Texas Craft Shows
South Padre Island Market Days
01/21 - 01/22 2011
Convention Center - South Padre Island, TX
Promoter: Hawaiian Village, Inc
Show Dir: Jim & Cathy Shelton
Ph: (956) 554‑9899
Online: katepadre@aol.com
Attendance: 7,000 Food Fee: $289
Exhibitors: 120 Exhibit Fee: $289
Deadline: Crafts: 12/15/2010
Trade Days of Waxahachie
01/08 - 01/09 2011
Ellis County Expo - Waxahachie, TX
Promoter: Trade Days of Waxahachi
Show Dir: Carol Davis
Ph: (972) 617‑7012
Online: carjendav@sbcglobal.net Website: tradedaysofwaxahachietx.com
Attendance: 1,500
Exhibitors: 115 Exhibit Fee: $65 inside, $45 outside
A Sami Show Marketplace
01/22 - 01/23 2011
Bell County Expo Center - Belton Tx, TX
Promoter: Plants 'n Crafts Exposition Company, Inc.
Show Dir: Sammie Gayle Dwyer
Ph: (512) 441‑7133
Online: sammie@samishow.com Website: samishow.com
Attendance: 2,500 Food Booths: 1
Exhibitors: 75 Juried Exhibit Fee: $195, $280, $375
Deadline: Crafts: 01/19/2011
Texas Citrus Fiesta
01/29 - 01/29 2011
Various Locations - Mission, TX
Promoter: Texas Citurs Fiesta
Show Dir: Berta Filtut
Ph: (956) 585‑9724
Online: texascitrus@awesomenet.net Website: texascitrusfiesta.net
Activities: parade, cowboy cook‑off
Attendance: 8,000 Food Booths: 20 Food Fee: $150
Exhibitors: 75 Exhibit Fee: $150‑$175
Deadline: Crafts: 01/10/2011 Music: 12/04/2010 Food: 01/10/2011
Washington's Birthday Celebration
01/20 - 02/20 2011
Various Sites - Laredo, TX
Promoter: Washington's Birthday Celebration Association
Show Dir: Lisa B. Morales
Ph: (956) 722‑0589
Online: publicity@wbcalaredo.org Website: wbcalaredo.org
Attendance: 425,000 Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: Contact
Market Day on the Square
02/05 - 02/05 2011
Historic Downtown Courthouse - Bellville, TX
Promoter: Bellville Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Tammy Hall
Ph: (979) 865‑3407
Online: bellvillechamber@sbcglobal.net Website: bellville.com
Attendance: 500 Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: $25
Deadline: Crafts: 01/26/2011
Asian Festival
02/05 - 02/05 2011
801 Durango Blvd. - San Antonio, TX
Promoter: Institute of Texan Cultures
Show Dir: Jo Ann Andera
Ph: (210) 458‑2249
Online: itcweb@utsa.edu Website: texancultures.com
Activities: parade, asian games, kids' activities
Attendance: 9,000 Food Booths: Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 40 Exhibit Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 10/24/2010 Music: 10/24/2010 Food: 10/24/2010
Trade Days of Waxahachie
02/12 - 02/13 2011
Ellis County Expo - Waxahachie, TX
Promoter: Trade Days of Waxahachie
Show Dir: Carol Davis Ph: (972) 617‑7012
Online: carjendav@sbcglobal.net Website: tradedaysofwaxahachietx.com
Attendance: 1,500 Exhibitors: 115 Exhibit Fee: $65 inside, $45 outside
Texas Independence Day Celebration
02/26 - 02/27 2011
Washington‑on‑the‑Brazos State Park - Washington, TX
Promoter: Washington‑On‑The‑Brazos State Historic Site
Show Dir: Ginger Moreland
Ph: (979) 830‑1824
Online: info@birthplaceoftexas.com Website: birthplaceoftexas.com
Activities: historical site tours, living history farm, museum, demos
Attendance: 8,000 Food Booths: 8 Food Fee: $195
Exhibitors: 25 Exhibit Fee: $195
Deadline: Crafts: 12/31/2010 Music: 02/01/2011 Food: 12/31/2010
Fulton Oysterfest
03/03 - 03/06 2011
Navigational Park - Fulton, TX
Promoter: Fulton Volunteer Fire Department
Show Dir: Event Contact
Ph: (361) 463‑9955
Online: fultonoysterfest@charter.net Website: fultonoysterfest.org
Activities: parade on saturday morning
Attendance: 35,000 Food Booths: 10 Food Fee: $200
Exhibitors: 95 Juried Exhibit Fee: $200
Deadline: Crafts: 11/30/2010
Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas
03/03 - 03/06 2011
Downtown - Port Arthur, TX
Promoter: Mardi Gras Southeast Texas, Inc.
Show Dir: Laura Childress
Ph: (409) 721‑8717
Online: laura@portarthur.com Website: mardigras.portarthur.com
Activities: parades, carnival
Attendance: 65,000 Food Booths: 50 Food Fee: $950
Exhibitors: 75 Exhibit Fee: $250‑$350
Riverwalk Mardi Gras Arts and Crafts Show
03/04 - 03/06 2011
Riverwalk - San Antonio, TX
Promoter: Paseo Del Rio Association
Show Dir: Charlie Leiva
Ph: (210) 227‑4262
Online: events@paseodelrio.com Website: thesanantonioriverwalk.com
Attendance: 16,000 Food Booths:
Exhibitors: 48 Juried Exhibit Fee: $300
Deadline: Crafts: 01/15/2011
Argyle Bluegrass Festival
03/04 - 03/05 2011
Cross Timbers Community Church - Argyle, TX
Promoter: Argyle Bluegrass Festival
Show Dir: Event Contact
Ph: (888) 557‑6499
Online: info@argylebluegrassfestival.com Website: argylebluegrassfestival.com
Activities: workshops, food court
Attendance: 5,000 Food Booths: local
Exhibitors: 50 Exhibit Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 02/01/2011 Music: 04/01/2010 Food: 02/01/2011
Brazoria Heritage Day
03/05 - 03/05 2011
Brazoria Civic Center & Museum - Brazoria, TX
Promoter: Brazoria Heritage Foundation
Show Dir: Bob Schwebel
Ph: (979) 236‑0241
Online: rlsdvm@quikheal.com Website: brazoriahf.org
Activities: cattle drive, period exhibits, vintage cars united native american displays,
Attendance: 2,000 Food Booths: 1
Exhibitors: 20 Exhibit Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 02/28/2011 Music: 02/28/2011
Republic of Texas Celebration
03/05 2011
Downtown Center Square - Center, TX
Promoter: Shelby County Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Daughters of the Republic of T
Ph: (936) 598‑3682
Online: info@shelbycountychamber.com Website: shelbycountychamber.com
Activities: various way of life demonstrations, reenactments
Attendance: 1,000 Food Booths: local
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: Contact
Sami Show Extravaganza!
03/05 - 03/06 2011
Bell County Expo Center - Belton Tx, TX
Promoter: Plants 'n Crafts Exposition Company, Inc.
Show Dir: Sammie Gayle Dwyer
Ph: (512) 441‑7133
Online: sammie@samishow.com Website: samishow.com
Attendance: 3,500 Food Booths: 1
Exhibitors: 125 Juried Exhibit Fee: $136, $206, $272
Deadline: Crafts: 03/02/2011
Mardi Gras Celebration
03/08 2011
Lake Dallas City Hall - Lake Dallas, TX
Promoter: City of Lake Dallas
Show Dir: Shannon Fields
Ph: (940) 497‑2226
Online: sfields@lakedallas.com Website: lakedallas.com/special_events.html
Activities: parade, adult and kid contests, cajun music and food
Attendance: 2,000 Food Booths: 5 Food Fee: $100
Exhibitors: 20 Juried Exhibit Fee: $75
Deadline: Crafts: 01/21/2011 Music: 01/21/2011 Food: 01/21/2011
Lasalle County Fair and Wild Hog Cook‑Off
03/10 - 03/13 2011
LaSalle County Fairgrounds - Cotulla, TX
Promoter: Lasalle County Fair Association
Show Dir: Fair Office
Ph: (830) 879‑2852
Online: lcfa@granderiver.net Website: wildhogcookoff.com
Activities: carnival, cook‑off, contests, livestock show, ranch rodeo, parade
Attendance: 8,000 Food Booths: Food Fee: $75
Exhibitors: 65 Exhibit Fee: $75
Deadline: Crafts: 02/01/2011 Food: 02/01/2011
Trade Days of Waxahachie
03/12 - 03/13 2011
Ellis County Expo - Waxahachie, TX
Promoter: Trade Days of Waxahachie
Show Dir: Carol Davis
Ph: (972) 617‑7012
Online: carjendav@sbcglobal.net Website: tradedaysofwaxahachietx.com
Attendance: 1,500
Exhibitors: 115 Exhibit Fee: $65 inside, $45 outside
Dublin Saint Patrick's Day Festival
03/19 2011
City Park - Dublin, TX
Promoter: Dublin Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Karen Wright
Ph: (254) 445‑3422
Online: dublintxchamber@embarqmail.com Website: dublintxchamber.com
Activities: parade, demos, games, contests
Attendance: 2,000 Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: $35‑40 Exhibit Fee: $35‑$40
Deadline: Crafts: 03/10/2011 Music: 03/01/2011 Food: 03/05/2011
Jasper Azalea Festival
03/19 2011
County Courthouse - Jasper, TX
Promoter: Jasper Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Liz Street
Ph: (409) 384‑2762
Online: jaspercc@jaspercoc.org Website: jaspercoc.org
Attendance: 3,500 Food Booths: 12 Food Fee: $85‑$95
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: $40‑$85
Deadline: Crafts: 03/02/2011 Food: 03/16/2011
General Granbury's Birthday Celebration
03/19 - 03/20 2011
Downtown Historic Square - Granbury, TX
Promoter: Historic Granbury Merchants Association
Show Dir: Brenda Hyde
Ph: (817) 573‑5299
Online: hgma@sbcglobal.net Website: granburysquare.com
Activities: parade, entertainment, children's games
Attendance: 12,000 Food Booths: 8 Food Fee: $350
Exhibitors: 75 Juried Exhibit Fee: $225
Deadline: Crafts: 03/01/2011 Music: 03/01/2011 Food: 03/01/2011
Rites of Spring
03/25 - 03/26 2011
Courthouse Square - Lockhart, TX
Promoter: Lockhart Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Event Contact
Ph: (512) 398‑2818
Online: staff@lockhartchamber.com Website: lockhartchamber.com
Attendance: 2,500 Food Fee: $90
Exhibitors: 30 Exhibit Fee: $75
Deadline: Crafts: 03/18/2011 Food: 03/18/2011
Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts
03/25 - 03/27 2011
Art Center of CC - Corpus Christi, TX
Promoter: Festival of the Arts
Show Dir: Joye LaBarret
Ph: (361) 949‑1995
Online: info@ccfestivalarts.org Website: ccfestivalarts.org
Activities: italian street painting with lecture/demonstrations, kidzone, demonstrations
Attendance: 13,000 Food Booths: 10 Food Fee: $100
Exhibitors: 135 Juried Exhibit Fee: $100
Deadline: Crafts: 01/31/2011 Music: 01/15/2010 Food: 01/31/2011
German Heritage Festival
03/25 - 03/27 2011
Old Downtown - Tomball, TX
Promoter: Tomball Sister City Organization
Show Dir: Grady Martin
Ph: (281) 379‑6844
Online: gradsand@yahoo.com Website: tomballsistercity.org
Activities: kinderfest, pony ride, games, carnival, food,beer, fireworks
Attendance: 25,000 Food Booths: 25 Food Fee: $300‑$500
Exhibitors: 150 Exhibit Fee: $200
Deadline: Crafts: 02/27/2011 Music: 02/27/2011 Food: 02/27/2011
Seguin Trade Days
03/26 2011
Central Park - Seguin, TX
Promoter: City of Seguin Main Street Program
Show Dir: Mary Jo Filip
Ph: (830) 401‑5000
Online: chopper@seguintexas.gov Website: ci.seguin.tx.us
Attendance: 1,000 Food Fee: $40, $45
Exhibitors: 93 Exhibit Fee: $40, $45
Socityfest ‑ Central Texas
03/26 2011
Yettie Polk Park - Belton, TX
Promoter: Save Our City Crusades & Conferences
Show Dir: Terence
Ph: (254) 624‑7144
Online: socityonline@gmail.com Website: socityonline.faithweb.com/socityfestevent.html
Attendance: Food Booths: 10 Food Fee: $150
Exhibitors: 40 Exhibit Fee: $150
Deadline: Crafts: 09/11/2010 Food: 09/11/2010
Home & Garden Show
03/26 2011
Encino Park Women's Club - San Antonio, TX
Promoter: Encino Park Women's Club
Show Dir: kathy matulis
Ph: (210) 481‑9956
Online: epmgr@sbcglobal.net Website: encinoparkhoa.org
Attendance: 500
Exhibitors: 45 Exhibit Fee: $70
Deadline: Crafts: 03/19/2011 Food: 03/19/2011
Eighth Kemah Pan Jam Steel Drum Festival
03/26 - 03/27 2011
505 Bradford - Kemah, TX
Promoter: Ewmedia Group
Show Dir: Don Schwarzkopf
Ph: (866) 875‑8960
Online: don@ewmediagroup.com Website: ewmediagroup.com
Activities: children's activities, bungi jump, moonwalks, etc
Attendance: 8,000 Food Booths: 5 Food Fee: $175‑$275
Exhibitors: 60 Exhibit Fee: $125
Deadline: Crafts: 03/01/2011 Music: 01/25/2011 Food: 03/01/2011
Ingleside Round Up Days Festival
04/01 - 04/03 2011
N.O. Simmons Park - Ingleside, TX
Promoter: Ingleside Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Jan Hart
Ph: (361) 776‑2906
Online: ingchamber1@cableone.net Website: roundupdays.org
Activities: parade, carnival, horseshoe tourment
Attendance: 3,000 Food Booths: 7 Food Fee: $150
Exhibitors: Juried
Weimar Trade Days
04/01 - 04/02 2011
2049 Interstate 10 - Weimar, TX
Show Dir: Sharon Duperier
Ph: (979) 263‑4305
Online: legacy1@cvctx.com Website: Weimartradedays.com
Attendance: Food Booths: 10 Food Fee: $55
Exhibitors: 300 Exhibit Fee: $80+
Grand Kids' Festival
04/02 2011
Post Office Street - Galveston, TX
Promoter: The Grand 1894 Opera House
Show Dir: Kathy VanDewalli
Ph: (409) 763‑7173
Online: vandewalli@thegrand.com Website: thegrand.com
Activities: stunt bike attraction, free petting zoo
Attendance: 2,000 Food Booths: 6‑10 Food Fee: $250
Exhibitors: 50 Exhibit Fee: $175
Deadline: Crafts: 03/04/2011 Music: 03/04/2011 Food: 03/04/2011
Spring Fest 2011
04/02 2011
Oak Ridge Elementary - Conroe, TX
Promoter: Oak Ridge Elementary PTO
Show Dir: Heather Whatley
Ph: (832) 830‑1863
Online: ore_springfest@live.com Website:
Activities: children's festival
Attendance: 1,000 Food Booths: 2 Food Fee: $35‑$80
Exhibitors: 80 Exhibit Fee: Contact
Bellville Market Day on the Square
04/02 2011
Courthouse Square - Bellville, TX
Promoter: Bellville Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Chamber Office
Ph: (979) 865‑3407
Online: bellvillechamber@sbcglobal.net Website: bellville.com
Attendance: 1,000
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: $25
Billy the Kid Day
04/03 2011
Historic Downtown - Hico, TX
Promoter: Hico Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Sue Land
Ph: (254) 796‑2523
Online: billythekidmuseum@gmail.com Website: billythekidmuseum.com
Activities: gunfighters, western re‑ectors
Attendance: 2,000 Food Booths: 8 Food Fee: $45
Exhibitors: 80 Exhibit Fee: $45
Deadline: Crafts: 03/25/2011 Food: 03/25/2011
Featherfest Birding and ture Festival
04/07 - 04/10 2011
Historic Butterowe Bldg, 23rd & Strand - Galveston, TX
Promoter: Galveston Island ture Tourism Council
Show Dir: Mort Voller
Ph: (409) 392‑0841
Online: suereed01@comcast.net Website: galvestonfeatherfest.com
Attendance: 5,000
Exhibitors: 50 Exhibit Fee: $85
Deadline: Crafts: 02/01/2011
Bluebonnet Festival
04/08 - 04/10 2011
Historic Square - Burnet, TX
Promoter: Burnet Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Dorothy James
Ph: (512) 756‑4297
Online: info@burnetchamber.org Website: burnetchamber.org
Activities: air show, parade, destruction derby, car show, , schloarship pageant, weiner dog race
Attendance: 30,000 Food Booths: Food Fee: $200
Exhibitors: 200 Juried Exhibit Fee: $150, $175 w/ electric
Deadline: Crafts: 02/05/2011 Music: 02/05/2011 Food: 02/04/2011
Fiesta de Los Ninos
04/09 2011
200 Goodrich Drive - San Antonio, TX
Promoter: Port San Antonio
Show Dir: Rosalie Peci
Ph: (210) 362‑7804
Online: fiesta@portsantonio.us Website: portsantonio.us
Activities: rides, game booths, face painting, food, kids' area
Attendance: 6,000 Food Booths: 20 Food Fee: $150
Exhibitors: 50 Exhibit Fee: $25
Deadline: Crafts: 04/01/2011 Music: 03/01/2011 Food: 03/20/2011
Concho Valley Bluegrass Festival
04/08 - 04/09 2011
Wells Fargo Pavilion - San Angelo, TX
Promoter: Concho Valley Home For Girls
Show Dir: Nelson McGee
Ph: (325) 651‑5307
Online: georgia@conchokids.org Website: conchobluegrass.wikispaces.com
Activities: free pancake supper 6 pm april 7.
Attendance: 500 Food Booths: Local
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: $50
Deadline: Crafts: 03/15/2011
Faithbuilders KDO Spring Bazaar
04/09/2011
Faithbridge Presbyterian Church
10930 College Parkway; Frisco, TX
Promoter: Faithbuilders Kids Day Out
Show Dir.: Erin Farquhar
Ph: 214-636-4924
Online: http://www.faithbridgechurch.org/
erin.farquhar@hotmail.com
Exhibitors: 42 booths, $50-60 fee
Deadline: 02/28/2011
Denton Redbud Festival
04/09 2011
Denton Civic Center - Denton, TX
Promoter: Keep Denton Beautiful
Show Dir: Mendie Schmidt
Ph: (940) 349‑8738
Online: mendie.schmidt@cityofdenton.com Website: kdb.org
Attendance: 5,000 Food Booths: Food Fee: $100
Exhibitors: Juried Exhibit Fee: $50‑$200, varies by size
Deadline: Crafts: 03/28/2011 Food: 03/28/2011
Old Sorehead Trade Days
04/09 - 04/10 2011
Historic Downtown Streets - Stanton, TX
Promoter: Martin County Community Development, Inc.
Show Dir: Shaw
Ph: (432) 756‑2006
Online: info@stantontex.com Website: stantontex.com
Attendance: 20,000 Food Booths: 40 Food Fee: $9 linear foot + electric
Exhibitors: 600+ Exhibit Fee: $60 outdoor, $75 indoor
Scarborough Reissance Festival
04/09 - 05/30 2011
2511 FM 66 - Waxahachie, TX
Promoter: Southwest Festivals, Inc.
Show Dir: Coy Sevier
Ph: (972) 938‑3247
Online: marketing@scarboroughrenfest.com Website: scarboroughrenfest.com
Activities: parade, skilled artisan demonstrations, games, rides
Attendance: 200,000 Food Booths: Local
Exhibitors: 200 Juried Exhibit Fee: Varies‑Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 10/31/2010 Music: 10/01/2010
Old Settler's Music Festival
04/14 - 04/17 2011
Salt Lick Pavilion - Austin, TX
Promoter: Old Settler's Bluegrass Festival, Inc.
Show Dir: Jean Spivey
Ph: (512) 383‑1748
Online: jkspivey@sbcglobal.net Website: oldsettlersmusicfest.org
Activities: four day camping, kids' activities, music workshops,
Attendance: 15,000 Food Booths: 10 Food Fee: $600
Exhibitors: 20 Juried Exhibit Fee: $400‑$800
Deadline: Crafts: 02/15/2010 Music: 02/15/2010 Food: 02/15/2010
Windfest
04/14 - 04/17 2011
2000 Billy G. Webb Drive - Portland, TX
Promoter: Portland Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Stacy Stork
Ph: (361) 643‑2475
Online: director@portlandtx.org Website: windfest.org
Activities: kids' area, carnival, bball, cookoff
Attendance: 10,000 Food Booths: 20 Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 40 Exhibit Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 03/15/2011 Music: 03/24/2010 Food: 03/24/2010
Fiddler's Arts & Crafts Show
04/14 - 04/17 2011
KC Hall - Hallettsville, TX
Promoter: Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce
Ph: (361) 798‑2662
Online: visit@hallettsville.com Website: hallettsville.com
Activities: barbeque cook off, arts & crafts, fiddlers contest, carnival
Attendance: 7,000 Food Booths: Local
Exhibitors: 50 Exhibit Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 04/09/2011
Kirbyville Magnolia Festival
04/15 - 04/16 2011
Magnolia Park - Kirbyville, TX
Show Dir: Vondol Bailey
Ph: (409) 423‑6500
Online: vondol@sbcglobal.net Website:
Activities: parade, carnival, , pet show
Attendance: 4,500 Food Booths: 22 Food Fee: $125
Exhibitors: 60 Exhibit Fee: $60
Deadline: Crafts: 04/15/2011 Music: 04/09/2011 Food: 04/15/2011
Texas Sandfest
04/15 - 04/17 2011
Beach marker 9‑14 - Port Aransas, TX
Promoter: Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Elleece Calvert
Ph: (361) 215‑0677
Online: texassandfest@yahoo.com Website: TexasSandfest.com
Activities: frees and sculpture lessons
Attendance: 100,000 Food Booths: Food Fee: $475‑$500
Deadline: Crafts: 03/15/2011 Food: 03/15/2011
Fiesta Arts & Crafts Show
04/15 - 04/17 2011
River Walk Extension - San Antonio, TX
Promoter: Paseo Del Rio Association
Show Dir: Charlie Leiva
Ph: (210) 227‑4262
Online: events@paseodelrio.com Website: thesantonioriverwalk.com
Exhibitors: 48 Juried Prize Money: No Exhibit Fee: $300
Deadline: Crafts: 03/19/2011
Alamo Aloha Fiestaval & Blood Drive
04/16 2011
10700 cogdochers Rd at Hillpoint Dr - San Antonio, TX
Promoter: Talent Connection
Show Dir: Aloha Entertainment
Ph: (210) 822‑9933
Online: usatalentconnect@aol.com Website:
Activities: sumo wrestlers, jam skate competition, women's roller derby, sofll
Attendance: 2,000 Food Booths: 10 Food Fee: $100
Exhibitors: 20 Prize Money: 0 Exhibit Fee: $40
Deadline: Crafts: 03/31/2011 Music: 03/31/2011 Food: 03/31/2011
King William Fair
04/16 2011
King William Historic District - San Antonio, TX
Promoter: King William Association
Show Dir: Zet Baer
Ph: (210) 271‑3247
Online: kwfair@sbcglobal.net Website: kwfair.org
Activities: children's events
Attendance: 45,000 Food Booths: 60 Food Fee: $300 + %
Exhibitors: 180 Juried Exhibit Fee: $225
Deadline: Crafts: 11/01/2010 Music: 01/15/2011 Food: 01/15/2011
Cotton Gin Festival
04/16 2011
Cotton Gin Museum Grounds - Burton, TX
Promoter: Burton Cotton Gin Museum
Show Dir: Linda Russell
Ph: (979) 289‑3378
Online: burtoncottongin@earthlink.net Website: cottonginmuseum.org
Activities: folklife demonstrations, tractor pull, barnyard, parades, gin tours, tractor/engine show
Attendance: 2,500 Food Booths: 5 Food Fee: Contact‑varies by size
Exhibitors: 50 Prize Money: Parade entries Exhibit Fee: Contact‑varies by size
Deadline: Crafts: 04/01/2011 Food: 04/01/2011
Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival
04/16 - 04/17 2011
Downtown - Ennis, TX
Promoter: Ennis Convention and Visitors Bureau
Show Dir: Ennis Garden Club
Ph: (972) 878‑4748
Online: ennis4u@swbell.net Website: visitennis.org
Activities: driving tour of 40 miles of mapped bluebonnet trails
Attendance: 10,000 Food Booths: 10 Food Fee: $100
Exhibitors: 50+ Exhibit Fee: $80
Deadline: Crafts: 03/20/2011 Food: 03/14/2011
East Texas Gusher Days
04/16 - 04/17 2011
Downtown - Gladewater, TX
Show Dir: Marsha Valdetero
Ph: (903) 845‑5501
Online: gladewatercoc@suddenlinkmail.com Website: gusherdays.com
Activities: parade, hip hop amusements, brownie bowl lick off
Attendance: 3,500 Food Booths: 10 Food Fee: $40
Exhibitors: 25 Exhibit Fee: $35
Wine & Rose's Festival
04/23 2011
Messina Hof Winery - Bryan, TX
Promoter: Messina Hof Winery
Show Dir: Brittany Hanagriff
Ph: (979) 778‑9463
Online marketing@messinahof.com Website: messinahof.com
Attendance: 2,000 Food Booths: 15 Food Fee: $50
Exhibitors: 25 Exhibit Fee: $50
Deadline: Crafts: 04/02/2011 Music: 04/02/2011 Food: 04/02/2011
Real Texas Festival
04/29 - 04/30 2011
1818 Rodeo Drive - Mesquite, TX
Promoter: City of Mesquite
Show Dir: Daren Watkins
Ph: (972) 216‑6499
Online dwatkins@ci.mesquite.tx.us Website: realtexasfestival.com
Activities: barbecue cook‑off, rodeo, carnival, kids' area, car show
Attendance: 25,000 Food Booths: 10 Food Fee: $500‑$600
Exhibitors: 100 Juried Exhibit Fee: $200‑$300
Deadline: Crafts: 04/01/2011 Music: 02/01/2011 Food: 04/01/2011
Hill Country Run Motorcycle Rally
04/29 - 05/01 2011
Various - Luckenbach, TX
Promoter: Deborah Lynn Farquhar, Inc.
Show Dir: Debbie Farquhar‑Garner
Ph: (830) 997‑8515
Online creative@ktc.com Website: HillCountryRun.com
Activities: cowboy breakfast sat/sun, bike games/show, non‑competitive road trip
Attendance: 2,500
Exhibitors: 20 Juried Exhibit Fee: $150+
Deadline: Crafts: 04/30/2011
Denton Arts and Jazz Festival
04/29 - 05/01 2011
Quakertown Park - Denton, TX
Promoter: Denton Festival Foundation, Inc.
Show Dir: Carol Short
Ph: (940) 565‑0931
Online artspatron@aol.com Website: dentonjazzfest.com
Activities: novelty, games, children's art tent, art demos
Attendance: 225,000 Food Booths: 40 Food Fee: $600‑$1,300
Exhibitors: 170 Juried Exhibit Fee: $210‑$350
Deadline: Crafts: 02/01/2011 Music: 01/15/2011 Food: 02/01/2011
Seguin Trade Days
04/30 2011
Central Park - Seguin, TX
Promoter: City of Seguin Main Street Program
Show Dir: Mary Jo Filip
Ph: (830) 401‑5000
Online chopper@seguintexas.gov Website: ci.seguin.tx.us
Attendance: 1,000
Exhibitors: 93 Exhibit Fee: $40, $45
Fort Worth Mayfest
05/05 - 05/08 2011
Trinity Park - Fort Worth, TX
Promoter: Mayfest, Inc.
Show Dir: Elizabeth Basham
Ph: (817) 332‑1055
Online: mayfest@mayfest.org Website: mayfest.org
Attendance: 225,000 Food Booths: 15 Food Fee: $450
Exhibitors: 35 Juried Exhibit Fee: $450+
Deadline: Crafts: 01/30/2010 Food: 02/28/2010
40th Howdy Roo
05/06 - 05/08 2011
Johnson Park - Marble Falls, TX
Promoter: Highland Lakes Chili Pod
Show Dir: Larry Kinnison
Ph: (830) 613‑8666
Online: drk@tstar.net
Activities: casi chili & lonestar bbq cook off
Attendance: 2,500 Food Booths: Food Fee: $25
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: $25
Deadline: Crafts: 05/07/2011 Food: 05/07/2011
Mineola May Days
05/06 - 05/08 2010
Mineola Civic Center - Mineola, TX
Promoter: Mineola Texas Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Chamber Office
Ph: (903) 569‑2087
Online: chamber@mineola.com Website: mineolachamber.org
Attendance: Food Fee: $175
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: $40
Deadline: Crafts: 04/26/2010 Food: 04/26/2010
Texas Crab Festival
05/06 - 05/08 2011
Hwy 87 at Gregory Park - Crystal Beach, TX
Promoter: Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Chamber Office
Ph: (409) 684‑5940
Online: info@bolivarchamber.org Website: bolivarchamber.org
Activities: crab cook‑off,crab races, crab legs contest, carnival, weiner dog races,
Attendance: 8,000 Food Booths: 30 Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 30 Exhibit Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 04/15/2011 Music: 04/15/2011 Food: 04/15/2011
San Antonio Mother's Day Arts and Crafts Show
05/06 - 05/09 2010
Rolling Oaks Mall - San Antonio, TX
Promoter: Showcase of Arts and Crafts
Show Dir: Ellen Andrus
Ph: (210) 698‑0811
Online: showcaseac@aol.com Website: showcaseshows.com
Exhibitors: 20 Exhibit Fee: $250
Mayfest
05/06 - 05/09 2011
Johnson Park - Marble Falls, TX
Promoter: Marble Falls/ Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Kerri Roberts
Ph: (830) 693‑2815
Online: brittney@marblefalls.org Website: marblefalls.org
Attendance: 6,000 Food Booths: Food Fee: $125
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 05/01/2011 Food: 05/01/2011
Splendora Founders Day
05/07 - 05/08 2010
City Park - Splendora, TX
Promoter: Splendora Founders Day Society
Show Dir: Dorothy Welch
Ph: (281) 513‑0247
Online: welchdorothylee@yahoo.com Website: splendorafoundersday.com
Activities: parade, cook‑off, car show, contests, talent show
Attendance: 3,000 Food Booths: 3 Food Fee: $300
Exhibitors: 30 Exhibit Fee: $50, $100
Deadline: Crafts: 05/01/2010 Food: 03/01/2010
Electra Goat BBQ Cookoff and Craft Show
05/07 - 05/08 2010
Fairgrounds - Electra, TX
Promoter: Electra Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Chamber Office
Ph: (940) 495‑3577
Online: electracoc@electratel.net Website: electratexas.org
Activities: kids' games, mechanical bull, climbing wall, moon bounce
Attendance: 3,000 Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 50 Exhibit Fee: $50
Deadline: Crafts: 05/05/2009 Food: 05/05/2010
Taylor Zest Fest
05/07 2011
Historic Downtown District - Taylor, TX
Promoter: Taylor Main Street
Show Dir: Deby lannen
Ph: (512) 352‑3675
Online: deby.lannen@taylortx.gov Website: taylormainstreet.com
Activities: kid fest, main gallery, car show, beer garden
Attendance: 7,000 Food Booths: 20 Food Fee: $
Exhibitors: 100 Exhibit Fee: $50
Deadline: Crafts: 04/30/2011 Music: 04/30/2011 Food: 04/30/2011
Crawfest
05/07 2011
City Park ‑ National Oak Park - Alvin, TX
Promoter: Alvin Convention & Visitor Bureau
Show Dir: Julie Siggers
Ph: (281) 585‑3359
Online: jsiggers@cityhall.cityofalvin.com Website: alvintexas.org
Attendance: 500 Food Booths: Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: Contact
Sale on the Trail
05/07 - 05/08 2010
Downtown San Augustine - San Augustine, TX
Promoter: San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Liz Ware
Ph: (936) 275‑3610
Attendance: 500 Food Fee: $50
Exhibitors: 25 Exhibit Fee: $25
Deadline: Crafts: 05/05/2010 Food: 05/05/2010
Lone Star State Dulcimer Festival
05/07 - 05/09 2010
Oakdale Park Campground - Glen Rose, TX
Promoter: Lone Star State Dulcimer Society
Show Dir: Event Contact
Ph: (972) 986‑6371
Online: jmm1@flash.net Website: lssds.org/grfest.htm
Attendance: Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 10+ Exhibit Fee: Contact
Weimar Trade Days
05/07 - 05/09 2010
2049 Interstate 10 - Weimar, TX
Show Dir: Sharon Duperier
Ph: (979) 263‑4305
Online: legacy1@cvctx.com Website: weimartradedays.com
Attendance: Booths: 5 Food Fee: $110
Exhibitors: 100 Exhibit Fee: $110+
Deadline: Crafts: 02/04/2010 Food: 05/03/2010
Market Day
05/08 2011
Main Street - Marble Falls, TX
Promoter: Marble Falls Chamber of Commerce
Ph: (830) 693‑2815
Online: brittney@marblefalls.org Website: marblefallslakefest.
com Attendance: 2,000 Food Fee: $80
Exhibitors: 50 Exhibit Fee: $50
Bellville Market Day on the Square
05/07 2011
Courthouse Square - Bellville, TX
Promoter: Bellville Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Chamber Office
Ph: (979) 865‑3407
Online: bellvillechamber@sbcglobal.net Website: bellville.com
Attendance: 3,000
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: $75
Paris Art Fair
05/08 - 05/08 2010
Love Civic Center - Paris, TX
Promoter: YWCA Paris and Lamar County
Show Dir: Angela Ward
Ph: (903) 785‑5221
Online: angelaward.ed@sbcglobal.net Website: ywca.org/paris
Attendance: 12,000 Food Fee: $125‑$175
Exhibitors: 80 Exhibit Fee: $85‑$110
Deadline: Crafts: 04/24/2010 Music: 04/02/2010 Food: 04/02/2010
Granger Lake Festival
05/08 - 05/08 2010
East Davilla - Granger, TX
Promoter: City of Granger
Show Dir: City Office
Ph: (512) 859‑2755
Online: cityadmin@cityofgranger.org Website: cityofgranger.org
Attendance: 3,000 Food Booths: local Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 50 Exhibit Fee: Contact
Bazaar Days
05/08 2010
Addison Conference Centre - Addison, TX
Show Dir: Laura Kucuk
Ph: (214) 556‑6169
Online: Contact@bazaardays.net Website: bazaardays.net
Exhibitors: 65 Exhibit Fee: $100‑ $175
Deadline: Crafts: 05/08/2010
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05/08 2010
City Park Hwy.77 - Milford, TX
Promoter: Milford Titus Women
Show Dir: Jeannie Richardson
Ph: (972) 493‑2151
Online: milfordtituswomen@yahoo.com Website:
Exhibitors: 50 Prize Money: None Exhibit Fee: $25
Deadline: Crafts: 04/15/2010
Lake Jackson Mother's Day
05/08 - 05/09 2010
Randall's parking lot - Lake Jackson, TX
Promoter: Happy Garren Productions
Show Dir: Happy Garren
Ph: (281) 451‑7728
Attendance: Food Fee: $145
Exhibitors: 40 Juried Exhibit Fee: $100, $170
Rattlesnake Sacking Championship and Crafts Show
05/08 - 05/09 2010
Murphy Park - Taylor, TX
Promoter: Taylor Jaycees
Show Dir: Gem Naviar
Ph: (512) 275‑6196
Attendance: 3,500 Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: $60
Deadline: Crafts: 03/20/2010
Main Street Days
05/12 - 05/15 2011
Historic Downtown - Grapevine, TX
Promoter: Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau
Show Dir: Gayle Hall
Ph: (817) 410‑3185
Online: ghall@grapevinetexasusa.com Website: grapevinetexasusa.com/mainstreet
Activities: outdoor adventure, demonstrations, kidzone, recreation type entertainment, bike stunts
Attendance: 115,000 Food Booths: 26 Food Fee: $305
Exhibitors: 70 Juried Exhibit Fee: $315
Deadline: Crafts: 01/07/2011 Food: 01/07/2011
Trade Days of Waxahachie
05/08 - 05/09 2010
Ellis County Expo Center - Waxahachie, TX
Promoter: Trade Days of Waxahachie
Show Dir: Les Clemons
Ph: (972) 617‑8156
Online: ldc8156@att.net Website: tradedaysofwaxahachie.com
Attendance: 12,000
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: $65 inside, $45 outside
Mineola May Days
05/12 - 05/14 2011
Mineola Civic Center - Mineola, TX
Promoter: Mineola Texas Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Chamber Office
Ph: (903) 569‑2087
Online: chamber@mineola.com Website: mineolachamber.org
Attendance: 5,000 Food Fee: $175
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: $40
Deadline: Crafts: 04/26/2011 Food: 04/26/2011
Frontier Days
05/12 - 05/15 2011
National Oak Park - Alvin, TX
Promoter: Alvin Convention & Visitor Bureau
Show Dir: Julie Siggers
Ph: (281) 585‑3359
Online: jsiggers@cityhall.cityofalvin.com Website: alvintexas.org
Activities: car show, vendors
Attendance: 2,000 Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: Contact
Tejano Conjunto Festival
05/13 - 05/15 2010
Rosedale Park - San Antonio, TX
Promoter: Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
Show Dir: Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
Ph: (210) 271‑3151
Online: nicolez@guadalupeculturalarts.org Website: guadalupeculturalarts.org
Attendance: 8,000 Food Booths: 20 Food Fee: $250‑$500
Exhibitors: 10 Exhibit Fee: $250‑$500
Deadline: Crafts: 02/15/2010 Music: 11/15/2009 Food: 02/15/2010
Copperas Cove Rabbit Fest
05/13 - 05/16 2010
City Park - Copperas Cove, TX
Promoter: Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Buddy Southards
Ph: (254) 547‑7571
Online: chamber@copperascove.com Website: copperascove.com
Activities: parade, 5 & 10k run
Attendance: 45,000 Food Booths: local
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 05/07/2010 Music: 02/25/2010 Food: 04/23/2010
Texas Crawfish and Music Festival
05/13 - 05/22 2011
Preservation Park - Spring, TX
Promoter: Old Town Spring Preservation League
Show Dir: Preservation League
Ph: (281) 353‑9310
Online: otspl@sbcglobal.net Website: texascrawfishfestival.com
Activities: carnival, kids' zone, face painting
Attendance: 40,000 Food Booths: 17 Food Fee: $1,500
Exhibitors: 50 Exhibit Fee: $850
Deadline: Crafts: 04/01/2011 Music: 01/01/2011 Food: 05/02/2011
BPES Spring Craft & Vendor Fair @ The Block Party
05/14 - 05/14 2010
Bette Perot Elementary - Keller, TX
Promoter: Bette Perot Elementary PTA
Show Dir: Susan McLemore
Ph: (817) 431‑1431
Online: skmclemore@gmail.com Website: bpespta.org
Attendance: 2,000 Food Fee: 0
Exhibitors: 20 Exhibit Fee: $40
Deadline: Crafts: 05/05/2010
Burnet Cook‑Off & Fiddle Festival
05/14 - 05/15 2010
Burnet Co. Fair and Rodeo Grounds - Burnet, TX
Promoter: Double Eagle Entertainment
Show Dir: Damon Beierle
Ph: (512) 585‑8215
Online: info@burnetchamber.org Website: burnetcookoff.com
Attendance: 13,000
Exhibitors: 75 Exhibit Fee: $100
Deadline: Crafts: 02/01/2010 Music: 01/01/2010
San Antonio Soul Food Festival
05/14 - 05/15 2010
418 Villita - San Antonio, TX
Promoter: La Villita Heritage Society
Show Dir: Stephanie McNeal
Ph: (210) 213‑7066
Online: lavillitaheritage@yahoo.com Website: myspace.com/soulfoodfestival
Activities: games, kids' area
Attendance: 3,500 Food Booths: 30 Food Fee: $460
Exhibitors: 25 Exhibit Fee: $150
Deadline: Crafts: 05/03/2010 Music: 04/15/2010 Food: 05/03/2010
Bluebonnet Festival
05/14 - 05/15 2010
City Park - La Vernia, TX
Promoter: La Vernia Lions Club
Show Dir: Merrie Monaco
Ph: (210) 710‑3685
Online: merriemonaco@yahoo.com Website: laVerniaLions.org
Attendance: 8,000 Food Fee: $75
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: $50 + item donation
Deadline: Crafts: 04/16/2010 Food: 04/16/2010
Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival
05/14 - 05/16 2010
US 75 and Galatyn Parkway - Richardson, TX
Promoter: City of Richardson Community Events Department
Show Dir: Geoff Fairchild
Ph: (972) 744‑4580
Online: wildflower@cor.gov Website: wildflowerfestival.net
Activities: singer/songwriter contest, kidz korner, petting zoo, and the taste of texas food court
Attendance: 61,000 Food Booths: 20 Food Fee: $350+
Exhibitors: 50 Juried Exhibit Fee: $400+
Marshall Stagecoach Days
05/14 - 05/16 2010
Downtown Square - Marshall, TX
Promoter: Marshall Festivals, Inc.
Show Dir: Festival Office ext. 13
Ph: (903) 935‑7868
Online: jill@marshallfestivals.com Website: marshallfestivals.com
Attendance: 11,000 Food Booths: 25 Food Fee: $150
Exhibitors: 100+ Juried Exhibit Fee: $65
Deadline: Crafts: 04/30/2010 Food: 04/30/2010
Deutschenpfest
05/14 - 05/16 2010
Pfluger Park - Pflugerville, TX
Promoter: City of Pflugerville
Show Dir: Deb Dye
Ph: (512) 251‑5082
Online: dfest@cityofpflugerville.com Website: cityofpflugerville.com/dpfest
Activities: parade, carnival
Attendance: 15,000 Food Fee: $150
Exhibitors: 130 Exhibit Fee: $150
Deadline: Music: 01/15/2010
Pasadena Strawberry Festival
05/14 - 05/16 2010
Pasadena Fairgrounds - Pasadena, TX
Promoter: San Jacinto Day Foundation
Show Dir: Bert Muston
Ph: (281) 991‑9500
Online: bert@strawberryfest.org Website: strawberryfest.org
Activities: carnival, bbq cookoff, games, rides, kids' activities, teen area, parade, mud volleyball,
Attendance: 58,000 Food Booths: 35 Food Fee: $450
Exhibitors: 250 Exhibit Fee: $300
Deadline: Crafts: 04/01/2010 Music: 02/25/2010 Food: 04/01/2010
SOLI Drum and Dance Festival
05/14 - 05/16 2010
Old Settler’s Park & Recreation Cente - Mc Kinney, TX
Promoter: Drums Not Guns ‑ Drums.org/dng
Show Dir: Randy Harp
Ph: (214) 641‑0782
Online: harpandsonswood@yahoo.com Website: solidrumanddance.com
Attendance: 1,000 Food Booths: local
Exhibitors: 8‑10 Exhibit Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 05/05/2010 Food: 05/05/2010
Texas Natural and Western Swing Festival
05/15 - 05/15 2010
Downtown - San Marcos, TX
Promoter: San Marcos Main Street Program
Show Dir: Kelly Franks
Ph: (512) 393‑8430
Online: kfranks@sanmarcostx.gov Website: ci.san‑marcos.tx.us
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: $50‑$85
Deadline: Crafts: 04/16/2010
First Methodist Church Spring Festival
05/15 - 05/15 2010
First Methodist - Texas City, TX
Promoter: First United Methodist Church
Show Dir: Jennifer
Ph: (409) 945‑4426
Online: jennifer@fumc‑tc.org Website: fumc‑tc.org
Attendance: 2,000 Food Booths: local
Exhibitors: 100 Exhibit Fee: $10
Deadline: Crafts: 05/10/2010
Wild West Watauga Fest
05/15 - 05/15 2010
Indian Springs Complex - Watauga, TX
Promoter: City of Watauga
Show Dir: Sal Torres
Ph: (817) 514‑5890
Online: vvickers@cowtx.org Website: cowtx.org
Activities: train ride, bounce houses,
Attendance: 2,500 Food Fee: $75
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: $50
Deadline: Crafts: 03/25/2010 Food: 03/25/2010
Texas Steak Cookoff
05/15 - 05/15 2010
Downtown‑Pecan Street - Hico, TX
Promoter: Hico Economic Development Corp.
Show Dir: Steve Morgan
Ph: (254) 485‑2020
Online: info@texassteakcookoff.com Website: texassteakcookoff.com
Attendance: 6,000 Food Fee: $200‑$300
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: $100
Moonlight Festival & Championship Outhouse Races
05/15 - 05/15 2010
Caldwell Park - Mount Pleasant, TX
Promoter: Mount Pleasant/Titus County Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Natalie Davis
Ph: (903) 572‑8567
Online: info@mtpleasanttx.com Website: mtpleasanttx.com
Attendance: 1,500 Food Booths: 20 Food Fee: $100 W/o Drinks/ $130 W/drinks
Exhibitors: 25 Exhibit Fee: $35
Deadline: Crafts: 05/07/2010 Music: 04/30/2010 Food: 05/07/2010
Bishop's Centennial Faire
05/15 - 05/16 2010
City Park - Bishop, TX
Promoter: Bishop Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Chamber of Commerce
Ph: (361) 584‑2214
Online: bishopcc@intcomm.net Website: bishoptx.org
Activities: games, contests, 5k run, parade
Attendance: 2,500 Food Booths: 20 Food Fee: $20‑$40
Exhibitors: 20+ Exhibit Fee: $20‑$40
Deadline: Crafts: 05/10/2010 Music: 05/10/2010 Food: 05/10/2010
Live Oak Festival
05/15 - 05/16 2010
Courthouse Square - Columbus, TX
Promoter: Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau
Show Dir: Mary Stavinoha
Ph: (979) 732‑6996
Online: info@texasliveoakfestival.com Website: texasliveoakfestival.com
Attendance: 3,000 Food Booths: 10 Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 80+ Exhibit Fee: $100
Deadline: Crafts: 05/01/2010 Food: 05/01/2010
Homespun Magic
05/15 - 05/16 2010
parking lot of Valley Ranch BBQ - Cypress, TX
Promoter: Happy Garren Productions
Show Dir: Happy Garren
Ph: (281) 451‑7728
Attendance: Food Fee: $145
Exhibitors: 40 Juried Exhibit Fee: $100, $170
Houston Highland Games
05/15 - 05/16 2010
Houston Farm and Ranch Club - Houston, TX
Promoter: Houston Highland Games Association
Show Dir: Association Office
Ph: (713) 871‑0061
Online: paul.shepherd@jpkenny.com Website: houstonhighlandgames.com
Activities: geaneology, scottish clans, sheepherding; celtic dogs, pony rides, shortbread competition;
Attendance: 4,000 Food Fee: $250
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: $175
Deadline: Crafts: 04/30/2010 Food: 03/15/2010
Lee County Fair
05/15 - 05/16 2010
Firemen's Park - Giddings, TX
Promoter: Lee County Fair Association
Show Dir: Billy Morgan
Ph: (979) 542‑1200
Online: fay@giddings.net Website: leecountyfairtx.com
Activities: parade, idol contest, bbq cookoff, home economics, little mr. and miss contest
Attendance: 19,000 Food Booths: 9 Food Fee: $250
Exhibitors: 50 Exhibit Fee: $150
Deadline: Crafts: 05/01/2010 Food: 05/02/2010
Renegade Craft Fair ‑ Austin
05/15 - 05/16 2010
Palmer Events Center - Austin, TX
Promoter: Renegade Craft Fair
Show Dir: Event Office
Ph: (773) 227‑2707
Online: info@renegadecraft.com Website: renegadecraft.com
Exhibitors: 230 Juried Exhibit Fee: $300
Deadline: Crafts: 02/05/2010
Bluebonnet Festival
05/20 - 05/21 2011
City Park - La Vernia, TX
Promoter: La Vernia Lions Club
Show Dir: Merrie Monaco
Ph: (210) 710‑3685
Online: merriemonaco@yahoo.com Website: laVerniaLions.org
Activities: parade, kiddie carnival, petting zoo
Attendance: 10,000 Food Booths: 20 Food Fee: $75
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: $50 + Item Donation
Deadline: Crafts: 05/14/2011 Food: 04/20/2011
Deutschenpfest
05/20 - 05/22 2011
Pfluger Park - Pflugerville, TX
Promoter: City of Pflugerville
Show Dir: Deb Dye
Ph: (512) 251‑5082
Online: Website: cityofpflugerville.com/dpfest
Activities: parade, carnival
Attendance: 15,000 Food Fee: $150
Exhibitors: 130 Exhibit Fee: $150
Deadline: Music: 01/15/2011
Pasadena Strawberry Festival
05/20 - 05/22 2011
Pasadena Fairgrounds - Pasadena, TX
Promoter: San Jacinto Day Foundation
Show Dir: Bert Muston
Ph: (281) 991‑9500
Online: bert@strawberryfest.org Website: strawberryfest.org
Activities: carnival, bbq cookoff, games, rides, kids' activities, teen area, parade, mud volleyball,
Attendance: 43,000 Food Booths: 35 Food Fee: $550
Exhibitors: 250 Exhibit Fee: $450 w/ electrical
Deadline: Crafts: 04/01/2011 Music: 02/25/2011 Food: 04/01/2011
Cimarron Elementary Spring Carnival and Craft Fair
05/21 - 05/21 2010
Cimarron Elementary - Katy, TX
Promoter: Cimarron Elementary
Show Dir: Cheryl Wienserski
Ph: (281) 237‑9358
Online: cherylwienserski@katyisd.org Website:
Attendance: 1,500 Food Booths: closed
Exhibitors: 100 Exhibit Fee: $35 inside, $25 outside
Deadline: Crafts: 03/01/2010
Texas Natural and Western Swing Festival
05/21 2011
Downtown - San Marcos, TX
Promoter: San Marcos Main Street Program
Show Dir: Kelly Franks
Ph: (512) 393‑8430
Online: kfranks@sanmarcostx.gov Website: sanmarcostx.gov/mainstreet
Attendance: 2,500 Food Booths: 12 Food Fee: Contact $45‑$60
Exhibitors: 20 Prize Money: Exhibit Fee: $50‑$85
Deadline: Crafts: 04/22/2011 Music: 01/15/2011 Food: 04/22/2011
Hardin County Muddin' Musicfest
05/21 - 05/22 2010
Hardin County Entertainment Ranch - Kountze, TX
Promoter: Kountze Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Amanda Schilling
Ph: (409) 673‑9803
Online: info@hcmusicfest.com Website: hcmusicfest.com
Activities: mudding, art contest, washers, motorcycle show, cook‑off, parade, kids' area
Attendance: 5,000 Food Booths: 15 Food Fee: $300 comm, $150 non‑profit
Exhibitors: 30‑40 Exhibit Fee: $100 comm, $50 non‑profit
Deadline: Crafts: 05/01/2010 Music: 04/16/2010 Food: 05/01/2010
Main Street Outdoor Adventure
05/21 - 05/23 2010
Historic Downtown - Grapevine, TX
Promoter: Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau
Show Dir: Gayle Hall
Ph: (817) 410‑3185
Online: ghall@ci.grapevine.tx.us Website: grapevinetexasusa.com/mainstreet
Activities: outdoor adventure, demonstrations, kidzone, recreation type entertainment, bike stunts
Attendance: 130,000 Food Booths: 26 Food Fee: $305
Exhibitors: 70 Juried Exhibit Fee: $315
Deadline: Crafts: 01/09/2010 Food: 01/09/2010
A Sami Show Marketplace
05/21 - 05/22 2011
Bell County Expo Center - Belton Tx, TX
Promoter: Plants 'n Crafts Exposition Company, Inc.
Show Dir: Sammie Gayle Dwyer
Ph: (512) 441‑7133
Online: sammie@samishow.com Website: samishow.com
Attendance: 2,500 Food Booths: 1
Exhibitors: 75 Juried Exhibit Fee: $195, $280, $375
Deadline: Crafts: 05/18/2011
Taste Addison
05/21 - 05/23 2010
Addison Circle Park - Addison, TX
Promoter: Town of Addison
Show Dir: Barbara Kovacevich
Ph: (972) 450‑6231
Online: bkovacevich@addisontx.gov Website: addisontexas.net
Activities: carnival rides, midway games, wine tasting, cooking demos
Attendance: 46,000 Food Booths: 60 Food Fee: $500‑$1,500
Exhibitors: 60 Exhibit Fee: $400 base
Deadline: Crafts: 02/13/2010 Food: 03/11/2010
Dallas Bead Renaissance Show
05/21 - 05/23 2010
Grapevine Convention Center - Grapevine, TX
Promoter: J & J Promotions LLC
Show Dir: Joan Johnson
Ph: (575) 894‑1293
Online: beadshow@aol.com Website: beadshow.com
Activities: bead and wire wrapping classes
Attendance: 5,000
Exhibitors: 45 Exhibit Fee: $780‑$1,490
Houston Highland Games & Celtic Festival
05/21 - 05/22 2011
Houston Farm and Ranch Club - Houston, TX
Promoter: Houston Highland Games Association
Show Dir: Association Office
Ph: (713) 871‑0061
Online: paul.shepherd@jpkenny.com Website: houstonhighlandgames.com
Activities: geaneology, scottish clans, sheepherding; celtic dogs, pony rides, shortbread competition;
Attendance: 3,500 Food Fee: $250
Exhibitors: tba Exhibit Fee: $175
Deadline: Crafts: 04/30/2011 Food: 03/15/2011
Old Settlers Day Arts and Crafts Show
05/22 - 05/22 2010
Courthouse Square - Floydada, TX
Promoter: Floydada Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Irene
Ph: (806) 983‑3434
Exhibitors: 60+ Exhibit Fee: Contact
Founders Day Festival
05/22 2010
Historic Downtown Square Rockwall - Rockwall, TX
Promoter: City of Rockwall
Show Dir: Angie Smith
Ph: (972) 771‑7740
Online: info@rockwallfoundersday.com Website: rockwallfoundersday.com
Activities: strolling entertainers, face painting, fun activities.
Attendance: 10,000 Food Booths: 15 Food Fee: $45
Exhibitors: 120 Exhibit Fee: $45, $55
Deadline: Crafts: 04/01/2010 Food: 03/01/2010
Craft Show, American Legion Auxiliary 305
05/22 - 05/22 2010
Walmart SuperCenter, 1025 Sawdust Rd. - Spring, TX
Promoter: American Legion Auxiliary Unit 305
Show Dir: Paula Ison
Ph: (281) 298‑9524
Online: pgison@sbcglobal.net
Attendance: 500 Food Booths: 2 Food Fee: $40, $80
Exhibitors: 35 Exhibit Fee: $40, $80
Deadline: Crafts: 05/14/2010 Food: 05/14/2010
The Spicewood Buzzard Bump
05/22 2010
Hwy 71 - Spicewood, TX
Promoter: Spicewood Lions Club
Show Dir: Leta Paradise
Ph: (512) 740‑9530
Online: letaparadise@gmail.com Website: spicewoodbuzzardbump.com
Activities: cook‑off
Attendance: Booths: 20 Food Fee: $40
Exhibitors: 5 Juried Exhibit Fee: $40
Deadline: Crafts: 04/14/2010 Food: 04/14/2010
Magnolia Summerfest
05/22 - 05/23 2010
Parking lot of Kroger's - Magnolia, TX
Promoter: Happy Garren Productions
Show Dir: Happy Garren
Ph: (281) 482‑1876
Attendance: Food Fee: $145
Exhibitors: 50 Juried Exhibit Fee: $100, $170
Kerrville Folk Festival
05/26 - 06/12 2011
Quiet Valley Ranch - Kerrville, TX
Promoter: Texas Folk Music Foundation, Non‑Prof
Show Dir: Dalis Allen
Ph: (830) 257‑3600
Online: info@kerrville‑music.com Website: kerrvillefolkfestival.com
Activities: songwriting contest & wrkshp, guitar wkshp, harmonica workshop, teachers program
Attendance: 20,000
Exhibitors: 65 Juried Exhibit Fee: $425‑$500
Deadline: Crafts: 03/18/2011
Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival
05/28 - 05/29 2010
Market Square - Fredericksburg, TX
Promoter: Fredericksburg Jaycees
Show Dir: Deborah Farquhar‑Garner
Ph: (830) 997‑8515
Online: creative@ktc.com Website: Tex‑Fest.com
Activities: super kids' area, shopping, lots of crawfish and excellent music
Attendance: 3,000 Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 30 Juried Exhibit Fee: Contact
National Polka Festival
05/28 - 05/29 2011
Downtown - Ennis, TX
Promoter: Ennis Convention and Visitors Bureau
Show Dir: Chamber Office
Ph: (972) 878‑2625
Online: manager@ennis‑chamber.com Website: nationalpolkafestival.com
Activities: polka dancing, parade, over 14 live polka bands, horseshoe tourney, etc.
Attendance: 20,000 Food Fee: $90+ (goes up after May 1st)
Exhibitors: tba Exhibit Fee: $100 single, $180 double
Deadline: Crafts: 05/15/2011 Food: 05/15/2011
Texas Proud Festival
05/28 - 05/30 2010
Badu Park - Llano, TX
Promoter: Llano Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Doris Messer
Ph: (866) 539‑5535
Online: llanochamber@gmail.com Website: llanochamber.org
Attendance: 3,000 Food Booths: 10 Food Fee: $25, $30
Exhibitors: 50 Exhibit Fee: $25, $30
Deadline: Crafts: 05/15/2010 Music: 05/18/2010 Food: 05/15/2010
World Championship Barbados Cook‑Off
05/28 - 05/30 2010
Rodeo Arena - Rankin, TX
Promoter: Rankin Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Chamber Office
Ph: (432) 693‑8368
Attendance: 4,000 Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: Contact
San Antonio Memorial Day Arts and Crafts Show
05/27 - 05/30 2011
River Walk - San Antonio, TX
Promoter: Paseo Del Rio Association
Show Dir: Charlie Leiva
Ph: (210) 227‑4262
Online: events@paseodelrio.com Website: thesanantonioriverwalk.com
Attendance: 50,000
Exhibitors: 48 Juried Exhibit Fee: $300
Deadline: Crafts: 04/23/2011
Memorial Weekend Music Festival
05/29 - 05/29 2010
Tom Bass Park Pavilion - Houston, TX
Promoter: Showtime IN THE PARK Productions
Show Dir: Ray Reed
Ph: (713) 294‑9314
Online: ray.reed@prodigy.net Website: showtimeinthepark.com
Activities: kids zone
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: $30
Deadline: Crafts: 05/22/2010
Funtier Days Arts and Crafts Show
05/29 - 05/30 2010
Courthouse Lawn - Bandera, TX
Promoter: Bandera County Artists Association
Show Dir: Patricia Schieber
Ph: (830) 796‑3059
Online: cowboycountry24@msn.com Website: banderacountyartists.com
Activities: parade, demonstrations, night rodeo
Attendance: 1,000 Food Booths: 10 Food Fee: $75+
Exhibitors: 80 Exhibit Fee: $75
Deadline: Crafts: 04/25/2010 Food: 04/25/2010
Granbury's Memorial Day Hometown Fair and Picnic
05/28 - 05/30 2011
Historic Downtown - Granbury, TX
Promoter: Historic Granbury Merchants Association
Show Dir: Brenda Hyde
Ph: (817) 573‑5299
Online: hgma@sbcglobal.net Website: granburysquare.com
Attendance: 5,000 Food Booths: 12 Food Fee: $350
Exhibitors: 75 Juried Prize Money: 0 Exhibit Fee: $225
Deadline: Crafts: 04/15/2011 Music: 04/15/2011 Food: 04/15/2011
Lavender Ridge Farms Lavender Festival
05/29 - 05/31 2010
Lavender Ridge Farms - Gainesville, TX
Promoter: Lavender Ridge Farms Inc.
Show Dir: Jane Dane
Ph: (940) 665‑6938
Online: info@lavenderridgefarms.com Website: lavenderridgefarms.com
Activities: music, barnyard, wine tasting, pony rides,shopping, flower picking
Attendance: 2,000
Exhibitors: 35 Juried Exhibit Fee: $50
Deadline: Crafts: 05/01/2010
Blanco Trade Days & Farmer's Market
05/29 - 05/31 2010
Yett Park - Blanco, TX
Promoter: Blanco Trade Days
Show Dir: Donnea Simon
Ph: (830) 833‑4460
Online: blancotradedays@yahoo.com Website: blancotradedays.i8.com
Exhibitors: 50+ Exhibit Fee: $35‑$75
Deadline: Crafts: 05/29/2010 Music: 05/22/2010 Food: 05/22/2010
Canton First Monday Trade Days
06/03 - 06/06 2010
First Monday Trade Days Park - Canton, TX
Promoter: City of Canton
Show Dir: City Office
Ph: (903) 567‑6556
Online: mrushing@cantontex.com Website: firstmondaycanton.com
Attendance: 300,000 Food Booths: local
Exhibitors: 7,000 Exhibit Fee: $50 open‑air lot, $150 covered
Yoakum Tom Tom Festival
06/04 - 06/05 2010
Yoakum City Park - Yoakum, TX
Promoter: Yoakum Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Carl O'Neil
Ph: (361) 293‑2309
Online: info@yoakumareachamber.com Website: yoakumareachamber.com
Activities: carnival, weiner dog races. petting zoo. live music
Attendance: 3,500 Food Booths: 6 Food Fee: $100
Exhibitors: 30‑35 Juried Exhibit Fee: $75
Deadline: Crafts: 05/25/2010 Food: 05/25/2010
Mex-Tex Family Fiesta
06/03 - 06/04 2011
Scharbauer Sports Complex - Midland, TX
Promoter: Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Rachel Stone (ext. 1112)
Ph: (432) 682-2960
Online: rls@midlandhcc.com Website: midlandhcc.com
Activities: softball tourn/washer tourn/cook off competition/
Attendance: 10,000 Food Booths: 20 Food Fee: $450
Exhibitors: 20 Exhibit Fee: $200
Deadline: Crafts: 05/16/2011 Music: 01/15/2011 Food: 05/16/2011
National Cow Calling Contest
06/04 - 06/05 2010
Roberts County Park - Miami, TX
Promoter: Miami Chamber of Commerce, Roberts County Fire Dept.
Show Dir: Sarah Northcutt
Ph: (806) 868‑2171
Online: miamiedccdc@amaonline.com Website: miamitexas.org
Activities: national cow calling and steak cook‑off
Attendance: 1,500 Food Booths: local
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: $25
Deadline: Crafts: 06/03/2010 Music: 05/20/2010
Texas Crab Festival
06/04 - 06/06 2010
Hwy 87 at Gregory Park - Crystal Beach, TX
Promoter: Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Chamber Office
Ph: (409) 684‑5940
Online: info@bolivarchamber.org Website: bolivarchamber.org
Activities: crab cook‑off,crab races, crab legs contest, carnival, weiner dog races,
Attendance: 8,000 Food Booths: 30 Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 30 Exhibit Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 04/15/2010 Music: 04/15/2010 Food: 04/15/2010
Alleyfest
06/03 - 06/05 2011
Downtown - Longview, TX
Promoter: One Hundred Acres of Heritage, Inc.
Show Dir: Elaine Reynolds
Ph: (903) 237-4040
Online: downtown@longviewtx.com Website: alleyfest.org
Activities: 10k/5k run
Attendance: 20,000 Food Booths: 15 Food Fee: $300
Exhibitors: 80 Juried Exhibit Fee: $150
Deadline: Crafts: 05/15/2011 Music: 04/01/2011 Food: 04/01/2011
Milford Arts & Craft Fair
06/04 2011
Milford City Park HWY77 Milford, Texas
Promoter: Milford Titus Women
Show Dir.: Jeannie Richardson
Ph: 972-493-2151
Online: milfordtituswomen@yahoo.com
Attendance: 500+
Exhibitors: Booth spaces are 10x10 $25. two for $40.
Deadline: 05/28/2011
Texas Scottish Festival and Highland Games
06/04 - 06/06 2010
Maverick Stadium, UTA - Arlington, TX
Show Dir: Ray McDonald
Ph: (800) 363‑7268
Online: postmaster@texasscottishfestival.com Website: texasscottishfestival.com
Activities: athletic competitions, bagpipe competitions
Attendance: 33,000 Food Booths: 12 Food Fee: $700
Exhibitors: 50 Exhibit Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 05/15/2010 Food: 05/05/2010
Weimar Trade Days
06/04 - 06/27 2010
2049 Interstate 10 - Weimar, TX
Show Dir: Sharon Duperier
Ph: (979) 263‑4305
Online: legacy1@cvctx.com Website: Weimartradedays.com
Exhibitors: 300 Exhibit Fee: $110+
Flatonia Market Days & Chalk Walk‑Chalk Art Competition
06/05 - 06/05 2010
Downtown - Flatonia, TX
Promoter: Flatonia Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Chamber Office
Ph: (361) 865‑3920
Online: flatoniacofc@sbcglobal.net Website: flatoniachamber.com
Activities: sidewalk chalk art competition for adult & children
Attendance: 500 Food Booths: 5 Food Fee: $25
Exhibitors: 30 Exhibit Fee: $25
Deadline: Crafts: 02/27/2010 Food: 05/01/2010
Bellville Market Day on the Square
06/04 2011
Courthouse Square - Bellville, TX
Promoter: Bellville Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Chamber Office
Ph: (979) 865-3407
Online: bellvillechamber@sbcglobal.net Website: bellville.com
Attendance: 1,000
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: $25
First Saturday in Smithville Art Festival
06/05 - 06/05 2010
Main Street Gazebo - Smithville, TX
Promoter: Lost Pines Artisans Alliance
Show Dir: Alliance Office
Ph: (512) 237‑5415
Online: smithvillefirstsat@lostpinesartisansalliance.org Website: lostpinesartisansalliance.org
Exhibitors: 20+ Juried Exhibit Fee: $35+ $10 After Deadline
Crossroads Vendor/craft Fair
06/05 - 06/05 2010
5001 So Freeway - Ft Worth, TX
Promoter: Crossroads Family Church
Show Dir: Carol Meredith
Ph: (817) 875‑8453
Online: cameredith@sbcglobal.net Website:
Exhibitors: 50 + Exhibit Fee: $30
Deadline: Crafts: 05/21/2010
Eleventh Lotus / Bamboo Festival
06/05 - 06/06 2010
Buu Mon Buddhist Temple 2701 Proctor St - Port Arthur, TX
Promoter: Buu Mon Buddhist Temple
Show Dir: Rev. Huyen Viet
Ph: (409) 982‑9319
Online: cbmtemple@yahoo.com Website: buumon.org
Activities: buddha's birthday celebration
Attendance: 2,500 Food Booths: local
Exhibitors: 25 Exhibit Fee: $50
Deadline: Crafts: 04/29/2010 Food: 04/29/2010
Gingerbread Tour of Homes and Arts & Crafts Fair
06/05 - 06/06 2010
Getzendaner Park - Waxahachie, TX
Promoter: Waxahachie CVB
Show Dir: Shannon Simpson
Ph: (972) 937‑0681
Online: jhelton@waxahachiechamber.com Website: rootsweb.ancestry.com/txecm/ginger.htm
Attendance: 3,000 Food Fee: $0
Exhibitors: 50 Juried Exhibit Fee: $85
Deadline: Crafts: 05/18/2010 Food: 01/01/2007
Free Press Summer Fest
06/05 - 06/06 2010
Buffalo Bayou's Eleanor Tinsley Park - Houston, TX
Promoter: Ewmedia Group
Show Dir: Don Schwarzkopf
Ph: (866) 875‑8960
Online: don@ewmediagroup.com Website: ewmediagroup.com
Activities: spoken word, poetry, misting tents
Attendance: 20,000 Food Booths: 10 Food Fee: $900
Exhibitors: 40 Exhibit Fee: $400
Deadline: Crafts: 05/14/2010 Music: 04/01/2010 Food: 05/14/2010
Summer Jam Car and Craft Show
06/06 - 06/06 2010
4520 Hwy 36 South - Rosenberg, TX
Promoter: Sons of the American Legion
Show Dir: Ray Horelica Jr
Ph: (281) 633‑1637
Online: summerjamcarshow@gmail.com Website: summerjamcarshow.com
Attendance: 1,000
Exhibitors: 75 Exhibit Fee: $20
Deadline: Crafts: 05/24/2010
West Texas Western Swing Festival
06/08 - 06/11 2011
The Coliseum - Snyder, TX
Promoter: Snyder Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Chamber Office
Ph: (325) 573-3558
Online: snychcom@snydertex.com Website: snyderchamber.org
Attendance: 2,500 Food Booths: Local Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: $200
Deadline: Crafts: 05/31/2011
Chisholm Trail Round‑up
06/09 - 06/12 2010
City Park - Lockhart, TX
Promoter: Lockhart Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Chamber Office
Ph: (512) 398‑2818
Online: chamberstaff@lockhart‑tx.org Website: chisholmtrailroundup.com
Activities: carnival
Attendance: 20,000 Food Booths: local
Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: Contact
Texas City Funfest
06/11 - 06/12 2010
Nessler Park - Texas City, TX
Promoter: Texas City Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Chamber Office
Ph: (409) 935‑1408
Online: lorrie@texascitychamber.com Website: texascitychamber.com
Activities: car cruise in, bbq cookoff, run by the bay 5k & 10k run, children's activities,
Attendance: 1,000 Food Booths: 20 Food Fee: $60
Exhibitors: 75+ Exhibit Fee: $25‑$35
Deadline: Crafts: 06/05/2010 Music: 06/05/2010 Food: 06/05/2010
No Name Festival
06/11 - 06/12 2010
202 W. Smith St. - Brazoria, TX
Promoter: Brazoria Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Kristen Pierce
Ph: (979) 798‑6100
Online: brazoriachamber@brazoriainet.com Website: brazoriachamber.net
Activities: carnival, bbq cook‑off, parade, children's activities. live entertainment
Attendance: 5,000 Food Booths: 12 Food Fee: $100
Exhibitors: 60 Exhibit Fee: $60‑$75
Deadline: Crafts: 06/07/2010 Food: 06/08/2010
Official Shrimporee of Texas
06/11 - 06/13 2010
Aransas Pass Community Park - Aransas Pass, TX
Promoter: Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Rosemary Vega
Ph: (800) 633‑3028
Online: chamberasst@cableone.net Website: aransaspass.org
Activities: parade, outhouse race, sexy legs, shrimp peeling contest, carnival
Attendance: 45,000 Food Booths: Local
Exhibitors: 112 Exhibit Fee: $200‑$325
Deadline: Crafts: 06/05/2010
DFW Summer Balloon Classic & Airfest
06/11 - 06/13 2010
Midway Regional Airport - Midlothian/waxahachie, TX
Promoter: D&d Marketing Concepts, Inc.
Show Dir: Debby Standefer
Ph: (469) 644‑4576
Online: info@summerballoonclassic.com Website: summerballoonclassic.com
Activities: hot air balloon events, air show, exhibits, aviation extravaganza, children's area
Attendance: 18,000 Food Booths: 10 Food Fee: $500
Exhibitors: 50 Exhibit Fee: $250+
Deadline: Crafts: 06/05/2010 Music: 05/31/2010 Food: 06/01/2010
Texas Folklife Festival
06/10 - 06/12 2011
Downtown - San Antonio, TX
Promoter: Institute of Texan Cultures
Show Dir: Jo Ann Andera
Ph: (210) 458-2249
Online: joann.andera@utsa.edu Website: texasfolklifefestival.org
Attendance: 40,000 Food Booths: 45 Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 100 Exhibit Fee: Contact
The Peddler Show/ Lubbock
06/11 - 06/13 2010
Lubbock Memorial Civic Center - Lubbock, TX
Promoter: Innovation Event Management
Show Dir: IEM Shows
Ph: (512) 358‑1000
Online: abigail.jones@iemshows.com Website: peddlershow.com
Exhibitors: Juried Exhibit Fee: $350+
Czech Kolach‑Klabase Festival
06/12 - 06/12 2010
Riverside Hall - East Bernard, TX
Promoter: Kit Society 40
Show Dir: Suzanne Dujka
Ph: (979) 335‑7699
Online: suzanne.dujka@mustangeng.com Website: kkfest.com
Attendance: 1,500
Exhibitors: 25 Exhibit Fee: $50‑$70
Deadline: Crafts: 06/01/2010
Jacksonville Tomato Fest
06/11 2011
Commerce & Austin Streets - Jacksonville, TX
Promoter: Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Peggy Renfro
Ph:(800) 376‑2217
Online: chamber@jacksonvilletexas.com Website: jacksonvilletexas.com
Attendance: 10,000 Food Fee: $75
Exhibitors: 200 Exhibit Fee: $40, $75‑commercial
Deadline: Crafts: 06/07/2011 Music: 02/14/2011 Food: 05/31/2011
Old Sorehead Trade Days
06/12 - 06/13 2010
Downtown Streets - Stanton, TX
Promoter: Martin County Community Development, Inc.
Show Dir: Shawna
Ph: (432) 756‑2006
Online: info@stantontex.com Website: stantontex.com
Attendance: 12,000 Food Booths: 50 Food Fee: $9 linear foot + electric
Exhibitors: 500 Exhibit Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 06/10/2010 Music: 06/10/2010 Food: 05/12/2010
Trade Days of Waxahachie
06/12 - 06/13 2010
Ellis County Expo - Waxahachie, TX
Promoter: Trade Days of Waxahachie
Show Dir: Les Clemons
Ph: (972) 617‑8156
Online: ldc8156@att.net Website: tradedaysofwaxahachie.com
Attendance: 12,000
Exhibitors: 115+ Exhibit Fee: $65 inside, $45 outside
Tour de Braz Brazoria County Bike Ride
06/13 - 06/13 2010
Alvin Community College - Alvin, TX
Promoter: Alvin Convention & Visitor Bureau
Show Dir: Julie Siggers
Ph: (281) 585‑3359
Online: jsiggers@cityhall.cityofalvin.com Website: alvintexas.org
Attendance: 500 Food Fee: $75
Exhibitors: Prize Money: $tba Exhibit Fee: $75
Deadline: Crafts: 06/01/2010 Food: 06/01/2010
Summerfest Festival
06/18 - 06/19 2010
Jacksboro Square - Jacksboro, TX
Promoter: Jacksboro Summerfest Commitee
Show Dir: Victor Sanchez
Ph: (940) 229‑9085
Online: nesanchez@sbcglobal.net Website: summerfestfestival.com
Activities: dog show, baby show
Attendance: 4,500 Food Booths: 12 Food Fee: $75
Exhibitors: 60 Exhibit Fee: $50
Deadline: Crafts: 05/15/2010 Music: 05/01/2010 Food: 05/15/2010
Midsummer Madness
06/18 - 06/20 2010
Plano Centre - Plano, TX
Promoter: Jubilee Arts & Crafts Shows
Show Dir: Norman Rushing
Ph: (409) 960‑1522
Online: writemuse@aol.com Website: jubileeshows.com
Exhibitors: 118 Exhibit Fee: $250, $350, $450
Deadline: Crafts: 06/10/2010
Western Days Festival
06/23 - 06/25 2011
Memorial Park - Elgin, TX
Promoter: Greater Elgin Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Gena Carter
Ph:(512) 285‑4515
Online: westerndays@elgintxchamber.com Website: elgintxchamber.com
Attendance: 10,000 Food Booths: 15 Food Fee:$150
Exhibitors: 125 Exhibit Fee: $65
Deadline: Crafts: 06/15/2011 Music: 05/01/2011 Food: 05/15/2010
Luling Watermelon Thump
06/24 - 06/27 2010
Downtown - Luling, TX
Promoter: Luling Watermelon Thump Association
Show Dir: Jamie (ext. 2)
Ph: (830) 875‑3214
Online: jamie@watermelonthump.com Website: watermelonthump.com
Activities: carnival, rides, contests, beer garden, kids' area
Attendance: 30,000 Food Booths: 18 Food Fee: $300
Exhibitors: 70 Exhibit Fee: $300
Deadline: Music: 04/01/2010 Food: 05/01/2010
Williamson County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo
06/25 - 06/26 2010
WCSP Sheriff's Posse Arena - Georgetown, TX
Promoter: Williamson County Sheriff's Posse
Show Dir: Alex Mouton
Ph: (512) 746‑4452
Online: info@georgetownrodeo.com Website: georgetownrodeo.com
Activities: kid's area
Attendance: 4,000 Food Booths: 3 Food Fee: $100
Exhibitors: 14 Exhibit Fee: $75
Deadline: Crafts: 06/01/2010 Food: 06/01/2010
The Peddler Show / Rosenberg, TX
06/25 - 06/27 2010
Fort Bend County Fairgrounds - Rosenberg, TX
Promoter: Innovation Event Management
Show Dir: IEM Shows
Ph: (512) 358‑1000
Online: emily.johnson@iemshows.com Website: peddlershow.com
Attendance: 6,000
Exhibitors: 125 Juried Exhibit Fee: $385
Grapevine Mills Unique Collectibles & Hand Made Crafts
06/25 - 07/05 2010
Grapevine Mills Mall - Grapevine, TX
Promoter: Dan Bell Quality Promotions
Show Dir: Dan Bell
Ph: (217) 816‑6199
Online: danlbell@msn.com Website: danbellqualitypromotions.com
Exhibitors: 18 Juried Exhibit Fee: $600
Deadline: Crafts: 06/24/2010
Polski Dzien Festival
06/25 2011
Downtown - Bremond, TX
Promoter: Bremond Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Jeanne Wierzbicki
Ph:(254) 746‑7636
Online: jaw7252@embarqmail.com Website: bremondtexas.org
Attendance: 4,000 Food Fee:Contact
Exhibitors: 50 Exhibit Fee: $35 ‑ $50+ $50‑Electricity
Deadline: Crafts: 06/15/2011
Austin County Summer Music Fest
06/26 - 06/26 2010
Austin County Fairgrounds - Bellville, TX
Promoter: Austin County Fair Association
Show Dir: Fair Office
Ph: (979) 865‑5995
Online: acfair@sbcglobal.net Website: austincountyfair.com
Attendance: 3,000
Bandera Riverfest
06/26 - 06/26 2010
City Park - Bandera, TX
Promoter: Bandera Business Association
Show Dir: Genie Strickland
Ph: (830) 796‑4447
Online: coordinator@banderariverfest.com Website: banderariverfest.com
Activities: river rodeo, kayak races, any thing that floats regatta, open car show cook‑off
Attendance: 6,000 Food Booths: 11 Food Fee: $100
Exhibitors: 30 Juried Exhibit Fee: $50
Deadline: Crafts: 06/06/2010 Music: 04/15/2010 Food: 06/13/2010
Schertz Market Dayz
06/26 - 06/26 2010
703 Oak St - Schertz, TX
Promoter: Schertz Area Artz Council
Show Dir: Sheree Flood
Ph: (210) 651‑0503
Online: schertzmarketdayz@yahoo.com Website: schertzareaartzcouncil.org
Exhibitors: 65 Exhibit Fee: $40
Deadline: Crafts: 06/01/2010 Food: 05/01/2010
A Sami Show Marketplace
06/26 - 06/27 2010
Bell County Expo Center - Belton, TX
Promoter: Plants 'n Crafts Exposition Company, Inc.
Show Dir: Sammie Dwyer
Ph: (512) 441‑7133
Online: sammie@samishow.com Website: samishow.com
Attendance: 3,000 Food Booths: 1
Exhibitors: 75 Juried Exhibit Fee: $195, $280, $375
Deadline: Crafts: 06/23/2010
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