BC: THE ISLANDS 2008 CRAFT SHOWS

Shows are sorted by month:

- May
- June
- July
- August
- November
- December

Reminder: Show info listed as provided by show organizers. Please contact organizers for additional details.

May

Pier Street Farmers Market
May 4 - October 5, 2008
Discovery Pier Campbell River
Contact : Jurgen Kettler
250-286-9717, fax : 250-286-9717
910 Island Highway, Campbell River, B.C. V9W 2C3
Email : market@pierstreet.com
Website : www.pierstreet.com
Hours : 9am - 1pm
Application Deadline : n/a
Rates : See application form
Exhibitors : 60
Visitors : 2,000
Stunning location on the waterfront between Fisherman's Wharf and Maritime Heritage Centre.

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June

Quadra Island Artists Studio Tour
June 7-8, 2008
Various studios on Quadra Isl. and at the community centre
Contact : Gordon James
250-285-3101, fax : 250-285-3110
Box 166, Quathiaski Cove, B.C. V0P 1N0
Email : info@jamespottery.com
Website : www.quadraislandarts.com
Hours : Saturday, June 7 : 10am - 5pm; Sunday, June 8 : 10am - 4pm
Non-juried, Opened to artists residing on Quadra Isl.
Rates : $40
Exhibitors : 25-30
Visitors : 500-600
The annual Quadra Island Studio Tour showcases a wide variety of Quadra Isl. artists.
Painters, potters, sculptors, glass, fabric, more.

Artcraft
mid-June to mid-September 2008
Mahon Hall 114Rainbow Rd. Salt Spring Island, BC
Contact : Trish Wheeler
250-537-0899, fax : 250-537-0678
114 Rainbow Rd., Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2V5
Email : manager@artcraftgallery.ca
Website: www.artcraftgallery.ca
Hours: Daily 10am - 5pm
Juried
Application Deadline : May 16, 2008
Rates: Membership $20; Registration: $26.75; Commission: 35%
Exhibitors: approx. 150 - 200
Visitors : approx. 10,000
This 40th annual exhibiton & sale sponsored by the Salt Spring Arts Council is open to resident artists of School Dist. #64 Gulf Islands.

Victoria Tall Ships Craft Market
June 26 - 29, 2008
Victoria's Inner Harbour - Ships Point
Contact : Ramona Froehle-Schacht or Stephen Schacht
250-737-0788, fax : 250-737-0788
Email : ramona@outofhand.ca
Website : www.outofhand.ca
Hours : Thurs: noon - 9pm; Fri, Sat & Sun : 10am - 9pm
Juried
Application Deadline: April 1, 2008
Rates : $450.00
Exhibitors : 42, Visitors: 35,000
Large harbour front festival featuring 30 tall ships from around the world.
Power and security included in booth fees. 

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July

2008 Sooke Fine Arts Show
July 26 - August 4, 2008
Seaparc Leisure Complex, 2168 Phillips Road, Sooke, BC
Contact : Sande Cummings
250-642-7256
P.O. Box 471, Sooke, B.C. V9Z 1H4
Email : info@sookefinearts.com
Website : www.sookefinearts.com
Hours: 10am - 9pm, except August 4, 10am - 6pm
Juried
Application Deadline: May 30, 2008
Rates: $10.50 per piece entry fee for up to 3 pieces. If accepted, $40 hanging fee per piece.
Exhibitors : 200
Visitors : 7,000
The Sooke Fine Arts Show, the largest juried art show on Vancouver Island, runs for ten days.

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August

Filberg Festival
August 1-4, 2008
Comox BC
Contact : Sylvia Allan
250-334-9242
61 Filberg Road, Comox, B.C. V9M 2S7
Email : filbergfestival@gmail.com
Website : www.filbergfestival.com
Hours : Fri - Sat : 11am - 8pm; Mon: 11am - 6pm
Juried
Application Deadline : February 3, 2008
Rates : $525-$700
Exhibitors : 125
Visitors : 25,000
Info letter and application forms online. No agents, no imports,
handmade work in all media invited to Jury.

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November

First Chance Christmas Craft Shows
Nov. 1-2, 2008
2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney - Mary Winspear Centre
Contact : Joyce
250-248-0637, fax : 250-248-0637
385 Sutherland Place, Parksville, B.C. V9P 1A1
Email : tidewaterinspirations@yahoo.ca
Hours : Sat: 10am-5pm; Sun: 10am-4pm
Juried
Application Deadline : contact for more info
Rates : Contact for more info
Exhibitors : 75-80
Visitors : Approx. 1,000/day
18th annual Show; balanced entries.

Charles Dickens Christmas Craft Faire
November 7-9, 2008
Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay
Contact: Janet and Michael Campbell
250-339-9891
Email: dickens.faire@gmail.com
Hours: Friday: 3-8pm, Saturday: 10am-5pm, Sunday: 10am-4pm
Juried
Application Deadline: May 1, 2008 (Jury Fee $10)
Rates: Tables $200 for 3 days, Booths $260 for 3 days
Juried show in its 14th year. First major craft fair in the Comox Valley with 60 crafters occupying 2 floors of the Fliberg Centre. Live entertainment on Friday evening.

Creative Craft Fairs
November 7-9, 2008
3100 Tillicum Road, Victoria BC
Contact : Deanna Walters
250-658-0971, fax : 250-658-0973
943 Darwin Ave, Victoria, BC
Email: creativecraftfairs@onebox.com,
Website: www.creativecraftfairs.com
Hours : TBA
Juried
Application Deadline : Please send pictures of products by April 1st
and after depending on availabitlity
Rates: $326.00 and up
Exhibitors: 100
Visitors: 8,000
31st ANNUAL CREATIVE CRAFT FAIRS. Most established craft fair on Vancouver Island. Featuring high quality crafts, gourmet food, art and fair trade imports.

Nanaimo Professional Craft Fair
November 7-9 2008
2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo BC
Contact : Linda Knecht, 250-758-6545
Email: lindaknecht@shaw.ca
Website: www.nanaimoprofessionalcraftfair.com
PO Box 41, Lantzville, B.C. V0R 2H0
Hours: Friday 12pm - 8pm; Saturday 10am - 5pm; Sunday 10am - 5pm
Juried
Application Deadline: First Jury March 30th 2008
Rates: $300.00 for an inside booth; $350.00 for a corner booth &
$450.00 for an extra large booth
Exhibitors: 62
Visitors: 5,000 to 7,000
High quality, diverse artisans from the Island and lower mainland. First large show of the Christmas Season in the mid-island.

Campbell River Art Gallery Annual Christmas Market
November 14 - December 24, 2008
Art Gallery, 1235 Shopper's Row, Campbell River BC
Contact : Christine Kufner
250-287-2261, fax : 250-287-2268
1235 Shopper's Row, Campbell River, B.C. V9W 2C7
Email : contact@crartgallery.ca
Website : www.crartgallery.ca
Hours : Mon. through Sat. 10am - 5pm
Juried
Application Deadline : 3 weeks prior to market opening
Rates: Commission based on Sales at market
Exhibitors: Approx 90 in market
Visitors: 3,000 in 2006

Comox Valley Art Gallery's 34th Annual Juried Christmas Craft Fair
November 14 - December 31, 2008
580 Duncan Ave, Courtenay, BC
Contact : Nancy Jones
250-338-6211, fax : 250-338-6287
580 Duncan Ave, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2M7
Email : shop@comoxvalleyartgallery.com
Website : www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com
Hours : Monday-Saturday : 10am - 5pm; Sunday : 11am - 4pm
Juried
Application Deadline : October 17th, 2008
Rates : consignment - 60% to the artist
Exhibitors : 180
Visitors : Thousands
Comox Valley Art Gallery Shop 34th Annual Christmas Craft Fair! Original designs in glass, wood, pottery, fabric, jewellery, ornaments, specialty foods and much more.

Out of Hand Fair
November 20-23, 2008
Site : Victoria Conference Centre
Contact : Ramona Froehle-Schacht
250-737-0788, fax: 250-737-0788
4077 Lanchaster Rd, Duncan, B.C. V9L 6G2
Email : ramona@outofhand.ca
Website : www.outofhand.ca
Hours : Thursday : 12pm - 8pm; Friday : 10am - 8pm
Saturday : 10am - 6pm; Sunday 10 am - 5 pm
Juried
Application Deadline : April 1st and then as required to fill spaces
Rates : $500+
Exhibitors : 130
Visitors : 14,000
Professional fair with additional features - Out of the Woods, a studio furniture show;
Out of the Fields, chef presentations.

Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce Artisan's Old Fashion Christmas Market
November 22, 2008
Aggie Hall, 1110 First Ave., Ladysmith, BC
Contact : Tricia Pearson
250-245-2112, fax: 250-245-2124
P.O. Box 598, 132 C Roberts St, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A4
Email : info@ladysmithcofc.com
Website : www.ladysmithcofc.com
Hours : 10am - 4pm
Juried
Application Deadline : TBA
Rates : $ 35.00
Exhibitors : 35
Visitors : 600/1,000
An eclectic presentation of top quality work by local artists and artisans.

Kris Kringle Craft Market
November 27-30, 2008
Qualicum Beach Civic Centre
Contact: Veronica
250-758-9750
Email: kringle@shaw.ca
Website: www.kriskringle.ca
Hours: Thursday: 12-9pm, Friday: 10am-9pm, Saturday: 10am-6pm, Sunday: 10am-5pm
Juried
Application Deadline: call
Rates: call
Exhibitors: 120

"Christmas in the Manger" Craft Fair & More
November 29-30, 2008
RCMP Barn-Saanich Fairground, 1528 Stellys Cross Road, Saanichton BC
Contact : Gloria Dol
250-652-3314, fax: 250-652-4423
1528 Stellys Cross Road, Saanichton, B.C. V8M 1S8
Email : gloria@saanichfair.ca
Website : www.saanichfair.ca
Hours : 10 am - 4 pm
Non-juried
Rates : $100
Exhibitors : 150
Visitors : 3,000
Unique event with live animals amongst the 60 Crafters in the RCMP Barn. Great for the kids.

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December

Christmas Gift Show
December 5-7, 2008
Pearkes Rec. Center, Victoria BC
Contact : Emily Nelson
250-472-6410, fax : 250-472-6845
Email : info@atrshows.com
Website : atrshows.com
Hours : Fri : 10am - 8pm; Sat & Sun : 10am - 5pm
Juried
Application Deadline : tba
Rates: N/A
Exhibitors : 100+
Visitors : 15,000+
The most beautiful show that visitors love to attend to shop for christmas gifts.

Wintercraft
December 5-21, 2008
Mahon Hall, 114 Rainbow Road, Saltspring Island
Contact : Manager
250-537-0899
114 Rainbow Road, Saltspring Island, B.C. V8K 2V5
Email : manager@artcraftgallery.ca
Website : www.artcraftgallery.ca
Hours : Daily 10am - 5pm
Non-juried
Rates : Call
Exhibitors : 100+
Visitors : 3,000
Over 100 artists including members from 12 Saltspring Island Craft Guilds. 

Denman Island Christmas Stroll
December 6 & , 2008
Two Community Venues Denman Island
Contact : Leslie
250-335-2918, fax: 250-335-2918
4791 East Rd, Denman Island, V0R1T0
Website : www.denmanisland.com
Hours : 10am - 4pm
Juried
Application Deadline : Sept. 26th - noon
Rates : 13% (incl. $30 advance deposit)
Exhibitors : 90+
Visitors : 3,500+
Largest & best country Christmas Fair on Vancouver Island. Free admission. Ferry at Buckley Bay. Phone for applicationto be mailed late August 2008

Last Chance Christmas Craft Show
December 12-14, 2008
2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney - Mary Winspear Centre
Contact : Joyce
250-248-0637, fax : 250-248-0637
Email : tidewaterinspirations@yahoo.ca
Hours : Fri: Noon-7pm; Sat: 10am-5pm; Sun: 10am-4pm
Juried
Application Deadline : Contact for more information
Rates : Contact for more information
Exhibitors : 75-80
Visitors : Approx. 1,000/day
17th annual show- Balanced entries - Mary Winspear cultural Centre

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