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27th Annual Virginia Beach Christmas Market
Dates:
November 27-29, 2009
Hours: Friday-Saturday 10-6; Sunday 10-5
Location: Virginia
Beach Convention Center,
1000 19th St., Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
Virginia Beach Convention Center Map and Directions
Admission: $7 Adults; $2 Children 6-12; Under 6 Free
- One admission covers all three days. Plenty of free parking. ATM on
premises. Receive 50¢ off admission by bringing a canned food
donation for the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia. Go
here for Discounts and Newsletters
Exhibitor List - 2008 exhibitor listing
Exhibitor
Information & Application - We still have spaces available
in several categories. You can find more information and download application
here or contact
us.
The
Virginia Beach Christmas Market, at the Virginia Beach Convention
Center, features more than 250 fine artisans and crafters from more than
20 states. Readers of Sunshine Artist Magazine have voted this popular
event as one of the best arts and crafts shows in the USA since 1996.
Featured artisans will offer fine arts, pottery, jewelry, stained glass,
wood, toys, photography, fiber arts, thousands of Christmas collectibles
and much, much more.
Readers of Sunshine Artist Magazine just voted this show #17 in their 100 Best Arts and Crafts Shows in the USA poll.
Whether you’re searching for unique one-of-kind Christmas gifts, personalized stocking stuffers, or a stunning floral centerpiece for the holidays, you’ll find it all at the 27th annual Virginia Beach Christmas Market.
Here are a few notable newcomers and returning favorites:
-
Fru Fru Girlz - Unique cigar boxes repurposed into ladies purses by Jan Kirvin.
Chesapeake
Bay Christmas Co. - Limited
edition "Keeper of the Light" nautical themed Santas featuring
the Cape Henry Lighthouse designed especially for Hampton Roads customers.
$10.00 from each Santa goes to the VCU Massey Cancer Center to support
Breast Cancer Research. - Teresa Lackey - Baby shower cakes constructed of diapers, towels, bibs and other items needed for a newborn.
- Annie's Pooch Pops - In addition to the highest quality, best looking, gourmet dog treats on the market, they will have their famous Doggy Wines such as Pinot Leasheo, Barkundy and their 2006 Sauvignon Bark.
- Bird Condos - No real estate slump here. One-of-a-kind functional and decorative birdhouses for the home or yard.
- Let's Get Lit Candles - Hand-crafted, high quality candles using a recycled; liquor, beer, wine and cordial bottles. Imagine a citronella scented "Corona" candle on the patio table to keep the summer bugs away. These were hit items at last week's Northern Virginia Christmas Market.
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. Featured labels include 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 Northern Virginia Christmas Market show. Look for an expanded offering in 2009 at all EMG events!
Taste of the Holidays
Specialty food vendors will offer a “Taste of the Holidays.” Get ready for holiday festivities or create your own gift baskets with Southern Supreme fruitcakes, fudge-by-the-pound, spicy salsas, Wissie cakes and cookies, sparkling cider, festive party dips or Vicky’s delicious homemade jams and jellies. Old-fashioned Christmas caroling by the Doorway Singers will complete a weekend of magical festivities.
It
happens only once a year! The Virginia Beach Christmas Market
at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, Thanksgiving weekend, Friday
and Saturday 10 to 6, Sunday 10 to 5.
The Virginia Beach Christmas Market holds a major food drive each year benefiting the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia by offering 50 cents off admission to attendees donating cans of non-perishable food. Last year over 18,000 pounds of food and $1,300 in cash donations were collected during this popular 3-day event. And, well over 100,000 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!
See you there!
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.