British Columbia Craft Shows
Twenty‑First Century Flea Markets
01/17 to 11/14 2010
Croatian Cultural Centre - Vancouver, BC
Promoter:
21st Century Promotions
Show Dir:
21st Century Promotions Ph:(604) 980‑3159
Contact Info:
21cpro@telus.net Web: 21cpromotions.com/flea_market/index.html
Attendance:
1,500
Exhibitors:
175 Exhib. Fee: Contact
Coldsnap 2010
01/22 to 01/30 2010
Various City Venues - Prince George, BC
Promoter:
Prince George Folkfest Society
Show Dir:
Jo Beattie co‑chair Ph:(250) 563‑1640
Contact Info:
gsheanh@sd57.bc.ca Web: coldsnapfestival.com
Activities:
special events
Attendance:
2,500
Exhibitors:
Exhib. Fee: na
Deadline: Music: 05/31/2009
Indie I Do
01/23 to 01/23 2010
Heritage Hall - Vancouver, BC V6H 1T1
Promoter:
Lotus Events
Show Dir:
Lotus Events Ph:(778) 371‑9781
Contact Info:
info@lotusevents.ca Web: gotcraft.com
Attendance:
2,000
Exhibitors:
Juried Exhib. Fee: Contact
Victoria Film Festival
01/29 to 02/07 2010
Various Locations - Victoria, BC
Promoter:
VFF Programmer
Show Dir:
Kathy Kay Ph:(250) 389‑0444
Contact Info:
festival@victoriafilmfestival.com Web: victoriafilmfestival.com
Attendance:
20,000
Exhibitors: Juried
Retro Design & Antiques Fair
02/07 to 12/05 2010
Croatian Cultural Centre - Vancouver, BC
Promoter:
21st Century Promotions
Show Dir:
21st Century Promotions Ph:(604) 980‑3159
Contact Info:
21cpro@telus.net Web: 21cpromotions.com/antiques_fair/index.html
Attendance:
1,500
Exhibitors:
175 Exhib. Fee: Contact
Best of the West Antique Expo
03/13 to 03/14 2010
Tradex Centre - Abbotsford, BC
Promoter:
Gadsden Promotions Limited
Show Dir:
Wendy and Jeff Gadsden Ph:(800) 667‑0619
Contact Info:
gadsden@antiqueshowscanada.com Web: antiqueshowscanada.com
Attendance:
3,500
Exhibitors:
70 Juried Exhib. Fee: Contact
BC Gem Show ~ Minerals of the Pacific Rim
04/09 to 04/11 2010
Central Fraser Valley Fairgrounds - Abbotsford, BC
Promoter:
BC Lapidary Society
Show Dir:
Cam Bacon Ph:(604) 854‑1711
Contact Info:
showchaircam@yahoo.com Web: lapidary.bc.ca
Attendance:
5,000
Exhibitors:
Juried Exhib. Fee: Contact
Kerrisdale Antiques Fair
04/17 to 04/18 2010
Kerrisdale Arena - Vancouver, BC
Promoter:
21st Century Promotions
Show Dir:
21st Century Promotions Ph:(604) 980‑3159
Contact Info:
21cpro@telus.net Web: 21cpromotions.com/kerrisdale/index.html
Attendance:
2,500
Exhibitors:
65 Exhib. Fee: Contact
Burnaby Rhododendron Festival
05/02 to 05/02 2010
Deer Lake Park - Burnaby, BC
Promoter:
Shadbolt Centre For the Arts
Show Dir:
Julie‑Anne Slade Ph:(604) 205‑3004
Contact Info:
julie‑anne.slade@burnaby.ca Web: shadboltcentre.com
Activities:
kids' activities, commercial plant and horticultural sales
Attendance:
2,500 # Food Booths: 8 Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors:
50 Exhib. Fee: $30‑$50
Got Craft? Spring Show
05/02 to 05/02 2010
Royal Canadian Legion - Vancouver, BC
Promoter:
Lotus Events
Show Dir:
Lotus Events Ph:(778) 371‑9781
Contact Info:
info@lotusevents.ca Web: gotcraft.com
Attendance:
1,500
Exhibitors:
55+ Juried Exhib. Fee: Contact
Vancouver International Children's Festival
05/17 to 05/24 2010
Vanier Park - Vancouver, BC
Show Dir:
Event Contact Ph:(604) 708‑5655
Contact Info:
info@childrensfestival.ca Web: childrensfestival.ca
Activities:
hands‑on arts activities, outdoor bandshell
Attendance:
43,000 # Food Booths: 8 Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors:
Exhib. Fee: na
Deadline: Music: 05/11/2009 Food: 03/31/2010
Robson Square Artisan Market
06/04 - 09/18 2011
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Promoter: Robson Square Artisan Market
Show Dir.: Lindsay Coleman
Phone: 604.761.4366
Online: www.robsonsquaremarket.com
Activites:
Attendance:
Exhibitors: Robson Square exploded back into the spotlight hosting 2011 Winter Olympic parties in the heart of downtown and it has continued to be a central spot for activity opening its family friendly skating rink again this past winter. Now for summer 2011 it will become the exciting and colorful Robson Square Artisan Market. The Market will open at 10am to the public at no charge each weekend throughout the summer starting on Saturday, June 4th, 2011. Expect to find local artisans featuring hand-made art, florists offering stunning arrangements, and exciting entertainment for the whole family. If you are a local artisan or entertainer that would like to take part in the Robson Square Artisan Market, you can find more information and application forms on the market webpage.
Deadline: 05/18/2011
Vancouver Island Musicfest
07/09 to 07/11 2010
Courtenay Exhibition Fairgrounds - Courtenay, BC
Promoter:
Comox Valley Folk Society
Show Dir:
Event Contact Ph:(250) 336‑7929
Contact Info:
info@islandmusicfest.com Web: islandmusicfest.com
Activities:
children's activities, instructional workshops, eco‑education areas
Attendance:
8,000 # Food Booths: tba Food Fee: $325‑$1,100
Exhibitors:
Exhib. Fee: $300‑$900
Atlin Arts & Music Festival
07/09 to 07/11 2010
Tarahne Park - Atlin, BC
Promoter:
Atlin Arts & Music Festival Society
Show Dir:
Stephen Badhwar Ph:(250) 651‑2460
Contact Info:
backwoods_benny@hotmail.com Web: atlinfestival.ca
Activities:
film, art & music workshops, kids' activities, jammin'
Attendance:
2,000 # Food Booths: 6 Food Fee: $60‑$240
Exhibitors:
32 Exhib. Fee: $60‑$240
Deadline: Art & Craft: 06/01/2010 Music: 01/31/2010
Food: 06/01/2010
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in the Park
07/11 to 07/11 2010
Deer Lake Park - Burnaby, BC
Promoter:
Shadbolt Centre For the Arts
Show Dir:
Julie‑Anne Slade Ph:(604) 205‑3004
Contact Info:
julie‑anne.slade@burnaby.ca Web: shadboltcentre.com
Attendance:
11,000 # Food Booths: 8 Food Fee: Contact
Vancouver Folk Music Festival
07/16 to 07/18 2010
Jericho Beach Park - Vancouver, BC
Promoter:
Vancouver Folk Music Festival Society
Show Dir:
Van Folk Ph:(604) 602‑9798
Contact Info:
info@thefestival.bc.ca Web: thefestival.bc.ca
Activities:
family area, participatory workshops
Attendance:
35,000 # Food Booths: 25 Food Fee: Varies‑contact
Exhibitors:
30 Juried Exhib. Fee: Varies‑contact
Deadline: Art & Craft: 03/15/2010 Music: 01/30/2010
Food: 02/15/2010
Discovery Coast Music Festival
07/17 to 07/18 2010
Bella Coola Fall Fair Grounds - Bella Coola, BC
Promoter:
Show Dir:
Susan ONeill Ph:(250) 799‑5618
Contact Info:
oneill@xplornet.com Web: bellacoolamusic.org
Activities:
children's site with bounce house, face painting, etc.
Attendance:
2,000
Exhibitors:
Exhib. Fee: $125
Deadline: Art & Craft: 05/30/2010 Music: 11/31/2009
Food: 06/15/2010
Burnaby Discovery Day Festival
07/18 to 07/18 2010
Deer Lake Park - Burnaby, BC
Promoter:
Shadbolt Centre For the Arts
Show Dir:
Julie‑Anne Slade Ph:(604) 205‑3004
Contact Info:
julie‑anne.slade@burnaby.ca Web: shadboltcentre.com
Activities:
kids' area
Attendance:
2,000 # Food Booths: 8 Food Fee: Contact
Artswells Festival of All Things Art
07/30 to 08/02 2010
Various Locations - Wells & Barkerville, BC
Promoter:
Island Mountain Arts
Show Dir:
Julie Fowler Ph:(800) 442‑2787
Contact Info:
media@imarts.com Web: artswells.com
Activities:
parade, kids area
Attendance:
1,000 # Food Booths: tba Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors:
6 Juried Exhib. Fee: Contact
Princeton Traditional Music Festival
08/20 to 08/22 2010
Princeton - Princeton, BC
Promoter:
Princeton Traditional Music Society
Show Dir:
Jon Bartlett Ph:(250) 295‑6010
Contact Info:
princetonfestival@telus.net Web: princetonfestival.wordpress.com
Activities:
free country dance friday night
Attendance:
1,500
Exhibitors:
Juried Exhib. Fee: na
Deadline:
Music: 04/15/2010
Burnaby Lake Antiques Fair
08/28 to 08/29 2010
Bill Copeland‑Burnaby Lake Sports Centr - Burnaby, BC
Promoter:
21st Century Promotions
Show Dir:
21st Century Promotions Ph:(604) 980‑3159
Contact Info:
21cpro@telus.net Web: 21cpromotions.com/burnaby_lake/index.html
Attendance:
3,000
Exhibitors:
65 Exhib. Fee: Contact
Deadline:
Art & Craft: 04/30/2010
By Hand ~ Vancouver
09/12 to 09/14 2010
BC Place Stadium - Vancouver, BC
Promoter:
Signatures Shows, LTD
Show Dir:
J.Fahey Ph:(613) 241‑5777
Contact Info:
info@signatures.ca Web: byhand.ca
Attendance:
5,000
Exhibitors:
75 Juried Exhib. Fee: $720‑$1,180
Eat! Fraser Valley Food & Cooking Festival
09/19 to 09/19 2010
Tradex Exhibition Centre - Abbotsford, BC
Contact Info:
service@eat‑fraservalley.com Web: eat‑fraservalley.com
Activities:
food speakers
Attendance:
11,000 Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors:
Exhib. Fee: $790+
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