Craft Fairs / Events Northern Ireland 2009

Rach39

Hi Belle, yes is indoor and 1 table and 2 chairs each provided. See ya there!

Tricia-Baghappy

Hi
Great to hear from you. I will definitely check out your web site.
Cheers
Tricia

harvsl

Rach39 wrote: »

Hi, lots of empty units in Lisburn Square now but I've no idea who the Landlord is or whether it would be worth approaching him for one off daily rental of a unit once a month or something? (May be worth a try - he's getting no rental at all at the moment!!) Will try to find out more...

hi rach
I think that is a good idea. I know there is a farmers market on the first sat of the month in lis sq.believe its just food but we would compliment that quite nicely i think. Worth at least giving a ring i think.
One thing i have to find out abiut is public liability ins. I have my own that covers me. Im sure we would need one for the fair as a whole though... Umm will check it out

Tricia-Baghappy

harvsl wrote: »

Hi Tricia

I do handbags too! Always good to have a bit of healthy competition Im booked into a few craft fairs in the run up to christmas. Take a look on my site (everyone else can too of course). ALl my events are ones that I found on this brilliant thread! Oh except for one in Holywood at christmas. Im not at home now but will post the guys email address when I get back.
Regarding the craft fairs there are some that only accept handmade stuff but quite a few are just keen to provide a variety of things. There arent too many ppl doing bags so so far Ive had a good response. Im sure you will too.
Good luck with your business and if you ever wanna chat or exchange tips just drop me a line.
L

Hi Thanks for replying. I will check out your web site. Where are you based.
Thanks t
tricia

harvsl

tracey.sherman wrote: »

Hi What about outlet centre in Banbridge, allways draws good crowd and they have some spare units as well.

Hi
I think they already run a fair once a month for handmade things. I believe its quite hardto getinto and im not sure if they would let us a space when they're running their own. However there is certainly no harm giving them a ring, esp with it coming up to christmas , you would think they would want more stalls. I'd say the handmade crafters might have a good chance at convincing them.
I'll ring them and see

harvsl

belle87 wrote: »

oh that be good idea, erm im wondering if the students union woul dlet me hav ea room as we get the for free just an idea.

trying to think where would be a good place do any of you have youth clubs
near by?

I think the student idea is great esp in the union. Sometimes queens can be a tough nut to crack though. You being a student though belle could help. I know one of the entrepreneurship lecturers so i'll see what i can do. It would be good though...

harvsl

Tricia-Baghappy wrote: »

Hi Thanks for replying. I will check out your web site. Where are you based.
Thanks t

Hi tricia,
Im based in belfast but do go all over the place. Esp as there doesn't seem to be many fairs in belf this year!

Craftfreddie

Rach39 wrote: »

Hi Belle, yes is indoor and 1 table and 2 chairs each provided. See ya there!

HI Rach, I have misplaced my paperwork what time is set up from on Sat Belmont Tower. Thanks M

belle87

Craftfreddie wrote: »

HI Rach, I have misplaced my paperwork what time is set up from on Sat Belmont Tower. Thanks M

think it starts at 10 but they are opened from 8 for set up etc

Choco

belle87 wrote: »

true, but i do know there was a lil fair held downstairs as you walk in the door to the left not very big area and it was a good enough turn out. maybe good last resort lol

I agree with you cause when I think of it you can pay a fortune for some of these shows and are lucky to cover your costs. If you hear anything keep me in mind although I work Wednesday + Saturday at my other job so those days don't really suit.