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March Happenings

, 2/26/2013

There are some uber cool events going on in March! Catch me at Big Bang Bazaar in Maitland & Night Owl Market in Fort Lauderdale! Check back every once in awhile for updates & additions.

3/1 - Food in Motion
Time: 5-12am   Address: 800 NE 8th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Details - FREE Beer & Admission, Food Trucks, Food Market, Vintage Vendors,

3/2-3 - City Wide Market Fort Lauderdale
Time: 9-5pm   Address: 800 NE 8th St Fort Lauderdale, FL
Details - Vintage, locally made, edibles & more. FREE admission & parking

3/7 - Dr. Sketchy's with Miss Lizzie Rae
Time: 7-10pm   Address: 608 South Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Details - $10 admission, Bring your drawing materials to sketch live models

3/8 - Girls Vs. Boys Art Show Opening at Bear and Bird Gallery
Time: 7-10pm   Address: 4566 N. University Drive, Lauderhill, Florida 33351
Details - 4 boys vs 4 girls in an art faceoff, beer & cupcake tasting, and more
Time: 10p-5am   Address: 109 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Details - Music, videos, & art. Submissions due 3/7

3/10 - An Evening With The Onion
Time: 7:30pm   Address: The Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale
Details - The Onion, will bring its parody-news broadcasts for a live performance
 
3/9 - Wynwood Art Walk   *Every 2nd Saturday 
Time: 6:30-11:00pm   Address: 36 Street to 20 Street, NE 2 Ave to NW 6th Ave
Details - Free admission to all galleries, local craft vendors, & food trucks!

3/23 - Big Bang Bazaar "NERD is the word"***
Time: 11-6pm   Address: 641 S Maitland Ave, Maitland, Florida 32751
Details - Indie Arts, Craft, & Vintage Bazaar.  

3/24 - Downtown Open Market   *Every Month
Time: 7-11pm   Address: 308 S Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, Fl
Details - Local artists, crafters, specialty food, & other businesses

3/26 - Brickell Art Walk   *Every Last Tuesday
Time: 5-10:30pm   Address: Mary Brickell Village Area
Details - Contemporary artists, avant garde curators, etc

3/29 - Cos Play Friday *Every Last Friday
Time: 10pm-4am   Address: 109 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Details - Cos players welcome! Music & drink specials all night

3/30 - F.A.T. Village Art Walk   *Every Last Saturday 
Time: 10-4:00pm   Address: NW 1st Ave & NW 5th St., Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301
Details - Free admission to exhibitions, galleries, community theaters, & more!

3/30 - Night Owl Market***
Time: 5-11pm   Address: 541 NW 1st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Details - FREE admission & drinks. Indie Local Vendors. Music. Food. Art

February Events; Bazaars, Walks, Fairs, & more

, 2/02/2013


Market at Memorial Hospital Miramar       *Every Sunday
Time: 9-2:30pm    Address: 1901 Southwest 172 Avenue, Miramar, FL
Details - FREE Admission & Parking. Full of local produce & other organic products

2/2 - Retro Indie Market
Time: 11-6pm   Address: 1010 S Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach, FL
Details - $5 admission, fresh vintage & handmade finds!

2/2-3 - City Wide Market Fort Lauderdale
Time: 9-5pm   Address: 800 NE 8th St Fort Lauderdale, FL
Details - Vintage, locally made, edibles & more. FREE admission & parking.

2/2 - NOBE art walk
Time: 7-11pm   Address: 3320 NE 32nd St Fort Lauderdale, FL
Details - Handmade items, live music, access to galleries & exhibits

2/8 - Dwntwn Concert Series
Time: 6pm   Address: 301 North Biscayne Boulevard Miami, Florida
Details - FREE festival, farmer's market, craft venders, beer garden, concerts

2/10 - Chili Cook Off at Pinecrest Gardens
Time: 12-5:00pm   Address: 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, FL
Details - $5 admission, Rides, live music, line dancing, kids crafts, etc
Time: 7-10:00pm   Address: 2716 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, Fl 33405
Details - Art celebrating video games, Star Wars, Anime, 80s shows, etc

2/9 - Wynwood Art Walk   *Every 2nd Saturday 
Time: 6:30-11:00pm   Address: 36 Street to 20 Street, NE 2 Ave to NW 6th Ave
Details - Free admission to all galleries, local craft vendors, & food trucks!

Time: 12:00pm   Address: Margate Blvd & 441
Details - Free admission, carnival rides, food, dancers, car show, arts & crafts, etc
 
2/17 - Downtown Open Market   *Every Month
Time: 7-11:00pm   Address: 308 S Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, Fl
Details - Local artists, crafters, specialty food, & other businesses

2/22 - Cos Play Friday *Every Last Friday
Time: 10-4:00am   Address: 109 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Details - Cos players welcome! Music & drink specials all night

2/23 - F.A.T. Village Art Walk   *Every Last Saturday 
Time: 10-4:00pm   Address: NW 1st Ave & NW 5th St., Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301
Details - Free admission to exhibitions, galleries, community theaters, & more!

Time: 11-7:00pm   Address: Downtown Miami Lakes, main street
Details - FREE entertainment, live music, kids activities, giveaways & more

2/24 - Indie Craft Bazaar  at Revolution Live
Time: 12-5:00pm   Address: 100 SW 3rd ave Fort Lauderdale, Fl
Details - Indoors with local artists & crafters, plus activities & drink specials

2/26 - Brickell Art Walk   *Every Last Tuesday
Time: 5-10:30pm   Address: Mary Brickell Village Area
Details - Contemporary artists, avant garde curators, etc
 
Check back for changes & inform me of errors or broken links!

January Crafty Events & Artsy Happenings

, 1/04/2013

Lined it up for the New Year! Trying to get into Night Owl Market on the 26th.

Time: 7-10:00pm   Address: 2716 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, Fl 33405
Details - Art celebrating video games, Star Wars, Anime, 80s shows, etc

1/12 - Wynwood Art Walk   *Every 2nd Saturday 
Time: 6:30-11:00pm   Address: 36 Street to 20 Street, NE 2 Ave to NW 6th Ave
Details - Free admission to all galleries, local craft vendors, & food trucks!

Time: 2-3:00am* (on Fri)   Address: 711 NW 72nd Ave, Miami, Fl 33126
Details - Anime, Animation, & Cosplay Convention. Don't miss 3 days of fun.

1/26 - Revel on The Block  at F.A.T. Village 
Time: 2-11:00pm   Address: NW 1st Ave & NW 5th St., Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301
Details - A catalyst to connect community; food trucks, live music, arts & more
 
1/26 - F.A.T. Village Art Walk   *Every Last Saturday 
Time: 7-11:00pm   Address: NW 1st Ave & NW 5th St., Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301
Details - Free admission to exhibitions, galleries, community theaters, & more!

Time: 5-11:00pm   Address: NW 1st Ave & NW 5th St., Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301
Details - Free alcohol, craft & arts vendors, vintage dealers, & more

1/29 - Brickell Art Walk   *Every Last Tuesday
Time: 5-10:30pm   Address: Mary Brickell Village Area
Details - Contemporary artists, avant garde curators, etc
 
As always, check back often for detail changes & new additions!

December Craft Shows & Happening

, 12/02/2012

Upcoming events! I'll be vending at the Indie Craft Bazaar on 12/16!

12/04/12 -  PAWS Holiday Shopping Bazaar
Time: 10-3:00pm Address: 1725 Southeast 12th Street, Fort Lauderdale
Details - Vendors, drinks, & light bites benefiting Humane Society of Broward County

12/07/12 - 1:1 Super 8 Cinema Soirée
Time: 7-10:00pm   Address: two locations IWAN & Poor House
Details -Film, Food, Drink, Music

12/08/12 - Wynwood Art Walk   *Every 2nd Saturday 
Time: ~7-11:00pm   Address: 36 Street to 20 Street, NE 2 Ave to NW 6th Ave
Details - Free admission to all galleries, local craft vendors, & food trucks!

12/08/12 - FreedomEXPOSED
Time: 7-11:30pm Address: 450 NW 27th St. Miami, FL 33127
Details - Live interactive art experience with a handmade vendor showcase

12/14/12 - Smash-Con
Time: 10pm Address: 109 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale
Details - Comic con event with Music, comics, art, crafts, baked goods, & more

12/15/12 - Holiday Trunk Show
Time: 12-6pm Address: 2716 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach
Details -  Local artists & crafters, FREE cookies & hot cocoa

12/15/12 - Cosmic Cheer Holiday Market & Musical
Time: 7-12am Address: IWAN 810 NE 4 Ave, Fort Lauderdale
Details - Play, Bands, Craft Vendors, Art, Treats & Drinks, Fun
 
12/16/12 - The Market at Memorial Hospital Miramar       *Every Sunday
Time: 9:00-2:30pm    Address: 1901 Southwest 172 Avenue, Miramar, FL
Details - FREE Admission & Parking. Chock full of local produce & organic products. This date will have Santa Claus.

12/16/12 - Indie Craft Bazaar  *** I'll be vending here!!
Time: 12-5pm     Address: 100 SW 3rd Ave, Ft Lauderdale
Details - Goodie bags for 1st 100 guests! An independent art & handmade festival.

Time: 2-5pm     Address: Undergrounds Coffeehaus 3020 N Federal Highway, Ft Lauderdale
Details - Christmas crafts & other wares,  

Time: 10-5pm     Address: Petco Boynton Beach
Details - Handmade vendors, Santa pet pictures, book signing, & more
 
12/22/12 - Santa-Con Art Show
Time: 10-3am     Address: 109 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale
Details - Holiday pub crawl stop, post apocalypse Santa art

Time: 10-1am     Address: 109 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale
Details - Music, Art, Burlesque performances

This list is often updated thru out the month!!! Stay posted!

November Craft Shows & Happenings

, 11/01/2012

Upcoming events for the month of November! I will be at Formula Ink, Geekfest, & Itty Bitty Blazar!! See y'all around!

11/02/12 - South Florida DAY of the DEAD Celebration
Time - 3:30pm - until
Location - FAT Village ARTS District, NW 5th St. at NW 1st Ave
Details - Programming includes skeleton processional, family day, nocturnes, craft crypt, boneyard bandstand, community art, artwalk, ofrendas, and more! Most events are free!!

11/03/12 - NOBE Art Walk
Time - 7pm-11pm
Location - A1A & North East 32nd, 33rd, 34th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Details - Open Art Studio exhibitions, live music, outdoor cafes, jewelry & craft vendors, fashion, etc. NAC GALLERY will be continuing their Fine Art Auctions.
Links - https://www.facebook.com/events/163180157153540/

11/10/12 - Wynwood Art Walk 
*Every second Saturday each month
Time - around 7pm-11:00pm
Location - 36 Street to 20 Street and NE 2 Avenue to NW 6th Avenue.
Details - Community wide, free admission to all art galleries, local craft vendors, & food trucks!

11/10/12 - Pancakes & Booze Art Show 
Time - 8pm - 2am
Location - Fusse' Studios 327 NE 59th Terrace, Miami, Florida 33137
Details - Over 75 artists exhibiting, all you can eat pancakes, live body painting, live art battle! $5 cover, 21+.

11/11/12 - Art Show, Car Show, & Food Trucks
Time - 10am - 4pm
Location - 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar
Details - Come out for something different. Guys like to go to car shows, but girls love to go shopping, this event is a win win for everyone!

11/11/12 - Formula Ink Tattoo Grand Opening 
**I'll be vending here!
Time - 1pm-7pm
Location - 1218 NE 4th Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Details - The FREE event is an Artist Bizarre to help celebrate the grand opening for Formula Ink Tattoo! Other small businesses inside the plaza will be open with their own specials going on as well!

11/18/12 - Downtown Open Market
*Monthly, on Sundays
Time - 10am-4pm
Location - Royal Palm Place, 308 S. Federal Hwy Boca Raton, Fl 33432
Details - Arts, crafts, & vintage goods. FREE admission & FREE parking!

11/18/12 - The Market at Memorial Hospital Miramar
*Weekly each Sunday, this date has special programming
Time - 9:00am - 2:30pm
Location - 1901 Southwest 172 Avenue, Miramar, FL
Details - FREE Admission & Parking. Full of local produce & organic products. Harvest market, pumpkin & apple pie baking contest, and Shrek is coming!

11/18/12 - GeekFest Florida 
**I'll be vending here!
Time - 10am-7pm
Location - FAU Grand Palm Room, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Details - Expo of all things geek like Comics, Games, Collectables, Anime, Sci Fi, DVDs/Movies/TV, Tech Gadgets, Cosplay, Art, Toys,  Sports & Non Sports Cards, Star Wars, Star Trek, Apparel, Posters and more !!!

11/24/12 F.A.T. Village ArtWalk 
*Last Saturday of each month
Time - 7pm - 11pm
Location - west of Andrews Ave, east of the railroad tracks, and bordered on the south by NW 4th Ave. and the north by NW 6th Ave
Details - Day of the Dead Event Preview

11/24/12 - Itty Bitty Blazar Gala Part IV
**I'll be vending here!
Time - 7pm-12:00am
Location - IWAN gallery, 810 NE 4 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Details - Fashion, art revue, and musical experience. $10 cover, free drinks all night! Attire is Avant-garde / Glam / Rock & Roll.

11/27/12 - Brickell Art Walk  
*Last Tuesday of each month
Time - 5pm - 10:30pm
Location - Mary Brickell Villege Area
Details - Venues will not only offer exceptional and iconic contemporary artists, but also some of the most avant garde curators

Check back often!! This list is regularly updated!!

October Craft Shows & Happenings

, 10/02/2012


Upcoming events! I'll be vending at the Country Roads Arts and Crafts Festival, Witch{Craft} AND The Devil Made Me Do It!! Enjoy!

10/06/12 - Stitch Rock
Time - 12pm-6pm
Location - Old School Square Vintage Gymnasium 51 N. Swinton Ave Delray Beach , Fl. 33444
Details - $5.00, 12 & under free, tons of handmade vendors & crafters
Links http://www.RockTheStitch.com

10/06/12 - NOBE Art Walk
Time - 7pm-11pm
Location - A1A & North East 32nd, 33rd, 34th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Details - Open Art Studio exhibitions, live music, outdoor cafes, jewelry & craft vendors, fashion, etc
Links - https://www.facebook.com/events/100994936724020/

10/07/12 - The Market at Memorial Hospital Miramar       *Weekly each Sunday, this date has special programming
Time - 9:00am - 2:30pm
Location - 1901 Southwest 172 Avenue, Miramar, FL
Details - FREE Admission & Parking. Chock full of local produce & organic products."Wear Pink Day" for cancer awareness and get a free pink cupcake
 
10/13/12 - Wynwood Art Walk                *Every second Saturday each month
Time - around 7pm-11:00pm
Location - 36 Street south to 20 Street and between NE 2 Avenue and NW 6th Avenue.
Details - Community wide, free admission to all art galleries, local craft vendors, & food trucks!
Links - http://www.wynwoodartwalk.com/

10/14/12 - Downtown Open Market        *Monthly, on Sundays
Time - 10am-4pm
Location - Royal Palm Place Monument Piazza 308 S. Federal Hwy Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Details - Arts, crafts, & vintage goods. FREE admission & FREE parking!
Links - http://www.downtownopenmarket.com/boca.asp

10/20/12 - Southwest Ranches’ 5th Annual Country Roads Arts and Crafts Festival ***I'll be vending here***
Time - 10am-4pm
Location - Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park, 5840 SW 148 Avenue, Southwest Ranches, FL 33330
Details -  Enjoy music, food, fun, & talented crafters! Pretty sure its Free all around!
Links - http://www.southwestranches.org/calendar.php

10/21/12 - Indie Craft Bazaar: Witch{CRAFT}           ***I'll be vending here***
Time - 12pm-5pm
Location - Revolution Live, 100 SW 3rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Details - $5 admission, $3 mimosas, over 65 local independent artists and crafters, pumpkin patch, FREE trick or treating, DIY Resin Jewelry Make N Take station, live music..... costumes encouraged!!
Links - https://www.facebook.com/events/474423829255299/?fref=ts

10/27/12 - The Devil Made me do It                               ***I'll be vending here***
Time - 6pm-11:30pm
Location - IWAN's The Bubble 810 NE 4th Ave Ft Lauderdale Fl 33304
Details - $10 cover, Free beer & drinks all night, Tons of local artists, crafters, & food vendors. A satellite event of South Florida Day of the Dead Festival
Links- https://www.facebook.com/events/321892314573120/

10/27/12 F.A.T. Village ArtWalk             *Last Saturday of each month
Time - 7pm - 11pm
Location - west of Andrews Avenue, east of the railroad tracks, and bordered on the south by NW fourth Ave. and the north by NW sixth Ave
Details - Day of the Dead Event Preview
Links - http://fatvillage.com/main/?page_id=34

10/28/12 - The Market at Memorial Hospital Miramar       *Weekly each Sunday, this date has special programming
Time - 9:00am - 2:30pm
Location - 1901 Southwest 172 Avenue, Miramar, FL
Details - FREE Admission & Parking. Chock full of local produce & organic products. Costume contest with prizes for kids & pets.

10/30/12 - Brickell Art Walk                                  *Last Tuesday of each month
Time - 5pm - 10:30pm
Location - Mary Brickell Villege Area
Details - Venues will not only offer exceptional and iconic contemporary artists, but also some of the most avant garde curators
Links - http://www.brickellartwalk.com/



PS I do update the list when I learn of more events! Check back every once in awhile!

Vending this Friday 9/28!!

, 9/25/2012

Hello lovely readers!!

I've be vending locally at an event in Fort Lauderdale this Friday 9/28/12! Its a night time event with local bands, artists, & crafters. $10 admission. FREE refreshments.

Event: Music Garage Sale & Brand Show
Location: IWAN Gallery  810 NE 4 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Time: 6:30pm - 11:30pm
FB event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/278082382307891/

Current Artist/Vendor List!
Kathy Hunt Guitar Pick Jewelry / B&W Photography
Christine Bulger - Panic Pedals
Brandon Webb Mixed Media Art
James Olsen - Black Sun Alchemy CD
Dooms De Pop Ticker CD
Wendi Lederman Beads
March Cheever - Big Beard Comics
Daniel gintagevip
Lauraly Atira - Live Painting
Pedro Mamera
Rolby D Perez
Ediberto Aponto
Rene Gordon
Never May
Sara Gomez
IWAN
Bonnet People
The Goddamn' Hustle

So, a bit last minute but hey better late than never! Hope to see you there!

September Craft Shows!

, 9/03/2012

Upcoming Shows & Craft Bazaar in the Tri County Areas!! Giving you all the info that I could find!

Pompano City Wide Market
Sep 15 from 9am-3pm
1801 Northeast 6th Street, Pompano Beach

City-Wide Market is unlike any other flea market in South Florida! It's a huge MONTHLY garage sale, flea market, vintage and local product fair rolled into one fantastic INDOOR event!
More info here!

Charity Quarter Auction
Sep 18 at 6:00pm
Knights of Columbus Council 2075, West Palm Beach, FL

All you have to do is bring a roll (or two!) of quarters and get ready to have an awesome night! We'll teach you how to play and you'll learn VERY quickly if this is your first time. WARNING: The Quarter Auction is addicting!!
More info here!

Downtown Open Market
Sep 23 from 10am-4pm
308 S. Federal Hwy Boca Raton, Florida 33432

Boca's Downton Open Market is held at the Monument Piazza at Royal Palm Place. Royal Palm Place itself has become a mecca for amazing food, fabulous shopping at a variety of boutiques, art galleries, and jewelers. Set amidst flowering gardens, Mediterranean fountains and tranquil piazzas, you can indulge yourself or find that perfect gift for a special someone on your list.
More info here!

Homestead Pavilion 2 Day Arts & Craft Fair
Sep 22-23 10am-5pm

Ft Lauderdale Chocolate Blues & Business Networking Festival
Sep 27 from 2pm-7pm
4900 Powerline Rd, Fr Lauderdale, FL 33309

More info here

Craft Shows: July

, 7/17/2012

Upcoming craft fair in Fort Lauderdale! And yours truly will be vending at my own cute little table! Mention UpcycleFever when you enter at the door, then find me for 20% off any item!

Indie Craft Bazaar Summer of Love on UpcycleFever
Indie Craft Bazaar: Summer of Love
Saturday, July 28 12pm-5pm
$5 admission, Free Parking
Location: Revolution Live 100 SW 3rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
FB event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/476997788994491/

This event features

  • 60+ Artists and Crafters selling handmade, vintage, repurposed, recycled and vegan goods!
  • FREE SWAG BAGS FULL OF GOODIES FOR THE FIRST 100 GUESTS!
  • FREE raffle ticket with entry for hourly handmade giveaways!
  • FREE DIY T-Shirt Tie-Dye Stand! Just bring a white t-shirt (or purchase one )
  • Live Music!
  • Vintage Fashion Show Presented by Public Image Vintage Apparel!
  • $3 MIMOSAS!! Full Cash Bar!

Craft Show.... Success!!

, 7/06/2012

I have to say my first craft show at the Night Owl Market was a success!! (wooo excitement!) There are so many awesome things I learned. Selling at a show allowed me to realize what works and what doesn't, as well as which items people flock the most to. I will definitely be making more pacman polymer clay earrings :P

My Booth Setup 
Craft Show Chalkboard meme sign on UpcycleFever
Craft Booth setup ideas on UpcycleFever
Necklace display bulletin board ideas on UpcycleFever
Egg Carton Ring Display Idea on UpcycleFever
Craft show earring display tips on UpcycleFever
DIY Bracelet display with paper towels on UpcycleFever
Indie craft bazaar booth setup on UpcycleFever

Quick Insights
Take all online advice with a grain of salt: Most advice I'd seen online about craft shows were spot on. Like have a mirror if you sell wearables, have plenty of business cards, or wear your own items to your show. But, boy were they all wrong about prices & dealing with people. Several crafters advise you to clearly show your prices, don't haggle your customers, and engage them with light talk and a smile. Well, for me in South Florida that was wrong wrong wrong. I did not make one sale until I removed all my price tags, starting haggling customers (not aggressively, just telling them prices & cutting them deals), and actively engaging anyone that cruised by my area.

It's all about curb appeal: Have a theme with your booth set up that matches your products & brand. As an avid "upcycler", I did not print a banner and instead painted a random piece of wood of chalkboard paint. I didn't buy standard jewelry stands, but made some out of paper towel rolls & used old corkboards. Because of these subtle changes, my booth stood out and caught people's eyes.

TLDR: Do your research, Know your customers, & Match your booth setup to your brand!

By the way, I will be vending at another show in Pompano Beach this Saturday 07/07! The City Wide Market event details can be found here



Cold Feet!!

, 6/24/2012

Aaahh, my first craft show is next Saturday night and I'm getting nervous! Who's got some last minute tips?

And no, I'm still not ready. O_O. I still need to work on getting a table, how to set up my displays, and making signs. Aacck!

In case you forgot, its the Night Owl Market in Fort Lauderdale, Florida!!