How to Find Craft Shows in California
Whether you have your own craft business or you love purchasing one-of-a-kind handmade crafts for yourself or as gifts, keeping a list of craft shows is a must. A great idea is to create a craft calendar with a large squared calendar. The year doesn’t matter because you will put all of the information in the date, including a contact phone number, email or website. As the day or weekend nears, check with the contact to make sure of the current year’s dates.
Instructions
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String some beads. Then, show and sell them at the San Diego Craft, Bead and Jewelry Fair. Located only 15 minutes from the downtown area, this is the largest San Diego jewelry show. It normally takes place in mid-August. Contact information: (858) 309-5045. Free.
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Join as a first-time craft seller. The Red Rabbit Holiday Arts and Crafts Market is putting on a craft show the first part of December 2008, with future shows tentatively scheduled for similar dates. Located in La Canada Flintridge, California, in the beautiful Descanso Gardens. Tables are $60 with an additional 15 percent of your total sales. If you are a craft shopper the Red Rabbit will be offering jewelry, fiber arts, mixed media art and many other craft wares.
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Check in on the Holiday Hostess Bazaar in Los Angeles. They feature photography, knitting, silk screening, jewelry and clothing designers as well as candles, ceramics and stationery. This craft show is generally scheduled in the first part of November. This is a one-day event and a good place for newbies to get their feet wet.
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Run down to the Alternative Art Market at the end of November. All crafts at this market must be one-of-a-kind crafts. They will not allow mass-produced items in the market. altartmarket@hairycarrionarts.com is the email for more information. Their craft shows are held in Pasadena.
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Craft your way into the Dana Point Festival of Whales located in, of course, Dana Point. The show takes place on two consecutive weekends in the beginning of March. A Festival of the Whales parade precedes other activities including a craft/street fair. It will not only include craft booths, but live music and food booths. It will be a true family event.
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Tips & Warnings
When contemplating entering a craft show far from town, do your homework to make sure it will be worth the gas expense and perhaps lodging and food expenses.
If you apply to a show that is juried that means they want to see the quality of your crafts before deciding if you will be allowed to sell at their show. If you are out of town, they may ask for photos of your crafts. Make sure they are of the highest quality you can produce.
