We're not the first to organize a market for handmade and vintage sellers and we certainly won't be the last! Local markets have been around for centuries and are one of the best ways for craftspeople and vintage sellers to network and showcase their wares. Being amidst a group of like-minded entrepreneurs is always exciting and we are thrilled to bring our talented vendors together under one roof at the schoolhouse in 2 weeks time. We've been so overwhelmed by the support and sense of community that we've experienced while organizing The Old School Market. If you're looking to support local businesses or are thinking of selling some of your own handmade or vintage goods, we highly recommend visiting local markets and craft fairs in your area. Lacking organized events like this in your hometown? So were we...so we organized our own! Here are some more fabulous events happening in the Lower Mainland, BC and a little further down South, in Washington State. Feel free to comment and share links to similar events in your neighborhood! Looks like it's going to be a great summer for at least a couple of road trips...happy trails!
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Upcoming Local Markets + Fairs
Lower Mainland, BC
The Old School Market
May 28th, 2011 from 9am-4pm
The Old Clayburn Schoolhouse
4315 Wright St, Abbotsford, BC
Portobello West Fashion + Art Market
May 29th, 2011 from 11am-5pm
Creekside Community Recreation Centre, Olympic Village
False Creek, Vancouver BC
Fab Fair
June 4-5th, 2011 from 11am-5pm
Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St, Vancouver BC
Quilts in the Valley Quilt Show
June 10-11, 2011 from 10am-7pm Friday, 10am-5pm Saturday
Tradex, Abbotsford, BC
Bloom Market
June 19th, 2011 from 11am-5pm
Fort Langley Community Hall, Fort Langley, BC
Maker Faire
June 25-26th, 2011 from 10am-5pm
555 Great Northern Way, Vancouver BC
Ivory Vintage Market
June 25th, 2011 from 9am-4pm
Elgin Hall, 14250 Crescent Rd., Surrey BC
Fort Langley Flea Market
Hosted by St. Andrew's United Church
July 9th and August 6th from 9am-1pm
Art Market at Harmony Arts Festival
July 29, 2011 from 4pm-9pm, July 30-August 1, 2011 from 10am to 9pm
Argyle Avenue between 14th and 16th Street, West Vancouver
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Roadtrip Across the Line!
Upcoming Markets + Fairs in Washington State
Ruffles & Rust Square
Tuesday-Saturday 10-5
Sunday-Monday 11-5
1234 First Street Suite 1
Snohomish, WA 98296
Junk Salvation by the Funky Junk Sisters
May 13th, 2011 from 6pm-9pm, May 14th from 10am-4pm
South Hill Mall Campus, 3600 9th St. SW, Puyallup, WA
2nd Sturdayz Market Roadshow
May 14th, 2011
1010 2nd St, Snohomish, WA 98290
The Farm Chicks Antique Show
June 4, 2011 from 10am-4pm
Spokane Fairgrounds
404 N. Havana Street, Spokane, WA
Retreat Vintage Market
June 25th, 2011 from 9am-3pm
Camano Island, WA
Vintage Country Marketplace
Hosted by The Barn House Boys
July 20th, 2011 from 9am-4pm
21607 NE 242nd Ave., Battle Ground, WA
1 comments:
Wow, thanks for putting together that guide all in one place! Looking forward to the market, been sewing up a storm:-)
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