California Craft Shows
Gem Faire / Del Mar
01/07 - 01/09 2011
Del Mar Fairgrounds/Exhibit Hall - Del Mar, CA
Promoter: Gem Faire, Inc.
Show Dir: Allen Van Volkinburgh Ph: (503) 252‑8300
Online: info@gemfaire.com ~ gemfaire.com
Attendance: 2,500
Exhibitors: 80 ~ Exhibit Fee: Contact
Bridal Showcase
01/09 - 01/09 2011
Cal Expo - Sacramento, CA
Promoter: California Media Promotions, Inc.
Show Dir: John Bentley Ph: (800) 787‑2248
Online: bridaljl@cox.net ~ bridalshowcase‑ca.com
Attendance: 3,500
Exhibitors: Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: Contact
Rose Bowl Arts and Crafts Outdoor Festival
01/11 - 12/11 2009
Rose Bowl - Pasadena, CA
Attendance: 25,000
rgcshows.com
Pomona Home & Garden Show
01/09 - 01/11 2009
L.A. County Fairgrounds - Pomona, CA
Fee: $550 - $995
Attendance: 25,000
Marjo Keen
(800) 358-7469
homeshowconsultants.com
Gem Faire / Santa Rosa
01/14 - 01/16 2011
Sonoma County Fairgrounds - Santa Rosa, CA
Promoter: Gem Faire, Inc.
Show Dir: Allen Van Volkinburgh Ph: (503) 252‑8300
Online: info@gemfaire.com ~ gemfaire.com
Attendance: 3,500
Exhibitors: 100+ ~ Exhibit Fee: $695+
Blythe Bluegrass Music Festival
01/14 - 01/16 2011
Colorado River Fairgrounds - Blythe, CA
Promoter: Blythe Area Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Chamber Office
Ph: (760) 922‑8166
Online: blythebluegrass@yahoo.com ~ blythebluegrass.com
Activities: annual bluegrass quilt show, music workshop, free sat dance, special sun guest performers
Attendance: 10,000 ~ Food Booths: 11 ~ Food Fee: $400
Exhibitors: 30 ~ Exhibit Fee: $300
Deadline: Crafts: 11/01/2010 ~ Music: 04/30/2010 ~ Food: 11/01/2010
Del Mar Antique Show & Sale
01/21 - 01/23 2011
Del Mar Fairgrounds - North Redington Beach, CA
Promoter: Calendar Antique Shows, LLC
Show Dir: Michael Grimes Ph: (800) 943‑7501
Online: michael@calendarshows.com ~ greenmeetsgreen.com
Attendance: 7,000
Exhibitors: 300 ~ Exhibit Fee: $400+
Los Angeles Baby And Kidz Expo
01/22 - 01/23 2011
Pasadena Convention Center - Pasadena, CA
Promoter: The Expo Pros
Show Dir: Shael Ph: (303) 400‑3470
Online: shael@theexpopros.com ~ TheExpoPros.com
Attendance: 15,000
Exhibitors: 150 ~ Exhibit Fee: $899
Northern California Home & Landscape Expo
01/28 - 01/30 2011
Cal Expo - Sacramento, CA
Promoter: Gary Brown Enterprises
Show Dir: Diane Christie
Ph: (916) 443‑4961
Online: diane@homeandlandscapeexpo.com ~ homeandlandscapeexpo.com
Activities: seminar/workshop stage, landscape showcase gardens, nari exhibit, 'green' resources
Attendance: 37,000
Exhibitors: 900 ~ Exhibit Fee: $1,200, $1,300 corners
Gem Faire / San Rafael
01/28 - 01/30 2011
Marin Center, Exhibit Hall - San Rafael, CA
Promoter: Gem Faire, Inc.
Show Dir: Steve Small Ph: (541) 912‑8807
Online: info@gemfaire.com ~ gemfaire.com
Attendance: 4,500
Exhibitors: 80+ ~ Exhibit Fee: $795+
Old Time Fiddle Contest and Festival
01/29 - 01/30 2011
Citrus Fairgrounds - Cloverdale, CA
Promoter: Cloverdale Historical Society
Show Dir: Bonnie Asien Ph: (707) 894‑2067
Online: fiddlers@cloverdalehistory.org ~ cloverdalehistory.org
Attendance: 1,000
Exhibitors: 24 ~ Exhibit Fee: $55‑$75
Deadline: Crafts: 01/05/2011 ~ Music: 01/05/2011
Asian Pacific Lunarfest
01/29 - 01/29 2011
Street Festival - Riverside, CA
Show Dir: May Lynn Davis
Ph: (951) 453‑3548
Online: birkett@verizon.net ~ LunarFestRiverside.org
Activities: childrens village, demonstrations, parade, firworks
Attendance: ~ Food Fee: $300+
Exhibitors: Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $300+
Deadline: Crafts: 01/02/2011 ~ Music: 01/02/2011 ~ Food: 01/02/2011
Gem Faire / Roseville
02/04 - 02/06 2011
Placer County Fairgrounds - Roseville, CA
Promoter: Gem Faire, Inc.
Show Dir: Allen Van Volkinburgh Ph: (503) 252‑8300
Online: info@gemfaire.com ~ gemfaire.com
Attendance: 2,000 Exhibitors: 50 ~ Exhibit Fee: Contact
Piecemakers Peddlers/crafters Market
02/05 - 02/05 2011
Piecemakers Country Store - Costa Mesa, CA
Promoter: Piecemakers Country Store
Show Dir: Joanna or Deborah Ph: (714) 641‑3112
Online: fairs@piecemakers.com ~ piecemakers.com
Attendance: 1,000 ~ Food Booths: 3 ~ Food Fee: $25 + 10% or $50
Exhibitors: 100 ~ Exhibit Fee: $25
Deadline: Crafts: 01/15/2011 ~ Food: 01/15/2011
Lunar New Year Festival
02/05 - 02/05 2011
Valley Boulevard - Alhambra, CA
Promoter: K and K Communications
Show Dir: Pinki Chen Ph: (626) 395‑9995
Online: kkevent@sbcglobal.net ~ lunarnewyearparade.com
Activities: carnival, flower arrangements exhibit
Attendance: 32,000 ~ Food Booths: 16 ~ Food Fee: $400‑$470
Exhibitors: 250 ~ Exhibit Fee: $320‑$520
Deadline: Crafts: 11/30/2010 ~ Music: 12/30/2010 ~ Food: 11/30/2010
Visalia Home and Patio Springfest
02/11 - 02/13 2011
Visalia Convention Center - Visalia, CA
Promoter: Showcase Events, Inc.
Show Dir: Showcase Ph: (800) 700‑7469
Online: events@showcaseevents.net ~ visaliahomeshows.com
Attendance: 25,000 Exhibitors: 275+ ~ Exhibit Fee: $700‑$2,500
Gem Faire / Santa Monica
02/11 - 02/13 2011
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium - Santa Monica, CA
Promoter: Gem Faire, Inc.
Show Dir: Allen Van Volkinburgh Ph: (503) 252‑8300
Online: info@gemfaire.com ~ gemfaire.com
Attendance: 3,000 Exhibitors: 80 ~ Exhibit Fee: Contact
Gem Faire / Santa Barbara
02/18 - 02/20 2011
Earl Warren Showgrounds - Santa Barbara, CA
Promoter: Gem Faire, Inc.
Show Dir: Allen Van Volkinburgh Ph: (503) 252‑8300
Online: info@gemfaire.com ~ gemfaire.com
Attendance: 4,500 Exhibitors: 100 ~ Exhibit Fee: Contact
Whiskey Flat Days
02/18 - 02/21 2011
Circle Park - Kernville, CA
Promoter: Kernville Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Chamber office Ph: (760) 376‑2629
Online: office@kernvillechamber.org ~ kernvillechamber.org
Activities: carnival, cowboy and indian encampments, rodeo, frog races, entertainment
Attendance: 50,000 ~ Food Booths: 16 ~ Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 115 ~ Exhibit Fee: $300
Deadline: Crafts: 12/01/2010 ~ Food: 12/01/2010
Alameda County Spring Home and Garden Show
02/18 - 02/21 2011
Alameda County Fairgrounds - Pleasanton, CA
Promoter: Capital Showcase Inc
Show Dir: Kari Damron Ph: (800) 222‑9351
Online: robert@capitalshowcase.com ~ capitalshowcase.com
Attendance: 13,000 Exhibitors: 300+ ~ Exhibit Fee: $850‑$1,300
Winter Art Show ‑ President's Day
02/19 - 02/21 2011
Minaret Village Mall - Mammoth Lakes, CA
Promoter: Mono Council For the Arts
Show Dir: Brian Jones Ph: (760) 914‑2001
Online: info@monoarts.org ~ monoarts.org
Exhibitors: 15 ~ Exhibit Fee: $100
Thirteenth Marco Island Fine Arts and Crafts Show 1
02/21 - 02/22 2011
Marco Island YMCA - Marco Island, FL
Promoter: Community Affair, LLC
Show Dir: Layne Morgan Ph: (508) 737‑0998
Online: info@communityaffair.com ~ communityaffair.com
Attendance: 9,000 ~ Food Booths: 5 ~ Food Fee: $225, $325
Exhibitors: 90 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $225
Deadline: Crafts: 11/21/2010 ~ Food: 11/21/2010
Noise Pop
02/22 - 02/27 2011
Various Venues - San Francisco, CA
Promoter: Noise Pop Industries
Show Dir: Stacy Horne Ph: (415) 375‑3370
Online: npi@noisepopindustries.com ~ noisepop.com
Activities: film festival
Attendance: 20,000
Exhibitors: 30 ~ Exhibit Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 01/15/2010 ~ Music: 12/31/2009
Almond Blossom Festival
02/25 - 02/27 2011
Mistlin Sports Park - Ripon, CA
Promoter: Ripon Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Dorothy Booth Ph: (209) 599‑7519
Online: dbooth@clearwire.net ~ riponchamber.org
Activities: parade, 1 mile/8k run, carnival, diaper derby
Attendance: 34,000 ~ Food Booths: 34 ~ Food Fee: $475
Exhibitors: 180 ~ Exhibit Fee: $300
Deadline: Crafts: 02/14/2011 ~ Music: 01/05/2011 ~ Food: 02/14/2011
Spring Home & Garden Show
03/04 - 03/06 2011
Del Mar Fairgrounds - Del Mar, CA
Promoter: Westward Expos
Show Dir: David Bame
Ph: (858) 350‑3738
Online: david@sandiegohomegardenshows.com ~ sandiegohomegardenshows.com
Attendance: 24,000 ~ Food Booths: local
Exhibitors: 300+ ~ Exhibit Fee: $1,140
Deadline: Crafts: 02/19/2011
Stanislaus County Home and Garden Show
03/04 - 03/06 2011
Modesto Centre Plaza - Modesto, CA
Promoter: Metro Expositions
Show Dir: Mary Garcia
Ph: (209) 941‑1880
Online: mary@metroexpositions.com ~ metroexpositions.com
Attendance: 15,000 ~ Food Booths:
Exhibitors: 185 ~ Exhibit Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 03/01/2011
Fresno Home and Garden Show
03/04 - 03/06 2011
Fresno Fairgrounds - Fresno, CA
Promoter: Fresno Shows
Show Dir: Julie Geistlinger
Ph: (800) 897‑7899
Online: events@fresnoshows.com ~ fresnoshows.com
Attendance: 30,000 ~ Food Booths: 25 ~ Food Fee: 25%
Exhibitors: 1,000 ~ Exhibit Fee: $450‑$2,200
Deadline: Crafts: 03/01/2011 ~ Food: 03/01/2011
Blossom Days Festival
03/05 2011
7th & N Streets, Downtown - Sanger, CA
Promoter: Sanger Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Cheryl Ing
Ph: (559) 875‑4575
Online: sanger@psnw.com ~ sanger.org
Activities: 10k points race run, car show, museum tour, library book sale
Attendance: 3,500 ~ Food Booths: 15 ~ Food Fee: $75+ health inspection Fee $49
Exhibitors: 25 ~ Exhibit Fee: $48
Deadline: Crafts: 02/25/2011 ~ Music: 02/11/2011 ~ Food: 02/11/2011
Bok Kai Festival and Parade
03/05 - 03/06 2011
Downtown - Marysville, CA
Promoter: Marysville Chinese Culture Preservation Inc.
Show Dir: Peppie Schrader
Ph: (530) 742‑1747
Online: schraderdon@att.net ~ bokkaifestival.com
Activities: parade, children's activities
Attendance: 19,000 ~ Food Booths: 10 ~ Food Fee: $150
Exhibitors: 40 ~ Exhibit Fee: $75
Deadline: Crafts: 03/10/2010
Spring Craft Faire
03/05 2011
Gibbons Park/Community Center - Carmichael, CA
Promoter: Mission Oaks Rec & Park District
Show Dir: Nancy Pritchard
Ph: (916) 972‑0336
Online: npritchard@morpd.com ~ morpd.com
Attendance: 500 ~ Food Booths:
Exhibitors: 100 ~ Exhibit Fee: $40, $50, $60
Deadline: Crafts: 03/04/2011
Nevada City Mardi Gras Celebration
03/05 - 03/06 2011
Downtown - Nevada City, CA
Promoter: Nevada City Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Chamber Office
Ph: (530) 265‑2692
Online: info@nevadacitychamber.com ~ nevadacitychamber.com
Activities: parade
Attendance: 1,000 ~ Food Booths:
Exhibitors: 25 ~ Exhibit Fee: Contact
Deadline: ~ Music: 10/01/2010
DaPoint Festival of Whales
03/05 - 03/13 2011
DaPoint Harbor - DaPoint, CA
Show Dir: Penny Elia
Ph: (949) 499‑4499
Online: trademarkmg@cox.net ~ festivalofwhales.com
Activities: whale watching, kids' karnival, parade, street faire, sup, sand sculpting, concert
Attendance: 60,000 ~ Food Booths: ~ Food Fee: Varies ‑ contact
Exhibitors: 50 ~ Exhibit Fee: Varies ‑ contact
Deadline: Crafts: 02/10/2011 ~ Music: 02/01/2011
Rakkasah West 2011
03/11 - 03/13 2011
Richmond Memorial Auditorium - Richmond, CA
Promoter: Rakkasah Festivals
Show Dir: Shukriya
Ph: (510) 724‑0214
Online: rakkasah@comcast.net ~ rakkasah.com
Activities: classes in dance and music
Attendance: 2,000 ~ Food Booths: local
Exhibitors: 95 ~ Exhibit Fee: $550
Deadline: ~ Music: 01/03/2011 ~ Food: 01/04/2011
Capay Valley Almond Festival
03/13 2011
Capay Valley - Esparto, CA
Promoter: Esparto Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Event Contact
Ph: (530) 787‑3242
Online: espartonews@ymail.com ~ espartoregionalchamber.com
Activities: kids' activities, games
Attendance: 10,000 ~ Food Fee: $tba
Exhibitors: 60 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $150+
Deadline: Crafts: 02/28/2011 ~ Music: 01/31/2010 ~ Food: 02/28/2011
Timeless Treasures Boutique
03/16 - 03/20 2011
Country Club - Lakewood, CA
Show Dir: Bonnie Hidinger
Ph: (949) 305‑1063
Online: bonntalb@aol.com
Attendance: 3,000
Exhibitors: 80 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $3.50/sq ft + 20% + wk shift
Deadline: Crafts: 02/16/2011
Brea Spring Craft Boutique
03/18 2011
Brea Community Center - Brea, CA
Promoter: City of Brea
Show Dir: Pat Tremayne
Ph: (714) 990‑7771
Online: patt@cityofbrea.net ~ cityofbrea.net
Attendance: 2,500 ~ Food Booths: local
Exhibitors: 250 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $115‑$140 + $10‑Electricity
Ventura County Spring Home and Garden Show
03/18 - 03/20 2011
Ventura County Fairgrounds - Ventura, CA
Promoter: Capital Showcase Inc
Show Dir: Samantha Sampson
Ph: (800) 222‑9351
Online: robert@capitalshowcase.com ~ capitalshowcase.com
Attendance: 7,000
Exhibitors: 200+ ~ Exhibit Fee: Contact
Wistaria Festival
03/20 2011
Sierra Madre Boulevard - Sierra Madre, CA
Promoter: Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Bill Coburn
Ph: (626) 355‑5111
Online: wistaria@sierramadrechamber.com ~ wistariafestival.com
Activities: children's activities, see the wistaria vine,
Attendance: 11,000 ~ Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 175 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $225
Deadline: Crafts: 12/31/2010 ~ Food: 01/15/2010
Celebration of the Whales Festival
03/20 2011
Channel Islands Harbor - Oxnard, CA
Promoter: Coastal Pacific, LLC
Show Dir: Mark Rochin
Ph: (805) 643‑6458
Online: pacific209@hotmail.com
Activities: children activities
Attendance: 10,000 ~ Food Fee: $150
Exhibitors: 150 ~ Exhibit Fee: $75
Deadline: Crafts: 03/04/2011 ~ Food: 02/25/2011
Yuba City Spring Home, Garden and Recreation Show
03/25 - 03/27 2011
Yuba‑Sutter Fairgrounds - Yuba City, CA
Promoter: Coolidge Public Relations
Show Dir: Andrew Coolidge
Ph: (530) 671‑9600
Online: coolidgepr@aol.com ~ totalhomeshow.com
Activities: cooking demonstrations, children's gardening zone, great food
Attendance: 15,000 ~ Food Booths: 10 ~ Food Fee: $100 deposit + 20%
Exhibitors: 400 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $375, $650, $725+
Deadline: Crafts: 02/15/2011
The Flower Fields Kids' Day
03/26 2011
5704 Paseo Del Norte - Carlsbad, CA
Promoter: The Flower Fields
Show Dir: Joni Miringoff
Ph: (760) 930‑9123
Online: info@theflowerfields.com ~ theflowerfields.com
Attendance: 5,000
Exhibitors: 30 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $200
Deadline: Crafts: 02/01/2011 ~ Music: 02/01/2011
Rolando Street Fair
03/27 2011
Rolando Boulevard - San Diego, CA
Promoter: Rolando Community Council
Show Dir: Jan Hintzman
Ph: (619) 287‑1380
Online: hintzman@cox.net ~ rolandocommunitycouncil.org
Attendance: 12,000 ~ Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 150 ~ Exhibit Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 03/01/2011 ~ Food: 03/01/2011
High Desert Home & Garden Show
04/01 - 04/03 2011
San Berrdino County Fairgrounds - Victorville, CA
Promoter: High Desert Home Shows
Show Dir: Jeff
Ph: (760) 949‑0822
Online: jeffbygum@aol.com ~ highdeserthomeshows.com
Attendance: 12,000 ~ Food Booths: Local
Exhibitors: 242 ~ Exhibit Fee: $500
Deadline: Crafts: 01/14/2011 ~ Food: 01/14/2011
The Flower Fields Arts and Crafts Fair
04/02 - 04/03 2011
5704 Paseo Del Norte - Carlsbad, CA
Promoter: The Flower Fields
Show Dir: Joni Miringoff
Ph: (760) 930‑9123
Online: info@theflowerfields.com ~ theflowerfields.com
Attendance: 10,000
Exhibitors: 30 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $200
Deadline: Crafts: 02/01/2011
Contra Costa Spring Home & Garden Show
04/08 - 04/10 2011
Sleep Train Pavilion - Concord, CA
Promoter: Capital Showcase Inc
Show Dir: Frank Adams
Ph: (800) 222‑9351
Online: robert@capitalshowcase.com ~ capitalshowcase.com
Attendance: 11,000
Exhibitors: 400+ ~ Exhibit Fee: $750‑$1,100
Deadline: Crafts: 04/06/2010
Community Day
04/09 2011
Rancho madera Community Park - Simi Valley, CA
Promoter: Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District
Show Dir: Sheri Fruhwirth
Ph: (805) 584‑4443
Online: renee@rsrpd.us ~ rsrpd.org
Activities: exhibitions of dance and martial arts, dj with music and crafter announcements
Attendance: 3,000 ~ Food Booths: 5 ~ Food Fee: $100
Exhibitors: 80+ ~ Exhibit Fee: $80‑$95
Deadline: Crafts: 04/01/2011 ~ Food: 03/21/2011
Encinitas Street Fair
04/09 - 04/10 2011
Coast Highway 101 - Encinitas, CA
Promoter: Kennedy and Associates
Show Dir: Show Office
Ph: (760) 945‑9288
Online: info@kennedyfaires.com ~ kennedyfaires.com
Activities: beer garden, pancake breakfast, art colony, kids rides
Attendance: 90,000 ~ Food Booths: 15 ~ Food Fee: $500, $600 + $50 electric
Exhibitors: 450 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $165/day, $300/both
Deadline: Crafts: 03/10/2011 ~ Food: 03/10/2011
Good Old Days Celebration
04/09 - 04/10 2011
Lighthouse Avenue - Pacific Grove, CA
Promoter: Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Chamber Office
Ph: (800) 656‑6650
Online: chamber@pacificgrove.org ~ pacificgrove.org
Activities: parade and kiddies' fair
Attendance: 30,000 ~ Food Booths: 32 ~ Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 240 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 02/15/2011 ~ Music: 02/20/2011 ~ Food: 02/15/2011
24 Spring Boutique
04/10 2011
Wilson Park - Torrance, CA
Promoter: City of Torrance
Show Dir: Staff
Ph: (310) 618‑2930
Online: dreed@torranceca.gov ~ TorranceCA.Gov
Activities: crafts for children for a nomil fee; photos with the giant bunny $4.00 per photo
Attendance: 2,000
Exhibitors: 110 ~ Exhibit Fee: resident $60, non‑resident $80
Deadline: Crafts: 04/10/2011
Fresno State Vintage Days
04/15 - 04/17 2011
Fresno State Campus - Fresno, CA
Promoter: Fresno State
Show Dir: Sherri Fisk
Ph: (559) 278‑2741
Online: sherrif@csufresno.edu ~ csufresno.edu/vintagedays
Activities: inflatable attractions, petting zoo, pony rides, free kids' arts & crafts
Attendance: 50,000
Exhibitors: 211 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $270
Deadline: Crafts: 01/28/2011 ~ Music: 02/02/2011
Del Mar Antique Show & Sale
04/15 - 04/17 2011
Del Mar Fairgrounds - Del Mar, CA
Promoter: Calendar Shows
Show Dir: Michael Grimes
Ph: (800) 943‑7501
Online: michael@calendarshows.com ~ calendarshows.com
Attendance: 7,000
Exhibitors: 300 ~ Exhibit Fee: $400
Lake Elsinore Frontier Days
04/15 - 04/17 2011
Alberhill Ranch Park - Lake Elsinore, CA
Promoter: Lake Elsinore Visitors Bureau
Show Dir: Chamber Office
Ph: (951) 245‑8848
Online: info@lakeelsinorechamber.com ~ visitlakeelsinore.com
Activities: magicians, balloon creator
Attendance: 40,000 ~ Food Booths: 10 ~ Food Fee: $750
Exhibitors: 100 ~ Exhibit Fee: $300
Porterville Iris Festival
04/16 - 04/16 2011
Main Street - Porterville, CA
Promoter: Porterville Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Donnette Silva Carter
Ph: (559) 784‑7502
Online: info@portervillechamber.org ~ irisfestival.porterville.com
Activities: children's activities, iris garden, cool rides exhibition
Attendance: 25,000 ~ Food Booths: 25 ~ Food Fee: $75‑$95 + $45 health dept.
Exhibitors: 200 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $70‑$95
Deadline: Crafts: 03/01/2011 ~ Music: 03/10/2011 ~ Food: 03/01/2011
Spring Arts 'n Crafts and Car Show
04/16 - 04/17 2011
Bates Nut Farm - Valley Center, CA
Promoter: Bates Nut Farm
Show Dir: Sherrie Ness
Ph: (760) 749‑3333
Online: vcfarmdaughter@gmail.com ~ batesnutfarm.biz
Activities: ceramic painting, facepainting, car show, kids day, pancake breakfast
Attendance: 4,500 ~ Food Booths: ~ Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 75 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $100
Deadline: Crafts: 04/05/2011 ~ Food: 03/15/2011
Scandivian Festival
04/16 - 04/17 2011
California Lutheran University - Thousand Oaks, CA
Promoter: California Lutheran University
Show Dir: Event Contact
Ph: (805) 493‑3893
Online: scanfestival@callutheran.edu ~ scandiviancenter.org
Activities: lectures, children's entertainment
Attendance: 6,000 ~ Food Booths: ~ Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: ~ Exhibit Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 03/15/2011 ~ Music: 03/15/2011 ~ Food: 03/15/2011
California Antique Farm Equipment Show
04/16 - 04/17 2011
Intertiol Agri Center - Tulare, CA
Promoter: Intertiol Agri Center
Show Dir: Lisa Garcia
Ph: (800) 999‑9186
Online: info@farmshow.org ~ antiquefarmshow.org
Activities: antique equipment parade, auction, swap meet
Attendance: 6,000 ~ Food Booths: Local
Exhibitors: ~ Exhibit Fee: Contact
Medieval Fantasy Festival
04/16 - 04/17 2011
Downtown - Vacaville, CA
Promoter: Downtown Vacaville Business Improvement District
Show Dir: Bob Vollmer
Ph: (707) 451‑2100
Online: bvollmer@downtownvacaville.com ~ medievalfantasyfestival.com
Activities: games, demonstrations, kids' area, storytellers, ratapult, rides, etc.
Attendance: 7,000 ~ Food Booths: 10 ~ Food Fee: $190+
Exhibitors: 70 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $160+
Deadline: Crafts: 04/01/2011 ~ Music: 03/15/2011 ~ Food: 03/01/2011
Sebastopol Apple Blossom Festival & Parade
04/16 - 04/17 2011
Ives Park & Highs Street - Sebastopol, CA
Promoter: Sebastopol Area Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Karla Samples
Ph: (707) 823‑3032
Online: events@sebastopol.org ~ sebastopol.org
Activities: parade, kids entertainment & activities, wine garden, beer & food
Attendance: 8,000 ~ Food Booths: 20 ~ Food Fee: $250
Exhibitors: 100 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $200
The Flower Fields Arts and Crafts Fair
04/16 - 04/17 2011
5704 Pasea Del Norte - Carlsbad, CA
Promoter: Artsplash
Show Dir: Joni Miringoff
Ph: (760) 436‑2828
Online: info@carlsbadartsplash.org ~ carlsbadartsplash.org
Attendance: 10,000
Exhibitors: 30 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $200
Deadline: Crafts: 02/01/2011
Day at the Docks
04/17 2011
San Diego SportFishing Dock - San Diego, CA
Promoter: San Diego Sportfishing Council
Show Dir: Catherine Miller
Ph: (619) 234‑8791
Online: sdfish@sportfishing.org ~ sportfishing.org
Activities: knot tie contest, kids' fishing (free), semirs
Attendance: 30,000
Exhibitors: 200+ Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: Contact
Avocado Festival
04/19 2011
Main Street - Fallbrook, CA
Promoter: Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Kathie Richards
Ph: (760) 728‑5845
Online: kathie.richards@fallbrookchamberofcommerce.com ~ fallbrookchamber.com
Attendance: 80,000 ~ Food Booths: 30 ~ Food Fee: $600+
Exhibitors: 300 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $150+
Deadline: Crafts: 03/31/2011
Egg Hunt and Arts & Craft Show
04/23 - 04/23 2011
Mae Boyar Park - Oak Park, CA
Promoter: Rancho Simi Recreation and Parks Department
Show Dir: Renee Peace
Ph: (818) 865‑9304
Online: renee@rsrpd.us ~ rsrpd.org
Activities: easter egg hunt, dj
Attendance: 4,500 ~ Food Booths: 3 ~ Food Fee: $100
Exhibitors: 40 ~ Exhibit Fee: $60
Deadline: Crafts: 04/15/2011 ~ Food: 04/15/2010
Kaleidoscope
04/23 - 04/23 2011
CSU Campus - Long Beach, CA
Promoter: California State University / Long Beach
Show Dir: Amalia Garcia
Ph: (562) 985‑2288
Online kaleidoscope@csulb.edu ~ csulb.edu/kaleidoscope
Activities: push cart races, inflatable rides, children's day celebration, engineering day
Attendance: 30,000 ~ Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 150 ~ Exhibit Fee: $135
Deadline: Crafts: 03/06/2011 ~ Food: 03/06/2011
Easter Egg‑Citement
04/23 - 04/23 2011
Community Park - Chino Hills, CA
Promoter: City of Chino Hills
Show Dir: Recreation Department
Ph: (909) 364‑2700
Online kradtke@chinohills.org ~ chinohills.org
Activities: egg hunts, kids arts and crafts, face painting, pictures with the easter bunny
Attendance: 2,000
Exhibitors: 30 ~ Exhibit Fee: $30 residents‑$35 non‑resident
Deadline: Crafts: 03/23/2011
Berkeley Earth Day Festival
04/23 2011
Civic Center Plaza - Berkeley, CA
Promoter: Hesternet Productions
Show Dir: Karen Hester
Ph: (510) 654‑6346
Online karen@hesternet.net ~ hesternet.net
Attendance: 4,000 ~ Food Fee: $385
Exhibitors: 150 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $75
Deadline: Crafts: 04/01/2011 ~ Food: 04/01/2011
Recycled Treasures
04/23 2011
City Park - Paso Robles, CA
Promoter: Paso Robles Main Street Association
Show Dir: Event Office
Ph: (805) 238‑4103
Online mainstreet@tcsn.net ~ pasoroblesdowntown.org
Attendance: 1,000 ~ Food Booths: 3
Exhibitors: 80 ~ Exhibit Fee: $55+
Deadline: Crafts: 04/17/2011 ~ Food: 04/15/2011
Easter Eggstravaganza
04/23 2011
11549 Fair Oaks Boulevard - Fair Oaks, CA
Promoter: Fair Oaks Recreation and Parks District
Show Dir: Festival Office
Ph: (916) 966‑1036
Online kalbers@fairoakspark.org ~ fairoakspark.org
Activities: pancake breakfast, egg hunt, egg toss, carnival games, pictures w/the bunny
Attendance: 3,000
Exhibitors: 5 ~ Exhibit Fee: Contact
San Francisco New Living Expo
04/29 - 05/01 2011
Concourse Exhibition Center - San Francisco, CA
Promoter: New Living Expo
Show Dir: Ken Kaufman
Ph: (415) 382‑8300
Online ken@newlivingexpo.com ~ newlivingexpo.com
Activities: workshops, lectures, panels, special events, 300 booths, green business
Attendance: 12,000 ~ Food Booths: 8 ~ Food Fee: $1,500
Exhibitors: 300 ~ Exhibit Fee: $950‑$1,750
Deadline: Crafts: 04/01/2011 ~ Food: 02/15/2011
Wilmington Cinco de Mayo
04/29 - 05/01 2011
Downtown - Wilmington, CA
Promoter: Fiesta de Carnival
Show Dir: Festival Office
Ph: (562) 799‑7737
Online tedhulk@msn.com ~ fiestadecarnival.com
Activities: rides, games
Attendance: 30,000 ~ Food Fee: $600
Exhibitors: ~ Exhibit Fee: $300
Asianfest
04/30 2011
Fresno City College - Fresno, CA
Promoter: Fresno City College
Show Dir: John Cho
Ph: (559) 265‑5711
Online maile.glover@fresnocitycollege.edu ~ online.fresnocitycollege.edu/asianamericanweek
Activities: demonstrations, farmer's market, performances, asian village
Attendance: 2,000 ~ Food Booths: 8 ~ Food Fee: $100
Exhibitors: 20 ~ Exhibit Fee: $50
Deadline: Crafts: 04/25/2011 ~ Music: 04/15/2011 ~ Food: 04/20/2011
Jewelry and Women's Accessories Show
04/30 2011
695 East Madison Way - Brea, CA
Promoter: City of Brea
Show Dir: Pat Tremayne
Ph: (714) 990‑7771
Online patt@cityofbrea.net
Attendance: 1,000
Exhibitors: 100+ Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $100
Spring Festival
04/30 2011
Downtown - Sonora, CA
Promoter: City Of Sonora
Show Dir: Sheala Wilkinson
Ph: (209) 532‑7725
Online swilkinson@sonoraca.com ~ sonoraca.com
Activities: jugglers, clowns, pie contest, live music, disco boogie carwash
Attendance: 9,000
Exhibitors: 75 ~ Exhibit Fee: $10‑$50
Deadline: Crafts: 04/08/2011 ~ Music: 03/01/2011 ~ Food: 04/08/2011
Roots Fest on Adams
04/30 - 05/01 2011
Adams Avenue - San Diego, CA
Promoter: Adams Avenue Business Association
Show Dir: Festival Office
Ph: (619) 282‑7329
Online judy@adamsavenuebusiness.com ~ adamsavenuebusiness.com
Activities: games, carnival, demos, drumming, yoga & more
Attendance: 57,000
Exhibitors: 180 ~ Exhibit Fee: $
Deadline: Crafts: 04/01/2011 ~ Music: 02/15/2011 ~ Food: 03/15/2011
Fair Oaks Spring Fest
04/30 - 05/01 2011
10219 Fair Oaks Boulevard - Fair Oaks, CA
Promoter: Fair Oaks Recreation and Parks District
Show Dir: Katy Albers
Ph: (916) 966‑1036
Online kalbers@fairoakspark.org ~ fairoakspark.org
Activities: parade, toilet bowl race, frog jump, children's games, fun run
Attendance: 3,500 ~ Food Booths: 10 ~ Food Fee: $185‑$225
Exhibitors: 20 ~ Exhibit Fee: $140‑$180
Deadline: Crafts: 03/03/2011 ~ Food: 03/03/2011
Hillside Farms Arts & Crafts Show
04/30 - 05/01 2011
Hillside Farm - Norco, CA
Promoter: Hillside Farms
Show Dir: Bob and Karlene Allen
Ph: (951) 737‑0414
Online carelady@gmail.com ~ hillsidefarm.org
Exhibitors: 80 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: contact
Deadline: Crafts: 03/01/2011
California Indian Market and Peace Pow‑Wow
04/30 - 05/01 2011
The Alameda ‑ Third Street - San Juan Bautista, CA
Promoter: Peace Vision, Inc. & San Juan Intertribal Council
Show Dir: Laynee Reyna
Ph: (831) 623‑4771
Online peacevision96@yahoo.com ~ peacevision.net
Activities: ethnic children/family friendship dance honorings/kids' tipi
Attendance: 6,000 ~ Food Booths: 2 ~ Food Fee: $360 + Health Fee
Exhibitors: 75 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $260
Deadline: Crafts: 03/31/2011 ~ Music: 03/03/2011 ~ Food: 03/30/2011
Nikkei Matsuri Festival‑San Jose Japantown
05/01 2011
Japantown - San Jose, CA
Promoter: Nikkei Matsuri
Show Dir: Warren Hayashi
Ph: (408) 241‑0900
Online: president@nikkeimatsuri.org ~ Website: nikkeimatsuri.org
Attendance: 10,000 ~ Food Booths: 12 ~ Food Fee: closed
Exhibitors: 60 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $65 + 12%
Festival Cinco de Mayo & Quinceanera Extravaganza
05/01 2011
Third Avenue - Chula Vista, CA
Promoter: Third Avenue Village Association
Show Dir: Jovita Juarez
Ph: (619) 422‑1982
Online: jovita@thirdavenuevillage.com ~ Website: thirdavenuevillage.com
Activities: kids' activities, car show, beer garden, quinceanera fashion show
Attendance: 25,000 ~ Food Booths: 35 ~ Food Fee: $250
Exhibitors: 200 ~ Exhibit Fee: $75‑$250
Deadline: Crafts: 04/16/2011 ~ Food: 04/16/2011
Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show
05/01 2011
Airport - Half Moon Bay, CA
Show Dir: Tim Beeman
Ph: (650) 726‑3491
Online: tim@miramarevents.com ~ Website: miramarevents.com/dreammachines/index.html
Activities: kids' activities, variety of car displays, air show
Attendance: 25,000
Exhibitors: 50 ~ Exhibit Fee: $250‑$500
Deadline: Crafts: 04/15/2011
Carlsbad Village Street Faire
05/01 - 05/01 2011
Downtown - Carlsbad, CA
Promoter: Kennedy and Associates
Show Dir: Show Office
Ph: (760) 945‑9288
Online: info@kennedyfaires.com ~ Website: kennedyfaires.com
Activities: carnival, pancake breakfast, shuttle bus
Attendance: 90,000 ~ Food Booths: 50 ~ Food Fee: $350
Exhibitors: 800 ~ Exhibit Fee: $185
Deadline: Crafts: 01/15/2011 ~ Food: 01/15/2011
Glen Park Festival
05/01 - 05/01 2011
Glen Park - San Francisco, CA
Show Dir: Rebecca MurrayMetzger
Ph: (415) 835‑2112
Online: vendors@glenparkfestival.com ~ Website: glenparkfestival.com/supporters.shtml
Activities: children's area, fire truck, police vehicles, jumpy house, raffle
Attendance: 2,500 ~ Food Booths: 6 ~ Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 55 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $250
Deadline: Crafts: 03/01/2011 ~ Music: 03/01/2011 ~ Food: 03/01/2011
Antelope Valley Flea Market
05/01 - 05/01 2011
Antelope Valley Fairgrounds - Lancaster, CA
Promoter: Antelope Valley Chambers of Commerce
Show Dir: Special Event Administrator
Ph: (661) 948‑4518
Online: ramon@avchambers.com ~ Website: avfleamarket.org
Activities: ics chili cook‑off, beer gardens, car show, children's amusements‑pony rides, petting show
Attendance: 5,000 ~ Food Booths: 14 ~ Food Fee: $125
Exhibitors: 350+ ~ Exhibit Fee: $30‑$100
Deadline: Crafts: 04/15/2011 ~ Music: 04/15/2011 ~ Food: 04/15/2011
Family Fun Fest, Chili Cook‑Off and Classic Car Show
05/01 - 05/11 2011
Conejo Creek Park South - Thousand Oaks, CA
Promoter: Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks
Show Dir: Barbara Murray
Ph: (805) 341‑4084
Online: barb@cornwallsecurity.com ~ Website: thousandoaksrotary.org
Activities: game midway, crafts, kids zone, car show, family activities
Attendance: 8,000 ~ Food Booths: ~ Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: Contact
Conejo Valley Days
05/04 - 05/08 2011
Thousand Oaks - Thousand Oaks, CA
Promoter: Conejo Valley Activities Corp
Show Dir: Mary McBride
Ph: (805) 701‑7248
Online: bookme@gobedoevents.com
Attendance: 52,000 ~ Food Booths: 15 ~ Food Fee: $675
Exhibitors: 50 ~ Exhibit Fee: $325
Deadline: Crafts: 04/22/2011 ~ Music: 03/22/2011 ~ Food: 03/22/2011
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
05/05 - 05/05 2011
Old Town Auburn - Auburn, CA
Promoter: Old Town Business Association
Show Dir: Linda Robinson
Ph: (530) 888‑1585
Online: sunriver@inreach.com ~ Website: oldtownauburnca.com
Activities: street dance, pinatas, dancing horse
Attendance: 500 ~ Food Booths: 4 ~ Food Fee: $25
Exhibitors: 10 ~ Exhibit Fee: $25
Deadline: Crafts: 04/01/2011 ~ Music: 04/01/2010 ~ Food: 04/01/2010
Piecemakers' Peddler's/Crafter's Market
05/07 - 05/07 2011
Piecemakers Country Store Parking - Costa Mesa, CA
Promoter: Piecemakers Country Store
Show Dir: Joanna or Deborah
Ph: (714) 641‑3112
Online: fairs@piecemakers.com ~ Website: piecemakers.com
Attendance: 1,500 ~ Food Booths: 4 ~ Food Fee: $25 +10% or $50
Exhibitors: 100 ~ Exhibit Fee: $25
Deadline: Crafts: 04/15/2011 ~ Food: 04/15/2011
Endangered Species Faire
05/07 - 05/07 2011
Bidwell Park - Chico, CA
Promoter: Butte Environmental Council
Show Dir: Mary Muchowski
Ph: (530) 891‑6424
Online: marym@becnet.org ~ Website: endangeredspeciesfaire.org
Activities: dance, performance art, puppets ‑ environmental, interactive activities
Attendance: 3,000 ~ Food Booths: 8 ~ Food Fee: 20% of profit
Exhibitors: 50 ~ Exhibit Fee: $45
Deadline: Crafts: 04/01/2011 ~ Music: 03/01/2011 ~ Food: 04/01/2011
San Francisco Cinco de Mayo
05/07 2011
Civic Center Plaza - San Francisco, CA
Promoter: Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc.
Show Dir: Sam Ruiz
Ph: (415) 206‑7752
Online: contact@mncsf.org ~ Website: mncsf.org
Attendance: ~ Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: ~ Exhibit Fee: Contact
Soka University's Tenth International Festival
05/07 2011
Soka University - Aliso Viejo, CA
Promoter: Soka University
Show Dir: Wendy Harder
Ph: (949) 480‑4081
Online: wwharder@soka.edu ~ Website: soka.edu/festival
Activities: bounce house, super slide, games, demonstrations, kids' area
Attendance: 7,000 ~ Food Booths: 20 ~ Food Fee: $35
Exhibitors: 225 ~ Exhibit Fee: $125 Commercial, $35 Nonprofit
Deadline: Crafts: 04/01/2011 ~ Music: 03/15/2011 ~ Food: 04/01/2011
Mother's Day Festival of Arts and Crafts
05/07 - 05/08 2011
Moorpark Park - Studio City, CA
Promoter: Studio City Rotary Club
Show Dir: Event Contact
Ph: (818) 775‑3877
Online: artshowdirector@lvthome.org ~ Website: rotaryartshow.org
Attendance: 3,500 ~ Food Booths: 1 ~ Food Fee: $275
Exhibitors: 150 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $275
Deadline: Crafts: 05/01/2011 ~ Food: 05/01/2011
Springfest
05/07 - 05/08 2011
Custom House Plaza - Monterey, CA
Promoter: Pacific Repertory Theatre
Show Dir: Jim Webber
Ph: (831) 622‑0700
Online: jimw@pacrep.org ~ Website: pacrep.org
Attendance: 5,000 ~ Food Booths: ~ Food Fee: $275
Exhibitors: 40 ~ Exhibit Fee: $195
Deadline: Crafts: 05/01/2011 ~ Music: 05/01/2011 ~ Food: 05/01/2011
Pomona Spring Home & Garden Show
05/13 - 05/15 2011
L.A. County Fairplex - Pomona, CA
Promoter: Home Show Consultants
Show Dir: Marjo Keen
Ph: (800) 358‑7469
Online: mkeen909@charter.net ~ Website: homeshowconsultants.
com Attendance: 15,000
Exhibitors: 420 ~ Exhibit Fee: $600‑$1,095
Gator by the Bay
05/13 - 05/15 2011
Spanish Landing Park - San Diego, CA
Promoter: Festival Group, Inc.
Show Dir: Vic Gamboa
Ph: (619) 234‑8612
Online: vic@sandiegofestival.com ~ Website: gatorbythebay.com
Activities: kids' events, parade, dancing, music & dance lessons
Attendance: 16,000 ~Food Booths: 15 ~ Food Fee: $800‑$1,000
Exhibitors: 100 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $250‑$1,000
Deadline: Crafts: 05/01/2011 ~ Music: 01/31/2011 ~ Food: 04/01/2011
Simi Valley Street Fair
05/14 2011
Cochran Street - Simi Valley, CA
Promoter: Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Chamber Office
Ph: (805) 526‑3900
Online: info@simichamber.org ~ Website: simivalleychamber.org
Activities: art walk, kids' corner
Attendance: 21,000 ~Food Booths: 10 ~ Food Fee: $350+
Exhibitors: 343 ~ Exhibit Fee: $200+
Deadline: Crafts: 04/23/2011 ~ Food: 04/16/2011
The Golden Age of Pirates
05/14 - 05/15 2011
City Park - Fresno, CA
Promoter: Renaissance Rose Productions
Show Dir: Joyce Roberts
Ph: (559) 392‑0965
Online: queensfavr@aol.com ~ Website: queenbessandthepyrates.com
Activities: parades, games, kids' area, demonstrations of crafts
Attendance: 1,500 ~Food Booths: 6 ~ Food Fee: $150‑$250
Exhibitors: 35 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $150‑$250
Deadline: Crafts: 04/30/2011 ~ Music: 04/30/2011 ~ Food: 04/15/2011
Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival
05/15 - 05/15 2011
Paramount Ranch - Agoura, CA
Promoter: Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest
Show Dir: Gary Floyd
Ph: (818) 382‑4819
Online: info@topangabanjofiddle.org ~ Website: topangabanjofiddle.org
Activities: contra dance, square dance, children's activities & crafts
Attendance: 3,500 ~ Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: ~ Exhibit Fee: $60‑$100
Deadline: Crafts: 03/14/2011 ~ Food: 03/14/2011
Escondido Downtown Street Faire
05/15 - 05/15 2011
Grand Avenue - Escondido, CA
Promoter: Kennedy and Associates
Show Dir: Show Office
Ph: (760) 945‑9288
Online: info@kennedyfaires.com ~ Website: kennedyfaires.com
Activities: carnival, llama/pony rides, pancake breakfast, vintage car show, beer garden
Attendance: 60,000 ~Food Booths: 45 ~ Food Fee: $200/ $300
Exhibitors: 650 ~ Exhibit Fee: $125/ $150
Deadline: Crafts: 04/15/2011 ~ Food: 03/15/2011
Kingsburg Swedish Festival
05/20 - 05/21 2011
Swedish Village - Kingsburg, CA
Promoter: Kingsburg District Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Jess Chambers
Ph: (559) 897‑1111
Online: jessatkingsburg@aol.com ~ Website: kingsburgchamberofcommerce.com
Activities: parade, coronation, carnival, smorgasbord, pancake breakfast
Attendance: 7,000 ~Food Booths: 15 ~ Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 60 ~ Exhibit Fee: $99
Deadline: Crafts: 05/06/2011 ~ Music: 05/07/2011 ~ Food: 05/06/2011
OC Greek Fest 2011
05/20 - 05/22 2011
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Ch. - Anaheim, CA
Show Dir: Publicity Committee
Ph: (714) 827‑0182
Online: info@ocgreekfest.com ~ Website: ocgreekfest.com
Activities: greek dancing, church tours, greek cooking demonstrations, carnival rides & games
Attendance: 12,000 ~Food Booths: Closed
Exhibitors: ~ Exhibit Fee: Contact
Oakdale Chocolate Festival
05/21 - 05/22 2011
Wood Park - Oakdale, CA
Promoter: Oakdale Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Kellie Yohanan
Ph: (209) 847‑2244
Online: events@oakdalechamber.com ~ Website: oakdalechamber.com
Activities: chocolate challenge stage, kids area, classic car show, and western area
Attendance: 70,000 ~ Food Booths: 25 ~ Food Fee: $425‑$500
Exhibitors: 200 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $200, $250, $375, $450
Deadline: Crafts: 04/29/2011 ~ Food: 04/29/2011
Boogie on the Bayou
05/21 - 05/22 2011
DownTown Campbell - Campbell, CA
Promoter: Campbell Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Chamber Office
Ph: (408) 378‑6252
Online: ccoc@pacbell.net ~ Website: campbellchamber.com
Activities: kids' area
Attendance: 35,000 ~ Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: ~ Exhibit Fee: $300‑$1,200
Maynana
05/21 - 05/22 2011
Hwy 202 - Tehachapi, CA
Promoter: Darkwell Renaissance Festival, Inc.
Show Dir: Brandallynn Coates
Ph: (775) 359‑7401
Online: thequeen@darkwellcastle.com ~ Website: wwwDarkwellCastle.com
Activities: there is a maypole danceing all day, queens kids games and story time, sword demo, auction
Attendance: 500 ~ Food Booths: 2 ~ Food Fee: $50 Per Day
Exhibitors: 2 ~ Exhibit Fee: $50 Per Day
Deadline: Crafts: 05/01/2011 ~ Music: 05/01/2010 ~ Food: 05/01/2011
Sacramento County Fair
05/26 - 05/30 2011
Cal Expo - Sacramento, CA
Promoter: Fifty‑Second District Agricultural Association
Show Dir: TJ Plew
Ph: (916) 263‑2975
Online: info@sacfair.com ~ Website: sacfair.com
Activities: kids' area, livestock demo, blacksmith and art demo
Attendance: 68,000 ~ Food Booths: 35 ~ Food Fee: $500 or 23%
Exhibitors: 150 Prize Money: $11,000 ~ Exhibit Fee: $400‑$550
Deadline: ~ Music: 02/02/2011 ~ Food: 02/01/2011
Vacaville Fiesta Days
05/26 - 05/30 2011
Andrews Park - Vacaville, CA
Promoter: Vacaville Fiesta Days
Show Dir: General Chairman
Ph: (707) 448‑4613
Online: fiestadays@sbcglobal.net ~ Website: fiestadays.com
Activities: parade, car show, diaper derby, family fun zone, carnival, pepper eating contest, queen
Attendance: 23,000 ~ Food Booths: 20 ~ Food Fee: $400‑$600 for 5 days
Exhibitors: 20 ~ Exhibit Fee: $400‑$650 for 5 days
Deadline: Crafts: 05/01/2011 ~ Food: 04/01/2011
Garden Grove Strawberry Festival
05/27 - 05/30 2011
Village Green - Garden Grove, CA
Promoter: Strawberry Festival Association
Show Dir: Mike Fenderson
Ph: (949) 499‑1060
Online: info@strawberryfestival.org ~ Website: strawberryfestival.org
Activities: carnival, parade, celebrity autographs, karaoke, contests
Attendance: 275,000 ~ Food Booths: 13 ~ Food Fee: Free for non‑profits
Exhibitors: 200 ~ Exhibit Fee: $350+
Deadline: Crafts: 04/01/2011
Coalinga Horned Toad Derby
05/27 - 05/30 2011
Olsen Park - Coalinga, CA
Promoter: Coalinga Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Katie or Ellen
Ph: (559) 935‑2948
Online: exec@coalingachamber.com ~ Website: coalingachamber.com
Activities: horned toad races, carnival, parade,sanctioned softball trn.
Attendance: 12,000 ~ Food Booths: 20 ~ Food Fee: $475+ $50 ‑ 10x10'
Exhibitors: 20 ~ Exhibit Fee: $450+ $30 ‑ 10'x10'
Deadline: Crafts: 04/01/2010 ~ Music: 03/24/2010 ~ Food: 04/01/2010
Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival
05/28 - 05/29 2011
Downtown - Arroyo Grande, CA
Promoter: Arroyo Grande Village Improvement Association
Show Dir: Bob Lund
Ph: (805) 473‑2250
Online: info@arroyograndevillage.org ~ Website: arroyograndevillage.org
Activities: carnival, rides, games
Attendance: 150,000 ~ Food Booths: 60 ~ Food Fee: $650
Exhibitors: 400 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $300‑a&c, $500‑commercial
Deadline: Crafts: 05/28/2011 ~ Music: 02/15/2011 ~ Food: 05/28/2011
Arnold Peddler's Faire ‑ Arnold, CA
05/28 - 05/29 2011
Center of Downtown - Arnold, CA
Promoter: After the Gold Rush
Show Dir: Kim Patillo
Ph: (925) 372‑8961
Online: afterthegoldrush@sbcglobal.net ~ Website: afterthegoldrushfestivals.com
Activities: pancake breakfast
Attendance: 2,000 ~ Food Booths: 4 ~ Food Fee: $90
Exhibitors: 50 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $70‑$80 w electricity
Cajun Creole Music Festival
05/28 - 05/29 2011
Rancho Santa Susana Community Park - Simi Valley, CA
Promoter: Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise
Show Dir: Bill
Ph: (805) 517‑9000
Online: info@simicajun.org ~ Website: simicajun.org
Activities: dancing, mardi gras parade, kids' area
Attendance: 17,000 ~ Food Booths: 25 ~ Food Fee: $700
Exhibitors: 140 ~ Exhibit Fee: $200
Deadline: Crafts: 05/20/2011
Morro Bay Art in the Park
05/28 - 05/30 2011
City Park - Morro Bay, CA
Promoter: Art Center Morro Bay
Show Dir: Alan Cook
Ph: (805) 772‑2504
Online: cookscoves@aol.com ~ Website: artcentermorrobay.com
Attendance: 4,000 ~ Food Booths: Local
Exhibitors: 123 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $200‑$225
Deadline: Crafts: 05/01/2011 ~ Food: 05/01/2011
Bay Area Kidfest
05/28 - 05/30 2011
Downtown - Concord, CA
Promoter: Bay Area Festivals, Inc.
Show Dir: Jay Bedecarre
Ph: (925) 408‑4014
Online: jay@bayareafamilyfest.com ~ Website: kidfestconcord.com
Activities: games, rides, kids art, sports, kid's karaoke
Attendance: 20,000 ~ Food Booths: Local
Exhibitors: 125 ~ Exhibit Fee: $150‑$495
Deadline: Crafts: 04/28/2011 ~ Music: 04/01/2011
Fiesta Hermosa Arts & Craft Festival
05/28 - 05/30 2011
Pier Ave. & Hermosa Ave. - Hermosa Beach, CA
Promoter: Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Chamber Office
Ph: (310) 376‑0951
Online: info@hbchamber.net ~ Website: fiestahermosa.com
Attendance: 120,000
Exhibitors: 300 Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $575
Strawberry Festival, Street Fair & 5k
05/29 - 05/29 2011
Downtown Main Street - Vista, CA
Promoter: Vista Village Business Association
Show Dir: Janet Puckett
Ph: (760) 414‑9391
Online: info@vvba.org ~ Website: vvba.org
Activities: miss strawberry contest, strawbery idol, carnival rides
Attendance: 30,000 ~ Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 200 ~ Exhibit Fee: Contact
Forty-Fifth Cherokee Chamber PRCA Rodeo
06/02 - 06/04 2011
Fairgrounds - Cherokee, IA
Promoter: Cherokee Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Chamber Office
Ph: (712) 225-6414
Online: director@cherokeeiowachamber.com ~ Website: cherokeerodeo.com
Attendance: 5,000 ~ Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: Contact
Beaumont Cherry Festival
06/02 - 06/05 2011
Stewart Park - Beaumont, CA
Promoter: Cherry Festival Association
Show Dir: Event Contact
Ph: (951) 769-7114
Online: cherryfestival88@yahoo.com ~ Website: beaumontcherryfestival.org
Activities: beer garden, carnival, parade, rock walls, etc
Attendance: 60,000 ~ Food Booths: 20 ~ Food Fee: $300+
Exhibitors: 100 ~ Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $160
Deadline: Crafts: 05/05/2011 ~ Music: 01/15/2011 ~ Food: 02/01/2011
Riverside Home & Backyard Show
06/03 - 06/05 2011
Riverside Convention Center - Riverside, CA
Promoter: Home Show Consultants
Show Dir: Marjo Keen
Ph: (951) 681-0644
Online: mkeen909@charter.net ~ Website: homeshowconsultants.com
Attendance: 12,000
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: $600-$1,095
Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival
06/03 - 06/05 2011
Lake Skinner - Temecula, CA
Promoter:
Show Dir: Carol Popejoy
Ph: (951) 676-6713
Online: carol@tvbwf.com ~ Website: tvbwf.com
Attendance: 30,000 ~ Food Booths: 5 ~ Food Fee: $1,325
Exhibitors: 220 ~ Exhibit Fee: $300-craft, $400-commercial
Deadline: Crafts: 03/30/2011 ~ Food: 03/30/2011
Social National Child's Day Celebration
06/04 - 06/05 2011
Third Street Promenade - Santa Monica, CA
Promoter: Racers Who Care, Inc.
Show Dir: Judy Strawn
Ph: (323) 375-9225
Online: racerscare@aol.com ~ Website: nationalchildsday.com
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: Contact
Big Bear Pirate Faire
06/04 - 06/05 2011
Historical Pedersen's Mill - Fawnskin, CA
Promoter: Big Bear Valley Renaissance Society, Inc
Show Dir: Lynda McGinnis
Ph: (909) 237-0448
Online: fairelady@verizon.net ~ Website: bbvrsinc.org
Attendance: 2,000 ~ Food Booths: 7 ~ Food Fee: $150-$250+
Exhibitors: 65 ~ Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $100-$200+
Deadline: Crafts: 05/15/2011 ~ Music: 05/15/2011 ~ Food: 05/15/2011
Sanger Farmers' Market & Street Farie
06/04 - 06/25 2011
Downtown on 7th & N Streets - Sanger, CA
Promoter: Sanger Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Cheryl Ing
Ph: (559) 875-4575
Online: sanger@psnw.com ~ Website: sanger.org
Attendance: 2,000 ~ Food Booths: 10 ~ Food Fee: $80 Per Night + Health Inspect
Exhibitors: 25 ~ Exhibit Fee: Approx $40 Per Night
Deadline: Crafts: 06/01/2011 ~ Music: 05/14/2011 ~ Food: 05/14/2011
Tustin Chili Cookoff and Street Fair
06/05 2011
Peppertree Park - Old Town Tustin, CA
Promoter: O Entertainment
Show Dir: O Entertainment
Ph: (562) 495-5959
Online: oentertainment@earthlink.net ~ Website: oentertainment.org
Attendance: 31,000
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: $500, $900
Deadline: Crafts: 05/23/2011
RB Alive! Expo 2011
06/05 - 06/06 2011
Bernardo Center Drive & Lomica Drive - San Diego, CA
Promoter: San Diego North Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Chamber Office
Ph: (858) 487-1767
Online: events@sdncc.com ~ Website: sdncc.com
Attendance: 55,000 ~ Food Booths: 25 ~ Food Fee: $175, $400
Exhibitors: 350 ~ Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $150-$350
Deadline: Crafts: 05/01/2011 ~ Music: 05/01/2011 ~ Food: 05/01/2011
Farmers' Market
06/05 - 06/26 2011
Ramona Garden Park Center - Grover Beach, CA
Promoter: City of Grover Beach
Show Dir: Nora O'Donnell
Ph: (805) 473-4585
Online: nodonnel@grover.org ~ Website: grover.org
Attendance: 1,000 ~ Food Booths: 10 ~ Food Fee: $30/season +10% of Daily Sales
Exhibitors: 15 ~ Exhibit Fee: $30/season +10% of Daily Sales
San Diego County Fair
06/10 to 07/04 2011
Del Mar Fairgrounds - Del Mar, CA
Promoter: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Show Dir: Fair Office
Ph:(858) 755‑1161
Online: info@sdfair.com ~ Website: sdfair.com
Attendance: 1,250,000 Food Booths:100 ~ Food Fee: $1,500 And/or 25% Gross Sales
Exhibitors: 700 ~ Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $970‑$3,100
Deadline: Crafts: 03/04/2011 ~ Music: 04/01/2011 ~ Food: 03/04/2011
Run Watcha Brung Car Show and Craft Fair
06/11 2011
Riverside Avenue - Rialto, CA
Promoter: Rialto Rotary Club
Show Dir: Butch Araiza
Ph:(951) 247‑7307
Online: info@rialtorotary.org ~ Website: rialtorotary.org/specialevents.html
Attendance: 6,000 Food Booths:9 ~ Food Fee: $100
Exhibitors: 12 ~ Exhibit Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 06/01/2011 ~ Food: 06/01/2011
Fairfax Festival
06/11 - 06/12 2011
Fairfax Park - Fairfax, CA
Promoter: Fairfax Festival Committee
Show Dir: Richard Pedemonte
Ph:(415) 485‑5699
Online: rlpedemonte@yahoo.com ~ Website: fairfaxfestival.com
Attendance: 5,000 Food Booths:8 ~ Food Fee: $350‑$650
Exhibitors: 35 ~ Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $90‑$190
Deadline: Crafts: 04/30/2011 ~ Music: 04/15/2011 ~ Food: 04/30/2011
Fawnskin Victorian & Steampunk Days
06/11 - 06/12 2011
Historical Pedersen's Mill - Fawnskin, CA
Promoter: Big Bear Valley Renaissance Society, Inc
Show Dir: Lynda McGinnis
Ph:(909) 237‑0448
Online: fairelady@verizon.net ~ Website: bbvrsinc.org
Attendance: 10,000 Food Booths:7 ~ Food Fee: $150‑$275+
Exhibitors: 65 ~ Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $120‑$225+
Deadline: Crafts: 06/01/2011 ~ Music: 06/01/2011 ~ Food: 06/01/2011
Sierra Nevada World Music Festival
06/17 - 06/19 2011
Mendocino County Fair - Boonville, CA
Show Dir: Warren Smith
Ph:(916) 777‑5550
Online: info@snwmf.com ~ Website: snwmf.com
Attendance: 4,500 Food Booths:50 ~ Food Fee: $600
Exhibitors: 50 ~ Exhibit Fee: $450
Deadline: Crafts: 02/29/2011 ~ Music: 03/01/2011 ~ Food: 04/01/2011
Classic at Pismo Beach Car Show
06/17 - 06/19 2011
Downtown & Pier - Pismo Beach, CA
Promoter: Just Cruzin' Productions
Show Dir: Pam Bohne
Ph:(866) 450‑7469
Online: pamb@thepismobeachclassic.com ~ Website: thepismobeachclassic.com
Attendance: 100,000 Food Booths:30 ~ Food Fee: $695+
Exhibitors: 100 ~ Exhibit Fee: $695+
Deadline: Crafts: 04/30/2011 ~ Music: 04/30/2011 ~ Food: 04/30/2011
Crawdad Festival
06/17 - 06/19 2011
Tehama District Fair Grounds - Red Bluff, CA
Promoter: R‑Wild Horse Ranch
Show Dir: Tammy Reeder
Ph:(530) 352‑4222
Online: events@rwildhorseranch.net ~ Website: crawdadfestival.net
Attendance: ~ Food Fee: $800
Exhibitors: ~ Exhibit Fee: Contact
Auburn Family Night Out
06/18 2011
Various Venues Downtown - Auburn, CA
Promoter: Auburn Area Recreation District
Show Dir: Linda Robinson
Ph:(530) 888‑1585
Online: sunriver@inreach.com ~ Website: auburnrec.com
Attendance: 4,500 Food Booths:5 ~ Food Fee: $50
Exhibitors: 50 ~ Juried ~ Exhibit Fee: $35
Deadline: Crafts: 06/01/2011 ~ Music: 05/15/2010 ~ Food: 05/10/2010
Japanese Cultural Fair
06/18 2011
Mission Park Plaza - Santa Cruz, CA
Promoter: Japanese Cultural Fair
Show Dir: Chieko Yoshikawa
Ph:(831) 462‑4589
Online: jcf@baymoon.com ~ Website: jcfsantacruz.org
Attendance: 7,000 ~ Food Booths: 10 Food Fee:$150 + 10%
Exhibitors: 50 ~ Exhibit Fee: $150 + 10%
Deadline: Crafts: 06/01/2011 ~ Music: 04/01/2011 ~ Food: 06/01/2011
Pet Fest
06/18 2011
Memorial Park in Chula Vista Third Ave. - Chula Vista, CA
Promoter: Third Avenue Village Association
Show Dir: Third Avenue Village Assoc.
Ph:(619) 422‑1982
Online: jovita@thirdavenuevillage.com ~ Website: thirdavenuevillage.com
Attendance: 1,000 Food Fee:Contact
Exhibitors: 30 ~ Exhibit Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 06/18/2011 ~ Food: 06/15/2011
Great American Irish Fair
06/18 - 06/19 2011
Irvine Meadows - Irvine, CA
Promoter: Irish Fair Foundation
Show Dir: Allyn Anderson
Ph:(949) 489‑1172
Online: cdenaro@bankofthewest.com ~ Website: irishfair.org
Attendance: 30,000 ~ Food Booths: 20 Food Fee:$800
Exhibitors: 60 ~ Exhibit Fee: $500‑$1,300
Deadline: Crafts: 06/05/2011 ~ Food: 06/05/2011
Paso Robles Trading Days
06/25 2011
City Park - Paso Robles, CA
Promoter: Paso Robles Main Street Association
Show Dir: Event Office
Ph:(805) 238‑4103
Online: mainstreet@tcsn.net ~ Website: pasoroblesdowntown.org
Attendance: 1,500 ~ Food Booths: Closed
Exhibitors: 90 ~ Exhibit Fee: $40
Deadline: Crafts: 06/16/2011
Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook‑Off
06/25 2011
4800‑5000 Block of Newport Avenue - San Diego, CA
Promoter: Ocean Beach Mainstreet Association
Show Dir: Denny Knox
Ph:(619) 224‑4906
Online: info@oceanbeachsandiego.com ~ Website: oceanbeachsandiego.com
Attendance: 70,000 ~ Food Booths: 25 Food Fee:$525‑$585
Exhibitors: 250 ~ Exhibit Fee: $300‑$365
Deadline: Crafts: 04/30/2011 ~ Music: 03/13/2011 ~ Food: 04/30/2011
San Diego Scottish Highland Games and Gathering
06/25 - 06/26 2011
1200 Vale Terrace Drive - Vista, CA
Promoter: San Diego Scottish Highland Games, Inc.
Show Dir: Robert McLintock
Ph:(760) 726‑3691
Online: sdshgchief@sbcglobal.net ~ Website: sdhighlandgames.org
Attendance: 11,000 ~ Food Booths: 9 Food Fee:$350
Exhibitors: 33 ~ Exhibit Fee: $200‑$540
Deadline: Crafts: 05/01/2011 ~ Food: 05/01/2011
San Francisco LGBT Pride
06/26 2011
Civic Center Plaza - San Francisco, CA
Promoter: Sflgbtpcc
Show Dir: Pride Office
Ph:(415) 864‑0831
Online: Info@sfpride.org ~ Website: sfpride.org
Attendance: 1,000,000 Food Fee:$920+
Exhibitors: 300+ ~ Exhibit Fee: $415+
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