BC: REGIONS 2008 CRAFT SHOWS

Shows are sorted by month:
- March
- May
- June
- October
- November
- December

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

March

"The Shoparama" Spring Market
March 28-29, 2008
Vernon Rec. Centre Auditorium 3310 37Ave. Vernon B.C.
Contact : Ingrid Baron
250-542-5983, fax : 250-542-5987
Email : ingridbaron3@shaw.ca
1603 33st., Vernon, B.C. V1T 5P8
Hours : Mar.28: 10am - 7pm; Mar.29 : 10am - 5pm
Non-juried
Application Deadline : call
Rates : From $100 to $200
Exhibitors : 70
Visitors : 4,000
Entrepreneurs, Crafters, Home Based Business. Baking toooo!Entertainment, Door prizes, Concession, hosted by The Vernon Girls Trumpet Band. 

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May

Lake Country Farmer's Market
Mid May to the end of September, 2008
Swallwell Park - Winfield
Contact : Kathy Volk
250-766-0155
Email : rkvolk@shaw.ca
Hours : Fridays from 3 - 7 pm
Non-juried
Rates : call
Exhibitors : call
Farmers Market that has fruit and produce with many arts and crafters. 

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June

Creative Chaos
June 6-8, 2008
Vernon Recreation Complex
Contact : N/A
250-545-6963
Email : creativechaos@shaw.ca
Website : www.creativechaoscrafts.com
Box 1322, Vernon, B.C. V1T 6N6
Hours : Friday, June 6 : 10am - 9pm; Saturday, June 7 : 10am - 6pm
Sunday, June 8 : 10am -4pm
Juried
Application Deadline : Contact organizer for more info
Rates : call
Exhibitors : over 200
Three buildings of crafts; Creative activities; Performing Arts; Food Fair; No admission charge - Non perishable food items may be donated for Food Bank. 

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October

Studio Fair
October 31 - November 2, 2008
Prince George Civic Centre - 855 Dominion St
Contact : Arts Coordinator
250-562-4526, fax : 250-562-0436
Email : info@studio2880.com
Website : www.studio2880.com
2820 15th Avenue, Prince George, B.C. V2M 1T1
Hours : Friday, 10am - 9 pm; Saturday, 10am - 5 pm; Sunday, 10am - 4 pm
Juried
Application Deadline : April 26th 2008
Rates : From $452 to $947.50
Exhibitors : 70+, Visitors: Approx 10,000 over the 3 days
Studio Fair is northern British Columbia's original juried art fair. The fair has a reputation for uniqueness, originality and quality . 

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November

Holiday Festival of Creations
November 8-9, 2008
1223 Water Street, Kelowna, BC
Contact : Carol Throness
235 Neave Road, Kelowna, BC
250-765-4536, fax : 250-765-2535
Email : carol@maximumsports.ca
Hours : Sat, 11am - 7pm; Sun, 10am - 5pm
Application Deadline : call
Rates: Booths vary from $275 to $400
Exhibitors : 175
Visitors : 8,000-10,000
Featuring up to 200 gifted artisans from throughout Western Canada and beyond.

Vernon Presents: A Festival of Crafts
November 14-15, 2008
3445 - 43 Avenue, Vernon BC
Contact : Olive Dent
250-549-3952, fax : 250-549-3952
Email : tomandolive@shaw.ca
Website : www.members.shaw.ca/festivalofcrafts
#3-4210 Alexis Park Dr., Vernon, B.C. V1T 4H3
Hours : Nov 14th,11am - 8 pm; Nov 15th, 10am - 5pm
Non-juried
Rates : From $175.00 - 330.00
Exhibitors : 112
Visitors : 6,000
This is the largest Christmas Craft Show in the North Okanagan with artisans coming from all over B.C. and Alberta. We sponsor Hospice House as our charity. 

Winfield's 19th Annual Christmas Craft Sale
November 16, 2008
Winfield Memorial Hall
Contact : Kathy Volk
250-863-0649
Email : rkvolk@shaw.ca
Hours : 10am - 3pm
Non-juried
Rates : Contact for more details
Exhibitors : 58
Visitors : N/A
A variety of crafts jewelery, woodwork, knitting, pottery and much more.
Homemade goodies at the concession made by the Girl Guides. 

Okanagan Artisans Guild 29th Annual Show & Sale
November 21-22, 2008
Best Western Vernon Lodge, Highway 97, Vernon, BC
Contact : Susan Richards
250-545-4757
PO Box 283, Vernon, B.C. V1T 6M2
Email : info@okanaganartisansguild.com
Website : www.okanaganartisansguild.com
Hours : Friday, 12 noon - 9pm; Saturday, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Juried
Application Deadline : On application
Rates : Start at $120
Exhibitors : 35
Visitors: 1,500
The exclusive show of choice for many of The Okanagan's professional artisans;
held in the beauty and comfort of the ballrooms at the Vernon Lodge. 

Old Fashioned Christmas Market
November 22, 2008
1110 First Avenue, Ladysmith BC
Contact: Diane Stewart
PO Box 598, Ladysmith, BC V6G 1A4
250-245-9393, fax: 250-245-2124
Email: info@ladysmithcofc.com
Website: www.ladysmithcofc.com
Hours: 10am-4pm
Juried
Application Deadline: September 30, 2008
Rates: $30 per table
Exhibitors: 38
Visitors: 500
From pottery to textiles, come and do your Christmas shopping and get local items you won't see anywhere else.

Crafts Plus
November 22, 2008
Hwy 97, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0
Contact : Linda Nunweiler
RR 2 Site 53 Comp 8
250-498-2276
Email : linkenhaven@telus.net
Hours : 10am - 4pm
Non-juried
Rates : $20 / table. Rates may change if venue price rises
Exhibitors : 24
Visitors : 200 - 300
Comfortable, friendly, fun. Variety of exhibitors. Lunch, desserts avail. 

Kootenay Artisans Winter Carnival
November 28-30, 2008
Rod and Gun Club, 801 Railway Street, Nelson, BC
Contact : Shannon Lythgoe
Box 422, Nelson, BC, V1L 5A3
250-352-2402, fax : 250-352-2405
Email : ndac@netidea.com
Website : www.ndac.ca
Hours : Fri,& Sat, 1 - 9pm; Sun, 10am - 4pm
Juried
Application Deadline : August 15, 2008
Rates : $100
Exhibitors : n/a

1st Annual Arts and Crafts Extravaganza
November 29-30, 2008
Revelstoke Community Center, 600 Campbell Avenue, Revelstoke, BC
Contact : Krista Carnegie
Revelstoke, BC
250-837-8569
Email : sales@torridcraftaffair.com
Hours : Sat, 10am - 6pm; Sun, 10am - 4pm
Juried
Application Deadline : August 30, 2008
Rates: n/a
Exhibitors: n/a
Local arts and crafts.

15th Annual Last Chance Christmas Craft Sale
November 30, 2008
Winfield Memorial Hall
Contact : Kathy Volk
250-863-0649
Email : rkvolk@shaw.ca
Hours : 10am - 3pm
Non-juried
Rates : #35.00
Exhibitors : 58
Visitors : N/A
Greatvariety of arts and crafts. 

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December

Kootenay Artisans Winter Carnival
December 5-7, 2008
Rod and Gun Club, 801 Railway Street, Nelson, BC
Contact : Shannon Lythgoe
Box 422, Nelson, BC,V1l 5A3
250-352-2402, ext: 0, fax : 250-352-2405
Email : ndac@netidea.com
Website: www.ndac.ca
Hours: Fri. & Sat. 1 - 9pm; Sun. 10am - 4pm
Juried
Application Deadline: August 15, 2008
Rates : $100
Exhibitors : n/a

"The Shoparama" Holiday Gift Sale
December 6-7, 2008
Vernon Rec. Centre Auditorium 3310 37Ave. Vernon B.C.
Contact : Ingrid Baron
250-542-5983, fax : 250-542-5987
Email : ingridbaron3@shaw.ca
1603 33st., Vernon, B.C. V1T 5P8
Hours : Dec. 6, 10am - 7pm; Dec. 7, 10am - 5pm
Non-juried
Application Deadline : call
Rates : $100-$200
Exhibitors : 97
Visitors : 5,000
Entrepreneurs, Crafters, Home Based Business. Baking toooo!! Entertainment, Door prizes, Concession, hosted by The Vernon Girls Trumpet Band. 

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