Craft Fairs / Events Northern Ireland 2009

Craftfreddie

Hi, I have done a few car boot sales but only with my own/family articles. I found everyone wants it cheap ie a Pound or maybe a tiny bit more. I found public won't be prepared to pay as the stigma with car boot is "Get a bargain". They are prepared to pay at craft fairs though. I can give you details of a few car boots I have attended if interested.

Craftfreddie

Hi, quick route to beersbridge road. Coming up Newtownards rd from M3 turn right at 1st traffic light to Templemore ave, cross lights at top, take left lane onto Beersbridge rd. Not a long road. Hope this helps. If not let me know direction you are coming from & I'II do my best to direct. Happy crafting!

bead_mad

irishgirl62 wrote: »

Have any of you tried car boot sales? I am in two minds whether to give it a go or not

My experience of car boot sales is not good. Really only any good if you dont mind what you sell things for. People want things for nothing!:mad:

SuperMum2008

I would second that, bead mad. Apart from anything else, you have slaved to make something lovely or are selling something new and fabulous and then you would have to stand in the cold in a car park, in the rain, with hundreds of people carrying rubbish in old plastic bags and arguing with sellers over a 50p reduction in price...they have their place and I love them for the banter and a browse, but wouldnt lower myself or my stock to going through that, unless it is old stuff from my garage!!

joy2matt

Rach39 wrote: »

I have the covering letter and forms for autumn and christmas on my computer. send me a pm with your email address and will send to you.

Hi! Could you please send me the covering letter and forms for Ballance House events for Christmas, my email address is: [EMAIL="personal@beeching.biz"]personal@beeching.biz[/EMAIL]

Thanks Joy

joy2matt

SuperMum2008 wrote: »

Any more dates, fellow crafters?

Have sent bulk mailing to local schools so will let you know - have already added Belmont above - its usually a pretty good one, Ive done it a few years now.

Hi!
Do you have any contact details for the Belmont School Harvest Fair? Where abouts are they?
Thanks Joy
Reply please to: [EMAIL="personal@beeching.biz"]personal@beeching.biz[/EMAIL]

Craftfreddie

valerie_morrison wrote: »

Does anyone know of Christmas Fair held in Comber? Apparently it is on for 2 days/nights in square, loads of entertainment and fun I hear

Hi this sounds excellent. I am contacting the council to get more info. Let everyone know if I come up with anything.:T

Craftfreddie

stafford8825 wrote: »

Hi, just found this forum,it seems great! I make fresh evergreen Christmas wreaths with cones, cinnamon sticks etc, and am very interested in trying to sell them on a small scale at an upmarket christmas fair. Could anyone please suggest a good place to start? It would need to be an event at the very start of December or end of November.
Thanks a lot, good luck to everyone out there!

Hi, I started at church/school fairs to test the ground. I did contact Belfast City council re xmas market & St Georges market and was directed to European company who run City Hall Xmas market, the price for hiring a cabin etc was crazy for what I am selling. I just do ye old stall fairs now at church etc, & find older people who can't travel too far love them & are inclined to buy because goods are hand made. Good luck

Craftfreddie

SuperMum2008 wrote: »

Sunday September 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th
Sunday October 4th
Victoria Square - no details yet

Sat 20/09/09
? Time
Killyleagh
£25
Part of Viking Festival
Contact Lisa 44 821461

Saturday 17th October
Belmont School Harvest Fair
Ring the school and ask for details - being arranged by Carla on the PTA!

Sat 17/10/09 AND Sun 18/10/09
? Time
? Venue - Possibly Castle Ward
£35 plus £5 electricity plus £5 for pop up shelter
Cheque to “National Trust”
Contact Carol Crozier 44881204
[EMAIL="carole.crozier@nationaltrust.org.uk"]carole.crozier@nationaltrust.org.uk[/EMAIL]

24/10/09
? Time
Banbridge Leisure Centre
£40 - we think this is TOO EXPENSIVE!!! (Unless it is going to be a real go-er of a fair or you live that direction anyway.
Contact Leah Duncan 40660605

01/11/09 TO 30/11/09
? Times
Guildhall Derry/L’Derry
Specifically for Irish Crafts
Contact 71365151

November
Ballynahinch Leisure Centre - details to be confirmed

Sat 21/11/09
12-4
Integrated Primary School, Drumcoo
Enniskillen
£25
Contact Sharon 07732521533
[EMAIL="sharonelliott01@btinternet.com"]sharonelliott01@btinternet.com[/EMAIL]

Sat 21/11/09
? Time
Bangor Abbey Church Halls
£20
Contact Rachel McEvoy 91450487 OR send cheque to her at 99 Owenroe Drive Bangor BT19 1QJ
EARLY BIRD WARNING - 8am START!

Sat 28/11/09
11-5.30
Down County Museum
£25
Contact Geoff Tulip 44 811004
Charging people small entrance fee

Sat 05/12/09
? Time
Bangor Castle Leisure Centre
Contact Colin Martin 07811560771

Sunday 06/12/09
11-4
Balance House
? Cost
Contact [EMAIL="ballancenz@aol.com"]ballancenz@aol.com[/EMAIL] or 92648492 or think belle87 has forms on here!

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Sat 28/11/09
11pm - 3pm
St Marks Parish Newtownards
Cost: £25
Look at prev post for details

Be there for 10am as cars can't stay on site.

Cazo1

Parish of Greyabbey and Kircubbin Craft Fair

Saturday 14th November 2009 10am-4.30pm
Cost £20 per table
Contact no: Ann Heron 02842 788619
Refreshments & parking provided