NI Craft Fairs 2010

furrychimp

Just back from Regent, I'm still totally in shock at how much stuff we managed to sell, it was fully insane! Just wanted to say a big massive Thank You to everyone who was there today and were so very lovely and friendly and supportive, especially Rach, Supermum, and Fair Eire, we had such a good time! It was nice to put faces to names and have a wee chat with some of you, I can't wait til Belmont on Easter Saturday!! Will be stitching like a maniac from now on, think I need more days off to get monkey making! Best of luck to everyone going to St George's tomorrow, hope you all sell loads of your fab stuff!

SheDee

Thanks for your welcome harley girl. Hopefully you might be able to fit us in to Glenabbey craft fair. We don't mind being contacted at last minute.

Rach39

Regent was pretty good today, no mad rush but pretty steady throughout. Can't believe the sock monkey revolution! I need to get a pattern!! So glad you did so well on your first run and happy stitichin ready for Easter! Looking forward to tomorrow, see y'all soon x

fi996

just back from holi event and was quite dissapointed with my sales
how did everyone else do?

Ginger_Rosie

Oh no fi996, that does sound disappointing. What was the set up like? Did they have enough people coming through?

faireire2010

Holi event was great on numbers and if you could see my stall you must of though we bought 1000s of £s in...im afraid that was not the case, had loads of lookers but 1 in 40 must of shoped. Made the cash back for the stand, covered fuel and a bit extra. The bit extra was spent on the great curry though now that was worth it!!!!

fi996

Ginger_Rosie wrote: »

Oh no fi996, that does sound disappointing. What was the set up like? Did they have enough people coming through?

the set up seemed ok to me although my stall was not very good as i was beside the paintball and i had to move my table as there was a lot of paint and water running under my stand + my feet but nobody was doing anything about it.

there was a great crowd but unfortunately people just did not seem to be spending (certainly not with me anyway) I think people were just there for the entertainment and something to eat. Does anyone know what St George's market is normally like as i usually hear very good reports about it?

Choco

I was there today also spoke with Supermum and Rach39 sorry must have missed you. My day wasn't bad but I have also done other work with Trishan and Nisha and I have found that people who come to these shows come for enterntainment and something to eat as I have never seen them walking around with lots of shopping bags. On the other hand the entertainment today of what I could hear and see was excellent - I thought

I have also done St George's market and it was useless for me in fact I had a permanent spot and pulled out because it was soo bad.

Rach39

Hi, sorry you were disappointed Fi, I looked for you - searched for purple table cloth but the only one I could see was my own lol! I found it ok and did pretty well but I think the comments are right, many many more lookers than buyers which as Choco says I think is par for the course at this kind of event. Had a great day though - the dancers were fab but I was a bit deaf by the end, how long did that bloke hold that note for!!!!:eek:
Lovely to meet Choco and catch up with some friends and great atmosphere. I think St G's always seems to have a good vibe, never done regular market but was at a Christmas one and it was thriving. Would love to get in on a Saturday but no chance, list soooo long, especially for us jewellers.

Rach39

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Friday 5th March 2010
7 - 9 Kings Park Primary
contact Keren Riley on [EMAIL="kerenriley@hotmail.com"]kerenriley@hotmail.com[/EMAIL]
(may not be much room left but could be worth a try as a last minute!)

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
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 1-6 Ballycraigy Road, Glengormley at Glenabbey Church (which looks like a big warehouse)
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, nail art and foot massage.
Restricting crafts as in no more than 3 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.

1 - 7 April (Easter Week) Junction One
Outside but semi sheltered (?) £30 / day - discounts if you take whole week. Contact Geoff Tulip if you're interested [EMAIL="tulipwoodcrafts@yahoo.co.uk"]tulipwoodcrafts@yahoo.co.uk[/EMAIL]

Easter Sunday and Easter Monday (4th/5th) Boyne Valley Hotel, Drogheda
County craft and food fair in aid of the Ester Benjamin Trust
10am -5pm
Tables are 120 euro for two days or 100 euro if paid in advance of event
6ft covered table but organiser is flexible on stand size (hurray!)
Great room, music, refreshments for stall holders, Stock can be left overnight as room locked and security in hotel.

call Scott for details on 00353 85 2828 420 or email [EMAIL="bigscotty4@hotmail.co.uk"]bigscotty4@hotmail.co.uk[/EMAIL]

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.

Sat 17th April 10.00am Jethro Centre Lurgan for further information email [EMAIL="ceara@thebeautyroom-ni.co.uk"]ceara@thebeautyroom-ni.co.uk[/EMAIL] or call 07825141567. Price to be confirmed but stalls will be no more than £20.00.

Belfast Spring fair - 24-25th April
contact 90918768
Taking details as unsure if a craft fair being held will send out a pack

Ardee May Day County Craft Fair 3rd may 2010 (Rep of ireland 15 mins from newry border)

10-5 Ardee parish hall
50 euro if paid in full by march 1st
65 euro if paid after
8ft tables
Please contact Scott on 00353852828420 or email [EMAIL="faireire@gmail.com"]faireire@gmail.com[/EMAIL] for further details.


Ballywalter Game Fair 2nd May AND Apple Blossom Festival Loughgall 7th and 8th May - Two Event Combination Booking
£200 for the two events. Contact Geoff Tulip for more details [EMAIL="tulipwoodcrafts@yahoo.co.uk"]tulipwoodcrafts@yahoo.co.uk[/EMAIL]

Castlewellan mayfair
Monday 3rd may
£20-30 depending on pitch
cant book to march ring local council for the info
I have the sheets and form but can only ring and book 3 other sites so if anyone wants me to book with mine i can do
It is outside so some sort of shelter is required and own tables but this is usually well attended

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

Ballyclare mayfair 16-23 may
contact 9040137

Fri 21st May 10.00am Mount Zion House Lurgan for further information email [EMAIL="ceara@thebeautyroom-ni.co.uk"]ceara@thebeautyroom-ni.co.uk[/EMAIL] or call 07825141567. Price to be confirmed but stalls will be no more than £20.00


MOUNT STEWART SAT/SUN 22/23RD MAY
Contact Belle for application forms or ring Helen Harrison at Mount Stewart/National Trust 02842788387

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

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

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

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

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

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
jenni.munn@googlemail.com

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

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


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.