Friday, September 11, 2009

local craft shows: {the september / october edition}

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it’s that wonderful time of year again. autumn is just about here and there seems to be wonderful handmade festivals & shows & craft sales in every township and city! i asked folks to let me know here in this thread of any art & craft shows they’d be participating in for september & october – and here’s a roundup of wonderful spots where you can shop local and see your areas' finest artisans in action!

(sorry no folks from outside north america have dropped in on the thread yet- so please feel free to add your shows from everywhere here!)

doing a show in september & october?
please add it to the comments here for all to see!

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chicago, IL
renegade craft fair
sept. 12 + 13
visit: prixprix, (see photo #2)
starvingartistbazaar (see photo #1) ,
orangebeautiful , michellebrusegaard , filmmonsters & more!

oakpark, IL
art on harrison
sept. 11-12
visit: move the needle

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winston/salem, NC
cricket's nest fall festival
sept. 26th
visit: DinnerTimeChimes

charlotte, NC
craft attack
oct. 10
visit: blondechicken

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delray beach, FL
stitch rock indie craft bazaar
oct. 3
visit: rachelLovesPeace

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columbus, OH
craftin outlaws
october 17
visit: kunkle baby(see photo #12) , thelovelyteaspoon (see photo #4)

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new castle, DE
art of the green
sept. 26
visit: brigit (see photo #11)

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new berlin, WI
fall harvest fair
oct. 17
visit: marymule

menomonee falls, WI
cheery cherry fall fair
sept. 27
visit: SDJewelry

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southbend, IN
art beat
sept. 26
visit: black rock design

carmel, IN
hoosier artisan boutique
october 17
visit: whatoncewas

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eastern shore, MD
fiberfest
oct. 10
visit: bizzielizzie (see photo #3)

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new orleans, LA
handmade nation showing/craft market
sept. 18
visit: lizmpetro (see photo #9) , missmalaprop, bayousalvage & more!

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san francisco, CA
lightbox crafty hour
sept. 17
visit: sarahderagon

lodi, CA
lodi street faire
oct. 4
visit: prairieprimitives

manhattan beach, CA
manhattan beach hometown fair
october 3 + 4
visit: sommerdesigns (see photo #8)

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hartford, CT
CT women's expo
sept. 12 + 13
visit: funkymonkey

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atlanta, GA
brookhaven arts festival
october 17
visit: kimquinndotcom (see photo #14)

the Norcross Arts Festival
october 3 + 4
visit: karenmeyers (see photo #5)

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bethel, NY
Bethel Woods harvest fest
sept. 13
visit: mcflashpants

centereach, NY
women's expo
october 8
visit: SpruceGlenTreasures (see photo #13)

syracuse, NY
salt city urban craft market
oct. 24th
visit: PUREnaturalminerals (see photo #7)

naples, NY
grape festival
sept. 26 + 27
visit: estanciadesigns

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ferndale/detroit, MI
DIY steet fair
sept.18, 19 + 20th
visit: noonday textiles

ferndale, MI
funky ferndale
sept. 19 + 20
visit: tattoodreams (see photo #6)
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washington, DC
DC green festival
oct. 10 + 11
visit: herbanlifestyle

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::::: in Canada :::::

toronto, ON
Bazaar of the Bizarre
oct. 25
visit: neatTreats

ottawa, ON
capital clothing show
sept. 18, 19 + 20
visit: mchenwears (see photo #1)

terrace bay, ON
terrace bay fall fair
sept. 13
visit: fiveforty (see photo #15)

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montreal, QC
puces pop!
oct. 3 + 4
visit: karley (see photo #16)

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what wonderful shows!
& 3 more things...

1. thanks for all of the lovely well-wishes yesterday!
stay tuned to hear how mr. rikrak's day goes!

2. still a few more days to enter my little rikrak $50.00 GIVEAWAY on here!

and 3. have a wonderful celebratory weekend, lovelies! see you monday!

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16 comments:

  1. Thank you for compiling this wonderful collection of craft/art shows.
    Doesn't it just make you want to jump in the car and go to each and every one of them.

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  2. Sew Darn Simple is going to be at the Village Peddlar in Kirltand Ohio September 19 &20 (http://www.villagepeddlerfestival.com/). You can find me online at http://www.sewdarnsimple.etsy.com. Great list!

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  3. Oh, what an AWESOME compilation of shows(and talent)!

    Thanks for including my link and bag!

    Anyone up for a ROADTRIP??

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  4. Fall Schedule for Bliss Designs with our Urban ARTisans group:

    · 09/11/09 from 9:30PM-1AM Friday
    Curtain UP! 2009 Street Party
    Main Street 600 Block, Downtown Buffalo, NY 14202

    · 09/17/09 & 09/18/09 from 10AM-2PM Thursday & Friday
    Waterfront Village Atrium
    50 Lakefront Blvd Buffalo, NY 14202

    · 09/30/09 & 10/01/09 from 8AM-3PM Wednesday & Thursday
    Women’s & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo
    219 Bryant St. Buffalo, NY
    20% sales will be donated to Josephine Goodyear Committee/ WCHOB foundation

    · 10/08/09 & 10/09/09 from 10AM-2PM Thursday & Friday
    Larkin Co. at Exchange
    726 Exchange at VanRensselaer Streets, Buffalo, NY

    · 10/15/09 from 8AM-2PM Thursday
    Rath Building
    158 Pearl Street Buffalo, NY 14202
    A portion of sales will be donated to City Mission

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  5. Well, rr, you inspire me to utter the words "YOU ROCK" more than the average bear, that's for sure. Thanks for all the legwork and this wonderful idea. This terrific! And thank you for including me ;)

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  6. You can find me at the Jones Center Fair on October 15-17 in Northwest Arkansas, where you can also attend the Chicken Coop, Bella Vista Fair, Convention Center and the War Eagle Fair. It's the biggest craft weekend of the year here!

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  7. Thanks for including my photo and link!

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  8. Thanks for including me! Wish I could visit all of them!

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  9. Great list so far, K! I'd love to drive around to a bunch of these and check out all the loot.

    For anyone in the MN metro area, I'll be under my tent once again at the Uptown Market ( http://uptownmarket.org ) on September 20th. Stop by, say "Hi," and get a hug!

    - Marnie a.k.a. Crafterall

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  10. did someone say roadtrip?
    i'm there! :)

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  11. Thank you so much for the inclusion in your blog. Your blog is so pretty - I'm working on getting mine up to par everyday!

    I will also be at the Rigged Outfitters Pop Up Show next Saturday - super secret location - convo me on etsy.com to find out more.

    www.sarahderagon.etsy.com

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  12. m actually doing my first craft fair tomorrow! Feria Urbana in Oakland.
    http://www.feriaurbanasf.com/home.html

    Come see The Little Goat!
    http://thelittlegoat.com

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  13. Thank you for taking the time to compile this list and including a link to my shop. I wish I could go to everyone that is listed here! If you are in the Indianapolis,IN area, be sure to stop by. Raffle proceeds benefit the March of Dimes, and a good time will be had by all. Find out more here- http://www.hoosierartisanboutique.com/

    Lianne
    WhatOnceWas.Etsy.com

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  14. Cool compilation of events and images and artists. Thank you!
    The work we do with our hands is made one by the thoughts and determination we use to forge ahead in todays economy.
    We make some of the last things made in the USA! For this and so much more, I am proud to be an artist.

    Safe travels all!

    Patricia
    TattooDreams

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  15. great stuff, lovelies!
    keep 'em coming!

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thanks so much for your comments, nicies!
it's a joy to read what everyone writes here.
thank you!