The Local List: Upcoming Events

Hi All! Here are a few events happening in September and October. I'll be starting November events next week.

Name: Heartland Danville Antique & Art Faire
Date: Monday, September 6th 9am-3pm (Labor day)
Indoors/Outdoors: Outdoors
Location: Railroad Centre, on Railroad Avenue, Danville
Cost of the Event: $80 by August 6th, $95 vendor late fee for a 8-9'x12' space.
Application Deadline: August 6th, but can apply later and pay a higher fee, if space is available.
Contact Info: Marcia Harmon at Cottage Jewel (925)837-2664
Or www.DiscoverDanvilleCA.com or www.Town Planner.com
Website: http://www.discoverdanvilleca.com/events.php
Additional Info: Featuring over 80 artisans and antique dealers on Labor Day. Please visit the website for the application. You must pay by check.


Name: 5th Annual Art, Wine, & Chocolate Festival
Date: Saturday, Oct. 2nd 11am-5pm
Indoors/Outdoors: Outdoors-must provide own table, canopy
Location: Historic Waterfront, Suisun City
Cost of the Event: $100 before Sept. 1st, $125 postmarked on/after Sept. 1st for a 10'x10' space
Application Deadline:September 1st, but this is not a set date.
Contact Info: Brenda Mossa, Event Coordinator, (707) 399-7195, e-mail for an application brendamossa@aol.com
Website: http://www.visitsuisuncity.com/event/art-wine-chocolate-festival
Additional Info: Welcome to The Waterfront Festival featuring “Art Wine and Chocolate” at the Historic Suisun Waterfront……. October 2nd is going to be a “happening spot” at the beautiful waterfront and you are cordially invited to be part of the fun! This is the 5th year for “Art Wine Chocolate” and 2010 promises to be the best yet! The event will feature unique hand-crafted wares…..no commercial vendors allowed. About 15 wineries, and 15 chocolatiers will participate. The Waterfront Festival also hosts a bake-off and children’s activities and features live music center stage. It promises to be a fun family event, with something for everyone to enjoy! Visitors look forward to browsing the artisan booths set up along the beautiful waterfront and enjoying samples of chocolate. Wine tasting, along with a commemorative wine glass, is available for a fee.

The event has been very popular and attendance last year was estimated at 4000 – 5000. There will be repeat visitors and a lot of advertising as well in local print media and radio announcements. The event is listed at many online “Events” sites and you can help get the word out at your shows and via Facebook, Twitter or however you keep in contact with your customers, friends and family. 10,000 color postcards are being printed to promote the show………You will each get a packet of postcards to hand out at your summer shows and to your existing customers, etc. About 5000 postcards will go out as an insert in the local newspaper the Wednesday before the event to communities around the area. This is a very effective way to invite new people to come. Cost for 10’ x 10’ space is $100 postmarked before Sept 1 or $125 postmarked after Sept 1. You can post-date your check and I will deposit it in September. Each vendor will provided their own 10’ x 10’ canopy, tables, table coverings and chairs, etc. To reserve your space, please return the registration form with your check. Jewelry is by far the most popular category and fills up quickly.

Name: Livermore Lions Annual Christmas Boutique
Date: November 6th
Indoors/Outdoors: Indoors
Location: Bothwell Arts Center, Livermore
Cost of the Event: $55 for a single table/ $80 for a double (table size not listed)
Application Deadline:Not Available
Contact Info:Lion Toni at ToniGach@aol.com or Lion Joan at jbeason@comcast.net.
Website: None
Additional Info: Livermore Lions anual Christmas Boutique is Nov. 6, 2010 at the Bothwell Arts Center 8th and H streets, Livermore. We are currently accepting applications for craft and commercial vendors. Tables rent for $55 single and $80 double. 100% of table rental fees go to Lion’s sight and hearing programs in the valley. Help the Lions help those in need!

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