5/2/2008 to 5/4/2008                      Rock Springs  AZ

  Magic Bird Arts & Crafts Festivals

This event is held the first weekend of the month from October thru May.

 Show Location: Rock Springs Café at the Old World Bazaar grounds - 35769 S. Old Block Canyon Highway.

Contact:  Magic Bird Festivals, PO Box 1803, Cave Creek AZ 85327

Phone: (480)488-2014    Fax: (480)488-1052   

E-Mail: ccmagicbird@aol.com     Web: www.magicbirdfestivals.com       Updated: 7/14/2007 

5/2/2008 to 5/4/2008                      Wenatchee  WA

  Washington State Apple Blossom Festival -

Wal-Mart Arts & Crafts Fair

Fri & Sat: 10am-7pm; Sun: 11am-5pm

This event is part of the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival. Adm. free.

 Show Location: Memorial Park - corner of Chelan St. & Orondo Ave. - Booths are outdoors.

 Est. Attendance: 100K   

Requirements for entry: Juried - $15 jury fee.  - Crafts must be a minimum of 95% handmade. Applicants are judged on quality of work & booth appearance. Must include a photo of your workshop and your booth set-up. Our objective is to create a colorful and varied display of high quality, handmade crafts and artworks.   App. DL: 2/29/08   

A&C Exhibitors: 115  Fee: $260 ($100 more for corner) Size: 10X12   

Contact: Darci Waterman, WA State Apple Blossom Festival, PO Box 2836, Wenatchee WA 98807

Phone: (509)662-3616    Fax: (509)665-0347   

E-Mail: festival@appleblossom.org     Web: www.appleblossom.org       Updated: 7/5/2007 

5/2/2008 to 5/3/2008                      Athens  AL

  Homespun Arts & Crafts Show

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

 Adm. free.  Show Location: Athens Bible School campus - 507 S Hoffman St - booths are sinde the gym and also outside.

 Est. Attendance: 5-7K   

Requirements for entry:   - Homemade items only. No resale or flea market items. Art, home, outside décor, plants, clothing and more. 41 vendors inside plus outside vendors.   App. DL: 2/15/08   

A&C Exhibitors: 41+  Fee: $50 Size: 10X12   

Food Vendors: 7   Fee: 15% of sales Size: trailer - as needed.   

Contact: Gayle Hagewood, Athens Bible School, 507 S Hoffman St, Athens AL 35611

Phone: (256)232-3525         

E-Mail: ghagewood@athensbibleschool.org   

Web: www.athensbibleschool.org      Updated: 10/23/2007 

5/3/2008                      Simi Valley  CA

  Rancho Simi Spring Arts & Craft Show

Show Location: Rancho Tapo Community Park

 Est. Attendance: 4K   

A&C Exhibitors: 80+  Fee: $80 - $95   

Food Vendors: 6   Fee: $85 - $100   

Contact: Brian Pierce, Rancho Simi Rec & Parks District, 1692 Sycamore Dr., Simi Valley CA 93065

Phone: (805)584-4441    Fax: (805)581-3823   

E-Mail: brianp@rsrpd.us         Updated: 8/29/2007 

5/3/2008                      Lebanon  PA

  Spring Crafts Festival

9am-4pm

This event features free entertainment at two venues throughout the day. "Held rain or shine." Adm. Free

 Show Location: Outdoors on Cumberland St (the main street through Lebanon). 3 blocks are closed to vehicular traffic.

 Est. Attendance: 5K    Requirements for entry: Not juried  - Handmade items only. No yard sales, flea market or commercial items.   App. DL: Day of show   

A&C Exhibitors: 150  Fee: $50 - $75 Size: 10X12   

Food Vendors: 15   Fee: $125 - $145 Size: As needed   

Contact: Jeannie Mason, Community of Lebanon Association, PO Box 286, Lebanon PA 17042

Phone: (717)273-7215    Fax: (717)273-7215   

E-Mail: cla.jeannie@verizon.net     Web: www.lebanonpa.com       Updated: 7/9/2007 

5/9/2008 to 5/10/2008                    Dardanelle  AR

19th Annual  Free State of Yell Fest

10am-10pm

Includes carnival rides, a Classic Car Show, live entertainment, contests & pageants, and fireworks. Adm. free.

 Show Location: Riverfront Park on the Arkansas River.

 Est. Attendance: 10K+   

A&C Exhibitors: 40+  Fee: $30 & up Size: 10X10 & up   

Food Vendors: 12      

Contact: Vicki Sutton, Dardanelle Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 208, Dardanelle AR 72834

Phone: (479)229-3328    Fax: (479)229-5086   

E-Mail: vsdardchamber@hotmail.com   

Web: www.dardanellechamber.com      Updated: 6/1/2007 

5/9/2008 to 5/11/2008                    Stanford  CA

  Stanford Spring Faire

9am-6pm

 Adm. free  Show Location: White Plaza on the Stanford Campus

 Est. Attendance: 7-8K   

Requirements for entry: Juried - No jury fee.  - Items must be handmade by exhibiting vendor. Send 5 photos of work & 1 of booth. Applications available online.   App. DL: Feb. 15   

A&C Exhibitors: 100  Fee: $275 Size: 10X10   

Food Vendors: 15   Fee: $325   

Contact: Matt Miller & Rajin Shahriar, Bridge Peer Counseling Center, 581 Capistrano Way, Stanford CA 94305

Phone: (650)723-7615         

E-Mail: stanfordspringfaire@yahoo.com     Web: http://springfaire.stanford.edu      Updated: 10/3/2007 

5/9/2008 to 5/10/2008                    Alcoa  TN

  New Midland Plaza Spring Arts & Crafts Fair

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

Event includes a variety of additional activities to help attract visitors. Past attractions have included a tractor show, pony rides, balloons, petting zoo and more. This 25+ year old event is well advertised in a variety of media. Adm. free.

 Show Location: New Midland Plaza; South Calderwood St. Booths are on the sidewalk under the covered canopy in front of the shopping center stores - 1/2 mile long shopping center!

Requirements for entry: Juried - no jury fee.  - Handmade, original work by exhibiting artist. Send 3-4 color photos of work. Buy/sell or imports are limited to 3-4 vendors. Gourmet food, Creative Memories, Pampered Chef type commercial vendors OK.  App. DL: 1 week before show   

A&C Exhibitors: 60  Fee: $55 & $80 Size: 6X20 & 6X40   

Food Vendors: 3   Fee: $55 & $80 Size: approx. 6X20 & 6X40    

Contact: Liz Heid, New Midland Plaza Management, 232-G South Calderwood St, Alcoa TN 37701

Phone: (865)983-9644    Fax: (865)983-9646   

E-Mail: lheid@newmidlandplaza.com     Web: www.newmidlandplaza.com       Updated: 8/18/2007 

5/10/2008                    Windsor  CT

31st Annual  Windsor Lions Spring Arts & Crafts Festival

9am-5pm

 Adm. free.  Show Location: The Windsor Town Green - outdoors.

 Est. Attendance: 3K   

Requirements for entry:   - Send photos of work to be sold. No manufactured goods or food items.   App. DL: May 8   

A&C Exhibitors: 125  Fee: $65 & $75 Size: 12X12 & 15X15     No food vendors.      

Contact: Veikko Laakso, Windsor Lions Club, PO Box 55, Windsor CT 06095

Phone: (860)688-5393         

E-Mail: veikko.laakso@us.westinghouse.com         Updated: 10/23/2007 

5/10/2008 to 5/11/2008                    Albany  NY

60th Annual  Albany Tulip Festival

11am-6pm both days

This event brings nationally celebrated musical groups to three stages within the park. Includes a craft show, a fine art show and an incredible array of food vendors. Adm. free

 Show Location: Washington Park - 90 acre city park surrounded by neighborhoods.

 Est. Attendance: 80K+   

Requirements for entry: Juried - $10 jury fee.  - Food vendors and crafters should contact Cathy Kosa at (518)434-5415  or kosac@ci.albany.ny.us  and Art exhibitors should contact Melissa Van Buren at (518)434-5416 or vanburenm@ci.albany.ny.us    App. DL: February   

A&C Exhibitors: 120  Fee: Art: $60; Craft: $250 Size: 15X10   

Food Vendors: 40   Fee: $510 Size: 30X10   

Contact: Cathy Kosa, City of Albany Office of Special Events, 24 Eagle St., Albany NY 12207

Phone: (518)434-5415    Fax: (518)426-0759   

E-Mail: kosac@ci.albany.ny.us   

Web: www.albanyevents.org      Updated: 6/13/2007 

5/16/2008 to 5/18/2008                    Grapevine  TX

  Dallas Bead Renaissance Show

Retail & wholesale with bead artists and merchants selling beads & supplies.

 Show Location: Grapevine Convention Center at 1209 S. Main St.

Contact: Glen or Joan Johnson, J & J Promotions, LLC, PO Box 420, Williamsburg NM 87942

Phone: (505)894-1293    Fax: (505)894-4080   

E-Mail: info@beadshow.com   

Web: www.beadshow.com      Updated: 5/16/2007 

5/17/2008 to 5/18/2008                    Florence  AL

  Arts Alive Festival

9am - 5pm both days

Arts Alive is a two-part show: a 2 day weekend festival in Wilson Park and a Gallery Show. Adm. free

 Show Location: Wilson Park in downtown Florence.   Est. Attendance: 8K   

Requirements for entry: Juried - $30 jury fee.  - $2500 in cash prizes offered. Notifications mailed on April 4.   

App. DL: 3/3/08    

A&C Exhibitors: 100  Fee: $100 (includes $30 jury fee) Size: 12X12   

Food Vendors: 5   Fee: $260 large; $160 small Size: flexible   

Contact: Mhairi Frank, Kennedy - Douglass Arts Center, 217 E Tuscaloosa St, Florence AL 35630

Phone: (256)766-1445    Fax: (256)757-8661   

E-Mail: mhairifrank@bellsouth.net     Web: www.artsalivealabama.com      Updated: 7/5/2007 

5/17/2008                    Gridley  CA

  Red Suspenders Day Celebration

7am-3pm

This event starts with a pancake breakfast at 7 am. The car show begins at 8 am on the downtown streets and vendors open at 8 am. The hilarious and fierce bed races are held on the street next to the vendor park. There is also a parade and music throughout the day. Since this celebration is to honor the volunteer firefighters, it would not be complete without the largest display of firefighter equipment in Northern CA. After the parade, there are water games for the children and a search and rescue candy hunt. More activities, contests and games throughout the day. Adm. free.

 Show Location: Daddow & Rotary Park - both are shaded city parks. .

 Est. Attendance: 5-8K    

Requirements for entry: Not juried.  - Committee approves all items to be sold. You must list all items that you will be selling on your application. Commercial & buy/sell ok, if approved.   App. DL: 4/20/08   

A&C Exhibitors: 50-60  Fee: $60 - $110 Size: 10X10 & 10X20   

Food Vendors: 10-12   Fee: $60 - $110 Size: 10X10 & 10X20   

Contact: Devona Pace, Gridley Area Chamber of Commerce, 613 Kentucky St, Gridley CA 95948

Phone: (530)846-3142    Fax: (530)846-7165   

E-Mail: gridleychamber@hotmail.com     Web: www.gridleyareachamber.com       Updated: 8/9/2007 

5/17/2008 to 5/18/2008                    Cocoa Village  FL

  Historic Cocoa Village Art & Craft Fair

10am - 5pm both days

These popular shows are held four times a year - March, May, October & December. There is an area for free overnight RV parking. Adm. free    Show Location: Outdoors on the streets of Cocoa Village.

 Est. Attendance: 35K   

Requirements for entry: Not juried.  - All work must be handcrafted or hand altered by the vendor. No commercial or buy/sell. There is a food court, but space for food vendors does not become available very often.   App. DL: Until Filled   

A&C Exhibitors: 300+  Fee: $125 Size: 10X10   

Contact: Lorena Palermo, Historic Cocoa Village Assoc, PO Box 1, Cocoa Village FL 32923

Phone: (321)631-9075    Fax: (321)639-1951   

Web: www.cocoavillage.com     Updated: 7/14/2007 

5/17/2008                    Unionville Center  OH

  Charles W Fairbanks Family Festival

10am-6pm

Free entertainment is provided throughout the day. Also climbing wall & inflatables, raffles and more. Adm. free

 Show Location: The Green - large open grassy area in center of town.

 Est. Attendance: 400   

Requirements for entry: Not juried  - No yard sale items allowed. Looking for more art & craft vendors.   App. DL: May 1   

A&C Exhibitors: 10+  Fee: $25 Size: 12X12 & up   

Food Vendors: 5   Fee: $25 Size: Standard trailer size   

Contact: Michelle Blevins, Charles W Fairbanks Family Festival, PO Box 35, Unionville Center OH 43077

Phone: (614)873-3068    Fax: (614)873-3068   

E-Mail: mblevin3@columbus.rr.com     Web: www.charleswfairbanksfestival.com      Updated: 7/2/2007 

5/24/2008 to 5/26/2008                    Van Buren  AR

  The Crawford County Festival of Arts & Crafts Fair

Sat: 8am-8pm; Sun: 8am-6pm: Mon: 8am-4pm

Includes live entertainment and a large children's area. Lots of advertising and promotion before the event. Fundraiser for Community Mentoring Program. Adm. free

 Show Location: Lake Lou Emma Conservation League Park under large shade trees.

 Est. Attendance: 8-10K   

Requirements for entry: Not juried.  - All types of vendors considered.   App. DL: week before event   

A&C Exhibitors: 50  Fee: $50 Size: 8X10   

Food Vendors: 5   Fee: $100 Size: 10X20   

Contact: Anita Gibson, The Community Mentoring Program, 721 Main Street, Van Buren AR 72956

Phone: (479)459-7003    Fax: (479)474-3281   

E-Mail: calicogoose@aol.com         Updated: 7/9/2007 

5/24/2008 to 5/26/2008                    New Paltz  NY

  Woodstock New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair

Sat & Sun: 10am-6pm; Mon: 10am-4pm

This high quality event features ongoing craft demonstrations, entertainment, landscape arts, hand crafted foods and body products and a supervised children's craft tent. There is a free Sunday night dinner and camping available for vendors. Hookups for campers are available on a first come basis for a fee. Adm. $8; Seniors $7; Children 6-16 $4.50

 Show Location: Ulster County Fairgrounds. Grassy area with some outbuildings.

 Est. Attendance: 15-20K   

Requirements for entry: Juried - $10 jury fee.  - Strictly juried. Handmade by exhibiting artist only. 4 slides of work & 1 of booth. No commercial or buy/sell.  App. DL: 1/15/08   

A&C Exhibitors: 300  Fee: $360 - $595 Size: 10X10 to 12X14   

Food Vendors: 15   Fee: Percentage Size: Veries   

Contact: Scott Rubinstein, Quail Hollow Events, PO Box 825, Woodstock NY 12498

Phone: (845)679-8087    Fax: (845)246-3568   

E-Mail: scottr@quailhollow.com     Web: www.quailhollow.com       Updated: 8/9/2007 

5/26/2008                    Dacula  GA

  Dacula Festival

9am - 5pm

 Adm. free.  Show Location: Historic downtown Dacula.

 Est. Attendance: 10K   

Requirements for entry: Not juried.  - Buy/sell & commercial are ok.   App. DL: May 18, 2008   

A&C Exhibitors: 100  Fee: $75 Size: 10X10   

Food Vendors: 10   Fee: $75 Size: 10Z10   

Contact: Billy Stone, Dacula Festival Committee, PO Box 927, Dacula GA 30019

Phone: (770)339-1695    Fax: (770)339-1682   

E-Mail: dacularx@aol.com     Web: www.daculamemorialday.com       Updated: 10/15/2007 

5/30/2008 to 6/1/2008                      Las Vegas  NV

  Las Vegas Bead Renaissance Show

Retail & wholesale with bead artists and merchants selling beads & supplies.

 Show Location: Palace Station Hotel & Casino at 2411 W. Sahara Ave.

Contact: Glen or Joan Johnson, J & J Promotions, LLC, PO Box 420, Williamsburg NM 87942

Phone: (505)894-1293    Fax: (505)894-4080   

E-Mail: info@beadshow.com   

Web: www.beadshow.com      Updated: 5/16/2007 

5/31/2008 to 6/2/2008                      Lockport  NY

38th Annual  100 American Craftsmen

Fri: 6-9pm; Sat: 10am-6pm; Sun: 11am-5pm

"This event is the only show & sale of contemporary craft art in the Buffalo Niagara region." Proceeds benefit the Kenan Center, a regional community center for arts, education & recreation. Adm. $6

 Show Location: Held at Kenan Arena on the grounds of the historic Kenan Center.

 Est. Attendance: 5K   

Requirements for entry: Juried - $35 jury fee.  - Fine contemporary craft art produced by exhibiting artisan. 4 slides/digital images of work & 1 of booth. Offering $1650 in cash prizes.   App. DL: 1/11/08   

A&C Exhibitors: 110  Fee: $200 - $240 Size: 10X10     No food vendors      

Contact: Mary Napoleone, Kenan Center, 433 Locust St., Lockport NY 14094

Phone: (716)433-2617    Fax: (716)433-6645   

E-Mail: mnapoleone@kenancenter.org   

Web: www.kenancenter.org      Updated: 6/1/2007 

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