Craft Fairs / Events Northern Ireland 2009

harvsl

Craftfreddie wrote: »

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

Hi Craft Eddie

Could you poss tell me what kind of price the European Company was charging for city hall? Ive been trying to get them but have had no joy!

Thanks

L

irishgirl62

wow rach39 how do you manage to do all those fairs? I have never booked one yet but doing a craft display at my mums senior club in Nov and filled with panic and dread in case I dont bring enough with me to sell but I keep telling myself its a taster if it goes well then maybe I will start booking craft fairs

Rach39

irishgirl62 wrote: »

wow rach39 how do you manage to do all those fairs? I have never booked one yet but doing a craft display at my mums senior club in Nov and filled with panic and dread in case I dont bring enough with me to sell but I keep telling myself its a taster if it goes well then maybe I will start booking craft fairs

lol it's not normally a problem not having enough stock with you!! More like the hassle of putting it all back in the car when everyone's finished rummaging through it and not bought anything! I'm finding the fairs are not busy enough on the whole to do this full time and make any real money (one or two exceptions, but generally) so you have to really enjoy the craft you do to make it worthwhile. I work full time Mon - Fri and believe it or not this is a hobby and how I choose to spend my weekends - must be mad! Why not book in to one of the cheaper ones - you never know....!;)

Rach39

Did anyone else get an email inviting to craft fairs at Slieve Coombe on 6, 13 and 20 December? If so, do you know any more details - ie where is this place?! also, is there a cost and is a shelter included? Email was 3 pages long but I couldn't find any of this info! Have emailed the organiser too so if I hear more detail will post here x

Rach39

Rach39 wrote: »

Did anyone else get an email inviting to craft fairs at Slieve Coombe on 6, 13 and 20 December? If so, do you know any more details - ie where is this place?! also, is there a cost and is a shelter included? Email was 3 pages long but I couldn't find any of this info! Have emailed the organiser too so if I hear more detail will post here x

OOps I'm stupid and got the name wrong - it's actually Slieve Croob! Anyone any the wiser?

irishgirl62

I googled slieve croob and got this its in castlewellan is it the place you are looking for? http://www.slievecroobinn.com/

Rach39

Thanks Irishgirl - looks lovely doesn't it but still not sure how viable on 3 cold Sundays before Christmas!! Do you have any experience of how busy it would be, my concern is that it's a bit remote x

belle87

its near my way i think lol i emailed and got reply saying that person would contact me soon

i really need off my bum and get booking

i did contact the people about that fair (ones ran the mela) no reply have sent payment to belmont tower have been asked to do one in newry next month jus awaiting details

but other than that ive nothing booked

irishgirl62

Rach39 wrote: »

Thanks Irishgirl - looks lovely doesn't it but still not sure how viable on 3 cold Sundays before Christmas!! Do you have any experience of how busy it would be, my concern is that it's a bit remote x

I wouldnt know never been there before

SuperMum2008

Re the Ballyclare event that is 30/31 OCtober - Ive asked the organiser a few times now to clarify if the stalls would be covered and still havent had an answer - can anyone else help?