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wonderamy
Published on November 28, 2007 in Events |
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Shopping on Etsy is such a satisfying antidote to trudging through the crowds at the big box stores and shopping malls, isn't it? There's only one thing that compares: and that's seeing the handmade goodies in person, and meeting their makers!
Etsy Labs will be sponsoring the Bust Craftacular here in Brooklyn. See our post about it here.
There are an overwhelming amount of opportunities to browse handmade goods in so-called "real life" this holiday season — far too many to mention here. So, we're getting you started with a few web sites which catalog craft fairs and other off-line places to workship the Handmade.
AND, we are asking YOU to comment on this article, announcing a craft fair or handmade event that you know of (or are participating in), with all pertinent details. Spread the word about buying handmade this holiday season!
Useful Websites with Lists of Craft Fairs
- indiecraftshows.com - This is an incredibly comprehensive listing of upcoming events.
- indiecraftfairguide - Another fantastic list, this one with logos (so many incredible designers in the handmade movement!)
- fairsandfestivals.net - This site has a paid membership service for more serious resources, but there is a free events calender which is inclusive even of the smallest shows. Click on the map to get started.
- mymy.us/store/events/ - Indie Craft Fair Guide by Etsian mymy.
Here are a just a few craft shows we have marked in on our calendars:
December 1
No Coast Craft-O-Rama - Minneapolis, MN
Urban Craft Uprising - Seattle, WA
Charm City Holiday Heap - Baltimore, MD
December 2
Urban Craft Uprising - Seattle, WA
Rock Your Stocking -Nashville, TN
December 8
Art vs. Craft - Milwaukee, WI
Handmade Market - Chicago, IL
Holiday Craft Extravaganza- Detroit, MI
Bust Craftacular- New York, NY
December 9
Squidfire - Baltimore, MD
Bizarre Bazaar - Boston, MA
Atomic Holiday Bazaar - Sarasota, FL
Rebel Rabbit - Portland, OR
December 15
Craft Mutiny - Washington, DC
Bazaar Bizarre - San Francisco, CA
December 16
Rebel Rabbit - Portland, OR
Crafty Wonderland - Portland, OR
December 22
PDX Etsy Holiday|Solstice Fair - Portland, OR
Hey, did you notice something? Most of the fairs listed here are in the United States! Please use the comments below to also add online catalogs of craft fairs around the world (we'll keep looking too).
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AliciaBock
December 1-2. Michigan State University Holiday Art and Craft Show. Come see me and other Etsy sellers. East Lansing, MI.
tinaseamonster
For the Craft Mutiny show in DC, here is the info:
Holiday Booty Market Vendors
Saturday December 15, 2007 * 12-6pm
Hilda's @ National City Christian Church * 5 Thomas Circle, NW Washington DC
There will be a bunch of Etsy sellers there including Block Party Press, Magpie DC, George Ryan and me, Tina Seamonster!
We will have free goodie bags for the first 100 shoppers, free snacks and Izze to drink, plus a craft table for the kids so that you can shop! Check out http://www.craftmutiny.com for more details!
girlscantell
we're holding a trunk show for first fridays here in philadelphia!
mew gallery, 906 christian st.
friday, dec. 7, 6:30-9pm
also, come to travelling wares:
december 8 sugar moms, 225 church st. philadelphia, 1-6pm
and
december 16 tattooed moms, 530 south st.
1-6pm
come join us!
VIXEmporium
in Philadelphia:
Art Shop, an evening craft event with over 75 artists!
Dec. 7, 7-10:30 pm
1125 S. Broad (near Washington)
2nd floor
tanisalexis
Awesome- Thank you sara and amy!!!
The amazing Christi of BuenoStyle is organizing the second annual
Green Christmas Market here in Vancouver, Canada.
Saturday, December 15th
One Day: Two Locations
Blim Arts Centre
197 E 17th @ Main
10:30am-6pm
&
The Public Lounge
3289 Main St.
10:30am-4p.m.
Both locations are connected via back hallway.
I'll be there with many other super-talented artists and designers, please see the flyer graphics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tanisale...
See you there! xoxoxo
VIXEmporium
oops, Art Shop is on Saturday Dec. 8 also, 11am to 4:30. same place.
autumnomatopoeia
Ohh!
{{ I and several other Richmond etsyier will be vending this event all through out December. }}
Bizarre Market - Winter Edition!
Opens on Saturday, December 1st from 6-9.
Closes on Monday, December 24th at 3 pm.
@ Chop Suey Books (1317 W. Cary St)
Otherwise, this Bizarre Market will be open every day
in our upstairs gallery. Bird Cox is organizing this market
for the third straight year, and it is unbelievably better
than ever. We will feature the work of over 45 local artists
and artisans. From hand crafted jewelry to photographs
to ceramics to knit items to woodblock printed holiday
cards, this market will cover all of your needs and satisfy
all of your curiosities.
The only part that sort of sucks for completing all of your gift
shopping at the Bizarre Market is that you will want to keep all
the great things for yourself.
But don't ruin everyone else's holiday. Share!
And support Richmond artists, for without a strong community,
there is little hope.
Girlontherocks
Just a note that the San Francisco Bazaar Bizarre is taking place on December 15th, not the 16th.
silentcheesecake
Yay!Thanks for mentioning the Bazaar Bizarre in San Francisco! I'm vending at that event ^_^
aussiepatches
December 2nd -
Perth, Australia
East Fremantle Craft Fair
George St, East Fremantle
2pm - 8pm
georgiavaridakis
***********Artists & Fleas**********
129 N. 6th street
Williamsburg, NY
12-8 EVERY Sat/Sun
plus the last 2 thurs/fridays of december
www.artistsandfleas.com
This is a weekly event all year round!!!!
***********************************
valutree
What a great article. I will be at the Urban craft uprising this weekend in seattle along with imquisitive. Come say hi!
ZAKARANAS
Flint City Handmade (Flint, MI) is this Saturday, Dec 01 from 10am-5pm ($1 admission), held at The Lunch Studio.
Website is myspace.com/flintcityhandmade
atomicq
Great article! I can't wait to shop at the Bazaar Bizarre in SF...
SisterDiane
You can visit my website, DIY Alert, which lists craft fairs large and small in and around Portland, OR. http://www.diyalert.com
JustAnotherDay
YAY!!!! I will be at NO COAST!!!!!! super excited! I am working my little tail off right now!!
eggmanstudios
Yay! I too will be at the Urban Craft Uprising in Seattle! It's my first show, and I'm a bit nervous, but I seriously can't wait. Wishing good luck to everyone at their shows! :)
Moxiedoll
DEPART-ment http://www.depart-ment.com
This weekend Nov. 30-Dec. 2 in Chicago.
nanopod
Its beginning to look a lot like Nanotopia!
The Nanotacular II
Opening Night Soiree!
Friday, December 7, 6 to 9 p.m.
enjoy 25% off select items while sipping fancy cocktails
*Nanotacular II Holiday Trunk Show and Sale*
Saturday, December 8, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
first 23 early birds receive special gift bags
Sunday, December 9, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
first 10 early birds receive special gift bags
nanopod: Hybrid Studio is located at:
322 Harbord Street
Toronto, ON M6G1H1
647 219 0585
http://www.nanopod.tv
shoofly
This Saturday! December 1st!
Arts + crafts + hot cider + fun!
Bloomingdale Holiday Art Market
Big Bear Cafe [1st and R St NW]
Washington, DC
December 1
3-9pm
Here's a link with more info and you'll get to see the super awesome flyer I drew!
http://goshdarnknit.blogspot.com/2007...
Featuring Etsy sellers:
shoofly, scenicartisans, 60bugs, and other awesome vendors that should totally be selling their wares on Etsy.
We'll work on them some more! ;)
shoofly
I'll be a vendor at the following shows, look for me under 'goshdarnknit'!
December 8:
Bust Craftacular - New York, NY
December 9:
Squidfire - Baltimore, MD
Rock'n'Shop - Washington, DC
ps....i don't see Rock'n'Shop listed above, here are the details from the black Cat web site:
Hunting for that perfect holiday gift? Looking to augment your hardcore collection with some essential records? Searching for the perfect T-shirt? Stop right there, my friend! Rock-n-Shop is where it's all at. This yearly junk sale offers more than the standard fare...for one thing, it's not all junk...
http://blackcatdc.com/
1811 14th St. NW WDC
Rock'n'Shop is December 9th, 8pm till late!
Sallyent
UK
Manchester Craft Mafia markets this Sat & Sun 1st / 2nd Dec at Urbis
Featuring myself http://sallyent.etsy.com
http://spugmeistress.etsy.com and
http://gilfling.etsy.com
see our blog for full details - http://www.manchestercraftmafia.com/b...
Sallyent
UK
Manchester Craft mafia markets this Sat & Sun 1st / 2nd Dec
Featuring myself - http://sallyent.etsy.com
http://spugmeistress.etsy.com
and
http://gilfling.etsy.com among others
Full details - http://www.manchestercraftmafia.com/b...
pouch
UK
CREATE Festive Fayre, Bristol
Friday December 7th (4pm-9pm)
& Saturday December 8th (11am-4pm)
There will be 60 stalls selling handmade, fairly traded, organic, local, sustainably sourced gifts.
Pouch will have a stall at the Festive Fayre:
http://www.pouch.etsy.com
Full details:
http://www.bristol.gov.uk/create
LindaEve
NJ, USA
Belmar Arts Council Holiday Art and Craft Market, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at Taylor Pavilion, Ocean Ave, Belmar, NJ (http://www.belmararts.org/Events2007/...)
(http://untied.lindaeverett.com/craftf...)
I'll be selling my lovely bags!
margin
I wish I could be in all of these places!
a couple more...
UK
shiara
If you're in Northern VA, MD or DC stop by the Washington-Lee High School Holiday Bazaar this Saturday Dec. 1 from 10am to 4pm.
1300 N. Quincy St., Arlington, VA
cherrypievintage
In Utica NY on December 8th is the Indie Garage Sale!
11-7 at the Other Side next to Cafe Dominicos, 2011 Genesee Street, Utica NY 13501
See our site on myspace
www.myspace.com/indiegaragesale
All handmade goods, crafts, art, soap, music, dream interpretations...and more!
instantcrimson
The Flea Affair is happening in Montreal this Saturday December 1st at Centro Gallego (4602 St Laurent) from 11am-6pm
kristincrane
craftland in providence, ri runs december 1-22.
handmade goodness will abound!
Caprichos
Kraftworks 3 in Miami!
Dec 1st 12-7pm in the Design District
here's the link!
http://www.myspace.com/kraftworks305
happydaystudio
So many shows... so little time!! :D
I will be at:
Holiday Arts Happening
Sunday, December 9th
11am-6pm
DCU Center, Worcester MA
http://startonthestreet.org/holiday-a...
Come and say hi to me :D
Buy some awesome handmade gifts! ;)
haasome
hey hey, New York, NY (Greenpoint, Brooklyn in fact):
December 2
at Cafe Grumpy
93 Meserole Ave (at Diamond St)
Noon-6pm
Crafts AND amazing coffee? Too good to miss.
DinnerTimeChimes
12/2
Boylan Heights ArtWalk
Raleigh, NC
http://artwalk.boylanheights.org/
12/1-2
Holly Days
Sanderson High School
Raleigh, NC
http://sandersonhs.wcpss.net/
12/1
Junior Women's Club's Marketplace-A Triangle Shopping Bag Event
Raleigh, NC
http://www.jwcraleigh.org/
12/2
Pittsboro's First Sunday
Pittsboro, NC
http://www.pittsboroshops.com/FirstSu...
12/9
Durham Craft Market's Winter Sale
Durham, NC
http://www.durhamcraftmarket.com/
hans1247
Oh I do not have time to breeze through the prior comments, but in MINNEAPOLIS one can go to
Craftmas on Saturday, Dec 9th: http://the-handmaidens.blogspot.com/2...
It is at the VFW near Lyndale and Lake.
PresenceofColor
3rd Ward Handmade Holiday Craft Fair and Open House.
Saturday December noon - 8:00pm
Williamsburg, Brooklyn: etsy sponsored!!
Catherinette
What: The Side Project Artisan Market
When: Saturday, December 15th from 11-6
Where: 1520 W Jarvis Ave, Chicago
(off the Jarvis Red line stop)
Huh: Local artist present a variety
of great handmade gifts.
curbsidetreasure
i'll be at bizaar bizarre san francisco :) which is on dec 15, not the 16th.
curbsidetreasure
heres another one i heard about from theseawithin:
Even More Bazaar Holiday Show
@ Million Fishes
Dates & Times:
Saturday, December 1
2 pm - 11 pm
Sunday, December 2
12 pm - 5 pm
Million Fishes gallery, at 2501 Bryant (@ 23rd.)
CutesyBags
Hey! What a great idea! I'm doing my 2nd craft show next weekend! If there are any Etsyans in the Phoenix area, Please stop by to see me! Saturday, December 8th, Liberty Elementary School, at the corner of 52nd st. & Acoma (NE Phoenix) 9AM - 1PM. If you're interested in selling, I think they're still looking for more vendors- convo me for more info if interested, only $50 fee. I'd love to meet other Etsy people in the area! Hope to see you there, and for everyone else, may your sales this Holiday season exceed your shopping bills!! Have a great one.
sweetestpea
I'll be at the SOWA Holiday Market in Boston MA with many other Etsy sellers
December 8 (10AM - 8PM)
December 9 (10AM - 6PM)
AbeleesHandcrafted
Great info... but you have a bad link on the page.
The link in the article to 'fairsandfestivals.net' goes to an etsy page instead.
Thanks.
marajane01
Come see me at:
Craft Saturday!
December 8th (12-5pm)
4th St. Theatre (216 4th St.) and Vaudeville Mews (212 4th St.), Des Moines IOWA
:)
FriendlyMade
Here's another one in Minneapolis:
Soul Tonic Holiday Sale
Preview Party Thursday, Dec. 6, 6-9 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 7, 4-8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Ivy Building for the Arts
2637 27th Ave. S., Minneapolis
lushbeads
Myself, madeinlowell, and other Etsians are participating in the Holiday Arts Happening at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA on Sunday, December 9th from 11AM-6PM. We are hoping for a great turnout!
MmeFortuna
There is a great one in Birmingham, AL this weekend (Sat & Sun Dec. 1st and 2nd)
Bottletree Holiday Craft Bazaar
www.thebottletree.com
I'll be there!
beeskneesstudio
RICHMOND VA:
Richmond Craft Mafia's 3rd Annual Handmade Holiday Sale!
Friday Dec 7th
6:30-9pm
4025 Yoga, 4025 MacArthur Ave.
(in the Bellevue neighborhood in Northside Richmond)
The 14 crafty businesses of the Richmond Craft Mafia strut their stuff.
And they feed you cookies.
:)
stereoette
I'll be at:
Hearts & Crafts Affair
Sunday, December 2, 2007, from 12p - 6p
Location: Cafe Grumpy, at 193 Meserole Avenue (at Diamond St.), Greenpoint, Brooklyn
and then at:
Bust Magazine's Holiday Craftacular
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Location: The Metropolitan Pavillion, 125 West 18th Street (Manhattan, this year!)
(and they will both rock...)
upintheairsomewhere
I'm working like crazy to get ready for the Renegade Holiday sale in Chicago, Dec. 8+9 at the Pulaski Park field house.
Hope to see you there!
Sassyfrass
Bazaar Bizarre in Cleveland is on DECEMBER 1st!!! On the corner of East 4th and Prospect,in the Sincere Building...hours are 12 noon-9 pm...hope to see you all there!!! :)
ColorMeBella
The Astoria Craft Collective presents-
Handmade Holiday Craft Fair!
Astoria, New York.
December 2nd, 11am to 5pm
Check out here for more info:
http://www.yelp.com/events/astoria-as...
MrPS
London, UK
East London Design Show -
This weekend, Dec 1,2- Shoreditch Town Hall (my print'n'stitch canvases will be on sale)
and I'll also be selling at the Menier Chocolate Factory Gallery Design & Craft Fair Fri 7/Sat 8 Dec on London's South Bank, just along from Tate Modern.
aedoyle
I will be buying 'em out this weekend in St. Louis at:
Independent Art Market, Friday, Dec. 7 through Sunday, Dec. 9 downtown at the corner of 10th and Locust in LoftWorks' "Lofts at 315" building. The sale runs 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. on Friday, 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 12 - 6 p.m. on Sunday, with a reception on Friday night; independentartmarket.org
Rock 'n' Roll Craft Show, Sat. & Sun., Dec. 8 & 9, noon-9 Sat./noon-6 Sun., Mad Art Gallery, 2727 S. 12th St.; www.rocknrollcraftshow.com
dolangeiman
CHICAGO, IL
December 6-9, 2007
I'll be at the One of a Kind Show & Sale Chicago at the Merchandise Mart. Booth #3049. Over 400 North American artists will be participating.
roccadesigns
I wish there were more shows in Georgia, there never seem to be local shown in Atlanta.
Maybe I need to move to seattle, Portland or Brooklyn!
darjeelingpaper
Come on down to the St. Petersburg Saturday Art Market in Williams Park this December!
Join in on all the fun with over 50 local artists, some great local music and tasty treats! You must try the gelato!
Dates: Every Saturday in December
Time: 9am - 2pm
Location:
Williams Park in Downtown St. Petersburg
2nd Ave. N. and 4th St.
St. Petersburg, FL
mymy
the craft fair guide at MY MY has been moved to http://www.indiecraftfairguide.com
sewmeamemory
The Holiday Artisan & Crafter Expo
Franklin, MA
Sunday, November 30th, 2008
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Still accepting applications:
http://www.heirloomartisanexpos.com
divachick33
Chatham Towne Holiday Boutique
Boise, Idaho
Location: 4306 N. Five Mile, Boise, ID
Dates: Friday, November 14th, 2008 *open 12-6pm and Saturday, November 15th *open 9-6pm
Description: Handcrafted Holiday Home Decor and Gifts for Everyone on your list including...vinyl lettering, jewelry, hand bags and accessories, spa products, gourmet foods, and much, much more!
We are still looking for new vendors! Contact divachick33@hotmail.com
AmericanCraft
"I Heart Handmade: Holiday" (nationwide, online)
Registration closes Nov 7: http://www.americancraftguide.com/
Show runs Nov 21-Dec 20
DesireeB
I'll be at
UNIQUE Los Angeles selling lots of furry travel buddies I hope !
http://uniquelosangeles.com
December 13th & 14th, 11 am – 7 pm
California Market Center, Downtown Los Angeles
110 East 9th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90079
PrairiePrimitives
BIRD IN HAND
Handmade Folk Art & Antiques
347 1st Street, Los Altos, CA, 94022
(across from Draeger's Market - yummm!)
The ladies who put on this show MAY still be looking for artists who make items in Primitive / Early American / Colonial styles (I can put you in touch with them, just convo me!).
I'd LOVE to see some redware, salt-glaze stoneware, basketry, weaving, candles, etc. at this show!
arcanearts
Actually the Crafty Wonderland Super Colossal Holiday Sale is on Sunday December 14th (not the 16th) from 11am to 7pm. Its at the Oregon Convention Center ~ Hall E 777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd. in Portland, OR.
Don't miss it!
dennisanderson
Portland Arts Bazaar Nov. 29, 2009 11-5 http://www.portlandartsbazaar.com/Hom...
peridotvision
Halloween Costume & Clothes Swap Party
Reuse, Recycle and Save yourself some cash At the same
Swap some Halloween Costumes. Swap some clothes, books, or shoes. Swap some fun.
October 17, 2009 Doors Open 12:00 Noon
4701 West Jefferson Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90016
http://www.housepartyswapnshop.com/oc...
Artists and Crafters Wanted for Vendor Spots at Costume & Clothes Swap Party
Vendor Information:
http://event-vendor.webs.com/october1...
LovMely
I am looking for some southern california shows to take part of. does anyone know of any?
peridotvision
Holiday Super Swap / Clothes Swap Party & Marketplace
11-15-09 at 12 noon in Orange County CA
Swap of Holiday Item’s and Decor * Clothes, Accessories, Shoes & Bags * Toys & Games * Music / CD’s and Movies / DVDs * Sports Equipment * Household Items * Small Electronics…. SWAP Anything that is Clean and in Good Condition.
This event is FREE and Open to Everyone
Info & Message Line: 714-380-6246
EVENT WEBSITE: http://www.housepartyswapnshop.com/11...
Sunday 11/15/09 at The Box Office in Santa Ana.
2106 South Susan Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704 (Susan Street is off Warner between Harbor and Fairview)
Vendors needed for this event.



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