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Urban Epicurean Festival this weekend in SF!

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The Urban Epicurean Festival (Urban Epic Fest) is a modern marketplace where craft, food, and drink converge. It is a celebration of local makers and the bounty of the season. Brought to you by the team that produces the popular San Francisco Bazaar craft festivals. Urban Epic Fest will be the first of it’s kind to land at San Francisco’s Fort Mason Center. Attendees can purchase unique art, handmade goods, artisanal food, and local wine and beer while attending workshops on an array of topics from home brewing, flower arranging to urban beekeeping! The Urban Epic Fest is a free, family-friendly event perfect for all ages. There’s no better way to kick-off the fall season in San Francisco.

The Urban Epicurean Festival
November 7 & 8th 2015
11:30 – 6:30 AM each day
Fort Mason Center, Festival Pavilion – San Francisco, CA
Free to attend

Art & Craft
The core of San Francisco Bazaar shows has always been our quality handmade marketplace. The Urban Epic Fest will continue to curate a quality market focused on local made and independently designed goods. Expect to find crafts, art, housewares, jewelry and apparel with a sustainable twist. Gifts range in prices and will be sure to offer something for everyone on your list this upcoming holiday season.

Food & Farm
This year we bring back our local food makers, and expand our offerings to hot food vendors inside the Festival Pavilion alongside our much-anticipated line up of gourmet food trucks. Customers can also shop for local made baked goods, chocolates, jams, and pickles! The Urban Epic Fest will satisfy your inner foodie and help you find the perfect hostess gift or unique food item for Thanksgiving dinner.

Beer & Wine
Attendees will be able to sample and purchase quality libations in our exclusive Beer and Wine market on the spacious mezzanine overlooking the main floor. Customers can sip while they shop, but also bring home quality wine to serve family and friends over the holiday season.

DIY, Home, & Garden
Learn new skills at our three workshop stations. Leaders in the floral, craft, and food industries will be offering up tips on how to make your holiday season more sustainable and homemade. Set the table with your own floral arrangements, sew custom table linens, whip up a vegan feast, grow organic vegetables, pickle, brew, and more!

Contact us at info (at) urbanepicfest.com

Find me at BOOTH # 86!

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Nevada County Country Christmas Fair

Country Christmas Faire
Nov. 28 – 30, 2014

Rated as one of the top handcrafted shows in Northern California, the Country Christmas Faire features unique gifts and crafts from top artisans from across the state.2014-CCF-Flyer-tn

Thanksgiving Weekend (driving directions)
Hours: 10 am to 5 pm on Friday and Saturday; 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday
Cost: $4 for adults; children 12 and under are free (Bring a can of food on Sunday, and receive $1 off admission)
Parking is free
No Pets Allowed

Exhibit buildings will be filled during the Thanksgiving weekend, giving shoppers a chance to start their holiday shopping with quality hand-made holiday items, ornaments, jewelry, wooden crafts, soaps and lotions, hand-woven baskets, stained glass, candles, beadwork, and dozens of other unique gifts.

Visitors to the Faire will enjoy strolling live entertainment, festival foods, the magical Gingerbread House exhibit, errand elves, and a community bon-fire. Wagon rides around the Fairgrounds will be offered; and Victorian singers, the bell ringing RiverBells, and the Sierra Symphony quartet will perform throughout the event. Santa will be available each day until an hour before the event closes, so bring your camera to capture that special photo with Santa. Free babysitting will be offered by Girl Scouts of the Northern Mines Service Unit, so parents can drop off their children while they enjoy holiday shopping. Errand Elves from Clear Creek School will be available to assist shoppers throughout the event.

As a reminder, no pets are allowed on the grounds during the Country Christmas Faire.
Entertainment at the Country Christmas Faire

Visitors to the Faire will enjoy musical entertainment, wagon rides, and visits from Santa!

Sierra Symphony, Northern Mines, Friday and Sunday, noon – 3 pm
RiverBells, Pine Tree Stage, Saturday, 1 – 4 pm
Rick Toles, strolling entertainment, Friday and Saturday, 11 am – 3:30 pm; and Sunday, 1 – 3 pm
Victorian Carolers, strolling entertainment, Friday and Saturday, noon – 3 pm; and Sunday, 11 am – 2 pm
Horse drawn wagon rides (weather permitting) by Empire Carriage Company, near Main Street Center, on Friday and Saturday.
Blended Metal Saxophones, holiday music, Saturday, 1 – 4 pm
Santa Claus, located in the Chapel at the end of Gold Path, Friday and Saturday, 11 am – 4 pm; and Sunday, 11 am – 3 pm

More info here.

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Geyserville Fall Colors Festival

It finally feels like fall!  It’s rainy today and the leaves are starting to turn.  A lot of the fall color is coming from the vineyard leaves.  Geyserville Chamber of Commerce is celebrating with a festival this weekend.  The weather is supposed to be beautiful so come on out!

Annual Firemen’s Pancake Breakfast 8 am – 11 am

Fall Colors Festival Begins at 10am
Vintage Trucks & Cars fill downtown
Handmade Arts & Crafts
Silent Auction to Benefit School Classes
Fabulous Food & Fun
Music in the streets
Children’s Games and Fun for the Whole Family!

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Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Fest!

World Pumpkin Capital of Half Moon Bay Pays Homage to the Great and Almighty Gourd

44th Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, October 18-19
Official Pumpkin Festival Mascot “Gourdy” and Craft Cocktails Debut at America’s Fall Classic

Every year when autumn rolls around, picturesque Half Moon Bay bursts into a brilliant sea of orange and buzzes with excitement and activity to celebrate its bountiful fall harvest. The dazzling journey is its own reward … the tunnel through Devils Slide is a sight to behold plus the breath-taking views of seaside farm country dotted with vast, rolling fields of orange, scarecrows, barns, and pick-your-own pumpkin patches.

Plum Blossom Farm will be in booth space #216, which is on Main Street near Correas.   This festival is always crowded but so much fun and worth the traffic!  I am really looking forward to it.  Hope to see you there!

For more info including directions, locations, times, etc check out their website: http://pumpkinfest.miramarevents.com/

 

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Cole Valley Fair

 

This weekend will be my first City fair.  The Cole Valley Fair takes place this Sunday from 10:00-5:00.  It promises to be a fun-filled day with lots of good food, music, entertainment for the kids and lots of artist vendors.  Plum Blossom Farm will have a booth near the corner of Carl and Cole Streets.  Come by and say hello!  Sunday’s weather looks to be perfect.

Vendors:

ART & PHOTOGRAPHY & POTTERY

Art in Every Classroom

Craig Fonarow

Dalan McNabola

Downey Designs by Lauren & Elisa

Fused Glass Creations

FuzzyChef Pottery

Hilary Williams

Jack Jacobson

Jennifer Clifford Art & Design

Josh Kimball Photography

Maureen Shields

Phyllis Williams – Glass Artist

Sean Dana Photography

Maggie Hurley ~ Whimsy & Whatnot

 

CHILDREN’S ITEMS

Animal Insticts Apparel

Audrey Murphy

Nohi Kids

Sophie’s Attique

 

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES

Amos Goldbaum

Cookie and the Dude

Estilo Clothing

Handmade’n Leather

Hilside Bags

JulesElin LLC

Lady Alamo

Made in the Haight

Musettes

Paper Jam Press

Petal & Stem

.retool.

Saaz

Sassy Saks

 

ENTERTAINMENT

Twee Twee the balloon artist

Face Painting by Yogis Henna

Bouncy House

Obstacle Course by MIDLINE

Classic Car Show on Parnassus

Fire Truck from Stanyan Station

Talking Police Car from Park Station SFPD

Live Music (see below for band lineups)

FOOD

Bombzies BBQ

Devine Petites

El Porteno

Firetrail Pizza

Grattan School Bake Sale

Peter’s Kettle Corn

T-We Tea

 

HEALTH

Park Smile Children’s Dentistry

The Balanced Atlas

Trestman Chiropractic

 

INFORMATION

AcroSports

Chabad of Cole Valley

City CarShare

Coldwell Banker – Laufenberg Camozzi Team

Cole Valley Improvement Association (CVIA)

SF Department of Environment

Farm Fresh to You

Sutro Stewards

Friends of Grattan Playground

Friends of Sharon Art Studio

Grattan School

Haight Ashbury Community Nursery School

Kevel Home Performance

Morel by Ryan Kowalski

OnSite Medical Service

SFPD – Park Station

UCSF

Urban Sitter

Walgreens

 

JEWELRY

Atelier Artemis, LLC

Cara Lyndon

Carrie Saxl Studio

Dana Levitt Designs

Enflux Jewelry

Frames by Kui

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Iris Elise Jewelry

Juju By Sarah

Shimmy’s Beach

Tessa Kemp Jewelry

 

MISCELLANEOUS & GIFT

AzureBlue Textiles

The Booksmith

Bug Under Glass

Cole Hardware

Etnochik “Art with Roots”

Girlywhirly

La Boulange

Per Cadium Apothecary

Plum Blossom Farm

To.Go.Kins

Unicorn Woodturning Studios

 

MUSIC

Hardly Hardly Stage – Cole Street @ Grattan

12:30-1:00: Stonestown YMCA Women’s Takio

1:15-2:00:   The Co-op Stompers

2:15-2:45:   Stonestown YMCA Women’s Taiko

3:00-3:45:   Andrea and the Bad Sugar Daddies

4:00-5:00:   A Talent for Mischief

 

 

Outside Outsidelands Stage – Cole Street @ Parnassus

11:15-11:30:  Grattan School Taiko

11:45-12:30:  Bob Scott

12:45-1:30:    Hiwatters

1:45-2:15:      Grattan School Taiko

2:30-3:15:      Blind Lemon Pledge

3:15-4:00:      The Clementine String Band

 

 

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Humboldt Bound!

 

Heading to Arcata, CA this weekend for the annual North Country Fair on the plaza.  I have attended this fair for several years as a spectator but this will be my first year as a vendor.  I have missed the event the past few yearly sadly and so am extra excited to go this time!

This fair is always a big deal and the residents come out to listen to music, peruse stalls and watch the vibrant parades.  The Samba Parade is at 1:00 on Saturday and the All Species Parade is 1:00 on Sunday.  The North Country Fair embodies what is special about the north coast and is full of individuals who march, dance, hop and stomp to their own beat.

If you plan to be in the area I’d love to see you!  I will be in booth 62 on the Northeast corner of the plaza, across from Jitter Bean.  I scored a corner booth in a prominent spot.  I am looking forward to a fun-filled weekend!  Long live Arcata!

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Paul Bunyan Days in Fort Braggg This Weekend!

 

Labor Day weekend 2014 means 75 Years of Paul Bunyan lumber-jack rowdy good time!

I will be attending the craft part of the fair on Saturday and Sunday.  This is my first time attending and I am excited to see all the activities in such a beautiful setting on the coast.

It looks to be a packed weekend with the following events taking place:

Logging Show
Forestland Expo
Labor Day Parade
Kid’s Stuff
Ugly Dog Contest
Old Fashion Dress Review
Craft Show
Belle of the Redwoods
Kangaroo Kort
Pie Sale
Fish Fry
Labor Day BBQ
Library Book Sale
Fireman’s Ball
Horseshoe Tournament
Gem & Mineral Show
Classic Car Show
Footlighters Gas Light Gayeties
Walk in the Park and Founders Grove Dedication
Steam Donkey Mile
Blue Whale Bones
Spirit of America Concert

Check out all the details on their website.  Here is the brochure with map to help you find your way to the craft booth section: weekend brochure.

Hope to see you there!

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See you in Walnut Creek this weekend!

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Plum Blossom Farm will have a booth at the Walnut Creek Fine Arts and Crafts Festival this weekend, April 26 and 27.

Artists arrive in Downtown Walnut Creek for a spring celebration during the 36th Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival. This semi-annual event extends along the sidewalks of North Main and the close street of Cypress, between North Main and Commerical lane.

Dates:
Saturday, April 26th 10am-6pm
Sunday, April 27th 10am-5pm

Location:
Sidewalks of N. Main Street between Mt. Diablo Blvd. & Civic Drive, & the closed street of Cypress (between N. Main & Commercial Lane)

Sponsored by Walnut Creek Downtown, these Fine Arts Sidewalk Festivals are free to the public.

For more information about the Sidewalk Arts Festivals or to apply for a spot contact Pacific Fine Arts at (209) 267-4394 or visit www.pacificfinearts.com.

If you can join us for a fun day out come and say hello!