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June 2008

Events are listed by the DATE that they START and then further sorted by the STATE and CITY. For example, all of the shows that start on Friday for any given weekend will be listed first and then all the shows that start on Saturday will be listed. Under each date, the shows for AL will be first, then AZ, etc.

 

We are working to add LOTS of new 2008 shows - please check back often.

 

   

 

 

6/6/2008 to 6/8/2008                      Vernon   British Columbia  CANADA

  Creative Chaos

Fri: 10am-9pm; Sat: 10am-6pm; Sun: 10am-4pm

"It is 3 days of Chaos! There is a performing arts stage, outdoor activities, a food faire and more." Adm. free

 Show Location: Vernon Recreation Complex - 3 buildings.

 Est. Attendance: 15-20K   

Requirements for entry: Not juried.  - All items must be handcrafted.   App. DL: 11/30/07   

A&C Exhibitors: 200     

Food Vendors: Food vendors welcome.      

Contact: Cindy Fisher, The Creative Chaos Society, Box 1322, Veronon  B.C. Canada  V1T 6N6

Phone: (250)545-6963        

E-Mail: creativechaos@shaw.ca     Web: www.creativechaoscrafts.com       Updated: 7/11/2007 

 

 

 

6/6/2008 to 6/7/2008                      Milford  CT

37th Annual  Fair on the Green

10am-5pm Rain or Shine

Hospitality committee, food runners and indoor restrooms. Church handles food concessions. Adm. free

 Show Location: Outdoors on the Milford Town Green - (across the street from the Church). Take exit 36 from I-95 (north or south) and follow signs to downtown.

 Est. Attendance: 10K   

Requirements for entry: Not juried  - Only handcrafted and fine art items. No commercial or buy/sell. Early bird discount of $10 on booth fees paid before April 15th.      

A&C Exhibitors: 100  Fee: $90 for one day; $105 for two days.   

Food Vendors: No food vendors.      

Contact: Jacquie Kirchoff, Mary Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church, 168 Broad St, Milford CT 06460

Phone: (203)874-1982    Fax: (203)877-8973   

E-Mail: mtmumc@sbcglobal.net     Web: www.gbgm-umc.org/fair       Updated: 11/28/2007 

 

 

 

 

6/7/2008 to 6/8/2008                      Arkansas City  KS

45th Annual  PRAIRIEFEST…a celebration of the arts

Sat: 10am-5pm; Sun:11-4pm

Other activities include: singer/songwriter contest, roving performers and children's activity area. Adm. Free.

 Show Location: Wilson Park, 700 N. Summit St. /Hwy. 77. Outdoors with artists lined along sidewalks throughout the park.

 Est. Attendance: 6K+   

Requirements for entry: Juried - $5 jury fee.  - Fine arts & crafts. Original work by exhibiting artist only. Send 5 slides/photos of current work (one item per slide). $1900 in cash prizes offered plus $7500 in purchase awards.   

App. DL: March 31   

A&C Exhibitors: 60  Fee: $65 - $75 Size: 10X10    Food Vendors: 6   Fee: $175   

Contact: Kerry Schnackenberg, Arkansas City Area Council for the Arts, PO Box 147, Arkansas City KS 67005-0147

Phone: (620)442-5895    Fax: (620)442-5895    

E-Mail: kersnack@cox.net     Web: www.arkcity.org/prairiefest       Updated: 8/22/2007 

 

 

 

6/7/2008                      Lansdale  PA

31st Annual  Lansdale Day -  Antiques & Arts Festival

10am-4pm

This celebration of community spirit and pride features music and entertainment on 2 stages, two food courts, a new car show, a pet show and contest, children's activities and much more. This event is an annual fundraiser for the Rotary Club of North Penn. Adm. free.  Show Location: Outdoors on Main Street - from Broad Street to Cannon Ave.

 Est. Attendance: 5K   

Requirements for entry: Juried - no jury fee.  - Juried showcase of fine artists, selected artisans, crafters & antique dealers. There is also a community market place for event sponsors such as Verizon, Commerce Bank, etc. Items priced under $100 do well. Pet Alley was introduced in 2006 and has dealers and artisans who make pet related items. Send 4 slides of work & 1 of booth.   App. DL: May 1   

A&C Exhibitors: 200  Fee: $60  Size: 10X10   

Food Vendors: 20   Fee: $300 Size: 10X20   

Contact: Stephanie L Seidner, SLS Productions Inc, PO Box 443, Gwynedd PA 19436

Phone: (215)699-8117    Fax: (215)699-7476   

E-Mail: slsshow@aol.com    Web: www.rotaryclubofnorthpenn.org      Updated: 10/23/2007 

 

 

 

6/13/2008 to 6/14/2008                    Mountain Home  AR

  CraftsFest

Fri: 9am-5pm; Sat: 9am-4pm

This popular has lots of community support with entertainment by pre-schoolers and food concessions offered by local Home School group. Lots of advertising in newspaper, local TV, radio, flyers, signs and more. Adm. free.

 Show Location: Baxter County Fairgrounds in the Educational Building.

 Est. Attendance: 2K   

Requirements for entry: Juried - no jury fee.  - Must send pictures of your items and a SASE with fee. All items must be handcrafted by a non-commercial vendor. No commercial vendors. No flea market items.  App. DL: Until Full   

A&C Exhibitors: 60-70  Fee: $40 + $4 for electric & $5 each for tables Size: 8X10 or 7X10   

Food Vendors: 1 non-profit      

Contact: Harriet Minge, Arts & Crafts Assoc. of Mountain Home, 269 Shoreline Dr, Mountain Home AR 72653

Phone: (870)424-5710        

E-Mail: craftyhjm@hotmail.com        Updated: 5/14/2007 

 

 

 

6/13/2008 to 6/15/2008                    Salina  KS

  Smoky Hill River Festival - Four Rivers Craft Market Show

Fri & Sat:10am-8pm; Sun:10am-5pm

This festival of the arts is a family event that features high quality arts presentations. Adm. $7 in advance; $10 at gate

 Show Location: Historic Oakdale Park in center of Salina. Outdoors.

 Est. Attendance: 80K   

Requirements for entry: Juried - $20 jury fee.  - Original hand made folk art, traditional craft & contemporary craft. Artist must be present. No commercial or buy/sell.   App. DL: March 1, 2008   

A&C Exhibitors: 53  Fee: $325 Size: 10X10   

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6/14/2008 to 6/15/2008                    Salina  KS

  Smoky Hill River Festival - Fine Art/Fine Craft Show

Sat: 10am-8pm;Sun:10am-5pm

 Show Location: Historic Oakdale Park in center of Salina. Outdoors.

Requirements for entry: Juried fine art & fine craft - $20 Jury fee.  - Original fine art and fine craft only. Artist must be present. No commercial or buy/sell. $7900 in Merit Awards plus $1500 in Purchase Awards and $100,000 Art Patron Program.   App. DL: March 1, 2008   

A&C Exhibitors: 93  Fee: $250 Size: 10X10   

For Both Events...

 Est. Attendance: 80K   

Food Vendors: 32 (5 are non-profit)      

Contact: Karla Prickett, Salina Arts & Humanities Commission, PO Box 2181, Salina KS 67402-2181

Phone: (785)309-5770    Fax: (785)826-7444   

E-Mail: karla.prickett@salina.org     Web: www.riverfestival.com       Updated: 8/19/2007 

 

 

6/14/2008 to 6/15/2008                    San Francisco  CA

54th Annual  North Beach Festival

10am-6pm

 Adm. free.  Est. Attendance: 100K   

Requirements for entry: Juried - $20 jury fee.  - All work must be handmade by the vendor. No imports. Vendor must also submit a booth photo.   App. DL: may 15   

A&C Exhibitors: 115  Fee: $500 Size: 10X10   

Food Vendors: 15   Fee: Approx. $1000 Size: 10X10 & up   

Contact: Marsha Garland, North Beach Chamber of Commerce, 556 Columbus Ave, San Francisco CA 94133

Phone: (415)989-2220    Fax: (415)989-6427   

E-Mail: Marsha@sfnorthbeach.org     Web: www.sfnorthbeach.org       Updated: 7/13/2007 

 

 

6/14/2008 to 6/15/2008                    West Hartford  CT

  Celebrate West Hartford

Sat: 10am-6pm; Sun: 12-6pm

 Adm. free  Show Location: Town Hall Common, 50 So. Main St.- central location with high visibility. Booths are outdoors.

 Est. Attendance: 30K    App. DL: 4/15/08

Requirements for entry: Juried - no jury fee.  - Fine art & Crafts. Handmade originals only. 3 slides/photos/jpegs of work & 1 of display. No commercial, wholesale or importers.     

A&C Exhibitors: 185  Fee: $155 Size: 10X10   

Food Vendors: 25 (5 are non-profit)   Fee: Not currently accepting food vendors.   

Contact: Barbara Belmont, Town of West Hartford, 50 South Main St., West Hartford CT 06107

Phone: (860)561-7515    Fax: (860)561-7519    

E-Mail: barbarab@westhartford.org    Web: www.celebratewesthartford.com      Updated: 7/2/2007 

 

 

 

6/14/2008 to 6/15/2008                    Geneseo  IL

  Geneseo Music & Craft Festival

9am - 4pm

 Adm. Free  Show Location: Geneseo City Park.

 Est. Attendance: 4K   

Requirements for entry: Juried  - Please send 4 digital images of your work - include one of overall booth display.

There is also a separate non-juried area.   App. DL: 5/1/08   

A&C Exhibitors: 200  Fee: $85 Size: 10X15   

Food Vendors: 8   Fee: $200 Size: Varies   

Contact: Rhonda Ludwig, Geneseo COC, 100 West Main Street, Geneseo IL 61254

Phone: (309)944-2686    Fax: (309)944-2647   

E-Mail: geneseo@geneseo.net   

Web: www.geneseo.org      Updated: 3/29/2008 

 

 

 

6/20/2008 to 6/21/2008                    Paris  AR

12th Annual  Mount Magazine International Butterfly Festival

Fri: 12pm-8pm; Sat: 9am-5pm

 Adm. free  Show Location: In the streets surrounding the Paris Town Square.

 Est. Attendance: 7-10K   

Requirements for entry: Not juried  - Handmade work requested. Buy/sell discouraged.   App. DL: 6/13/08   

A&C Exhibitors: 70  Fee: $50 Size: 12X12   

Food Vendors: 20   Fee: $75 Size: 12X12   

Contact:  Paris Area COC, 301 West Walnut, Paris AR 72855

Phone: (479)963-2244    Fax: (479)963-8321   

E-Mail: parischamber@centurytel.net     Web: www.butterflyfestival.com  or www.parisaronline.com      Updated: 12/3/2007  

 

 

 

6/21/2008                    Brewton  AL

  Alabama Blueberry Festival

9am-5pm

Blueberries, blueberry cookbooks & blueberry bushes for sale. Antique car show, Motorcycle show & ride, Children's section, and entertainment throughout the day. Adm. free.

 Show Location: Historic downtown Brewton in Burnt Corn Creek Park.

 Est. Attendance: 15-20K   

Requirements for entry: Juried  - Original art & crafts only.   App. DL: June 1   

A&C Exhibitors: 150  Fee: $85 + $10 for electric Size: 10X10   

Food Vendors: Only local or non-profit food vendors      

Contact: Judy Crane, Greater Brewton Area COC, 1010-B Douglas Ave, Brewton AL 36426

Phone: (251)867-3224    Fax: (251)809-1793   

E-Mail: jcrane@brewtonchamber.com   

Web: www.BrewtonChamber.com      

 

 

 

6/21/2008 to 6/22/2008                    Evanston  IL

36th Annual  Custer's Last Stand Festival of the Arts

10am - 9pm

This fair began in 1972 on historic Custer Ave -named after General George Armstrong Custer in gratitude for his service to the Union during the Civil War. This event is a function of Evanston Festival Theatre, Inc, a non-profit corporation that has also undertaken the restoration of the Main St. Metra Train Station which will function as  a cultural center called The Evanston Arts Depot. More info on this is at www.piccolotheatre.com  Adm. $1

 Show Location: City streets in the historic Main Street Station Shopping District.

 Est. Attendance: 70K   

Requirements for entry: Screened.  - $10 screening fee. Any original works of art or handcrafted objects which are the unique creation of the exhibitor may be displayed. Demos are welcome. Send 3 slides/photos of work. There is a separate Sidewalk Sale Section that permits commercial, manufactured and imported goods.  App. DL: 5/1/08   

A&C Exhibitors: 250  Fee: $275 Size: 10X10   

Food Vendors: 30   Fee: $800 & $950 Size: 10X10 & 16X16   

Contact: John Szostek, Evanston Festival Theatre, Inc, PO Box 6013, Evanston IL 60204

Phone: (847)328-2204    Fax: (847)328-2295   

E-Mail: applications@custerfair.com      Web: www.custerfair.com      Updated: 9/26/2007 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6/21/2008                    New Orleans  LA

  The Bywater Art Market

9am-4pm

This high quality market, held the third Saturday of each month, is aimed at collectors. It is strictly juried for quality and originality. Complete info is online at www.bywaterartmarket.com  Adm. free 

 Show Location: Outdoors at Markey Park - fenced in grassy park.    Est. Attendance: 1K   

Requirements for entry: Juried - no jury fee.  - Original fine art and fine craft by exhibiting artist only. No copies, giclees or prints.   App. DL: 2 weeks before show    A&C Exhibitors: 50  Fee: $75 Size: 10X10   

Food Vendors: 1   Fee: Free Size: as needed   

Contact: Blake Vonder Haar, The Bywater Art Market Inc, 3620 Royal St, New Orleans LA 70117

Phone:     Fax: (504)944-8750   

E-Mail: bywaterartmarket@aol.com      Web: www.bywaterartmarket.com      Updated: 7/9/2007 

 

 

6/28/2008                    Rocklin  CA

  Australia Outback

9am-7pm

This event includes entertainment on 2 stages, children's activities, demonstrations, a parade, pancake breakfast, community BBQ and more. Advertising in local newspapers and on radio. Adm. free

 Show Location: Johnson-Springview Park - 5480 Fifth St. Outdoor booths on grass, dirt, & concrete.

 Est. Attendance: 10K+   

Requirements for entry: Juried  - Hand crafted by exhibitor only. No commercial or buy/sell.     

A&C Exhibitors: 35-40  Fee: $75 / $99 for non-resident Size: 10X10   

Food Vendors: 20 + 8 non-profit      

Contact: Ilana Cristo, City of Rocklin, 2650 Sunset Blvd, Rocklin CA 95677

Phone: (916)625-5200    Fax: (916)625-5296   

E-Mail: ilanac@rocklin.ca.gov   

Web: www.rocklin.ca.gov      Updated: 5/24/2007 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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