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15th Annual Northern Virginia Christmas
Market
Dates: November 13-15, 2009
Hours: Friday-Saturday 10-6; Sunday 10-5
Location: Dulles Expo Center -
South Hall, 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA 20153.
Dulles Expo and Conference Center Map and Directions
Admission: $7 Adults (50 cents
off with canned food donation for the Capital Area Food Bank), Children
under 12 Free.
One admission covers all three days. Plenty of free parking. ATM on premises.
Exhibitor List - 2008 exhibitor listing
Exhibitor Information & Application - We still have spaces available in many categories. You can find more information and download application here or contact us.
Unique Arts & Crafts Galore
It’s Northern Virginia’s grand opening celebration of the
holiday season! The Northern Virginia Christmas Market
comes to the South Hall of the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA, on
November 13-15th featuring more than 250 fine artisans from more than
20 states. Readers of Sunshine Artist Magazine voted this popular
event as one of the best arts and crafts shows in the USA. 250
artisans will offer a diverse selection of fine arts, pottery, jewelry,
stained glass, wood, photography, fiber arts, as well as thousands of
one-of-kind Christmas collectibles.
Readers of Sunshine Artist Magazine just voted this show #39 in their 100 Best Arts and Crafts Shows in the USA poll.
Taste of the Holidays
Over twenty “Taste of the Holidays” food vendors will offer gift-packaged gourmet fare such as almond pound cakes, holiday cookies, spicy salsas, fudge-by-the-pound, fruit cakes, sparkling cider and homemade jams and jellies. These tasty homemade goodies are ideal for creating great gift baskets, loading up Santa’s stockings, and gathering those hard-to-find executive gifts.
The
Virginia Wine Showcase
The farm wineries of Virginia are protecting farmland with locally-grown world class wine! Sample and purchase over 50 award-winning artisan wines for the connoiseurs on your list in our Virginia Wine Showcase feature, hosted by the Farm Wineries Council of Virginia. 2008 Featured labels included Fabbioli Cellars, Hillsborough Vineyards , Loudoun Valley Vineyards, Tomahawk Mill Winery, Tarara Vineyard & Winery, Cooper Vineyards, Peaks of Otter Winery and Veritas Vineyard & Winery
The new addition was a success for the wineries and customers alike at the 2008 show. Look for an expanded offering in 2009!
Capital Area Food Bank
The Northern Virginia Christmas Market holds a major food drive each year benefiting the Capital Area Food Bank by offering 50 cents off admission to attendees donating cans of non-perishable food. Last year over 5,000 pounds of food was collected during this popular 3-day event. And, over 85,000 pounds of food have been collected in the last 10 years. Side Note: The tractor trailers you see on the highway carry about 40,000 pounds. Thank you for your generous donations!
Good News
Northern Virginia Christmas Market Foodbank Update
"We collected 4,500 pounds of food, bringing our 7 year food total to 47,433 pounds! The craft show/sale drew shoppers from the mid-atlantic region and vendors from across the United States. Our hosts, the very friendly people of Events Management Group, made us feel right at home."
Mike G.
Capital Area Food Bank
"Support American Craftspeople"
The craft show industry and America's artisans are feeling the effects of cheap, imported knock offs now being sold in every mega-retail store and catalog throughout the U.S.
With this major issue at hand, we, as promoters, will continue our efforts in creating awareness and appreciation for all American artists and craftspeople.
Please join us at the next show where you will find some of the most creative and exciting handcrafts and fine art exhibited anywhere in Virginia this season.