Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market
24th Annual Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market
Dates: March 19-21, 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.
Virginia Beach Convention Center Map and Directions
Admission: $6.00 for adults (children under 12 free) Free parking and shuttle bus in the convention center parking lots. Receive 50¢ off admission by bringing a canned food donation for the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia. Sign up for discounted admission coupons and show preview emails
Exhibitor Information & Application: Are you a artist or crafter?
Find out more information about our shows and download an application here or contact us. Note: This show is sold out but we are still taking applications for our 2 Christmas Markets.
Please be sure to check out this year's sponsors:
Total Health Center will be offering free chair massages during the show as well as giving practical advice on Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy, Accupuncture and Chiropractic care. Visit their website, Total Health Center, to find out more information about their services and expertise.
Southern Hospitality Auto Group which includes Greenbrier Chrysler-Jeep, Lynnhaven Lincoln-Mercury-Kia, Greenbrier Pontiac-GMC-Kia, GreenBrier Volkswagen.
During the past 11 years The Southern Hospitality Automotive Group has donated new cars to be raffled off by the American Cancer Society. To date a total of $3,761,005 has been raised to fight cancer. This year's raffle vehicle is the "Terrain", Greenbrier GMC's hot new crossover. Tickets ($5) for a chance to win this vehicle will be available at the show. The raffle is in June. Please support this great program and help eliminate a terrible disease that affects so many families.
The Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market features over 150 fine artists and craftspeople from across the nation offering fine arts, handcrafted jewelry, wood, glass, photography, candles, woven baskets, clothing, toys, folk art and specialty foods. Exhibitors introduce new lines and special accessories for the home and garden including wrought iron, welcome wreaths, garden statuary, birdhouses, outdoor furniture, pottery and wind chimes.
Meet the artisans, learn the stories behind their work and shop for the best in fine arts and fine crafts - from simple to lavish - you'll find one-of-a-kind creations for every budget.
A long-time customer said: "I found beautiful art work for my home, unique stepping stones for my garden, cute accessories for my daughter's room, a gift of jewelry for my friend and the perfect scarf for my mother for Mother's Day."
Each piece is a creation from the skilled hands of an American craftsperson. Each purchase supports the history and tradition of true American craftsmanship.
In addition, Heritage Celebration!, an area of educational demonstrations by local craft designers and guilds, has been a huge success since its premier presentation in 1997. See and interact with local craft guild members in the gallery. These gifted artisans will demonstrate the techniques and skills used to produce quality American-made crafts. Live demos include: knitting, spinning, sewing, beadwork, quilting, woodcarving and wood turning just to name a few. Bring the kids and let them watch a crafter turn a simple slab of clay, block of wood, or skein of yarn into a stunning and functional work of art.
Notable new artists and returning favorites include:
E.I. Designs by Sara Hunter - A Virginia Beach local with bold and whimsical pottery and painting
7 Cities Crafters
– As the Va. Pilot says “Not Your Grandma's Crafts.” They are a local
group of creative ladies that embrace the newest trends in crafts and
fashion.
A. B. Hunter
– A true veteran of EMG's shows (20+ years), he will return this year
with a full selection of outdoor furniture such as Adirondack chairs,
swing sets and gliders that will enhance any back yard or deck.
Virginia Soaps & Scents
– Homeschooling parents of 9, Roy & Richelle Spargur turned an
American history lesson for their kids into an artistic passion for making home
made, hand cut natural soaps.
F&K Chocolates
– A new exhibitor with a wide variety of Easter themed chocolate and
candy including bunnies, lambs, nests, boxed chocolates, lollies,
Easter eggs and peanut-brittle.
Aviva Arts/Whimseepots by Ayenne Applebaum
- atypical decorative and functional clay sculptures, priced for
giving, that combine the concepts of "High Art,” High Craft” and true
"Modern American Folk Art."
Uniquely Girls by Athena Boden
– A stay-at-home mom that “loves being able to turn my creativity into
something that makes a girl feel pretty.” She will have a wide
selection of hair bows to complete the perfect Easter outfit.
Events Management Group, Inc. works with the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia helping needy families by collecting donations of canned goods. For 50 cents off admission bring one or more cans of food to donate to the Food Bank.