NI Craft Fairs 2011

smokiewater

Craftycilly wrote: »

Thanks for replying Smokiewater. We ended up in Hillmount Garden Centre and I bought some lovely card making bits n pieces whilst hubby pottered about. Then finished of with a large slice of Pavalova - perfect day really.

I make cards as you have gathered but have only done 2 very small local craft fairs (that small that there was only me and one other stall at one of them!!) I haven't attended other fairs to buy or sell and I was interested to see what else was out there and of course be tempted by all the lovely items on offer.

Thanks again.

You should pop down to the craft fair in Victoria Square some Sunday, it is on this Sunday and then everyother Sunday until the end of October - it is always good craic!

harleygirl_2

tracey.sherman wrote: »

Yep £35.00 - I did it last year in all the bad weather. maybe it was the weather that put people off but sat from 11.00 that morning til 5.00pm that night and didnt even make the cost of table. Hope we do not have the same weather conditions over this winter as last as I think it affected quite a few events.

Didnt mind the £35 as my mum was suffering from breast cancer and had been for 36 years on and off but was a bit deflated at the turnout.

I did this two years ago and sold nothing, turn out was awful. Wasn't very well advertised and Archie is such a lovely man, but like yourself I think I would rather but the money in the charity box, as by the time I arranged babysitters, diesel and time it just wasn't worth it.

dragonfly50

Closing date for Glenlola craft fair coming up - some tables still available but will be limited to type of craft sold.
Was really good last year for me and was well attended.

smokiewater

dragonfly50 wrote: »

Closing date for Glenlola craft fair coming up - some tables still available but will be limited to type of craft sold.
Was really good last year for me and was well attended.

I have sent my form off already Jill!

It was great for us last year too, really nice crowd, big hall and loads of interesting crafters!

Any chance I could have a stall nearer the entrance this year - my stuff is sooo heavy!

RuthElaine

September

sat 3rd sep 9am-12mid day, mount stewart car boot sale (phoned up and they said can sell anything expect alcohol) £5 per car and you just turn up, first come basis!

Saturday 3rd September 2011, 11am-4pm Craft/Fun Day in aid of Lighthouse, formely PIPS. YMCA, 80 Jervis Street,Portadown. Room for 30 stalls, there will be a bouncy castle, facepainting, DJ onsite, light refreshments, tea & coffee facilities, balloon release & raffles. If anyone would like to book a stall please get n touch, they are £15 each. 07564 597 830

Portush Air Show 3rd+4th sept £165 for 2 days contact -[EMAIL="Paul.gallagher@colerainebc.gov.uk"]Paul.gallagher@colerainebc.gov.uk[/EMAIL]

Pamper day Saturday 24th September 11 - 4pm at Roddensvale School, Larne (bigger space to fill but my aim is to show case a wide range of crafts, so spaces will be limited to each type of craft again I hope that makes sense), please pm MADuffin for more info

October

MAJOR CRAFT EVENT & FAMILY FUN DAY - Stormont Estate, Saturday 1st October 2011
Fundraising for Cash for Kids the Cool FM charity - this event is being run by a group of talented business women and crafters and will be heavily promoted and publicised!
Jewellery stalls are already full, but applications from all other types of crafts, plus beauticians, complimentary therapists, childrens stalls etc etc are welcome. PM smokiewater

Craft fair in Lisburn Parochial Hall on Sat 8th October 10_4pm. There are parking facilities, tables cost £25 and Hall is right in the centre of Lisburn. A lot of advertising will also be taking place. All money raised is going towards the Association for Spina Bifida (ASBAH). Please contact Samantha McMillan Email [EMAIL="samanthamcmillan85@yahoo.co.uk"]samanthamcmillan85@yahoo.co.uk[/EMAIL]​ if you would like to book a table. A £10 deposit is required. Tea coffee and scones/cupcakes will be provided on the day.

Food Fair 8th and 9th October, Mount Stewart

Apple day Sat 15th Oct 2-5pm at Ballance house £25 (greeting cards and jewellery max 3) contact Anne Gould 028 92 650913

Glenlola's Craft Fair 15th October
Application forms online. Google Glenlola Collegiate.£30 a table.

Banbridge Craft Fair is Saturday 29th October, 10.30am - 4pm
The venue for this year, has been moved to Solitude Park, Banbridge where the fair will be held in a large marquee.
Contact Marion at [EMAIL="Marion.Mitchell@banbridge.gov.uk"]Marion.Mitchell@banbridge.gov.uk[/EMAIL] for application form and criteria.

November

Girlguiding Ulster, Lorne House, 028 9042 5212 contact Claire Flowers. Saturday 12th November 10am - 4PM £25.00

Saturday 26th November Rowandale IPS Christmas Craft Fair Moira Presbyterian Church hall 2.00-5.00pm contact Philly Bayston 07789 581070 for application form

December

Thursday 1st December 12.00 - 20.00 SLIEVE DONARD HOTEL NEWCASTLE, Cancer Research UK will be running this event tables cost £35 for on table or £60 for two tables. Set up from 10a.m. contact Archie Bingham 2 Carrigs Road, Newcastle, Co. Down BT33 0JZ. Phone no 028 4372 5837 or email [EMAIL="causewaygardenplants@hotmail.co.uk"]causewaygardenplants@hotmail.co.uk[/EMAIL]

Victorian Christmas market Sat 3rd dec 11.30- 4pm at Ballance house £25 (greeting cards and jewellery max 3) contact Anne Gould 028 92 650913

Christmas Craft Fair and Sale 3rd December · 10:00 - 14:00, Templeton Hotel Templepatrick Created by: Craft Fairs and Markets - Antrim/Crumlin Type this into the search bar of Facebook. Tables are £10 - £5 deposit must be paid to secure your table. Payments can be made via Paypal or by cheque. NO MORE JEWELLERY SELLERS - ALL JEWELLERY SPACES BOOKED ALL PROCEEDS IN AID OF MARTIN RESIDENTIAL TRUST

Christmas Craft Fair Argory 3rd-4th Dec Contact Mary Ashford as above £90 for two days

Christmas fair being run by Castlereagh borough council on Friday 9th December, from 6-9pm in Moneyreagh community centre. The cost per table is 25.00 and all proceeds go to the Mayors charity, Marie Curie. If interested, please email [EMAIL="AlisonWilton@castlereagh.gov.uk"]AlisonWilton@castlereagh.gov.uk[/EMAIL]

dragonfly50

smokiewater wrote: »

I have sent my form off already Jill!

It was great for us last year too, really nice crowd, big hall and loads of interesting crafters!

Any chance I could have a stall nearer the entrance this year - my stuff is sooo heavy!

I'll let the craft fair committee know - afraid I'm just a small cog not a bigwig!!!
Glad you did well last year - there was a great crowd right from the start. We will be in the same hall.

smokiewater

dragonfly50 wrote: »

I'll let the craft fair committee know - afraid I'm just a small cog not a bigwig!!!
Glad you did well last year - there was a great crowd right from the start. We will be in the same hall.

Well if you are just a cog, you are a jolly nice cog!

Thanks, see you in October if not before

JacMcC

Doggy Day Out - 3rd September
Beechgrove Doggy Fun Park, Beechgrove Stables, Banbridge from 12.00 - 4.00pm
Crafters all welcome £10.00 per stall (sorry no telephone number given)

DondoMcK

Hi.

Does anyone know where I'd get plain coloured paper bags or even brown paper bags (around the size of A5 paper)?

Thanks

pammie1980

hi, michelle duffin is also running another pamper day in larne on 19th november from larne ymca.
there is a craft fair in bangor on 5th november that i believe has still spaces left, details can be found on gumtree under craft fair search, sorry im new and not sure if i can leave links.
there is also a new craft fair set up starting every second saturday of the month starting in september. the girl advertises on facebook as kims emporium so hope this all helps some people as i had lovely people get me into a few craft fairs to get me started in the last few weeks xx