There are 2 shows that we are going to check out here in SoCal this weekend! It’s the start of the Craft Fair Season (or maybe it’s already started in your area!)

Please go and support your local artists by buying some awesome, handmade Christmas Presents this year!

Harvest Festival!

This is a new show that I’ve never been to, but sounds fun! I’m always on the lookout for new craft shows (for possible future selling opportunities) so I’m willing to check ‘em all out! I think this will be a little more “arts & crafts” than would be good for my work, but looking for some great X-Mas presents too!

 

Once a year the Fairplex in Pomona offers a full weekend of shopping, entertainment and holiday cheer with one of the largest indoor arts and craft shows on the west coast, boasting over 24,000 handmade treasures. Hundreds of artisans come together to exhibit and sell items such as jewelry, photographs, sculptures, pottery, toys, accessories, clothing, specialty foods, home decor and more.Boasting an array of more than 24,000 unique handmade items at affordable prices, the west coast’s largest and finest indoor craft show features more than 200 exhibitors, live entertainment, strolling performers, a kids zone, tantalizing specialty foods, and more.

 

Patrons who bring canned goods for donation to Inland Valley Hope Partners or an unwrapped toy for donation to Toys For Tots will receive a $2 discount on admission. Steven’s Hope for Children hosts the parcel/bag check fundraising while dA Center for the Arts serves up interactive “make & take” fun for youngsters. Free ID screening is offered courtesy of Kids Are 1st.

 

The holiday atmosphere makes exploring the hundreds of exhibits an exciting discovery of gift ideas from ceramics, paintings, jewelry, blown glass, hand woven clothing, photography, candles, woodwork, garden designs, specialty foods, antique treasures, children’s accessories, sculptures, ornaments, and more.

 

The Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Show 0s the largest indoor art & craft shows on the West Coast. Celebrating our 40th year in 2012, each Harvest Festival features hundreds of artisans exhibiting American handmade items including beautiful jewelry, clothing, specialty foods, photography, original art, hand-turned wood, music, ceramics and much more.

 

Enjoy three fun-packed days of shopping, stage and strolling entertainment, and festival food all for the price of one ticket. Remember to get your hand stamped to return as many times as you want without paying again.There’s something for everyone in the family, including Kid zones with craft activities for the little ones in most venues – make a day of it, you won’t find a better bargain.

 

Fairplex Building 4 LA County Fairgrounds 1101 W. McKinley Ave. Pomona, CA 91768 Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m and Sunday -10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

 

Unique LA

I love visiting this show every year! They have a ton of cool sellers. It’s more “design” oriented than “craft” oriented. There are a ton of awesome jewelry, clothing, & food vendors!

The 5th Annual UNIQUE LA Holiday Show!
When: December 1 + 2 (Saturday & Sunday)  //   11am – 6pm both days
Where: The California Market Center’s Penthouse

Cost: $10 at the door, or buy online to reserve your free tote bag Kids 12 and under are free. 10% of all ticket sales go to the downtown Los Angeles non-profit organization Inner-City Arts.

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 Admission includes:
• An exclusive UNIQUE LA tote bag (by the amazing artist Brian Rea who recently collaborated with Marni and illustrates the New York Times “Modern Love” column every week in the Sunday Styles section)! *for the first 5000 people through each day
• Unlimited re-entry for both days
• Our UNIQUE directory & mini-magazine!
• Free cocktails from our friends at Art in the Age, plus free drinks from IZZE, Honest Tea, GT’s Kombucha and more!
• Free DIY workshops + crafts from author Marisa Lynch all weekend long!
• Free photo booth portraits and a print at the Oh Snap Studios Photo Booth
• Our curated cafe featuring LA’s best restaurants and trucks, so you can enjoy lunch or dinner, snacks, coffee or a sweet treat.

 

The largest independent design show in the country, attendees get the rare chance to meet and shop directly from over 350 hand-selected designers and artists. The exciting two-day shopping event makes it easy for you to buy local and support LA’s economy, discover great design and deals, join in community, and have a blast. The products at the show are proudly made right here in the USA so you’re putting your dollars right back into our economy and local community! With fun for everyone plan to spend the day with us…