Pop Culture: Seacoast N.H. Culture and Entertainment Blog Nov 23, 2009
But craft fairs only last a few hours a day and the season ends before Christmas. The Festival of Trees only happens for three days every other year. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
City may take away craft fair Nov 13, 2009
concerned wrote on Nov 12, 2009 6:36 PM:" Wow Becky has worked hard at this fair and she is the one that got me started in craft fairs all over the country. Why does her business have to become somebody else's charity. She had the idea and put the hard work into getting it going and keeping it going and lots of venders rave about how good her show is all over the U.S. We here it at every show we go to and we chose not to do hers because we are local and sell our products locally so we would... (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Dalrymple uses knowledge, hobby to spread word on herbs, oils Nov 11, 2009
She enjoys her hobby and what she learns from each batch she makes and from the other venders at farmers markets or craft fairs. "It's just a fun hobby and not a way of making money," she stated. (Chetek Alert, WI)
'Tis the season Nov 10, 2009
We would love to hear about all local Holiday events taking place from tree lighting festivals, craft fairs, parades and more. Submit all your to pbpulse. (The Palm Beach Post)
Wide variety of to-do Nov 7, 2009
This weekend's activities range from craft fairs and flea markets to learning about the worldwide abundance of orphans and how local folks may want to get involved. As provided to the Star-Tribune, here is a summary of weekend activity. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
How often are you getting out? Nov 3, 2009
Plus, you might eventually learn to make all those soaps that the rest of us pay $$$ for at the craft fairs that are honey/almond or lavendar/lily yummy-smelling soaps. Try something new. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Crafters display Christmas on Halloween Nov 2, 2009
Panui said there will be craft fairs at the Lihu e Lutheran Church, the Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School and at the KIDS school in Kapa a coinciding with the Veterans Day parade on Saturday. Dennis Fujimoto, photographer and staff writer, can be reached at 245-3681 (ext. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Kala Ghoda Festival, Mumbai - India Oct 31, 2009
The Craft Fairs organized by the state government, have all together helped promote the area as the cultural hub of Mumbai. The success of the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival has encouraged several other arts and cultural festivals at that time of the year. (Suite101.com)
Kupuna kick off holiday season with annual craft fair Oct 28, 2009
Published: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 2:11 AM HST LIHU E Shoppers were looking for more craft fairs following the experience at the Kaua i Senior Centers event on Saturday at the Kaua i War Memorial Convention Hall. Hundreds of shoppers flowed through the main entrance once the doors opened at 9 a.m. and many items were snatched up within a few minutes of opening. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Crafts, arts, spirits Oct 24, 2009
Today's lineup of activities in the Casper area centers around craft fairs, reading, fundraisers and an early jump on Halloween festivities. The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale starts at 9 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. Sunday hours are noon to 5 p.m. All items for sale are located in one remodeled room in the lower level and all proceeds benefit the library. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Busy Saturday ahead Oct 24, 2009
From craft fairs and book sales to fall carnivals and ghost tours, there's something for everyone, and most either free or at a very reasonable price. To learn more, read the Weekend Roundup in Saturday's Star-Tribune and at. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
•Fall offers bounty of community gatherings Oct 14, 2009
Autumn is a wonderful season of festivals, community events and craft fairs. People come together to share talents and good times. (The Daily Journal)
Entrepreneurial Tightrope Sep 30, 2009
He just started going to weekend craft fairs to test his products, telling his wife he was working overtime. Tom learned the value of keeping his mouth shut. (USA Today -- Money)
Fall fest returns to Cocoa Village Sep 26, 2009
Osborne favors events like the annual craft fairs, because merchants see benefits from sales, and event proceeds pay for marketing the village. But David Lemon, owner of Dog-N-Bone British Pub, says said reviving Oktoberfest is a good thing. (Florida Today)
West Melbourne plans its final gala Sep 7, 2009
The gala rounds out the city's yearlong golden birthday festivities, which included its first Fourth of July event, family days, car shows and craft fairs. "The year has come together wonderfully," anniversary committee chairwoman Andrea Young said. (Florida Today)
ON THE RISE (253) Sep 2, 2009
She has helped organize craft fairs, created partnerships with professionals in nonprofit and government agencies, helped increase green space, and aided in the beautification of city streets through the recent installation of large, flower-filled planters. A silkscreen printer, avid biker and runner, Kushnick also helped implement the new City Bikes bicycle rental program on E. 4th St. Biking is such a great way to get around downtown and appreciate the sights, says Kushnick, who bikes from her... (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
New bakery comes to Casper Aug 23, 2009
Yarbrough has baked for craft fairs, farmers markets and the cafe at Hilltop Bingo, but this is her first attempt at a storefront bakery. It will mean saying farewell to her longtime job managing a coal testing lab. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Cocoa Village merchant group votes to fire executive director Aug 13, 2009
He previously said the city was concerned whether it was getting all revenue owed from the association's annual craft fairs. As a partner with the association, Cocoa is supposed to get 10 percent of revenue generated from special events held in the village, such as Fourth of July, Holiday on Ice, Memorial Day and craft fairs. (Florida Today)
Fragrant Lavender Has Calming Effec... Aug 12, 2009
They also sell well at craft fairs. The copyright of the article Fragrant Lavender Has Calming Effect in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Hope for Holly: Teen raises money for disease research Aug 9, 2009
She and Hope also have sold handmade bracelets at craft fairs and the flea market. The whole family has become involved in Holly's cause. (Florida Today)
Neil Claypoole and his ultra-smooth array of artfully carved wooden spoons. Photo by Ellen Sussman | Special to the Green Valley News Aug 4, 2009
Craft fairs: Northeast vs. Southwest. Neil Claypoole and his ultra-smooth array of artfully carved wooden spoons. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Your views: Letters to the editor Aug 3, 2009
Craft fair money waste allegations off baseAfter reading Wednesdays article, Fair critics allege money waste, about the alleged misappropriation of funds from the four annual craft fairs operated by the Historic Cocoa Village Association, I hope FLORIDA TODAY will write one just as long and place it just as prominently when the audit is complete and association executive director Lorena Palermo is proven innocent of all allegations. Jan Moody, who made the allegations, is a disgruntled... (Florida Today)
City chews on boom of mobile food stands Aug 2, 2009
- For flea markets, art and craft fairs and bazaars: They can operate for $25 a day, per merchant, at one location. Whos excluded. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Construction on Hanover Habitat home is now underway Jul 31, 2009
We ve done so many events, like selling two-by-four studs to use on the house, and getting the word out at local craft fairs and other events, he said. Vlassakis said this project means a lot to him as a Hanover resident and member of the community. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Fair critics allege money waste Jul 29, 2009
A half-dozen downtown merchants asked the city Tuesday to take over the four annual craft fairs run by the Historic Cocoa Village Association ... Cocoa gets 10 percent of revenue from all special events, including the craft fairs ... "The only way we can step in is if there's misappropriation with revenue of craft fairs that goes to the city," City Manager Ric Holt told the merchants. (Florida Today)
Marla Iverson Jul 24, 2009
She was very creative and took part in several craft fairs. Marla had a unique ability to take items that would have otherwise been discarded and turn them into objects of beauty. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
St. Raphaels craft fair moved to Aug. 1 Jul 23, 2009
The vendor application deadline was Monday, and the fair, usually held on a Saturday in November when several other holiday craft fairs are scheduled, has been moved to Aug. 1, according to organizers. There will be craft vendors, food booth, silent auction, a raffle for quilted pillow covers, and much more. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Zoo fence art, fairs at Kapiolani allowed May 27, 2009
Sales of artwork along the Honolulu Zoo fence and handmade items at craft fairs in Kapiolani Park are allowed under the public trust that established the park, according to a report of a court-appointed master ... Sale of mass-produced items, including food stuffs and souvenirs, are allowed at craft fairs that are part of cultural festivals if the items have a cultural link, the report said ... He said the art fence and craft fairs pose no problems or inconvenience "as long as the city keeps... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Business still humming at Burt's Bees May 19, 2009
The two moved in together and began selling Quimby s hand-cut candles and Shavitz s honey at New England craft fairs. In 1988, Quimby began selling lip balm made from warm beeswax and clove oil. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Winchester-owned My Carseat Blankie ranked one of Top 200 Mom start-ups May 10, 2009
Since then we have been selling online, at craft fairs around Massachusetts, and even to corporations as corporate baby gifts, she said. Baby King strives on a daily basis to create products that are fun, colorful and functional. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Sisteria Designs creates unique pendants from old game pieces May 1, 2009
She and her sister sell their pendants at craft fairs in Massachusetts and New York, and at several stores in both states. It s fun to see people looking over the different designs at craft fairs, Tilton said. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
TACA Tennessee Craft Fair coming to Centennial Park Apr 28, 2009
The TACA Craft Fairs are produced by the Tennessee Association of Craft Artists, an independent, statewide, non-profit organization and recipient of the Tennessee Governor's Award in the Arts. TACA receives no commission for the sale of artwork. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Report urges park usage rules Apr 28, 2009
Long-running art sales and craft fairs are permitted uses of Kapi'olani Park, but the city should come up with guidelines for the popular Waikiki gathering place to avoid future legal challenges and uses of the park inconsistent with its public trust, a court-appointed special master said ... The report's recommendations are likely to spur a ruling on a 2003 petition to the court, in which City Council members asked for guidance on whether a weekend art sale on the zoo fence and nearby craft... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Become a Souvenir Pro Apr 15, 2009
Some of the more inexpensive and local souvenirs in your destination can be found in places you may take for granted at home local craft fairs, farmers markets, and a favorite of the experts interviewed, flea markets, which Lombardi notes are particularly fertile sources of vintage postcards, neat prints, or old watercolors which can be framed. Column Archive. (Fox News)
Agnes Rettig Apr 11, 2009
She made and sold dozens of stuffed teddy bears at local craft fairs. Crocheted projects and knit dish cloths were her trademark. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Joe's Bakery, Deli Open in Downtown Apr 4, 2009
In the past, Reid has tested the markets by offering his products at the Washington Farmers' Market and several area craft fairs and other events. "That kind of convinced me there was a market for it," he said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Swearengin shows strength with auditor win Mar 26, 2009
Downtown needs more than painting the facades of Fulton Mall buildings and lining up a few festivals and craft fairs on spring weekends. Swearengin must show that she's serious about attacking downtown's concentrated poverty. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Bisbee council looks at revising peddler code Mar 19, 2009
The Sierra Vista Herald. Last updated on Thursday, Mar 19, 2009 - 02:17:47 am MST. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Free and cheap in Nashville Mar 18, 2009
A replica of the original Parthenon in Athens, it is the center of many city activities including craft fairs, musical entertainment, and art shows ... There s a small lake in the park with reasonably friendly ducks, two free craft fairs a year and free musical entertainment on most summer weekends. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Sugar Ridge Creations offers a bit of Tennessee Americana Mar 16, 2009
However, she displays her work at a few local shows and craft fairs in Gatlinburg. Maury County's best kept secret. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Low-Cost or No-Cost Ideas to Genera... Mar 16, 2009
Craft Fairs and Book Events ... Craft fairs and present excellent opportunities for networking with other authors and organizations also. (Suite101.com)
Handmade sales fray as more craft their own Mar 16, 2009
Then, during a six-month tour of craft fairs in the United States, Ms. Johnson saw a drastic change in attitude as "everything just crashed.". "We saw it in people's faces," she said. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Minus one, craft fairs continue strong (10) Mar 9, 2009
Minus one, craft fairs continue strong. From churches to elementary school parent booster organizations, seemingly everyone is in on the fall craft fair craze -- with one notable exception, that is. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Couple's art proves everyone looks funny naked Mar 8, 2009
The couple also sell the figures at craft fairs, where customers stop by for a giggle, laugh or talk about the little naked statues. But most of OldCatDied's creations still are sold over the Internet, they said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Latino arts groups call for a cultural home Mar 7, 2009
7 million on Latino festivals and craft fairs. $16. (AZCentral -- News)
How To Build An Emergency Fund Feb 23, 2009
Use thrift store craft supplies to create homemade items to use as gifts or to sell at craft fairs. Place any money saved or made into the emergency fund. (Suite101.com)
Montana artisans pack their wares for Kentucky Feb 7, 2009
Widely considered one of the three most prestigious craft fairs in the country, the Kentucky Crafted Market brings together top regional artisans with wholesale buyers and the general public. Though the juried fair doesn't typically feature work from the American West, Sutton convinced organizers to allow him to bring a contingent of Montana craftspeople for this year's event. (Missoulian, MT)
