NI Craft Fairs 2010

smokiewater

Has anyone done the Saintfield Show in the last couple of years? I haven't done it in about 5 years and am wondering if is any good.

All the Agricultural Shows (dates and contact details) are now on the Irish Shows Association website - far too many to list them all!

fi99

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MAY

Ballymena show 29th may
contact 25652666 a pack will be sent out
starts at 9-5.30 set up before 9am or night before
Inside is £65 plus VAT outside is £50 plus VAT this is well attended with approx 15000 attending (addition by Supermum - "ALLEGEDLY"!!)

29 May 10 - 4 Ballyclare Town Hall
Forms available from Newtownabbey Borough Council from 22 March
- search Council site for "Ballyclare May Fair" or email details - name, full address, details of craft, to [EMAIL="craftstallholders@newtownabbey.gov.uk"]craftstallholders@newtownabbey.gov.uk[/EMAIL]

30 May Country Fair - Florence Court, Enniskillen
1 - 6pm £30 or £50 for this and the Halloween one below
Forms from National Trust Florence Court 6634 8249
Extra £5 if you need their insurance cover
Set up at least 1 hour before

Ardboyne Hotel Navan
11 - 6 I think
contact: SCOTT ON 00353 852828420 or e mail [EMAIL="faireireevents@gmail.com"]faireireevents@gmail.com[/EMAIL]

TEDDY BEAR'S PICNIC 31ST MAY
STORMONT, £100 PER STALL
PHONE ALEX BERRY - 02840622855

JUNE DATES

Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival from 4-6 June 2010
contact: [EMAIL="allanhartwell@marketplaceeurope.co.uk"]allanhartwell@marketplaceeurope.co.uk[/EMAIL]

Ballymoney Agricultural Show
4th & 5th June
Alison Smyth 70835642

Summer Fete and Vintage Tractor Drive - Loanends Pres. Church - Sat. 5th June
contact: [EMAIL="pottylinda@hotmail.co.uk"]pottylinda@hotmail.co.uk[/EMAIL]

5 june craft fair, ballycarry primary school
contact: sam 02893355847

5 June 2010
Linn Primary School, Larne
Summer fete 2 - 4
£15 per table payment and forms to be in by 7 May 2010
contact:Shirley-Ann McGoran [shirleyannmcgoran@btinternet.com]


Carickfergus Ladies Social club are running a Handicrafts and Bric-a-brac Sale on 5th June from 10am - 4pm at Albert road Orange Hall. £6 a table. For info or to book contact Angela on 07749329591.

JUNE BANK HOLIDAY CRAFT AND FOOD FAIR MONDAY 7TH JUNE 12-7PM
LIZ DOO HOUSE DUNDALK
45 STERLING FOR A 6FT TABLE 55 STERLING OR FOR 8FT TABLES IF PAID IN FULL BY MARCH 31ST
GREAR LOCATION
CONTACT SCOTT ON 00353 852828420 or e mail [EMAIL="faireireevents@gmail.com"]faireireevents@gmail.com[/EMAIL]

13th June Inishowen Vintage Show, Moville
Noel 00353 86 6062038 a bit vague on price, no more than £40 for craft but if booking agree price with him in writing to prevent confusion on day!

12 June Orangefield Primary School, Belfast
£20 Heather Girvan PTA Secretary 028 9070 4388

12th June Dundonald Primary SChool PTA Fair 12noon to 3pm
Tables £15
Contact the school for details and to see if any spaces left - will be the usual restrictions on jewellers etc
Send cheque made payable to "Dundonald Primary School PTA" and info on what you sell to:
Stephanie McCoy
7 Grand Prix Park
Dundonald
BT16 2BD
Access to the stall for traders will be strictly between 10am and 10.30am.
Directions to the school www.dundonaldprimaryschool.net
Please note weather permitting all stsall-holders will be allocated a table in the school grounds, if the weather is inclement the fair will be held indoors.

Uptown Hoedown Glengormley Park Newtownabbey 10 - 4
Payment and form and insurance evidence required by 14 May 2010
contact Kim Murray [EMAIL="kmurray@newtownabbey.co.uk"]kmurray@newtownabbey.co.uk[/EMAIL]

Limavady Vintage Rally & Fun day
James Moore 77741367
Sat 19th June

Saturday 19th june
Saintfield show, contact secretary@saintfieldshow.co.uk

Saturday 19 June, Mossley Pavillion, 11am - 4pm. £20 per table, £5 extra for electric. All in aid of Kids Alive, contact Nichola Harley on 07717 571588 or email [EMAIL="nicholaharley@hotmail.co.uk"]nicholaharley@hotmail.co.uk[/EMAIL] again number restriction of jewellery stalls.

19th June in Conlig, Co.down in the church hall for Praxis in a respite unit in Conlig for children with disabilities and we're hoping to raise some much needed funds for equipment. hoping to get a good mix of crafters at it. haven't decided on the price of the stalls yet so any ideas oin that are most welcome. You can contact me through here or email me: [EMAIL="ingyell@hotmail.co.uk"]ingyell@hotmail.co.uk[/EMAIL]

June 26th - craft fair in clough in aid of mencap
Clough presbyterian church hall
12-6 (set up from 10)
£15 per table (extra £5 if electric is needed)
contact [EMAIL="shellemurre2003@hotmail.com"]shellemurre2003@hotmail.com[/EMAIL]

June 27th - County Craft and Food Fair
Dunboyne Castle Hotel, Dunboyne Rep Of Ireland
65 euro per table
contact Scott [EMAIL="faireireevents@gmail.com"]faireireevents@gmail.com[/EMAIL]
ALSO HAVE ARDEE EVENT BELOW

JULY DATES

limavady & Londonderry Show
10th July 10-9
[EMAIL="jen453@btinternet.com"]jen453@btinternet.com[/EMAIL]

18 July Ballydugan Mill, Downpatrick
In aid of Action Cancer £25 per table
Contact Jennifer Munn
[EMAIL="jenni.munn@googlemail.com"]jenni.munn@googlemail.com[/EMAIL]


SHANES CASTLE 24TH JULY
contact John Herron on [EMAIL="antrimshowsec@hotmail.com"]antrimshowsec@hotmail.com[/EMAIL]


RASPBERRY TEA - BALLANCE HOUSE 24 JULY
1.30 - 5.00 forms from [EMAIL="ballancenz@aol.co.uk"]ballancenz@aol.co.uk[/EMAIL] please note maximum jewellery at each event is 3 stalls.
£25 per table

AUGUST DATES

Bank Holiday Monday 2nd August (BANK HOLIDAY IN SOUTH)
Ardee (20 mins from the border) Parish Hall County Craft and Food Fair, running with the Ardee Turfman Festival 11-6
60 euro per table if paid in full by June 20th
80 euro per table after that date
over 1100 in attendance last time the fair was run!!!
Contact Scott: [EMAIL="faireireevents@gmail.com"]faireireevents@gmail.com[/EMAIL] for a booking form


7 august, craft fair, larne leisure centre, contact:
[EMAIL="jen@jennimac-handmade-cards-and-crafts.co.uk"]jen@jennimac-handmade-cards-and-crafts.co.uk[/EMAIL]

Traditional Farm & Livestock Foundation Show at Cultra 21st & 22nd August
£30 for 1 table for both days
£50 for 2 tables for both days
contact [EMAIL="byrne.sandra@googlemail.com"]byrne.sandra@googlemail.com[/EMAIL]

29 August 2010 The Belfast Mela - Botannic Gardens Belfast
12 - 6 £80 plus £25 for electric if required. Contact Krishan
[EMAIL="krishan@artsekta.org.uk"]krishan@artsekta.org.uk[/EMAIL]

SEPTMBER DATES

Broadisland gathering, ballycarry
sat 4th sept
contact larne burough council
http://www.larne.gov.uk/event_detail...usiness&text=3

sat 4th and sun 5th sept
airshow, portrush, £150 for the 2 days
contact - 01132675127

11 September - Bessbrooke - Janice 028 3083 9041



OCTOBER DATES

castleward Pumpkinfest is on 16th and 17th October. £90 for two days. Contact National Trust.

APPLE DAY - BALLANCE HOUSE 16 OCTOBER
2.00 - 5.00 forms from [EMAIL="ballancenz@aol.co.uk"]ballancenz@aol.co.uk[/EMAIL] please note maximum jewellery at each event is 3 stalls.£25 per table

24 October Halloween Fair - Florence Court, Enniskillen
1 - 5pm £30 or £50 for this and the May Country Fair above
Forms from National Trust Florence Court 6634 8249
Extra £5 if you need their insurance cover
Set up at least 1 hour before

Castleconnell Craft Fair - Sun 24th and Mon 25th October (Monday bank Hol in the South)
Mary O'Connor 0035361 377810 Very strict application process and Craft Only £90 - £140


31st October Halloween at the Liz Doo Dundalk
Will involve Withces, Psychic Readers, Kids Area, Craft Area,
Hallween story corner etc
12-8
50 euro for a 6 ft craft space if paid by 1st of September
60 euro for a 8ft craft space if paid by 1st of September
Contact Scott [EMAIL="faireireevents@gmail.com"]faireireevents@gmail.com[/EMAIL] or call 00353852828420

Last Saturday in October, ST Dorotheas Parish Church, Gilnahirk
Contact Deborah Roddy at the church, no details yet was OK last year

NOVEMBER DATES

hospice fair in November / tullyglass hotel ballymena the contact is Samina Bonar (028) 25644024. details to be confirmed


Saturday 13 November 2010 10am - 4pm
Lorne House, girl guides £25 per table
contact Claire Flowers on 028 90425 212

20th November Kilmore Parish Church Portadown
Malcom Kingston 028 3833 2664 £25 inc tea/coffee/lunch

Saturday 20th November Ballyearl Leisure centre
Time not confirmed, will keep posted re forms

Burnavon Arts Centre Friday 19th & Sat 20th November
Mary Crooks 028 8676 9949
£50 for the 2 days - application process and craft only, has a good reputation


Saturday 27 November, Glenabbey Church, Glengormley
12-5 email [EMAIL="nicholaharley@hotmail.co.uk"]nicholaharley@hotmail.co.uk[/EMAIL] NO MORE JEWELLERY

DECEMBER DATES

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET - BALLANCE HOUSE 4 DECEMBER
11.00 - 4.00 forms from [EMAIL="ballancenz@aol.co.uk"]ballancenz@aol.co.uk[/EMAIL] please note maximum jewellery at each event is 3 stalls.£25 per table

4th and 5th December The Argory
Victorian Christmas one day £50 two days £90.
Non returnable non transferable deposit of £10 for each date with balance payable 28 days before the event. As heavily booked for Christmas they may only be able to offer you one of the two days or may put you on waiting list. Full details and booking forms available from The Argory, Moy, Dungannon office no. 02887784753. Stalls in outbuildings, courtyard and marquee (Christmas only) Power points available to hook up extension leads for lighting only. Fee includes provision of 1 table and chair - you can bring another table or stand but have to let them know beforehand

fi99

belle - if your interested i can do a raffle for you to raise money for mencap? prize would be a £50 virgin vie hamper, tickets would be £2 each and you would raise £50 for your charity

harleygirl_2

I am in Ballyclare this weekend then a 40th birthday party afterwards could see it far enough (sigh)

belle87

fi99 wrote: »

belle - if your interested i can do a raffle for you to raise money for mencap? prize would be a £50 virgin vie hamper, tickets would be £2 each and you would raise £50 for your charity

if you are sure i hate asking for things as feel bit cheeky lol

smokie i havent done it yet but i had the woman organising it in the coffee shop the other week and she has booked me for next year fair.

ladies i need your opinions on this. I was talking to a lady today who has organised fairs in the past and she asked me how much was i charging into the fair i said iw asnt it was free but would have a donation box sitting at the entrance if ppl wanted to throw in somemoney. well she told me i should charge in at leat £1-2 per adult but free for kids as people wont throw in a donation. Im a bit hmm n hamm about it but i wanted to know what you all though on the matter.

im hoping the car wash and games face painting and refreshments selll well as this is all going to the mencap fund hence why i didnt wanna charge in she thinks im MAD not charging in lol

Book_Lady

smokiewater wrote: »

Has anyone done the Saintfield Show in the last couple of years? I haven't done it in about 5 years and am wondering if is any good.

All the Agricultural Shows (dates and contact details) are now on the Irish Shows Association website - far too many to list them all!

I done it last year but cant do it this year as it clashes with my daughters ballet rehearsal. It was ok but not great but then it doesnt charge as much to exhibit as some of the other shows. Its very well organised though

fi99

belle87 wrote: »

if you are sure i hate asking for things as feel bit cheeky lol

smokie i havent done it yet but i had the woman organising it in the coffee shop the other week and she has booked me for next year fair.

ladies i need your opinions on this. I was talking to a lady today who has organised fairs in the past and she asked me how much was i charging into the fair i said iw asnt it was free but would have a donation box sitting at the entrance if ppl wanted to throw in somemoney. well she told me i should charge in at leat £1-2 per adult but free for kids as people wont throw in a donation. Im a bit hmm n hamm about it but i wanted to know what you all though on the matter.

im hoping the car wash and games face painting and refreshments selll well as this is all going to the mencap fund hence why i didnt wanna charge in she thinks im MAD not charging in lol

no i dont mind at all, i can have the hamper made up in time for you event, just need to get it to you.

ill send PM you with more details and the sheet to get filled in

harleygirl_2

Michelle I raised £2k at the Glenabbey event and didn't charge in. Charged for tea/coffee, face painting, car wash etc. I find people don't spend to much if they have to pay in. Donation box is a good idea you know I have one on my table and people always put something in. It is up to yourself but I personally wouldn't charge in

minidriver27

Thanks for your help Fi hopefully this will work so I can reply to your post... have been away for a week horse riding in Spain after one false start of driving to airport at 4am after moving house til 3am (!!!nightmare!) ...........to be told flight was cancelled. Paid for another flight...booo... but managed to get there after airport reopened a couple of hours before flight was due to leave!
I see there are many pages of reading.............. best get down to it!

belle87

lol no problem no fee in then it ssettled lol fi when are you in belfat next as you could leave it into the archaeology building for me on fitzwillams street queens uni