The Handmade Faire is happening Rain or Shine - lets hope for shine!

The weather forecast is changing every time I see it, I think that the forrest fire is really messing with weather, eating up all the oxygen in the air and messing things up, so, I don't really know what to expect. It was supposed to rain today, and it's dry out right now (12:45). 

I am confident that even if it rains, we will still have a good audience coming out. Even if you only count indoor vendors - that's almost as many as our first Faire, and it's bigger than most the art/craft shows in this area - the public has been very enthusiastic about this event. 

Thanks
Abbie

We have about 100 Vendors, and they are all fantastic and original! You do not want to miss this!

Check out a small sampling of vendors from EtsyNJ Street Team, compiled by our vendor - Copabanana's

The Handmade Faire: not your average art and craft show...

A new generation of nearly 100 original, unique artists and crafters will
be selling their creations at the Handmade Faire in Medford, NJ this Saturday October 25 from 10-4 , selling their creations. You'll find amazing Handmade finds such as handmade soaps, unique jewelry, paper crafts, metal sculptors, clothing designers, basket weavers, painters and much more - everything you need to start and finish your holiday shopping! All items are being represented by the artist that created it, it is truly a wonderful thing to buy a one of a kind item directly from the hands that created it!
 
The first 100 visitors will receive our signature treat bags, chock full of free goodies from local
artists. This faire is the perfect opportunity to get a head start on your holiday shopping, too!

 The Handmade Faire
Saturday, October 25, 2008 at the Flying W Airport Resort
Medford, New Jersey;  10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The ambiance at the Faire will be be festive si if you have been waiting for a reason to put on a costume, this is your chance!  Many of the vendors will be in costume or have a bit of flair -  We hope to see yours!
 
Similar to our April Faire, Abbie has some very special giveaways planned for our shoppers and the vendors have really outdone themselves in the goodies that they are offering.  Some of these freebies are special presents all in themselves. Not to mention the amazing Treat Bags that will be given to the first 100 shoppers!
 
Admission and Parking are both free and abundant! Come do your Holiday shopping and save on shipping AND gas by shopping all in one place!
  
Shopping not your thing, but your spouse loves it? Don't worry - you can grab a bite and watch the flat screen tv's in the on location Flying W Bar, while your better half is shopping! Or have a scenic lunch while watching the airplanes fly in and out! There's certainly lots to see!

Top 5 Reasons to Buy Handmade and do all your Christmas Shopping at the Handmade Faire!
#1. Support Local Independent Artists
#2. Be an Individual, not some brand
#3. Own or Give something that is completely unique
#4. Better Gift Giving - no chance of doubles!
#5. Think Green - Not Factory Made

It’s no coincidence that the Handmade Faire: Halloween Edition is falling exactly 2 months, merely 60 days before Christmas. The push for Holiday shopping has already started, and I would bet local malls already have wreathes and Holiday lights up even before the official Halloween Holiday begins. The Holiday season becomes insanity in these large scale stores.

This year – come to the Handmade Faire: Halloween Edition, and do your Christmas Shopping ahead of time, while still enjoying the Halloween Holiday! Give your loved ones a gift this holiday season that is one of a kind, that has personal attention to detail and quality that you can see. Feel the satisfaction of knowing that by giving this gift you are not only giving something that is exceptional quality that can’t be duplicated by any big box stores, but that you have supported an artist or crafter directly, and by doing so have made an impact in a life that you could never do by supporting a big box store.

If you buy from the Handmade Faire’s artisans, you don’t have to wade through mall crowds of grumpy shoppers, hoping to find the “perfect” gift that, without a doubt will also be found on thousands of other shelves, that will be bought and sold a million times over through out the season, and will be “perfect” for countless, faceless others. These giant chain stores are turning us into cookie cutters – our clothes are the same, our houses are outfitted with the same things, it’s a culture like a sieve that washes people of their identity. Dare to be different, and support those who are different as well. Not only is it better for your individuality, it’s better for the environment.

By buying directly from the artisan you are cutting out the shipping and transportation costs and the fuel pollution as well. The item is made for you, usually in a home studio here in our region with minimal waste, unlike things made by major mass producers in an over sea’s factory. You can truly feel good about making a purchase directly from the artisan!

Top 5 Reasons to Buy Handmade and do all your Christmas Shopping at the Handmade Faire!
#1. Support Local Independent Artists
#2. Be an Individual, not some brand
#3. Own or Give something that is completely unique
#4. Better Gift Giving - no chance of doubles!
#5. Think Green - Not Factory Made

The Handmade Faire : Halloween Edition and it is is quickly approaching! October 25, 2008 we will host the second Faire, this time bigger and better! We’ll be taking over the runway in Medford, NJ at the Flying W Airport. Over 100 original, unique artists & crafters will be there selling their creations.

First 100 Visitors will receive Treat Bags so we are looking for your promo to include in these bags!
Things we are looking for in the goody bags:
Quantity from 50-100max
Small promo item that can fit in a 8x10 bag
Samples
Coupons
Buttons
Postcards
Magnets
Bookmark
Matchbooks
Other Promo Items - you’re a creative bunch!

We are not accepting ONLY business cards. There must be some sort of coupon or promo item to go with it! If you send a Give away item, then it’s fine to send along business cards for the Treat Bags. But sending only business cards isn’t fun for anybody ; P

Give Aways!
Last event we rewarded customers who had already been shopping and spending money with the vendors - we plan to do this again. It really brings the energy up and gets people shopping! This year we’ll have a Prize Table with everything setup, and I will be handing out tickets so they can go pick a prize item.
Pretty much anything can be a Give Away. If it’s a smaller item, we may end up doing a “pick 2” basket or something.

Please be SURE to physically attach your business card/contact/shop info on the give away you send, so that we can give you props!

Email me for mailing address! Vendors - it’s the same address that you sent your contract to Don’t want to put it plain on the net, and get whacko’s after me haha.

Thanks!
Abbie

It finally feels like fall here in NJ, and the Handmade Faire is drawing closer!

Though we already have about 75 fantastically creative vendors, we still have some room left outside and we decided to keep the applications open for at least the time being. We are not accepting any more jewelry applications though, they’ll go to the waiting list, since we’re full in that category.

So, if you know some wonderfully creative people, be sure to let them know about the Handmade Faire.

In the mean time - check out where you may have seen the Handmade Faire lately -




we also advertized on indie parade!

Wow! We are doing a whole lot of growing! We have just finished accepting a latest group of applicants, bringing our count to 78 accepted vendors so far! We still have quite a few applications to go through, too. We are STILL accepting applications, so spread the word!

I’ve been busy going around town and to shows spreading the word, passing out stickers, postcards, and more!



If you would like some stickers or postcards to pass out - I am happy to send some to you! Send a self addressed stamped envelope to:

Abbie Galie
3 Cedar Street
Medford, NJ 08055
attn: Handmade Faire.

And I will send you 10 stickers - if you want some postcards, make sure that the envelope you send is big enough to fit a few 4x6 postcards!

We are also looking for door prizes, and promo materials for the treat bags! We’ll be giving them out, about 100 of them - the day of the Faire. We’re accepting things like - special discounts for shoppers, buttons, magnets, samples - whatever you would normally use for a promo material. For the door prizes, we’re looking for prize items. Just as we did last year - prizes will only be given out to shoppers who are spending money, which really encourages others to start spending money so they are encouraged to go spend $$! It’s a really great little promotion and it gets everyone excited!
You can send door prizes and promo’s to the same address listed above.

Thanks!
Abbie

We’ve managed to jury almost everybody so far. There’s a few left that we’re deliberating over or who came in in the last week or so - who should hear an answer within the next few days.

In the meantime, checkout our updated vendor page!

We are still accepting applications! So if you know someone who may be interested, please pass along our information!

Talk to you all soon!
Abbie

The first round of vendors have been accepted. You can see the newly updated list on our “Vendor List” page. If you have already applied and have not yet recieved a response, it is probably because the category of which you applied is a saturated category - such as jewelry. Categories that are very popular are taking longer to jury because there are more people to jury you against.

If you have a question about your application, please feel free to contact me at handmadefaire@gmail.com.

We are still accepting applications, we’re looking for creative, unique individuals that of course sell Handmade goods!

Thanks!
Abbie

Though official notifications of approval haven’t gone out yet, I managed to catch one of the most elusive creatures on Etsy - the Treasury. I caught one, and of course I decided to make it a Handmade Faire theme!

A few of the vendors that will be at the Handmade Faire are featured in this treasury. The treasuries delete after 24 hours, so incase you miss it....I put a pic up on flickr too, but please go to the actual treasury while it’s still up. If enough people check it out, click on the featured pieces, and comment - it could make it to the front page!

Here’s the link - check it out! http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=461

edit: the treasuries only last 2 days, so this one is gone now!

Applications have officially opened for the October 25, 2008 Handmade Faire: Halloween Edition. Go here to apply! The deadline to apply is September 25, 2008. Please be sure to apply early, as we had many fantastic vendors on the waiting list for April’s event.

Please note that this IS a juried event, and you must include pictures of what you plan to sell in order to be considered, and your application will not be complete without pictures.

Same as April’s event - this event is 100% Handmade. We are looking for high quality, unique, one of a kind vendors. We do ask for a picture of your booth, but if this would be your first craft show and you do not have one, simply say so, it will not disqualify you.

Please note - for the Halloween Edition Handmade Faire, our location is in Medford, NJ - not the same location as the original Handmade Faire which was in Waretown. We feel this new location has more space, is a unique location (Flying W Airport & Resort) and will be handy for our friends in Philly to get to, which will open us up to more artists and crafters from different parts of the state. More than likely, our spring Handmade Faire will be back in Waretown.

We will once again be limiting the number of vendors in each category by style, technique, and originality. No two vendors will be the same. Some categories by the nature of them, are a lot more saturated than other categories - if you are a jeweler,for example, it may take longer for your acceptance letter to come because there are more jewelers than any other category to be juried against.

This Season’s event is going to be so much fun, there will be Halloween music playing, vendors and shoppers are encouraged to wear a bit of “Halloween Flair” whether you want to come in costume, or just a simple pair of horns or kitty whiskers. You’ll surely feel the Halloween Spirit!

Thanks!
Abbie

It's officially ON for Halloween 2008! We will have our 2nd Handmade Faire, in a new location (because our beloved original location has no heat!). Our new location is the Flying W Airport. It's a pretty neat place if you've never been there. It's located in Medford, NJ - which is only about 20 minutes off exit 4 on the Turnpike, and a spitting distance from Route 70, and only about 30 minutes from my favorite city, Philadelphia. Not to mention, if you're really determined to get here, the runway will be running so you could always fly in! Hah! That would be a hoot!

I'm still ironing out the details, but applications will open up soon. If you did not participate in the Spring 2008 Handmade Faire, and you have not filled out the "Get Notified" please do so, and I will send out an email announcing the application process.

The date we have picked is October 25, 2008, so mark your calendars!

As with the last Handmade Faire, this event will be juried, and, of course Handmade only!

Thanks!
Abbie

There are some wheels turning here, about possible putting into motion another Handmade Faire. This one would be in a new location (as our original location does not have heat) and it would be around the Christmas Season.

Keep your eye out on the website, and in your inboxes for a formal announcement, and know that something is cooking

We are looking primarily in the Burlington/Camden/Ocean county area, but are open to other area's as well - we are in discussions with a few different venues, but if you know of a place that can hold at least 50+ vendors, drop me a line!

If you have not already done so - please go to the "Get Notified" link on our page and give us your info so you will be alerted when applications open up. If you were a vendor in the Spring 2008 Handmade Faire, you will automatically be notified of new events by Original Abbie Productions! We will not spam you, this is just a notification of our in house personal events!

The Handmade Faire has come and gone, and I'd say overall that it was a complete success! I would like to thank my vendors, the amount of talent that I saw in the rooms and halls of that building is the most talent I've seen in one place in a long time! I'd also like to thank the shoppers! You made this event possible for another year, not only did we get a lot of turnout as far as foot traffic and shoppers, but I didn't see many people leaving empty handed! I heard nothing but good things from shoppers about the quality items that were for sale, and I talked to a lot of the vendors and they all told me they had a great time! We will be doing this show again next year - if you are an artist and did not fill out an application this year, please fill out this form to be notified when applications open up for the 2009 Handmade Faire. If you were a vendor in 2008 you will automatically be notified when the application opens up.

If you were there as a vendor, or a shopper - and took pictures at all during the day, please either email them to me, or if you are on flickr - join our flickr group and put the pictures in the group!

Here's some feedback from 2008's First Annual Handmade Faire: - this is only the written feedback I've received through email, we got tons of praise the day of from lots of wonderful vendors, I am so glad you were all so happy!

If you would like to leave feedback from the 2008 Handmade Faire - please go here!

"I had a great time at yesterday's show! It was the first time I've
walked around as a customer in a long time and it was great to have
time to view all the vendors beautiful items! Quality-wise, it's one of
the best shows I've been to in awhile! It was also wonderful to say
Hi to many of the Etsy NJ team members in person. I can't wait until
next year's show, hopefully I can get a table at the2nd annual show
(Abbie, are applications ready for the 09 show?.. LOL)" - Robin - CreationsByRobin
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"Abbie & Pola...you guys rule! Mom and I had such a nice time and we would definitely do it again in the future. For your first show, you did a phenomenal job organizing. I bought a gazillion things, including a buy handmade shirt.....it's pretty rad. - Thank you again for everything!" - xo Stef & Laurie Trashed Clothing/Prim at Heart

"Also want to say it was a great show especially for a first year event. 
Very well organized and excellent turnout of vendors and shoppers." - Danielle -   Collective Elements
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"Yes, thank you!!  For the first-ever event, it was so well organized and it was fun putting faces with shop names. Thanks for a great day, it was definitely worthwhile for me! "~Alison AJK Artistry
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"Bravo ! Bravo ! Abby & Pola !!! Well Done !!! you guys rock !!!" - SuZ - Whimseys
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"I just want to thank Abby and Pola for all the work and organization that went into the Handmade Faire held today in Waretown. What a great time we had. I met many nice people, wish I had time to meet all of you. Great Job, looking forward to the next time." - Anne Gerken - Two Creative Hearts
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"You and Pola did a wonderful job you should both be proud of yourselves. I know what you mean when you say it means the world to you. This must be your passion. I think the turnout of vendors was great and for your first Handmade Faire I think the turnout of people was great too. My sister and I was happy with our first Handmade Faire and looking forward to the next." - Susan - Two Creative Hearts
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"I had an great time at the Handmade Faire.  It was awesome to meet so many of the EtsyNJ group!  Thank you so much Abbie and Pola for extending the invitation.  I'm looking forward to the next one." - Doreen - Sea Horse Designs
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"Just wanted to say a huge thanks to Abbie and Pola for organizing the Handmade Faire! It was a great first craft show experience and now I'm definitely looking forward to doing more! Great job ladies!" - Rachel - Nice Rakc
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"As my boyfreind and I chit chatted about the day, we agreed that it was one of the friendliest craft fairs we've ever done!" - Kate - Intergalactic Rose
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"Abbie...I had to tell you that your show was a success!
You did such a wonderful job organizing it and Stefanie
(Trashed Clothing) and I had so much fun!
I just wanted to congratulate you on a job well done and we
can't wait until the next show!! -- Thank you so much" Laurie - Prim at Heart
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"Well we had great success with the event and hope that you also did!" - Christine Rubiano, Bayou Cafe
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I went to the Faire today,(4/20 Lighthouse Center) and was impressed with all the crafters. I have never been to such a unique display of such
craft and art. We had such a great time and I'm hoping this becomes an annual event here. Great job to all those's involved and Thanks for a wonderful afternoon.......char...would be a great thing. If I had know it would be so uniquie many of my friends I would have made attend. - Charlotte Roselli
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Abbie,,,What a great Faire! I had a fantastic time and met some GREAT Etsy friends..thank you for organizing such a beautiful show..I would be honored to be an ALUMNI..of the 2009 Faire,,Thank you for all your time and efforts,,,I loved it,,,Thank you..Love lizzie - DesignzByLizzie

So many awesome artists are coming out from all over to have a table at the Handmade Faire. Here's just a small sampling of the over 55 vendors that will be there on Sunday! The Handmade Faire is THIS SUNDAY! April 20, from 10am to 4pm. Come on out, it's a great day for the family to enjoy! For directions, click here.

Read Tips of the Trade Volume 1
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Keep Your Confidence
A while back I got some great advice from the gallery owner Julie from Creative Genius in Medford. There will always be nay sayers. There will be rude people at these events, and sometimes, they’ll make comments to you. Thus is life, somebody will always try to put down others to make themselves feel better. Don’t let this get you down. It probably won’t happen often, but when it does it can hurt your feelings.
There will be someone who thinks that Handmade should mean Cheap, as far as cost.. They will pick up an item and say something like “Fifteen Dollars for a ______?!?!?!?! I could buy a _______ in Target for $8!” You smile, and say something like: “Well, you’re right, you could, Handmade products are not for everybody, I’m not simply selling a ______ I’m selling a one of a kind item, that I personally have put much care, thought and attention to detail into.” - you could continue to say “Not only that, but my buyers have the satisfaction of supporting the local economy, and not a global box store culture. Buying handmade is also better for the Earth, as many of the big box store factories are contributing to global warming and polluting our environment with excess packaging and waste. My items are made with my hands, not big industrial machines! That’s why it’s more expensive, but, I know Handmade isn’t everybody's cup of tea and that’s ok!”
It’s actually a great sell if you think about it, some people just don’t understand, but when you put it like this it enlightens them that Handmade is actually more exclusive, better quality, and better for the environment. For the people that were just genuinely being rude, well, you’ve all the sudden made Buying Handmade seem like some sort of exclusive club, and maybe now, they’ll want to join!
How Much Do I Bring?:
People always wonder how much inventory they should bring, as a general rule, I’d always have more and have to carry some extra stuff back then to sell out and still have stock sitting untouched at home. I don’t mind having to carry a bit extra if it means my wallet might be heavier at the end of the day. Just cause you bring it all doesn’t mean you have to display it all, put a few of each item out and just keep restocking!

Bring Work:
Bringing some crafty work with you is a good way to keep busy during the day. People enjoy watching things being made, also, it makes more of an authentic, personal touch. Another good reason to do this is it gives you something to work on while your customers are shopping so you’re not staring them down like an eagle while they shop! It creates a much more relaxed environment. Obviously do not become so involved in what you’re doing that you are unaccessible, or that the customer doesn’t want to disturb you - greet them when they enter, make eye contact, say something like “take a look around, if you have any questions feel free to ask me anything!” or something to that effect. It’s relaxed and comfortable environments that your shoppers will linger in longer and look around, the longer they look, the more likely there is to be a sale.
Price Fairly - for yourself!
Nothing irks me more than fellow artists undercutting themselves. Newsflash: Your time is worth something! Factor in the time it takes you to make an item, the cost it takes you to make the item, the availability of the supplies you buy - (are you using something you can buy in a store, like beads, or something vintage that you only have a few of?) For things that are one of a kind, or there are limited quantities of the supplies to make them, they’re worth a bit more than something you can make another 100 of.
I’ve sellers people make comments like “Oh, it’s payment enough for someone to buy it and enjoy it, if my costs for supplies are covered, I’m happy!” Well, guess what, if this is the case you are a hobbyist, which is fine, but you really shouldn’t be selling at shows. When you price your items super low, you undercut your fellow artist. Handmade does not mean cheap. You do not have to compete with Wal Mart. When people buy Handmade items, they are buying more than a knitted scarf, or a painted mirror, or a bar of soap or pair of earrings - they’re buying a piece of creative ingenuity, something crafted by hand is a treasure - not being able to find a similar item in Wal Mart or Target gives your item exclusivity. Your precious time is invested in every piece you make, your hands work to make a piece come together, your brain works to be creative, different, and have everything work in harmony. If you are not figuring these things into the cost of your items, you’re selling yourself short, no doubt about it. Also, if you don’t value your item, why should any body else? And why would somebody spend their money on something without any perceived value?
Keep reading, there's more coming soon!

Promotional Items/Advertisement/GiveAway Items:I always bring tons of business cards, a “find me” flyer - upcoming shows, etc, some pinback buttons customized to my brand name/url/etc, people like giveaways, it’s up to you if you want to put them out and let people help themselves, or wear a button or sticker that says “ask me for a freebie!” or something like that. It’s always good to engage your customer, and that’s a great ice breaker.
Hold a contest for your buyers. Bring a notebook where your buyers put their name/email/address and at the end of the show, pull a name from the buyers and give them a prize. Let it be a gift certificate to your store, or something little, whatever - you’ll have to mail it to them, but now you have a bunch of names for your mailing list where you can alert them occasionally of new products, upcoming shows, etc. Please be courteous when emailing people though, once a month is the absolute most I ever email, otherwise you loose their interest! Have a place where non buyers can sign up for a mailing list as well, if they’re interested! I try to save the contests just for my buyers though.
Display Your Prices!
I have found that people do not like asking “how much is this?” once, better yet more than once. This is not the way to engage your customer in conversation. If you have something that you don’t want to mark a price on every single piece (like, I sell magnets, mirrors, buttons) put them together in a basket with a sign that says “Magnets $5” or something. Or have a “Everything on this table $20”

The Handmade Faire is quickly approaching! We are all very excited! Please remember to do the best you can to tell your friends, relatives, neighbors, etc about the Handmade Faire! If all of you tell 10 people that's another 500+ shoppers!
Anyway,I made up a little "vendor highlight" that we're sending out to various places for advertising, etc. Feel free to use it as well. Some of you are featured in this vendor highlight! All pictures were pulled from submitted applicant photo's, flickr links, etsy links etc. All images are copyright the original owner of the pics!
Can't wait to see everyone! Count down is 13 days! Woo hoo! If you're not featured here, it's no hard feelings, I love you all I just picked at random!

Vendors, Attenders & Everyone in between - please help to spread the word about the Handmade Faire by linking to us with one of our premade banners you can find on this page. Or, by Printing out a flyer (we have color and b/w versions, as well as 2 up and 4 up versions) and hanging them up/handing them out! Great places to hang these signs would be WaWa's, Super Markets, Church Bulletin Boards - pretty much any place with a public bulletin board! Even stapling them onto a telephone poll would work, but please if you do this be sure to take it down and recycle after you're done, we don't want to add any waste to the Jersey Shore!

We also have Yard Signs that we've had printed and are putting out in prominent intersections, road ways, etc. These will be too expensive to ship, but they will be available for pick up (call or email ahead please!) so you can put some out in your area if you'd like to, we appreciate all the word spreading you can do!

This is an open call, not limited to the accepted vendors of the Handmade Faire, though, of course vendors are encouraged to participate.

Anyway, we're making up a sort of "goody bag" to give away to some of the customers of the Handmade Faire. If you have some sort of promotional material, giveaway, samples, stickers, coupons, etc that you'd like to include- send it to me as soon as you can, and I'll include them in the Goody bags for the day of the fair. It doesn't have to be all the same item, you can mix it up, this fair is eclectic and one of a kind, so I don't mind if the goody bags are the same way, and not all matching. Etsy is being kind enough to send us some promotional material to hand out, we're getting some give aways from local businesses, etc.

If you don't want to send a bunch of little things, and would rather send a retail item of yours, that is fine too - we'll give it out as a door prize, obviously - include with that one piece some kind of promo that can link the winner back to you

If you're interested in participating (this is not mandatory for vendors, it's totally up to you) then contact me here, or at handmadefaire@gmail.com and I will let you know my address to send the items to. For the sake of my sanity - we will not be accepting items the day of the fair, it will be too hectic and crazy. Contact me for any other details!

Thanks!
Abbie

Many of you when applying to the Faire listed a Flickr address for additional pictures of your images, if you have a Flickr - join the Handmade Faire Flickr Group! And send over a couple pictures from your flickr of your items that you plan on selling, or your booth - or you! The group is brand new (I just made it, minutes ago) so get in there and liven it up a bit!

If you don't have a Flickr account - you can sign up for one, it's free (for a limited account of 100mb's a month) - and it's a great form of advertising and exposure! If you don't know how to join a group, leave me a comment here with your flickr address and I'll send you an invite!

Abbie

The application deadline has now passed. As of right now, we are still accepting applications for the waiting list though, incase vendors cancel/don't register. We have a handful of unregistered vendors, so in the event that they do not pay & register in time, we'll dip into the waiting list to fill their spots, so feel free to apply.

We have one heck of a vendor list making a show for our first annual Handmade Faire, I gotta say - if I were merely a customer/vendor, I'd be chomping at the bit to check this faire out, it's really shaping up to be amazing!

A lot of talented artists will be here, I am so excited, there is going to be some fantastic shopping going on!!! We have a very large presence of Etsy at the Faire, particularly people from the EtsyNJ, the New Jersey Street Team for Etsy, and I am looking forward to meeting all of you!

I've gotten a few emails from people saying they are having issues contacting me. I am pretty good about my emails and usually answer them within a few hours of receiving them - so if you have emailed me and haven't heard back - or if you have applied and haven't heard back - try this alternate email address HandmadeFaire@gmail.com or even comment here, and I will get back to you. If you have applied - and not heard back - check out the Vendor page. I put a list of accepted vendors on our attending vendors page That list is updated as of the 22nd of Feb. If you applied before then and don't see yourself on there - or haven't heard from me, please contact me!

Thanks!
Abbie

Hello!

As of today we are 100% caught up with all the applications that have come in! If you applied, and you haven't heard back from us please contact me and I'll get back to you. I gotta say I'm extremely happy with the response we have gotten to our faire, it has been overwhelming!

You can check out the Vendor List for a list of accepted vendors. All vendors have not completed their registration, so it is a tentative list only.

Don't forget - if you haven't applied already, the deadline is March 15th, and spots are filling up quickly - first come first serve! There is already a waiting list for certain categories!

Thanks!
Abbie

Up until yesterday - Saturday the 23rd- all vendors that have applied have gotten a reply of either acceptance or a decline. If you applied today, you have not been juried yet. If for some reason you applied before the 23rd and you haven't gotten a reply - please contact me and let me know! I don't want to leave anybody out!

Thanks!
Abbie

You need to bring:

All personal items (including soap & shampoo)
Pillow, sheets, blankets
Towels, wash cloth, etc.
Flashlight (just in case)

There is no television, so you might want to bring a book or a UFO (UnFinished Object) to work on. There is no smoking allowed on the premises.

$35 per person. -- Vendors, Crafters and their family members only!
Check out the photos!

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