NI Craft Fairs 2010

belle87

lol think i might start saving as it can be expensive. rachel i have been looking for flights im going o travl agents tomorrow. hopefully a wednesday could you go?

Rach39

Hi Belle, don't know can't make any promises till I see cost and times as normally have to collect Thomas from school after work as Terry now workin again and away in Islandmagee so he wouldn't be back in Lisburn in time to collect him. Is it on over any weekends? Let me know cost and times anyway and I'll see what I can do!

belle87

yea its on this weekend starts 7th ends 11th

SuperMum2008

Hello everyone - got a place at Regent House which is exciting although there will be another fair trade person there too - is anyone here the mystery fair trader?? Who will be at Belmont on Saturday?

Would have loved to have gone to NEC next week Belle - saw it advertised and loads of my normal suppliers are going to be there...unfortunately I cant get the time off though.:-( Had yesterday off as OH in hospital - nightmare but all ok today.

Does anyone know where I could get cheap creme eggs? Any special offers spotted? We have some little egg cosies we want to sell at Belmont.

harleygirl_2

Supermum just bought 40 boxes of creme eggs in tesco offer ends 4 feb. Buy the box of 6 and it works out 22p an egg. That is the cheapest anywhere DON'T buy the box of 12 it is more expensive. Iceland are doing 3 for £1 but Tesco still cheaper

SuperMum2008

Fantastic Harleygirl - thankyou - thats a great price. 40 BOXES???? Bet youre tempted to eat a few?!

bead_mad

Hi Belle, I would love to go to Birmingham to the trade fair but it very much depends on how expensive it would be? Have you been before? Are things a lot cheaper? I would love to be able to get a source for some things.

SuperMum2008

bead_mad wrote: »

Hi Belle, I would love to go to Birmingham to the trade fair but it very much depends on how expensive it would be? Have you been before? Are things a lot cheaper? I would love to be able to get a source for some things.

We checked with our main supplier who is exhibiting and they told us there are no special offers or discounts at the fair for their particular stand, BUT that we would be previewing new season stock. Not sure this will apply to all, and it is always nice to put a face to a name of a supplier and build up a relationship for future pleas for help with a quick delivery etc...

Rach39

IF YOU FIND ANOTHER DATE/FAIR, PLEASE COPY AND PASTE THIS LIST AND ADD YOURS TO IT,
DELETE ANY PAST FAIRS THAT HAVE ALREADY HAPPENED, SO WE CAN KEEP THE LIST FRESH!

********PLEASE DONT JUST POST SINGLE FAIR DATES - it gets too confusing to plough through pages of chat!!! *************************

Saturday 6th February 2010
Belmont Tower, Belmont Road
10-4
Googlesearch Belmont Tower Craft Fair and they have their own site - apply online via form, but also phone and chase as they are pretty busy. There may be a waiting list and crafters are rotated if there are duplicate crafts.


Festival of Colours taking place at St. George’s Market, 1-6pm, 28th Feb 10
£30 per stall
contact:
Krishan Tandon
T: 028 902 31381 ext. 21
M: 079 336 799 18
E: [EMAIL="krishan@artsekta.org.uk"]krishan@artsekta.org.uk[/EMAIL]


Saturday 27th February 2010...
Craft Fair, Regent House School from 10am - 2pm
Regent House School
Circular Road
Newtownards
T: 91813234 (school office, so during school time only)

Saturday 6th March 2010
Belmont Tower, Belmont Road
10-4
Googlesearch Belmont Tower Craft Fair and they have their own site - apply online via form, but also phone and chase as they are pretty busy. There may be a waiting list and crafters are rotated if there are duplicate crafts.

SATURDAY 6TH MARCH 2010......
WHITEHEAD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
10AM-1PM , £15 PER TABLE
PROCEEDS FOR SHELTER BOX APPEAL FOR HAITI
CONTACT JUNE CARTON - 07517941300


Saturday 6th March 2010... Rachel asked me to post this for her...
Bangor Abbey Craft Fair
10am-4pm
T 02891 450487 (Rachel) Tables £20

March 13th Gilnahirk Primary School
pm me for contact details of lady organising the fair
Crafters in at 9am, fair 11-3
£25 per table
Last year 500 visitors, this is the 2nd year of doing it.
So far only 3 jewellery stalls, but think carefully before you decide to do it if you are another jeweller and ask the usual questions!


Saturday 27th March 2-6 but might be 12-6 Glengormley in Glenabbey Church
The cost of the table is £15, free tea/coffee to table holders. Extra £5 for electric and please bring your own extension leads. You won't need heaters.
Free admission
Face painting, Creche (free of charge up to one hour), bouncy castle. children's craft, mini facials, trying to organise nails.
Restricting crafts as in no more than 2 of the same,
My email is [EMAIL="nicholaharley@hotmail.co.uk"]nicholaharley@hotmail.co.uk[/EMAIL] if you put in subject line craft fair then I know it is not junk.

Saturday 3rd April 2010
Belmont Tower, Belmont Road
10-4
Googlesearch Belmont Tower Craft Fair and they have their own site - apply online via form, but also phone and chase as they are pretty busy. There may be a waiting list and crafters are rotated if there are duplicate crafts.

5 April 2010 (Easter Monday) The Argory
Easter Eggstravaganza no time as yet £50
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.

SPRING FAIR - BALLANCE HOUSE 15th MAY
11.30 - 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

MOUNT STEWART SAT/SUN 22/23RD MAY
Contact Belle for application forms or ring Mount Stewart/National Trust

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


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

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

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.

SuperMum2008

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