways to celebrate the coming of spring is to attend the Cherry Blossom Festival of Southern California. It was a great way to spend quality time with family and friends while taking in a variety of entertainment, vendors and food.
The yearly festival takes place in Little Tokyo on San Pedro between 1st and 3rd streets. The location allows one to explore more of Downtown Los Angeles, including Little Tokyo and Chinatown.
During the two-day event, tons of performances took place- from demonstrations of the martial art form Aikido, taiko (Japanese drum playing), to Hawaiian/Polynesian dances. For adults, demonstrations for making origami balls with strips of long paper are available
website: http://www.cherryblossomfestivalsocal.org/index.htm vendor application
Celebrate the advent of spring the way the Japanese do, by honoring the delicate, short-blooming sakurai at the Cherry Blossom Festival. One of the ways to celebrate the coming of spring is to attend the Cherry Blossom Festival of Southern California. It was a great way to spend quality time with family and friends while taking in a variety of entertainment, vendors and food.
The yearly festival takes place in Little Tokyo on San Pedro between 1st and 3rd streets. The location allows one to explore more of Downtown Los Angeles, including Little Tokyo and Chinatown.
During the two-day event, tons of performances took place- from demonstrations of the martial art form Aikido, taiko (Japanese drum playing), to Hawaiian/Polynesian dances. For adults, demonstrations for making origami balls with strips of long paper are available
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Festivals of Texas
I just found a nicely designed website that lists events in Texas. It's called Festivals of Texas and breaks down into five areas of the state....North, East, Central, South and West. Describes event and provides contact numbers.
Good site if you are either a vendor or are looking for festivals in your area.Some of the shows included are: 12th ANNUAL SPRINGFEST WINE, ART & FOOD FESTIVAL, ROCKPORT’S CLAY EXPO, 63rd ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION (in Shamrock), LUBBOCK ARTS FESTIVAL, OILMAN’S CHILI COOK-OFF, 37th ANNUAL REDBUD FESTIVAL and a lot more.The have a page entitled 'searching for vendors' which comes in handy.
There are parts of the website under construction and I am sure that those sections will be every bit as impressive as the other area. Very nicely done.
For shows in California, please stop by my website www.starvingvendors.com for reviews, listings and loads of info on events we have done.
Good site if you are either a vendor or are looking for festivals in your area.Some of the shows included are: 12th ANNUAL SPRINGFEST WINE, ART & FOOD FESTIVAL, ROCKPORT’S CLAY EXPO, 63rd ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION (in Shamrock), LUBBOCK ARTS FESTIVAL, OILMAN’S CHILI COOK-OFF, 37th ANNUAL REDBUD FESTIVAL and a lot more.The have a page entitled 'searching for vendors' which comes in handy.
There are parts of the website under construction and I am sure that those sections will be every bit as impressive as the other area. Very nicely done.
For shows in California, please stop by my website www.starvingvendors.com for reviews, listings and loads of info on events we have done.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival -
January 16-18, 2009 Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival, Carefree, AZ http://www.thunderbirdartists.com/ vendor application 10x10 space $410 Hours: 10am-5pmAdmission: $3Parking: FreeWhere: Downtown Carefree, Easy & Ho Hum Streets
View map and get directions from Google Maps
Carefree is nestled in the high Sonoran Desert five minutes from the Scottsdale border. Massive piles of granite boulders, sharp mountains and an abundance of desert growth surround the area and provide scenes that attract visitors from around the world. The town of Carefree also boasts the claim of the largest sundial in the western hemisphere. This wonderfully unique town provides the perfect backdrop for this celebration of fine art, great wine, live entertainment, gourmet food and much more
Thunderbird Artists has combined Arizona’s highest quality art event with the state’s largest wine tasting event for a magnificent weekend in downtown Carefree. This festival features renowned artists from throughout the United States and fine wines from around the world. All together, this event promises to be a weekend to forever remember.
The festival promises to accommodate every art lover’s passions with over 165 juried artists from throughout the United States and abroad displaying more than 5,000 pieces of original artwork. The festival also marks the return of Arizona's largest wine-tasting event, providing a unique opportunity to sample an extensive collection of domestic and imported wines. For $10, patrons will receive an engraved souvenir wine or beer glass with six tasting tickets; allowing patrons to come together and enjoy the unequaled atmosphere of fine art, wine, micro-brews and live musical entertainment.
This event, also considered “…a Collector’s Paradise” TM, will take place in downtown Carefree, at 101 Easy Street, near the corner of Easy and Ho Hum streets. Hours are 10am to 5pm each day. Admission is $3.00 and parking is free. Start the year off right with wine and art at the Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival!
View map and get directions from Google Maps
Carefree is nestled in the high Sonoran Desert five minutes from the Scottsdale border. Massive piles of granite boulders, sharp mountains and an abundance of desert growth surround the area and provide scenes that attract visitors from around the world. The town of Carefree also boasts the claim of the largest sundial in the western hemisphere. This wonderfully unique town provides the perfect backdrop for this celebration of fine art, great wine, live entertainment, gourmet food and much more
Thunderbird Artists has combined Arizona’s highest quality art event with the state’s largest wine tasting event for a magnificent weekend in downtown Carefree. This festival features renowned artists from throughout the United States and fine wines from around the world. All together, this event promises to be a weekend to forever remember.
The festival promises to accommodate every art lover’s passions with over 165 juried artists from throughout the United States and abroad displaying more than 5,000 pieces of original artwork. The festival also marks the return of Arizona's largest wine-tasting event, providing a unique opportunity to sample an extensive collection of domestic and imported wines. For $10, patrons will receive an engraved souvenir wine or beer glass with six tasting tickets; allowing patrons to come together and enjoy the unequaled atmosphere of fine art, wine, micro-brews and live musical entertainment.
This event, also considered “…a Collector’s Paradise” TM, will take place in downtown Carefree, at 101 Easy Street, near the corner of Easy and Ho Hum streets. Hours are 10am to 5pm each day. Admission is $3.00 and parking is free. Start the year off right with wine and art at the Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival!
Monday, December 15, 2008
2009 Houston International Boat, Sport and Travel Show
The 2009 Houston International Boat, Sport & Travel Show, Reliant Center at Reliant Park, Houston, TX January 2 - 11, 2009 Website
One of the largest in the country with more than 1,000 luxury yachts, sailboats and powerboats and 450 exhibits, will open its doors, January 2-11 at Reliant Center.
The ten-day show, which annually attracts more than 150,000 visitors, also will present the latest in campers, RV accessories and services, travel trailers, and camping equipment. Many dealers at the show will offer pre-season savings and discounts.
Besides more than five football fields of boats and exhibits, those new to boating can visit the show's "Discover Boating Center" allows those new to boating to pick up valuable information on boater safety; tips on how to buy a boat, and more. Seminars on how to secure a captain's license; the how to's of wakeboarding and water sports; and the latest in fishing for Redfish and Bass also will be presented. Also at this year's show is the ever-popular Fish-O-Rama, which allows kids of all ages to try their hand at reeling in a prize catch. It's a great opportunity for all ages to experience the fun of fishing. Choose to catch and release, or keep the fish to take home!
Show Hours
Reliant Center at Reliant Park January 2 - 11, 2009 Friday January 2th 5:00 PM-9:00 PM
Saturday January 3th 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
Sunday January 4th 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Monday - Friday January 5th - 9th, 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, January 10th 10:00AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday January 11th, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Vendors: listed in Craftmaster News. Need to call 713 526-6361 for info, fees, application, etc. 150,000 500 booths
One of the largest in the country with more than 1,000 luxury yachts, sailboats and powerboats and 450 exhibits, will open its doors, January 2-11 at Reliant Center.
The ten-day show, which annually attracts more than 150,000 visitors, also will present the latest in campers, RV accessories and services, travel trailers, and camping equipment. Many dealers at the show will offer pre-season savings and discounts.
Besides more than five football fields of boats and exhibits, those new to boating can visit the show's "Discover Boating Center" allows those new to boating to pick up valuable information on boater safety; tips on how to buy a boat, and more. Seminars on how to secure a captain's license; the how to's of wakeboarding and water sports; and the latest in fishing for Redfish and Bass also will be presented. Also at this year's show is the ever-popular Fish-O-Rama, which allows kids of all ages to try their hand at reeling in a prize catch. It's a great opportunity for all ages to experience the fun of fishing. Choose to catch and release, or keep the fish to take home!
Show Hours
Reliant Center at Reliant Park January 2 - 11, 2009 Friday January 2th 5:00 PM-9:00 PM
Saturday January 3th 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
Sunday January 4th 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Monday - Friday January 5th - 9th, 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, January 10th 10:00AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday January 11th, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Vendors: listed in Craftmaster News. Need to call 713 526-6361 for info, fees, application, etc. 150,000 500 booths
Monday, December 8, 2008
Glendale Chocolate Affair
Glendale Chocolate Affair. Vendor Applications I was just looking through a number of event listings on a website and I noticed that vendors are forced to pay $60 for a 'background check fee.' They are charging $450.00 for an Arts and Crafts booth...at least they supply the booth, but that, my friends is pretty darn high, especially in this life and times.
Let's dwell on that $60 fee for a background check for a few seconds. I am certain that vendors will have to provide their SSN, Drivers License Number and probably some other material for them to run a trace on. Now, here ya go. We have somebody paying $475 for a 10x10 spot to sell their artwork, Do you think that somebody selling their lovely artwork at this show should be subjected to having a police check on them looking for warrants, etc. Do you really think these people are criminals. Only reason these people are not objecting is that they need to make money and moreso, enjoy displaying their artwork for people to see.
These individuals are being treated like criminals. A year ago, I (and several other vendors) had to shell out $25 for a 'police permit' which is the same thing and I felt that my rights were violated. Seriously, do they consider vendors to be criminals? That would piss me off if I was extorted like that for $60 in order to run a background check on me.
I know for darn sure this does not cost $60 and I find this to be a slap in the face of vendors. What are they doing.....feeding the person a nice steak dinner while that person sits at his computer and enters the person's name into some software. They do not have the right to force vendors to fork over the $60. Seems to me that the promoters of this event are the real criminals. I have nothing to do with this event, but I read about it and I am perturbed and I really frown over things like this. Vendors should voice their disapproval over this and demand their $60 money back. Sorry. Not right by any standards. Heck, these people could get away with charging vendors a $50 bathroom /porta pottie fee and get away with it.
Let's dwell on that $60 fee for a background check for a few seconds. I am certain that vendors will have to provide their SSN, Drivers License Number and probably some other material for them to run a trace on. Now, here ya go. We have somebody paying $475 for a 10x10 spot to sell their artwork, Do you think that somebody selling their lovely artwork at this show should be subjected to having a police check on them looking for warrants, etc. Do you really think these people are criminals. Only reason these people are not objecting is that they need to make money and moreso, enjoy displaying their artwork for people to see.
These individuals are being treated like criminals. A year ago, I (and several other vendors) had to shell out $25 for a 'police permit' which is the same thing and I felt that my rights were violated. Seriously, do they consider vendors to be criminals? That would piss me off if I was extorted like that for $60 in order to run a background check on me.
I know for darn sure this does not cost $60 and I find this to be a slap in the face of vendors. What are they doing.....feeding the person a nice steak dinner while that person sits at his computer and enters the person's name into some software. They do not have the right to force vendors to fork over the $60. Seems to me that the promoters of this event are the real criminals. I have nothing to do with this event, but I read about it and I am perturbed and I really frown over things like this. Vendors should voice their disapproval over this and demand their $60 money back. Sorry. Not right by any standards. Heck, these people could get away with charging vendors a $50 bathroom /porta pottie fee and get away with it.
San Diego Gem Faire
Dec 19-21. San Diego Gem Faire, Scottish Rite Event Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S., San Diego, CA Fri. 12noon-7pm Sat. 10am-7pm Sun. 10am-5pm General admission$5 weekend pass Children under 12 Free Wholesale Hours: Fri. 10am-11:30am
Gem Faire is a world renowned marketplace for the finest in gemstones, beads, jewelry, minerals, fossils, meteorites, lapidary equipment, metaphysical items and much more. Over the years, Gem Faire has produced over 40 shows a year, making it the largest gem & jewelry show circuit on the west coast. Gem Faire will bring together some of the world¿s finest jewelry designers, importers, manufacturers, beading instructors, gemstone miners & cutters, along with certified graduate gemologists.
Vendor info: Vendor application 10x10 space $895. www.gemfaire.com Listed in Craftmasters. Attn: 5,000
Gem Faire is a world renowned marketplace for the finest in gemstones, beads, jewelry, minerals, fossils, meteorites, lapidary equipment, metaphysical items and much more. Over the years, Gem Faire has produced over 40 shows a year, making it the largest gem & jewelry show circuit on the west coast. Gem Faire will bring together some of the world¿s finest jewelry designers, importers, manufacturers, beading instructors, gemstone miners & cutters, along with certified graduate gemologists.
Vendor info: Vendor application 10x10 space $895. www.gemfaire.com Listed in Craftmasters. Attn: 5,000
Desert Arts Festival
Jan 24-25 Desert Arts Festival. 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, Frances Stevens Park, Palm Springs, CA Show hours: Sat/Sun 10-4PM.
Fine art festivals featuring exceptional artists and craftsmen offering high quality original artwork, from throughout the Western United States. Frances Stevens Park at Alejo in Palm Springs. 818-709-2907
Vendor info: Listed in Craftmasters. Promoter: West Coast Artists (818) 709-2907 vendor application Booth Fee: $185 plus 10% Jan show application Feb 14-16
Fine art festivals featuring exceptional artists and craftsmen offering high quality original artwork, from throughout the Western United States. Frances Stevens Park at Alejo in Palm Springs. 818-709-2907
Vendor info: Listed in Craftmasters. Promoter: West Coast Artists (818) 709-2907 vendor application Booth Fee: $185 plus 10% Jan show application Feb 14-16
Woodland Hills Arts and Crafts Fair
Dec 13-14. Arts and Crafts Fair, Warner Park • Oxnard St. & Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA Sat/Sun 10-4PM. Website Vendor Application Att: 10,000. Booths 100
Over 100 Fine Artists Display Original Hand-Made Works in Ceramics, Glass, Mixed Media, Photography, Etchings, Jewelry, Paintings, Sculpture, and Water Color. Admission is Free! Food Vendors will provide a tasty menu selection! Bring the whole family and have a fun time at the 40th Annual Arts & Crafts Faire!
Vendor info: At least 50% of the artist’s work on display must be original. Only works representative of juried submissions may be displayed. Manufactured, imported or production-line works are not allowed. You have to describe how products were made. $275 single space, $440 double. Deadline was Nov 12. Think about it next year. Listed in Craftmasters.
Over 100 Fine Artists Display Original Hand-Made Works in Ceramics, Glass, Mixed Media, Photography, Etchings, Jewelry, Paintings, Sculpture, and Water Color. Admission is Free! Food Vendors will provide a tasty menu selection! Bring the whole family and have a fun time at the 40th Annual Arts & Crafts Faire!
Vendor info: At least 50% of the artist’s work on display must be original. Only works representative of juried submissions may be displayed. Manufactured, imported or production-line works are not allowed. You have to describe how products were made. $275 single space, $440 double. Deadline was Nov 12. Think about it next year. Listed in Craftmasters.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
2009 Quartz Hill Almond Blossom Festival
Quartz Hill Almond Blossom Festival. Vendor application Website
It's that time of year when we start getting our applications for next year's festivals and I am pretty certain that all of us (previous participants) have receive their applications for the Quartz Hill Almond Blossom Festival in March 2009.
My wife and I had a very rough time this past March there and we pulled out of the event because we were so disgusted by the way Lee Barron treated us. He has no class and doesn't care about the way he treats vendors. We drove over 300 miles to get there and we refused to stay.
If you want to find out why and hear more about Lee Barron and the Quartz Hill Almond Blossom Festival please read what I had to say about it. My wife was in tears from what he had to say to her. Very humiliating. I spoke to other vendors that did that event and they did terribly. Some left after Saturday because their sales were so disgusting. I am glad we left without setting up. A very very bad show. Has carnival rides and that takes a lot of the money away from the vendors. If you want to listen to my two-cents worth (which is more than I made at this $($(% event) DO NOT DO THIS SHOW. You will not be satisfied. There are other events to do, so stay the heck away. If you are a returning vendor, you pretty know much what I am saying is true. If you are a new vendor who wishes to do this show....my word of advice (and my other vendor friends) is not to even think about it. Stay away. We have been doing events for over 15 years now and never have we been treated so disgustingly.
It's that time of year when we start getting our applications for next year's festivals and I am pretty certain that all of us (previous participants) have receive their applications for the Quartz Hill Almond Blossom Festival in March 2009.
My wife and I had a very rough time this past March there and we pulled out of the event because we were so disgusted by the way Lee Barron treated us. He has no class and doesn't care about the way he treats vendors. We drove over 300 miles to get there and we refused to stay.
If you want to find out why and hear more about Lee Barron and the Quartz Hill Almond Blossom Festival please read what I had to say about it. My wife was in tears from what he had to say to her. Very humiliating. I spoke to other vendors that did that event and they did terribly. Some left after Saturday because their sales were so disgusting. I am glad we left without setting up. A very very bad show. Has carnival rides and that takes a lot of the money away from the vendors. If you want to listen to my two-cents worth (which is more than I made at this $($(% event) DO NOT DO THIS SHOW. You will not be satisfied. There are other events to do, so stay the heck away. If you are a returning vendor, you pretty know much what I am saying is true. If you are a new vendor who wishes to do this show....my word of advice (and my other vendor friends) is not to even think about it. Stay away. We have been doing events for over 15 years now and never have we been treated so disgustingly.
Fresno Hmong New Year Festival
December 26-Jan 1. Fresno Hmong New Year Festival. Fresno Fair Grounds 1558 N 9th Street, Fresno CA 93703 Contact Info: (209)384-7384
http://www.hmongnewyear.us/
Vendor Applications: Vendors who wish to reserve a booth space may contact HINY immediately. Demands for booth spaces are extremely high. To reserve your favorable spot, contact us today.Please contact HINY at the following:1558 N. Ninth StreetFresno, CA 93703Ph: 559-487-1012Fax: 559-487-1015
This event is held at various cities in California, Wisconsin and Minnesota at various times late in the year.
Since the Hmong arrived in the United States in 1975, Hmong Year Celebration has become a part of American culture. Of all such events, the celebration in Fresno remains the largest of its kind.In order to prepare for the huge Hmong Celebration, Hmong International New Year, Inc. was selected by the community to organize this festive, cultural event.
Hmong International New Year is a non-profit organization founded to preserve Hmong cultural heritage, to promote collaboration and understanding among Hmong and other groups, and to build bridges with the world community.The spirit of community cooperation is reflected in how the New Year is organized and conducted. Since the beginning, the event has been organized and operated mainly by volunteers
http://www.hmongnewyear.us/
Vendor Applications: Vendors who wish to reserve a booth space may contact HINY immediately. Demands for booth spaces are extremely high. To reserve your favorable spot, contact us today.Please contact HINY at the following:1558 N. Ninth StreetFresno, CA 93703Ph: 559-487-1012Fax: 559-487-1015
This event is held at various cities in California, Wisconsin and Minnesota at various times late in the year.
Since the Hmong arrived in the United States in 1975, Hmong Year Celebration has become a part of American culture. Of all such events, the celebration in Fresno remains the largest of its kind.In order to prepare for the huge Hmong Celebration, Hmong International New Year, Inc. was selected by the community to organize this festive, cultural event.
Hmong International New Year is a non-profit organization founded to preserve Hmong cultural heritage, to promote collaboration and understanding among Hmong and other groups, and to build bridges with the world community.The spirit of community cooperation is reflected in how the New Year is organized and conducted. Since the beginning, the event has been organized and operated mainly by volunteers
KPFA Crafts and Music Fair
Dec 13-14. KPFA Crafts and Music Fair, Concourse Exhibition Center in San Francisco.
The 38th Annual KPFA Crafts & Music Fair, the largest weekend holiday craft fair of its kind in Northern California, to be held December 13 & 14, 2008 at the Concourse Exhibition Center in San Francisco. Every year, more than 10,000 collectors, craft enthusiasts and holiday shoppers attend this signature event that features 220 craftsmakers and artists from throughout the country , a gourmet food pavilion and live performances by some of the area’s leading world musicians – all in a warm and spirited ambiance that reflects the Bay Area’s great diversity.
Website VENDORS: This event is listed in Craftmaster News and I would believe they are filled up. For informational purposes. booth fees range from $475-900 with 200 booths.
The 38th Annual KPFA Crafts & Music Fair, the largest weekend holiday craft fair of its kind in Northern California, to be held December 13 & 14, 2008 at the Concourse Exhibition Center in San Francisco. Every year, more than 10,000 collectors, craft enthusiasts and holiday shoppers attend this signature event that features 220 craftsmakers and artists from throughout the country , a gourmet food pavilion and live performances by some of the area’s leading world musicians – all in a warm and spirited ambiance that reflects the Bay Area’s great diversity.
Website VENDORS: This event is listed in Craftmaster News and I would believe they are filled up. For informational purposes. booth fees range from $475-900 with 200 booths.
Kwanzaa Gift Show
Kwanzaa Gift Show, Join us for 23rd Annual Holiday Kwanzaa and Christmas Gift Show, December 13th & 14th 2008, from 11am to 8pm at the Oakland Marriott Convention Center, located at 10th & Broadway in Oakland. Admission for the Gift Show is only $5 and children under 12 are free. Holiday Shopping is a fun time for individuals and families! It's a fabulous and profitable time for creative artist to market and sell their one of a kind specialty items to many jovial holiday shoppers.
It's also a season when community groups, organizations and corporations come out and support the annual Holiday Kwanzaa Gift Show. As Oakland's and the Bay Area's original African American Holiday Crafts Show, this grand event is in its 23rd year and is undoubtedly committed to sustaining and growing African American crafts exhibitors, small businesses, wholesome families and communities.
Kwanzaa is a unique, non-religious, African American celebration, celebrated from December 26 to January 1 with a focus on the traditional African values of family, community responsibility, commerce, and self-improvement. The celebration of Kwanzaa builds self-respect, unity and respect for those ancestors who worked and made a better life for all of us. Harambee (let's pull together) and let's make this event and all community affairs successful for the betterment of the people and our businesses. If you are interested in being apart of our event, please contact me at 510-534-1594 or email me at spam james@kwanzaagiftshow.com (remove the word spam before emailing for info)
NOTE: For Vendors, This event is listed in Craftmaster News. Booth fees are $575+ for 10x10, attendance 10,000. www.kwanzaagiftshow.com
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It's also a season when community groups, organizations and corporations come out and support the annual Holiday Kwanzaa Gift Show. As Oakland's and the Bay Area's original African American Holiday Crafts Show, this grand event is in its 23rd year and is undoubtedly committed to sustaining and growing African American crafts exhibitors, small businesses, wholesome families and communities.
Kwanzaa is a unique, non-religious, African American celebration, celebrated from December 26 to January 1 with a focus on the traditional African values of family, community responsibility, commerce, and self-improvement. The celebration of Kwanzaa builds self-respect, unity and respect for those ancestors who worked and made a better life for all of us. Harambee (let's pull together) and let's make this event and all community affairs successful for the betterment of the people and our businesses. If you are interested in being apart of our event, please contact me at 510-534-1594 or email me at spam james@kwanzaagiftshow.com (remove the word spam before emailing for info)
NOTE: For Vendors, This event is listed in Craftmaster News. Booth fees are $575+ for 10x10, attendance 10,000. www.kwanzaagiftshow.com
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