Holiday Craft Shows

[Former_Member]

Does anyone know of any Holiday Craft shows that are coming up in October/November/December here in Minneapolis or St. Paul? Any church craft shows or community center craft fairs?

[FaithSoapsAndLove]

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[Former_Member]

I am looking at a few shows through Gingerbread and Carousel. I signed up for a few on November 29 and dec 6-7 plus three at hospitals in December.

[BlueTurtleCrafts]

@Helen
Gingerbread is HORRIBLE - I do not recommend wasting your money
The last one I attended (I was not in it - I learned my lesson) there were maybe 12 vendors and maybe 4 were handmade - I felt awful for the vendors who wasted their money.

Carousel are slightly better if you can contend with resellers and mall shoppers who are not really interested in handmade stuff.

Just my opinion :)

[anrek]

Holiday Craft Fair
Save the Date! December 6-7, 2014

Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday, 12 noon-4pm

Roseville City Hall, Roseville, Minnesota
Heres one I do every year great show

[Former_Member]

The Roseville one looks great! However it appears they are all filled for this year :(

[Former_Member]

@Kathy
Thank you for your advice. I think I will register for the Carousel and go to the Gingerbread ones just to see what they are like.

[Rustic4You]

Years ago the gingerbread craft shows were good but the last couple I attended were terrible a lot of commercial type businesses like Tupperware home party type venders.

[Former_Member]

Hi all -- We still have booths available for the 5th Annual Valley Crossing School Craft Fair. The craft fair will be held Saturday, November 8 from 9 am to 4 pm. Our school is located in Woodbury.

Booth information is as follows:
8x10 booth -- $60
6x8 booth -- $50
An additional $10 for electricity

Please email me at trinalynnhatcher@gmail.com for more information or an application.

[Former_Member]

i am the co president of the Alter Rosary Society at St Michael Catholic Church in West St Paul we are have our Annual Holiday Boutique on Dec 6 8-5 we are looking for Crafters table will be 20 per tables this event was an annual event but due to circumstances beyond our control we had to cancel our boutique last year and some our our regular booked other craft shows any interest in a well organized , clean place to sell your items contact Eileen Ryan at 651-455-8518

[Artgirl56]

You can find many local shows by starting with these websites:

http://www.craftlister.com/
festivalnet.com

I do not recommend shows promoted by Gingerbread or Carousel as they tend to be in the aisleways of shopping malls and do not attract customers looking for handmade. They also contain a large contingent of buy/sell importers.

I am a participating artist in the following shows every year. I have vetted these shows and can attest that they are great shows to sell my handmade pottery/ceramic jewelry. These shows have big crowds of buying customers. I believe that these shows are completely booked already (except the Hudson Boutique, but it is filling fast), but you can always contact these shows to get on the mailing list for next year. Be sure, next year, to get your registrations in right away, because these shows fill quickly. Also, you might want to go as a customer this year, just to check them out first before committing to participate next year.

Nov 1, Salem Covenant Church Art Fair, New Brighton, MN
Nov 8, Shepherd of the Lake Church Holiday Craft Fair, Prior Lake, MN
Nov 22, North Branch ArtsFest, North Branch, MN
Dec 6, Hudson Holiday Boutique, Hudson, WI
Dec 13, Minnesota Womens Art Festival, Minneapolis

Google these shows for contact info. Some have websites or facebook pages as well. Good luck Abby!

[Artgirl56]

I'd like to add that I have been hearing about the following show at Canterbury Downs for years. It is HUGE, HUGE, HUGE and the booth fee is HUGE, HUGE, HUGE, but handmakers claim that the sales are through the roof. There are so many customers that you have to have a TON of product to sell. It is a four day show. The promoter charges about $10 admission to customers, so the promoter is making some good coin on this show. I might just have to go as an attendee to check it out:


November 13, 14, 15, 16, 2014

Autumn Festival Arts and Crafts Fair
CANTERBURY PARK
1100 Canterbury Rd.
Shakopee, MN 55379
Th./Fri. 11am-9pm; Sat. 9am-7pm; Sun. 10am-5pm
Adults $9; Seniors $8; Children Under 10 are Free.
Free Parking!

website: http://www.hpifestivals.com/autumn-festivals/

[Former_Member]

Minnesota Extravaganza Events is hosting a Vendor and Craft show on Saturday, November 22nd at Scott Highlands Middle School in Apple Valley, MN. The fee is $45 for an 8 foot space (you must provide table). For more details visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/mnextravaganzaevents

[Former_Member]

I am coordinating the craft sale at the annual "Holiday on 44th" festival in the Victory neighborhood of Minneapolis.

Holiday on 44th
Craft Sale at Patrick Henry High School
4320 Newton Avenue North
Friday, December 5, 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost for a table is $20 if registered & paid before November 15 (if space remains after that, tables are $25 each)

A bit more about Holiday on 44th - We are in our 16th year of of this festival! 44th Avenue is closed off from Morgan to Upton Avenue, and attractions like magicians, fire jugglers, music and ice carving happen inside and outside. Horse-drawn wagons deliver guests from the Loring Community School to Patrick Henry High School.

The craft sale takes place in the gym of Patrick Henry high school, where there will be musicians, face painters, gingerbread house making and a silent auction.

If you would like to rent a table, please download the contract linked below and mail to the address on the contract.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GLPOX5KklJxHZqXwTipHyFXCxkSUQrNUIJHWx002lbA/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any questions, contact me via conversations or email ho44th@yahoo.com.

Thanks!

[TheBackPorch2017]

Where is the Carousel craft show event held at?

[Former_Member]

Thank you for the tips! The early bird gets the booth, but how can one ever choose? So grateful for people like you who are happy to share recommendations.

[Former_Member]

I am not sure if they are still accepting applications but even if you just want to go to check it out its kind of cool. The holiday geek expo at the doubletree in bloomington december 6-7.
http://www.mohr-creations.com/mohr_creations_site_005.htm

[Former_Member]

Masonic Home Holiday Bazaar
Friday, December 5th
10a-4pm
Landmark Event Center (11501 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington)

Are you a crafter or know someone who is?
We currently are taking applications for table rental at the Holiday Bazaar.
Table rental is $20.

We specifically are looking for handmade gifts and sellers who can offer a variety of products under $20 and many under $5.

Please contact Kelly Maloney to apply
Kelly.maloney@mnmasonic.org or 952-948-7971

[Former_Member]

FYI, the Holiday on 44th Sale is now full! I can't delete/edit my post. If you are interested in joining us next year, we are always the evening of the first friday of December, feel free to send me an email.

[Created2Inspire]

I am looking to start the new year off with a bang but so far I am out of luck... Anyone want to share some leads? Thanks.. Please convo me..

[Former_Member]

Has anyone heard of Unique Shows? They have mall shows too but I haven't heard anyone talk about them.