Gunpowder River Artfest 2013

Come visit BEST members at Artfest 2013!

Nelly's Echo, contestant of the reality television program, The Voice, Midlife Crisis, and Ruut will play music this year.

New food vendors include: Groovy Girl Cupcakes, Prigel's locally owned and organically farmed creamery will offer hand dipped ice cream, Food by Fire will supply the main fare, and of course, Brickers Famous French Fries will again serve up plentiful helpings of fresh, hand cut fries.

This year all wine tastings will include a gifted wine glass! Make art matter in Maryland and come to the show!

For more information, visit www.nbcaf.com/artfest.html

When: Saturday, June 1, 2013 

Time: noon-7pm 

Where: Boordy Vineyard (rain or shine).

Call for Entry--Crafty Balboa

Crafty Balboa April Showers 2013!
5th Annual Crafty Balboa Springtime Event!

Saturday April 27, 2013
11am - 5pm
Outdoor Market at Passyunk and Tasker
South Philadelphia

Application deadline March 24th!

Crafty Balboa April Showers 2013 marks the 5th straight year we have been bringing Crafty goodness to the great city of Philadelphia and we couldn't be more excited. A

All info can be found in the terms and conditions on the application. To apply, please follow the link below! Any questions or comments please email to craftybalboa@gmail.com

CRAFTY BALBOA APRIL SHOWERS 2013 APPLICATIONS 

Crafty Balboa April Showers is held in conjunction with East Passyunk Avenue's event Flavors of the Avenue. For more information about the event click here.

Merry Mart Sunday!

Come see BEST members at this year's Merry Mart. Merry Mart is a craft show featuring a diverse mix of art and craft from Baltimore and beyond. This is a creative and festive indoor show that showcases local Baltimore talent with unique handmade work. Shoppers will find one of a kind gifts, clothing, handbags, plushies, felt accessories, ceramics, soaps, kids toys, mixed media, amazing jewelry, and great art!

Support artisans and get great gifts all in one day!

You can find the vendor list and preview of their work here: http://merrymartbaltimore.blogspot.com/

When: December 2nd, 2012
Time: 11am-5pm
Where: Creative Alliance at the Patterson
3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore MD 21224

PA Burlesque Festival

Greetings, Ladies and Gents!

Join BEST member and Burlesque festival vendor  Design by Night at the PA Burlesque Festival!

The festival includes Burlesque classes, workshops, and lectures presented by professional, knowledgable performers. And no Glamazon is complete until she's found the right accoutrements! Shop our BURLESQUE BAZAAR for everything you need to stand out in the crowd.

When: June 29 - July 1, 2012
Where: 334 South Street, Philadelphia PA

"The Burlesque Gala" Friday, June 29
"The Big Reveal" Saturday, June 30
Classes and the Bazaar will be held on Saturday, June 30th and Sunday, July 1st

For more information visit www.paburlesque.com.

Featured Performer Jacqueline Hyde

Native Berry Festival Seeks Craft Vendors: Deadline June 11th

Blue Water Baltimore is holding their annual Native Berry Festival on June 23, 2012 in the section of Herring Run Park that borders Belair Rd in NE Baltimore. The event includes a native berry dessert contest, kids activity area, music and plenty of shade. The fee for craft vendors is only $25 plus 15% of sales. Visit www.bluewaterbaltimore.org/berry-festival-2012/ for more information.

Written by: Baltimore Soaps and More

Clover Market

The last Clover Market of the season is happening this Sunday, June 3rd, in Ardmore, PA. Just a short train ride from Center City, Philly (about an hour and a half ride from Baltimore), this event is chock full of vintage, antique, and handmade goods ready to be scooped up- just check out the photo above! I have seen everything from gigantic plaster busts of Elvis Presley, to dresses handmade from vintage fabrics. This show is always well put-together and full of variety- don't miss it! 

Clover Market 
June 3rd, 2012
10am-5pm
@ Schaufelle Plaza
12 E. Lancaster Ave, Ardmore PA

Manifesto 2011, Celebrating Frank Zappa Day

Join us this coming weekend Sept. 17th 11am-8pm for the 2nd Annual Frank Zappa Day Celebration!

Over 13 Bands have been confirmed and will be attempting the Longest Set in History, and we are adding additional programming such as James Taylor’s Shocked & Amazed Sideshow…. Charm City Skatepark’s record breaking half pipe…. Red Emma’s Banned Book Fair…. A barely socially acceptable spectacle of Body Art….. Ahmet Zappa’s Playhouse at the Creative Alliance….. just to mention a few.

These BEST vendors will be there, so stop by and say hello!

Allison Fomich, Tigerlillyshop

Preserved botanical jewelry and Japanese textile button jewelry

Erica Wolfe and Stephanie Sackettand, Becca and Mars
Natural Bath and Beauty Products


Dana Krauss, Whoop
Handmade, vintage, modern jewelry. Vintage glass and Lucite beads, fiber, and sterling silver


Jen Wilfong, Yummy and Company
Polymer clay and recycled copper jewelry


Susan Brandt
Colorful hand painted urban street graffiti scarves

Erica Roberts, CEK Custom Designs
One of a kind handcrafted, sterling and fine silver art jewelry


Anne Madison, Atelier Adornments
Vintage and Tribal jewelry from petite to plus


Seanna Tsung, Yarning by Seanna

Urban tribal ornaments for head, heart, and home. Crocheted and knitted hats, scarves, necklaces, baskets and earrings with a twist on traditional forms and materials

For more info on the event, please visit : http://www.manifestobaltimore.com/
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