List of Craft Shows

[Former_Member]

I wanted to start this one right away, I want to start a list of great locations where one can sell in Arizona.

Give us as many details too, for example, if only handmade is allowed, juried, non-juried, dates, etc.

Also if you have experience with that one ( good or bad) let us know too :)

[Former_Member]

There is one in Mesa, AZ every 2nd Friday night of every month.

http://www.2ndfridaynightout.com

It's free and lots of traffic, for handmade only. :-/

[Former_Member]

OoOoh good to know! What a great resource you have started here :)

I regularly attend Hissyfits Hullabaloo. Usually every spring and fall. Handmade only. Not necessarily juried, but she doesnt allow many multiples of same items and spaces run out fast! Great traffic tho, since Hissyfits has a huge, loyal client base :)

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/hissyfits

[Former_Member]

Mesa, AZ also has an even called MACFest. http://www.macfestmesa.com/
http://www.macfestmesa.com/Register.html

Every Sat from Oct-Mar
Been there a couple times, it's alright but you really need to find out when is the best time to go as sometimes there are other events going on and brings you more traffic.

[Former_Member]

Forgot to mention, MACfest is for Handmade only too

[KristaBDesigns]

LunaLeon, Do you have the website for that? Also, check out the spring schedule for Briar Patch Marketplace. There are about 8 shows Feb. thru beginning of May. I did the fall ones this year and last. I only did about 40% of what I did last year. There were a lot of lookers for the Thansgiving weekend show, but not a lot of buyers. Locations are Gilbert, Scottsdale, and over towards Peoria. There is a fee, 15% commission, and a work commitment.
Also there is a Main St sellers event Fall thru April. Small fee, need Mesa License for sale tax, bring your own tent, and cash/credit machine.
Roosevelt Row in downtown has first Friday night 6-10 or 11. I haven't been there. Here's the site: WWW.ROOSEVELTROW.ORG
Janice of KristaB Designs

[Former_Member]

Here's another one. Sorry, I should have put this altogether.
http://www.ashleyjeanmarketplace.com/

Was invited to have a booth there. Visited it once, but haven't set up there yet. Nice promising place, open to other areas besides handmade. Very nice people, at least they were the day I went to check it out. Good luck guys. Im excited about this Team :)

[Former_Member]

Essem, I know ! :) I'll have to check out the one you mentioned. I've been looking for fresh ones to join.

Krista, The MACFest one? Here it is.

http://www.macfestmesa.com/Register.html

BTW, if you pay for the booth online, it's $15 per booth,per event, but if you go in, I believe you pay for one, and get another FREE. I heard it on the radio.

[KristaBDesigns]

Buttertoast Boutique is listed on Roosevelt Row and could probably give us more details on that one.

[Funkychunkies]

I did Friday night out in Mesa Oct, Nov and Dec. No luck there with my bracelets :( I will say I love the area, the way it's laid out and the people are great. I really struggle with the idea of not continuing to do it.

[FunkyJunkyVintage]

Hi, I got invited to join this team, so I did! Thanks! Some friends of mine host an open air market every third Saturday at Harper's Nursery. They own the coffee bar, Oscar's Coffee Bar, here's the info:

Saturday January 15 9am-2pm
Harper's Nursery
2529 N. Hayden Road-Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Charity-Fathers in the Field

It's $25, they donate most of that to the charity of the month, they're very laid back so even last minute to show up is usually ok. They have food, coffee, music, and it's a nice vibe as you're set up all around the nursery. Contact Ted or Maria for any more info at:

oscarscoffeebar@gmail.com

[Former_Member]

FunkyChunkies, I was there in OCT too. I did alright there, not that many sales either. Giving it another shot this upcoming Friday. Will you be there this time?

[Former_Member]

FunkyJunky, Welcome too! Glad you accepted:) Great info! I'll Have to check all these great places out too!

BTW, I just remembered this morning of another place. It's Swapsmart on 43rd Ave and Thunderbird.

http://www.theswapsmart.com/events.html

I've been there on their craft days, you'll always get shoppers there, but I can tell that's this one won't be for everyone.
May be a good option for those who want to rent a facility to sell on a reg. basis too.

[Funkychunkies]

LunaLeon I'm trying to convince myself that it would be worth it. I just don't know I'm so torn. We shall see!

[Former_Member]

I saw this in the online news today. This may be closer to some of you.

http://www.queencreek.org/Index.aspx?page=678

[Former_Member]

Hi! The First Friday event sponsored by www.rooseveltrow.org is no longer happening.

But it was amazing while it lasted. I sold there for about 6 years and we did quite well.

[Former_Member]

Crochet, Thats a bummer :(
Well tomorrow I'll be at 2nd Friday Night out in Mesa! Yikes

If anyone else has any more places to add, feel free! :)

[Former_Member]

I received a call from this place, they were offering a space, not sure the price. It looks very fun and it's been going on for a while.

http://www.desertrosebar.com/default.html

This isn't my target audience, may work for some of you.

[Former_Member]

hi AZ Team! I'm located in Tucson. One of the best fairs during the year is in the fall. It's called Flair a Fair, and benefits Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Incredibly well run. Did pretty well this past year -
http://www.flairafair.com/Site/Welcome.html

[Former_Member]

Has anyone ever done the Fountains Festival?
http://www.fountainhillschamber.com/ArtFairsEvents/FountainFestivalNov/tabid/689/Default.aspx

Or the Tempe Festival?
http://eventful.com/tempe/events/2011-spring-tempe-festival-arts-/E0-001-022349545-9

[Former_Member]

Crochet,
I was looking into the festival of the arts. Looks absolutely amazing. I feel I'm not ready yet this year but next year i will be.
I would also love to hear any feedback on this particular festival too

[Former_Member]

Hello All! I received this convo from a seller who wanted to share this great opportunity with you all. Hopefully there is someone here who would take this offer up.
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ARTISTS WANTED! NEW HANDMADE co-op boutique in a very hip area of los feliz, ca. will be opening soon and looking for artisans. space in the store will be approx. $100 to 200 a month, plus 20 percent commision. this is an estimate but it will not be higher. store to be set up like a boutique and not with stalls. style with be a combination of urban, vintage and modern. please contact me if you are interested with photos or links of your work, hlegends@aol.com, and i will you on the "interested" list. i am so excited about this project and hope we have the opportunity to work together, thank you and best wishes, marci

p.s. i had a handmade boutique in upstate new york, pic attached (this will not be the design of the new store as i am focusing on both men and women now) 95 percent of my artisians were from etsy and they lived all over the world. it is not necessary to live in los angeles to be apart of this. i am very honest, always available for your questions or to assist in any way. i also pride myself on excited and interesting displays. feel free to check my feedback with anyone on my etsy feedback.

[Chick9Clothing]

This is a great thread! The last time I did a craft fair I was so frustrated/disappointed because it was NOT handmade and there were several tables for Scentsy, Mary Kay, etc. and there was not a lot of traffic. I would love to do another fair, but I am not sure if I am really hitting my target demographic that way. I really need a collection of women who play sports or parents of daughters that play sports. Thoughts?

Krista

[Former_Member]

Im soo glad you started this discussion! Im always looking for shows to do. I found a website called www.briarpatchmarketplace.com Im doing my first show with them in a couple weeks, Feb. 12th and 13th. Ive heard good things about their shows. Ill let you all know how it goes.

[Former_Member]

Chick9clothing, Where did you go that it was not successful? We definitely want to know :)

Krystle, I've heard about that. Please keep up updated.

Has anyone done a MACFest ( located in downtown Mesa) recently? I know it's hard to choose the best times to go.