29th Annual Virginia Beach Christmas Market

Dates: November 26-28, 2010

Hours: Friday & Saturday 10:00 - 6:00, Sunday 10:00-5:00

Location: Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
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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.

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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 Virginia Beach Christmas Market.

Here are a few notable newcomers and returning favorites from the 2008 show:

• Fru Fru Girlz- Unique cigar boxes repurposed into ladies purses by Jan Kirvin.

• Chesapeake Bay Christmas Co. - Nautical themed Santas featuring the Cape Henry Lighthouse designed especially for Hampton Roads customers.

• 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.

• 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.

• Jean Nixon of the Au Gres Sheep Factory takes the hand made concept about as far as one can. She and her husband raise sheep, shear them, then dye and spin the wool to create the raw materials used in her award winning wool and sheepskin wearables.

• Daryl & Michelle Freed of Cabin Fever will present original driftwood designs created from hand-picked driftwood from the lake shores of Arkansas and the hills of Texas.

• Karen & Ray Davie of The Bottle Boutique design wine bottle covers. Create unique gift bottles of wine that are "dressed up" like your favorite sports team, college or hobby. They are perfect for hostess gifts.

• Local artist, Rick Romano, will be showing his newest colorful, beach themed paintings.

• Kali Basi will be selling her exquisite hand knitted scarves and hats just in time to take the chill off a cold winter day and look stylish in the process.

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.

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!

We hope to see you there!