Upcoming Fall Craft Shows

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*Lake Houston Trade Days*
03/16 to 11/30 2013
Humble Civic Arena – Humble, TX

Contact: Michael Kelley – (832) 758-3295

http://www.lakehoustontradedays.com/
Saturday September 14th
Saturday October 26th
Saturday November 30th


*Heart of Katy Craft Show*
September 14 & 15, 2013
Katy, TX
http://www.khskbbc.com/Craft%20Show%20Appl_Rules%20Fall%202013.pdf
heartofkatycraftshow@gmail.com, 832-464-5476



*St. Mary's Fall Gift Market*
September 27 & 28,2013
Cypress, TX
http://stmaryscypress.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/StM_FGM13-vendor-app1.pdf



*The Salvation Army Houston Northwest 2013 Craft Show*
Sept 28
Houston, TX
For info contact Kathy at kathy_farmer@uss.salvationarmy.org. Website: www.salvationarmycraftshow.com
or www.facebook.com/TheSalvation Army Houston Northwest Corps


*Saint Andrews Craft Fair *
October 11 & 12
Saint Andrews Episcopal Church - Pearland, TX
http://www.mystandrewscraft.com/


*Atascocita Lutheran Church Fall Festival Benefit*
October 12, 2013
Atascocita, TX
http://www.alutheranchurch.org/about-us/fall-festival/
*CreekFest is a Festival of the Arts & Adventure Race*
Cypress Creek Cultural District in Spring, Texas
Saturday, October 12, 2013
For more information, email AlyssaW@HoustonNWChamber.org or MeredithB@houstonnwchamber.org at the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce.
http://creekfesthouston.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Marketplace-Application-Final3.pdf


*CRAFTAPALOOZA & "FABULOUS" JUNK MARKET*
October 19, 2013
Waco Convention Center
Waco, TX
http://www.montagefestivals.com/craftapalooza_-_waco.htm



*The Peddler Show*
October 25-27
Rosenberg, TX
http://www.peddlershow.com/rbgoct/
*Gingerbread Village Holiday Market*
Saturday, October 26, 2013 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 6646 Addicks-Satsuma Rd., Houston 77084
Contact Monica at gingerbreadvhm@yahoo.com



*The Woodlands Fall Market & Fair-2013*
Sat Oct 26,2013
Christ Church United Methodist
The Woodlands, Texas
Contact Nancy Davis ndavis@cc-um.org or 936-273-2030 ext 7239


*Kingwood Women's Club Holiday Marketplace*
Oct 28th, 2013 (Mon) -- Oct 29th, 2013 (Tue)
vendor information can be obtained by contacting the club at kwcweb@aol.com


* 28th ANNUAL FALL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR*
Saturday, November 9th, 2013
9am ~ 5pm Rain or Shine
The Woodlands, TX
http://www.panthercreekmerchants.com/Craft%20Fair%20Application.htm
Lorraine D. Richardson, at (713) 992-5983 or e-mail at LDR66@prodigy.net.



*Dickens on Cypress Creek Christmas Market*
11/22 to 11/23 2013
Cypress Creek Christian Community Ctr. – Spring, TX
http://www.cypresscreek.cc/index.php



*PTO Holiday St. Nick's Market*
December 6 & 7
St Anthony Of Padua, Catholic School
The Woodlands, Tx
sio@kalishlawtexas.com

*Tomball German Christmas Market*
December 13-15
gradsand@yahoo.com : 281-379-6844

[Former_Member]

The Tomball Farmer's Market has spots available for $20. I just did a show there today and it was my best one yet, so exciting!! 7 Acre Wood is doing a Christmas vendor show on Dec 7, in Conroe. I also had a great show there last month.

[Former_Member]

Happy to find this team!

[Former_Member]

Tomball Farmer's Market --Corner of Cherry St. & 2920 in downtown Tomball from 9am to 1pm tomorrow Nov. 16!!! $20 per 10x10 space. You can look them up on Facebook for more info. I will be set up there tomorrow and next Sat as well:))

[PurplePoemCraft]

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[Former_Member]

I am trying to fill open slots for an upcoming holiday market in Sugar Land TX.

This is a fee FREE event that will run from 4pm – 7pm on Dec 13th. Vendor setup will open at 3pm. Space is minimal, (1) 6 ft table space per vendor, with personal seating allowance. This event is being marketed to apartment community residents, attendance numbers are unknown.
Interested or for more information contact: sponton@winthropmanagement.com

Thank you!

[PurplePoemCraft]

Sorry, just realized I posted a wrong message here. If leader doesn't mind, you can take my last message out from here. Sorry about it. Thank you.

[Former_Member]

I was wondering if anyone knows of vendor shows in the Spring time?

[Former_Member]

Cougar Christmas Market was an abysmal failure. I took vacation time off of work and spend 2 1/2 days on this show. All I made was my booth and lunch money. I was not the only one. Fellow vendors said there was very little traffic and people were not buying much when normally they would have done much better.. Come to find out there had been at least 3 other high schools hosting shows in that pavilion in earlier weeks and this show was run week later than usual. I met some really super nice vendors though financially it was a huge, terrible disappointment. I gambled on this show and lost big time. On top of that, it was the second of my four shows this season that was an absolute disaster in terms of customer traffic. I just wish I could find 4 shows a year that would be worth my time and effort but it is so hard to find more than one at a time I am almost ready to give up. I wish I could find out important details about shows before I waste me time and money on them. Don't we all!

[Former_Member]

Hi: Any one know about Craft Fair for Summer or fall on Spring, The Woodlands or Tomball Tx.. Thank you !

[Former_Member]

Thank you for this list! Awesome!

[Former_Member]

Does anyone have feedback for the Autumn Bazaar at St. Andrew's? Thank you.

[Former_Member]

Hi Everyone,

Below is the link for the St. Mary's Fall Gift Market 2014. The dates are Sept. 26 & 27, 2014.

http://stmaryscypress.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/StM_FGM14-vendor-app.pdf

Greatwood Gifts Galore in Richmond, TX is another really good one.

I'll post some more shows soon.

Dina

[Former_Member]

Autumn Bazaar at St. Andrew's is seeking vendors. Set for November 1 in the heart of the Houston Heights, the event is a great spot for artists and crafters. visit www.saecheights.org for more details.

[Former_Member]

4 Craft shows this upcoming Fall! ONLY handmade vendors!!!!!
Please email: info@2guysandacraftshow.com or visit our website :
www.2guysandacraftshow.com

-So Long to Summer Celebration
San Jacinto Mall Parking Lot Event
6615 Garth Road | Baytown, Texas 77521
September 6th & 7th
Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm


-Pink-A-Palooza
Brazos Mall Parking Lot Event
100 Texas 332 | Lake Jackson, Texas 77521
October 4th & 5th
Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm


-Halloween Hoopla
San Jacinto Mall Parking Lot Event
6615 Garth Road | Baytown, Texas 77521
October 18th & 19th
Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm


-Fall Fiesta
Brazos Mall Parking Lot Event
100 Texas 332 | Lake Jackson, Texas 77521
November 15th & 16th
Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm

[Former_Member]

Still have some spaces remaining for the Autumn Bazaar at St. Andrew's on November 1. Located in the heart of the Houston Heights--just in time for holiday gift giving.

Early bird rates available through September 15--for registration, visit www.saecheights.org

For more information, contact bazaar@saecheights.org

Hope you can join us!

[Former_Member]

Glad to be apart of this group. I've been looking for craft show information :)

[Former_Member]

Does anyone know if there is a craft fair in The woodlands this years?
Thanks!

[Former_Member]

I need Humble, Kingwood, Atascacita and spring and the woodlands info on events in those areas for Dec. through March please.
Ty

[LetsClayCreations]

Anyone here who wants to share booth space with me??
I am a newbie to craft shows and so i would appreciate if they share...
i don't have tents as well but i so want to be a vendor in upcoming craft shows...
Thanks!

[craftyhouston]

I'm selling 10 x 10 spots for a very small outdoor craft show in the woodlands, tx area for the next 2 Saturdays. Only locals and only new stuff. ***Posting now, replying to all comments/questions in the evenings for the next few days. I prefer handmade vendors over MLMs, there's no elect., price is per day. I've got a flyer up on facebook.com/craftyhouston with more details and contact info.

[Former_Member]

I am looking for a craft show, church bazaar, or preferably an elementary school indoor event for Nov. 29th. Does anyone know of any? I am in Seabrook, but will travel to the north side if I have too :)

[Former_Member]

CRAFT MARKET!
Parker Events will be hosting a Craft Market on March 5, 2016 at Countryside Park in League City. The market will be opened from 9am to 3pm.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor, each booth space is 10 X 12 for $50. Please email parkereventslc@gmail.com or call/text 832-523-1147.
Thank you!

[Former_Member]

Howdy! Calling all vendors! The Cypress Springs FFA Spring Craft Show will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016 between 9AM-5PM & Sunday, April 10, 2016 between 10AM-4PM. Indoor booths are $105.00 and outdoor booths are $95.00. All proceeds will benefit the Cypress Springs FFA students in attending state convention, competitions and creating scholarships for graduating seniors. The event is held at the CFISD Exhibit Center at 11206 Telge Road, Cypress, TX 77429, ¼ mile north of Hwy 290. For additional information, please visit www.cypresssprings.ffanow.org or contact Elizabeth Ordonez via email at cy_springsffa@yahoo.com or Linda Cummings at (619) 719-2565.

[Former_Member]

My opinions--take them for what they are worth:

I have met some really nice people doing very nicely run markets, including several that were very pleasant experiences in working with the hosts. God bless them all! The bottom line is we have to have customers, and sometimes, no matter how good the hospitality and preparation, we still don’t have shoppers. You’re going to have some bummer days, like it rained all weekend at a market that was quite good for me the year before. Very disappointing. That’s life when you do markets. If you’re not willing to put up with a little of that, you’re in the wrong business. However, I am going to make choices that will hopefully help minimize my bad market experiences. When I have customers, I always make sales; I just don't have the stamina to continue to do this without customers.

1. I am not doing any more markets that cost less than $75.00 per day (or less than $10.00 per hour). Any cheaper than that and I have found it's too often a lot of work for little payoff. The most I can afford right now is $175.00 per day.

2. If you are going to pay $75.00--$100.00 or more per day, expect that you will need to bring your “A” game: your best stuff, your best effort. Better markets want quality items, and for markets to improve over time everybody has to make it happen. Cheaper shows generally attract vendors with less-than-great items.

3. For fall markets, don’t waste your time with anyone who hasn’t published their applications by June 1. They probably are not on top of the advertising and promotion, either. The time to start searching and applying is January-March, even into April is fine. The better markets start screening vendors far in advance. This also means you have to be willing to shell out some cash for which you will not see results for six months or more. (Swallowing hard…)

4. When preparing your application, do the kind of work and thoroughness as you would if you were applying for a job. Pay attention to every detail. Include your business card and some excellent photos. Even a cover letter might be in order.

5. Two day markets don't necessarily pull twice as much profit. Sometimes it’s just twice as much work. Be judicious when choosing these.

6. Reputation and location matter. Research all you can about a host. Yes, it’s hard. I have spent many hours looking. Try not to choose markets that will compete with the "biggies" of the season, like the Houston Nutcracker Market.

7. Weekday markets generally attract customers who are prepared to buy (I can’t do these often).

Here are the markets I am considering for 2016:

St. Martin’s Episcopal Church
Joy of Giving Market
717 Sage Road, Houston
October 18-20, 2016
Tues. 4:00-8:30 pm
Wed. 10:00 am-7:00 pm
Thurs. 10:00 am-3:00 pm
$175.00

Cinco Ranch High School Wonderland Market
Saturday, October 29
10 am-6pm
Setup 7-10 am
$150.00

Champion Forest Baptist Church
Christmas Wonderland Market
15555 Stuebner Airline Road, Houston, Texas 77069
Friday and Saturday, November 4-5, 2016
9:30-5:00 both days.
Check in anticipated Thursday 4-10 pm
$175.00

Festival of Angels
Presbyterian Church, Kingwood
Friday, November 4
1:00-7:00 pm & Saturday, November 5, 2015
9:00 am-4:00 pm
$100.00--cheaper, but it's close to home and I like it.

Cy Fair Mistletoe Market
Berry Center
Lori Preisler Productions
Saturday,
November 12
10-5
The Nutcracker Market is this weekend.
$175.00

Dickens on Cypress Creek Christmas Market
Cypress Creek Christian Community Ctr
Friday and Saturday
November 18-19
9:00-5:00 pm
Setup Thursday, November 18, Noon until 7:00 p.m.
$150.00

Mistletoe Market
Lone Star Convention Center, Conroe
Lori Preisler Productions
Saturday,
December 3
10-5 pm
$175.00

Sugar Creek Women’s Association Holiday Treasures Boutique
Sugar Creek Country Club
First Thursday in November?
Nothing is posted, I have not received a response from my email.
I think it’s $200.00

[Former_Member]

Thank you so much for this list! This is my first time trying craft fairs and I didn't know where to look. :)