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LISTING YOUR 2012 CRAFT SHOW

For nineteen years, the Craft Council of British Columbia has produced the largest and most comprehensive listing of craft shows in British Columbia. This listing also includes craft shows from across Canada. Craft Market Listing costs $25/listing for non-business members of the Craft Council and is free for business members of the Council. If you are organizing a craft show and would be intrested in having your information advertised in our calendar, please complete the submission form by clicking HERE. (Please note, if you are organizing more than one event, you will need to submit each event seperately.)

We look forward to working with you! For answers to your questions or concerns, or to submit your form via email, please contact marketing@craftcouncilbc.ca or call 604-687-6511.

Thank you,
Bonnie Gale
Marketing Coordinator, CCBC
604-687-6511

DISCLAIMER: The CCBC provides this guide as a service to our members; it is inclusive, but not exhaustive, as we are only able to list those shows for which we receive information. All users of this guide are encouraged to contact the CCBC if they know of a show that is not included. All craft shows are welcome. The CCBC has made every effort to ensure the information contained in Craft Shows 2011 is true and accurate, but assumes no liability in case of error or changes in programs by organizers. No endorsement is made by inclusion in this guide. All listings are free with the exception of display advertisements. It is the responsibility of the craftsperson to research each show carefully prior to entry to determine suitability.

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Current 2012 Craft Market Listings

VANCOUVER, COAST & MOUNTAINS

Jurying Dates:

30th Annual Filberg - February 10, 2012
Harrison Festival Art Market - April 13th, May 18th & June 22
Spring Prestige Mother's Day Craft Fair - April 1st
Ambleside Farmers' Market - continuous
Burnaby Farmers' Market - continuous
Lonsdale Quay Farmers' Market - continuous
Urban Artisan Craft Fair - Sept 14, 15 & 16th
Sooke Prestige Christmas Craft Fair - see website
Westshore Wonderland Craft Fair - see website

May Craft Markets

Title: Ambleside Farmers' Market
Dates: May 6th to Oct 28th
Recurring event: Yes
Hours: 10 am to 3 pm
Address of show site: Parking Lot behind Police Station on Bellevue between 13th and 14 th in Ambleside West Vancouver
Region: Vancouver, coast & mountains:
Juried: Yes
Jury deadline: continuous
Number of exhibitors: Between 30 and 40
Booth Cost: 10'X10 $43.00 10X20' $64.00
Amenities Included: Insurance and listing on website www.artisanmarkets.ca
Estimated Visitors: N/A
Clientele Description: Families and lots of seniors
Contact Person: Lyn Hainstock
Contact Information: info@artisanmarkets.ca / lynhainstock@hotmail.com
Nov-April call 604 628 8226/ May - Oct call 604.318.0487
Website: www.artisanmarkets.ca

Title: Burnaby Farmers' Market
Dates: May 5th to Oct 27th
Recurring event: Yes
Hours: 9 am to 2 pm
Address of show site: Burnaby City Hall Car Park Canada Way and Deer Lake Parkway. Please check our web site www.artisanmarkets.ca as this market maybe relocated.
Region: Vancouver, coast & mountains:
Juried: Yes by appointment
Jury deadline: continuous
Number of exhibitors: Up to 50
Booth Cost: 10’X10’ $37.50 10’X20’ $59.00
Amenities Included: Insurance and listing on our web site at www.artisanmarkets.ca
Estimated Visitors: Developing market 4 years old
Clientele Description: Lots of families and all age groups
Contact Person: Lyn Hainstock
Contact Information: info@artisanmarkets.ca / lynhainstock@hotmail.com
Nov-April call 604 628 8226/ May - Oct call 604.318.0487
Website: www.artisanmarkets.ca

Title: Lonsdale Quay Farmers' Market
Dates: Every Saturday May 5th to October 27th, 2012
Recurring event:
Hours: 10 am to 3 pm
Address of show site: Lonsdale Quay 1123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver at the foot of Lonsdale Street
Region: Vancouver, coast & mountains:
Juried: Yes by appointment
Jury deadline: continuous
Number of exhibitors: 24 vendors at the market
Booth Cost: 10'X10' $37.50 10'X20' $59.00
Amenities Included: Insurance and listing on our web site www.artisanmarkets.ca
Estimated Visitors: Busy Location
Clientele Description: All ages and many families with small children
Contact Person: Lyn Hainstock
Contact Information: info@artisanmarkets.ca / lynhainstock@hotmail.com
Nov-April call 604 628 8226/ May - Oct call 604.318.0487
Website: www.artisanmarkets.ca

June Craft Markets

July Craft Markets

Title: Harrison Festival Art Market
Dates: July 7 & 8 and July 13, 14, 15, 2012
Hours: Friday & Sundays 11am - 5pm and Saturdays 11am - 7pm
Address of show site: Beach front, Harrison Hot Springs
Region: Vancouver, Coast & Mountains:
Juried: Yes
Jury deadline: Three jury dates: April 13; May 18 & June 22
Number of exhibitors: 40 – 50
Booth Cost: $85.00/weekend plus 10% commission
Amenities Included: Please visit website for more information
Estimated Visitors: 5 - 6,000/weekend
Clientele Description: Attendees of the Harrison Festival of the Arts as well as summer visitors to the resort community of Harrison Hot Springs
Contact Person: Kevin Jones
Contact Information: #604 796-3664 or Email: info@harrisonfestival.com
Website: www.harrisonfestival.com
Jury Location and Jury Submission Instructions for Artists: Submit application form plus photos (hard copy or electronic). Application package available online or from Festival office.

August Craft Markets

Title: 30th Annual Filberg Festival
Dates: August 3-6, 2012
Hours: Friday – Sunday 10:00am – 6:00pm and Monday 10:00am – 5:00pm.
Address of show site: 61 Filberg Rd, Comox, British Columbia (Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park)
Region: The Islands
Juried: Yes
Jury deadline: Friday February 10, 2012
Number of exhibitors: More than 120
Booth Cost: $ 550-$ 1,260
Amenities Included: Please visit website for more information
Estimated Visitors: 18,000 over the 4 day Festival
Clientele Description: Majority of the public that attend the 4 day festival are female between the ages of 55-65 years and have an income over $60,000. 50% are from Comox Valley – includes Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland. Thirty percent from other areas of the Island such as Victoria, Campbell River. 15% from the lower mainland and 5% further abroad
Contact Person: Susan Lewis, Producer
Contact Information: producer@filbergfestival.com or T: 250-334-9242
Website: www.filbergfestival.com
Jury Location and Jury Submission Instructions for Artists: Online application. Deadline is February 10, 2012. Link for information and application: http://www.filbergfestival.com/artisans.php

Title: Lonsdale Quay Farmers' Market
Dates: Every Saturday May 5th to October 27th, 2012
Recurring event:
Hours: 10 am to 3 pm
Address of show site: Lonsdale Quay 1123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver at the foot of Lonsdale Street
Region: Vancouver, coast & mountains:
Juried: Yes by appointment
Jury deadline: continuous
Number of exhibitors: 24 vendors at the market
Booth Cost: 10'X10' $37.50 10'X20' $59.00
Amenities Included: Insurance and listing on our web site www.artisanmarkets.ca
Estimated Visitors: Busy Location
Clientele Description: All ages and many families with small children
Contact Person: Lyn Hainstock
Contact Information: info@artisanmarkets.ca / lynhainstock@hotmail.com
Nov-April call 604 628 8226/ May - Oct call 604.318.0487
Website: www.artisanmarkets.ca

September Jury Dates

October Craft Markets

November Craft Markets

Title: Urban Artisan Craft Fair
Dates: Sat. November 24 & Sun. November 25, 2012
Hours: 10am - 5 pm
Address of show site: 181RoundhouseMews, Vancouver, BC, Pacific Boulevard@ Davie St
Region: Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
Juried: Yes
Jury deadline: Sept14, 15, & 16, 2012
Number of exhibitors: 52 tables per day
Booth Cost: $60/table/ day; $115 /table for 2 days includes HST.
Amenities Included: one8'table, 2 chairs, advertising
Estimated Visitors: 1,200-1,400 visitors over 2 days
Clientele Description: Yale Town families, individuals in their 20-40's
Contact Person: Catherine Crough
Contact Information: #604-713-1805 or email: catherine.crough@vancouver.ca
Website: www.roundhouse.ca
Jury Location and Jury Submission Instructions for Artists:At the Roundhouse Community Arts& Recreation Centre, jury submission instructionswillbeon-lineTues, Aug14.

Title: Westshore Wonderland Craft Fair
Dates: November 16, 17, 18, 2012
Hours: Friday noon to 8 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Address of show site: Eagle Ridge Community Centre 1089 Langford Parkway, Victoria, BC
Region: The Islands
Juried: Yes
Jury deadline: Please visit website for more information
Number of exhibitors: 120
Booth Cost: $320-$400
Amenities Included: : Each booth comes with pipe/drapes sides and back walls, 6 ft. skirted tables, chairs, electricity in booth, free Wifi, professional event management services
Estimated Visitors: 5000
Clientele Description: Invited special guests, residents of surrounding Westshore and Greater Victoria area
Contact Person: Ettie Catto
Contact Information: earthlygoods@shaw.ca
Website: http://www.earthlygoods.ca/
Jury Location and Jury Submission Instructions for Artists:Submit photos with application, capped number of entries per categories, venders selected for quality and variety of product.

December Craft Markets

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THE ISLANDS

May Craft Markets

Title: Spring Prestige Mother’s Day Craft Fair
Dates: Mother’s Day Weekend, May 12-13, 2012
Hours: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Address of show site: Prestige Oceanfront Resort, 6929 West Coast Road Sooke, BC
Region: The Islands
Juried: Yes
Jury deadline: April 1, 2012
Number of exhibitors: 40
Booth Cost: $160-180
Amenities Included: Professional show services with pipe/drape booths, six ft. tables, 2 chairs, 750 watts electricity and morning coffee coupons
Estimated Visitors: 2000 plus
Clientele Description: Craft fair offered in cooperation with Mother’s Day event at Prestige Hotel: expected attendees include hotel guests, Sooke and Westshore area community members, visitors to Sooke
Contact Person: Ettie Catto
Contact Information: earthlygoods@shaw.ca
Website: www.earthlygoods.ca
Jury Location and Jury Submission Instructions for Artists:Please visit the website for more information

November Craft Markets

Title: Sooke Prestige Christmas Craft Fair
Dates: November 9, 10, 11, 2012
Hours: Friday, noon to 8 p.m. / Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. / Sunday. 10a.m. to 4:00p.m.
Address of show site: Prestige Oceanfront Resort, 6929 West Coast Road, Sooke, B.C.
Region: The Islands
Juried: Yes
Jury deadline: Please visit website for more information
Number of exhibitors: 48
Booth Cost: $220-$260
Amenities Included: Each booth comes with pipe/drapes sides and back walls, 6 ft. skirted tables, chairs, electricity in booth, free Wifi, professional event management services
Estimated Visitors: 3000
Clientele Description: Hotel guests, invited special guests, Sooke community members, out-of-town visitors from Greater Victoria area
Contact Person: Ettie Catto
Contact Information: earthlygoods@shaw.ca
Website: http://www.earthlygoods.ca/
Jury Location and Jury Submission Instructions for Artists:Please visit website for more information

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2011 Craft Market Listings:

VANCOUVER, COAST & MOUNTAINS:

May

Title: Lonsdale Quay Farmers' Market
Dates: Every Saturday May 5th to October 27th, 2012
Recurring event:
Hours: 10 am to 3 pm
Address of show site: Lonsdale Quay 1123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver at the foot of Lonsdale Street
Region: Vancouver, coast & mountains:
Juried: Yes by appointment
Jury deadline: No deadline while space lasts
Number of exhibitors: 24 vendors at the market
Booth Cost: 10'X10' $37.50 10'X20' $59.00
Amenities Included: Insurance and listing on our web site www.artisanmarkets.ca
Estimated Visitors: Busy Location
Clientele Description: All ages and many families with small children
Contact Person: Lynn Hainstock
Contact Information: info@artisanmarkets.ca / lynhainstock@hotmail.com or call 604 628 8226 May - Oct only cell 604.318.0487
Website: www.artisanmarkets.ca

Title: Burnaby Farmers' Market
Dates: May 5th to Oct 27th
Recurring event:
Hours: 9 am to 2 pm
Address of show site: Burnaby City Hall Car Park Canada Way and Deer Lake Parkway. Please check our web site www.artisanmarkets.ca as this market maybe relocated.
Region: Vancouver, coast & mountains:
Juried: Yes by appointment
Jury deadline: N/A
Number of exhibitors: Up to 50
Booth Cost: 10’X10’ $37.50 10’X20’ $59.00
Amenities Included: Insurance and listing on our web site at www.artisanmarkets.ca
Estimated Visitors: Developing market 4 years old
Clientele Description: Lots of families and all age groups
Contact Person: Lyn Hainstock
Contact Information: info@artisanmarkets.ca or call Land 604 628 8226
Website: www.artisanmarkets.ca

Title: Ambleside Farmers' Market
Dates: May 6th to Oct 28th
Recurring event:
Hours: 10 am to 3 pm
Address of show site: Parking Lot behind Police Station on Bellevue between 13th and 14 th in Ambleside West Vancouver
Region: Vancouver, coast & mountains:
Juried: Yes
Jury deadline: N/A
Number of exhibitors: Between 30 and 40
Booth Cost: 10'X10 $43.00 10X20' $64.00
Amenities Included: Insurance and listing on website www.artisanmarkets.ca
Estimated Visitors: N/A
Clientele Description: Families and lots of seniors
Contact Person: Lyn Hainstock
Contact Information: info@artisanmarkets.ca or call Land 604 628 8226, Cell 604 318 0487 May thru Oct
Website: www.artisanmarkets.ca

Title: KJM Southlands Farmers' Market
Dates: Tuesdays May 10th to Oct 11th
Recurring event:
Hours: 2 pm to 6 pm
Address of show site: KJM Country Gardens-7226 Blenheim Street- just south of West 55th Avenue, Vancouver
Region: Vancouver, coast & mountains:
Juried: Yes by appointment
Jury deadline: N/A
Number of exhibitors: New market up to 25 vendors
Booth Cost: 10'X10' $37.50 10'X20' $59.00
Amenities Included: Insurance and listing on website www.artisanmarkets.ca
Estimated Visitors: N/A
Clientele Description: Affluent area in Southlands located south of S.W. Marine Drive in Vancouver
Contact Person: Wendy Hainstock
Contact Information: whainstock@yahoo.com or call 778 883 7706
Website: www.artisanmarkets.ca

July

Title: North Vancouver Community Arts Council Summer Craft Fairs
Dates: July 1, 9-10, 23-24, August 13-14, 27-28 2011
Hours: 11:00am-4pm
Address of show site: Waterfront Park, North Vancouver: North Vancouver Civic Plaza: Lynn Valley Library Square
Region: Vancouver, coast & mountains
Juried: Yes
Jury deadline: On Going
Number of exhibitors: Approximately 30
Booth Cost: $50 per fair with a discount if you sign up for 3 or more
Amenities Included: Location
Estimated Visitors: 1500
Clientele Description: Clientele are mostly North Shore residents of all ages and genders as well as visiting tourists
Contact Person: Stephen Downey
Contact Information: programmes@nvartscouncil.ca or call 604-988-6844
Website: www.nvartscouncil.ca

August

Title: Gallery to Garden
Dates: August 18, 19 & 20
Hours: Aug 18-9am-9pm: Aug 19-9:00am-5:30pm: Aug 20-9:00am-5:30pm
Address of show site: 4290 Blenkinsop Rd. Victoria, BC
Region: The Islands
Juried: Yes
Jury deadline: June 30, 2011
Number of exhibitors: Approx. 15
Booth Cost: 10% of sales
Amenities Included: Tables, chairs & power
Estimated Visitors: 630
Clientele Description: Gardening enthusiasts varying in ages. Interested in art for garden/outdoor use or indoor art with a strong theme.
Contact Person: Maggie Hofman
Contact Information: mhofman@gardenworks.ca or phone: 250-721-2140
Website: N/A

Title: Art on the Farm
Date: Saturday, August 20th, 2011
Hours: 10 am – 4:00 pm
Address: Barking Dog Farm-1162 Iverson Road, Columbia Valley, Chilliwack, BC
Region: Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
Brief Description; Art on the Farm is a free community art event in Chilliwack. In its 7th year, this funky, family oriented event takes place on a hobby farm in the beautiful Columbia Valley (just past Cultus Lake). All items sold are made by hand. Artists are positioned to sell their craft in the apple orchard, through the hazelnut grove, and around the farm. Artists featured at Art on the Farm are typically pottery, glass beads, hand made children's clothes, quilts, knitting, pastels, paintings, jewellery, papier mache, tree branch chandeliers, tie dye workshops, woodworking, hand made soap, and more!
Services: Maps of the farm that lists artist's location, artist contact information and the event schedule. Food vendors on site: hot dog stand, coffee/tea, muffins and more
Activities: Live theatre by Chilliwack School of Performing Arts. Music provided by Solo artists.
Children’s Activities- Story time, horseshoes, face painting and more
Contact: info@artonthefarm.ca
Website: www.artonthefarm.ca

Title: Art on the Farm
Brief Description: Art on the Farm is a free community art event in Chilliwack. In its 7th year, this funky, family oriented event takes place on a hobby farm in the beautiful Columbia Valley (just past Cultus Lake). All items sold are made by hand
Dates: August 20, 11
Recurring event: No
Hours: 10am-4pm
Address of show site: Barking Dog Farm
Region: Vancouver, coast & mountains
Juried: Yes
Jury deadline: Cheap rate deadline is April 30th, cost increases afterwards.
Number of exhibitors: 45
Booth cost: Before April 30th $25-After May 1st $40
Amenities included: Standard booth space is 10 X 10 but larger areas are available. Some booths have access to power. Additional charges may apply
Estimated visitors: 700
Clientele description: A mix of locals, cabin owners, campers. People tend to look to buy items in the $30-$200 range.
Contact person: Minda Chittenden
Contact information: info@artonthefarm.ca
Website: http://artonthefarm.ca/

Title: Arts Alive 2011
Dates: Saturday, August 20, 2011
Hours: 10:00am-5:00pm
Address of show site: Fraser Highway between 204 and 206
Region: Vancouver, Coast & Mountains:
Juried: Yes
Jury deadline: August 5, 2011
Number of exhibitors: Over 100
Booth Cost: $65 for 1st and $50 thereafter
Amenities Included: space approx. 10’ X 10’: Canopies are mandatory, and as a participant, you are required to make your own arrangements
Estimated Visitors: N/A
Clientele Description: Families and individuals of all ages
Contact Person: N/A
Contact Information: info@downtownlangley.com or call 604-539-0133
Website: www.downtownlangley.com

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November

Title: Place des Arts Christmas Boutique
Dates: November 7 to December 16, 2011
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-8:30pm/ Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm / Sun: 1:00pm-5pm
Address of show site: 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC
Region: Vancouver, Coast & Mountains:
Juried: Yes
Jury deadline: October 16, 2011
Number of exhibitors: 90 - 100
Booth Cost: N/A
Amenities Included: N/A
Estimated Visitors: 1,000
Clientele Description: Families-all ages: gallery visitors: Place des Arts students and parents
Contact Person: Lidia Kosznik-Gift Shop Coordinator
Contact Information: ikosznik@placedesarts.ca or call 604-664-1636
Website: www.placedesarts.ca

Title: St. Thomas Aquinas High School Craft Fair
Dates: November 6th, 2011
Recurring event:
Hours: 10:00am-4:00pm
Address of show site: 541 West Keith Road, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1M5
Region: Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
Juried: Yes
Number of exhibitors: 150
Estimated Visitors: 2000
Clientele Description: 25th Annual St. Thomas Aquinas High School Arts & Crafts Fair - over 100 artisans showcasing their products.
Contact Information: nfvaldes@yahoo.ca

Title: 28th Annual Britannia Christmas Craft Fair
Dates: November 18 to 20, 2011
Hours: Fri Nov 18 - 3 to 8pm; Sat Nov 19 & Sun Nov 20 - 10am to 5pm
Address of show site: Britannia Secondary School - Gyms A & B, 1001 Cotton Drive, Vancouver
Region: Vancouver, coast & mountains
Juried: Yes
Jury deadline: N/A
Number of exhibitors: 60+
Estimated Visitors: 1200 plus children
Clientele Description: This year's fair will run in conjunction with the Eastside Cultural Crawl and the Civic Election. We expect to attract many visitors from around the neighbourhood and all over the City. Entrance fee is minimal at $2. All proceeds will go towards inner-city afterschool programs.
Contact Person: Mitra Tshan
Contact Information: britanniacraftfair@live.ca or call (604) 713-8273
Website: www.britanniacommunityeducation.com

Title: Dunbar Holiday Craft Fair
Consistently rated as one of the best shows in the city. This well attended craft fair focuses on a variety of hand crafted and original works. Innovative crafters welcomed!
Dates: November 26th, 2011
Hours: 10am-5pm
Address of show site: 4747 Dunbar Street, Vancouver
Region: Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
Juried: yes
Jury deadline: November 6th, 2011
Booth Cost: $91 includes HST
Number of exhibitors: 140
Number of visitors: 2,000+
Contact: dunbarcc@vancouver.ca
Website: http://www.dunbarcentre.ca

Title: Uban Artisans Craft Fair
Dates: Saturday, November 26, and Sunday, November 27
Hours: 10:00am -5:00pm
Address of show site: Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC
Region: Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
Juried: Yes
Jury deadline: Submissions accepted Fri. Sept 16-Sun Sept 18
Number of exhibitors: 52
Booth Cost: $60/table for one day; 115/table for two days, includes HST
Amenities Included: Listing on our web site, on final posters and postcards: Tables, chairs & access to power: limited wall space
Estimated Visitors: 1200 plus
Clientele Description: lots of families and all age groups
Contact Person: Catherine Crough, Community Recreation Programmer
Contact Information: www.roundhouse.ca
Website: same as above

Title: SFSS Winter Artisan Fair
Dates: Tues, Nov 29-Fri, Dec 2, 2011
Recurring event:
Hours: 9am-5pm
Address of show site: North Academic Quadrangle, SFU, Burnaby, BC
Region: Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
Juried: Yes
Jury deadline: Oct 25, 2011
Number of exhibitors: 30-40
Booth Cost: $146.40 for all 4 days
Amenities Included: 1 table (8’), 2 chairs & access to electricity
Estimated Visitors: many hundreds daily
Clientele Description: The Winter Artisan Fair caters to SFU students, faculty, staff and residents of Burnaby Mountain and the surrounding community. Year after year the campus community looks forward to purchasing locally made, handcrafted seasonal gifts conveniently on campus during the busy final days of the semester.
Contact Person: Rena Hood Lundrie & Lawrence Jones
Contact Information: go@sfss.ca or phone 778-782-3870
Website: http://www.sfss.ca/Winter_Craft_Fair.html

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December

Title: Crafty Affaire
Dates: Sunday, December 4, 2011
Hours: 10 am to 4 pm
Address of show site: Elgin Hall, 14250 Crescent Road, South Surrey, BC
Region: Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
Juried: Yes
Jury deadline: September 15, 2011
Number of exhibitors: up to 40
Booth Cost: $75-$100
Amenities Included: n/a
Estimated Visitors: n/a
Clientele Description: Anyone who loves one of kind handmade items.
Contact Person: Ginna Caldwell
Contact Information: hello@craftyaffaire.com or call 778-388-1819
Website: www.craftyaffaire.com

Title: Gifts Galore
Dates: December 2, 3, 4th
Hours: Fri & Sat. 10am – 5pm, Sunday 10 am – 4 pm
Address of show site: Shrine Centre, 3550 Wayburne Way, Burnaby BC
Region: Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
Juried: Yes
Jury deadline: Formal jury date was 6/26/11 – we will jury as required
Number of exhibitors: 50
Booth Cost: $275.00
Amenities Included: 8 ft. table (approx. 8 x 5 space)
Estimated Visitors: several thousand
Clientele Description: This is a new juried show in Burnaby, quality level is high. Free admission, free give-aways each day and an opportunity to win a $150.00 Shopping Spree at the show.
Contact Person: Jo Ann Gillies
Contact Information: Phone number: 604-433-7660; Email: ajgillie@telus.net
Website: Facebook – Carolyn Bruce

Title: Coquitlam Christmas Craft Sale
Dates: Friday Dec, 2, Saturday Dec, 3, Sunday Dec, 4, 2011
Hours: Friday 5:00pm to 9:00pm: Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm: Sunday 11:00pm to 4:pm
Address of show site: 624 Poirier Street, Coquitlam
Region: Vancouver, coast & mountains
Juried: Yes
Jury deadline: N/A
Number of exhibitors: 120
Booth Cost: $220-$295
Amenities Included: N/A
Estimated Visitors: 4,000
Clientele Description: N/A
Contact Person: Samantha or Stephanie MacDonald
Contact Information: coquitlamcrafts@gmail.com or call 604-469-9669
Website: N/A

Title: One of a Kind Show
Dates: Dec 8 - 11, 2011
Recurring event:
Hours: Thursday - Saturday 10am - 9pm, Sunday 10am - 5pm
Address of show site: New Vancouver Convention Centre 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
Region: Vancouver, coast & mountains:
Juried: Yes
Jury deadline: Ongoing
Number of exhibitors: 300
Booth Cost: 5x10 - $1085, 10x10 - $1560
Amenities Included: 3 white drape walls and concrete flooring
Estimated Visitors: 30,000
Clientele Description: The One of a Kind Show brings holiday shoppers of all sorts looking for the perfect thing for their family and friends. Our post show survey's show that our demographic tends to be women ages 25 - 55 shopping for gift for the family and themselves.
Contact Person: Sarah Close
Contact Information: vancouver@oneofakindshow.com or phone 604.730.2064
Website: www. oneofakindvancouver.com

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THE ISLANDS

Title: Nanaimo Professional Craft Fair
Dates: Nov., 4, 5 & 6, 2011
Hours: Fri=12:00noon-8:00pm; Sat=10:00am-5:00pm; Sun=10:00am-4:00pm
Address of show site: Beban Park Social Centre, 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC
Region: The Islands
Juried: Yes
Jury deadline: End of March or as required
Number of exhibitors: 62
Booth Cost: 8’ x 10’=$325.00; corner booth=$375.00; 8’ x 14’=$475.00
Amenities Included: 8’ backdrop; 8’ x 30” table, chair(s); 2 lights; a power outlet; most are 8’ x 10’ enclosure
Estimated Visitors: Approx. 3500
Clientele Description: Painting, jewellery, gourmet food, clothing, weaving, woodworking, body products, etc.
Contact Person: Linda Knecht
Contact Information: lindaknecht@shaw.ca or call 250-758-6545
Website: www.nanaimoprofessionalcraftfair.com

Title: Westshore Christmas Wonderland
Dates: November 4-6th 2011
Recurring event:
Hours: Fri noon-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Address of show site: Eagle Ridge Community Centre 1089 Langford Parkway, Victoria, BC
Region: The Islands
Juried: Yes
Jury deadline: June 30, 2011
Number of exhibitors: 150
Booth Cost: $240-$400
Amenities Included: Each booth will have pipe-and-drape, electrical services, free Wifi wireless, ATM Location on premises
Estimated Visitors 5,000
Clientele Description: Residents of Westshore area on the outskirts of Victoria, one of the fasted growing areas in the province, with Census Canada figures consistently showing the Westshore area as one of the largest percentage growth rates in recent years
Contact Person: Ettie Catto, Earthly Goods Craft Market
Contact Information: earthlygoods@shaw.ca
Website: http://www.earthlygoods.ca/

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Title: 34th ANNUAL CREATIVE CRAFT FAIR
Dates: November 11th, 12th & 13th
Hours: Friday: 10am to 8:00pm, Saturday: 10am to 5pm & Sunday 10am to 4:30pm
Address of show site: 3100 Tillicum Rd. Pearkes Recreation Centre, Victoria, BC
Region: The Islands
Juried: Please send pictures
Jury deadline: NA
Number of exhibitors: Over 100
Booth Cost: Starts at $380.00
Amenities Included: Table, chair, drape & HST
Estimated Visitors: 8,000
Clientele Description: One of Vancouver Islands most popular fairs. Attracts thousands of people shopping for unique Christmas gifts. Including jewellery, pottery, stain glass, food specialty, clothing, handmade imports, art, photography, woodwork, bath and beauty, aromatherapy and much more. Exhibitor application form online
Contact Person: Deanna Walters
Contact Information: creativecraftfairs@onebox.com or call 250-658-0971
Website: www.creativecraftfairs.com

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Title: Sooke Prestige Craft Fair
Dates: November 12-13, 2011
Recurring event:
Hours: 10am-5pm
Address of show site: Prestige Oceanfront Resort & Convention Centre, Sooke 6929 West Coast Road, Sooke, BC
Region: The Islands
Juried: Yes
Jury deadline: June 30, 2011
Number of exhibitors: 50
Booth Cost: $320-$2,180
Amenities Included: Each booth will have pipe-and-drape, electrical services, free Wifi wireless, ATM Location on premises
Estimated Visitors: 2,000
Clientele Description: Residents of Sooke and visitors in this beautiful coastal community, guests of the brand new Prestige Resort
Contact Person: Ettie Catto, Earthly Goods Craft Market
Contact Information: earthlygoods@shaw.ca
Website: http://www.earthlygoods.ca/

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