ANNOUNCING THE 18th ANNUAL WOMEN'S WINTER FAIRE 2011

WHERE: Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street @ East 15th Ave, Vancouver

WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm
November 26 & 27 and December 17 & 18 2011


VIEW THE LIST OF DECEMBER VENDORS

NEW ARTISANS EACH WEEKEND!!

GREETINGS!! We're looking forward to another fabulous and awesome Women's Faire this year. If you haven't done so already, please put this event on your list of "must do's". Would love for you to stop by.

Why do customers and vendors return each year? Good question: They love it!

It's a great show and has a vibrant atmosphere; the art, the work of the artisans, all of the products and wares there are created by women, and, are uniquely individualistic. They can be stunningly beautiful, funky and fun, unusual -- or, all of these... and more!

There's something to be found for all budgets and tastes. New artisans are in the line up each year (and each weekend), keeping the Faire refreshingly new and exciting!

And, not to be forgotten, the Faire gives back twofold through the organizations it supports.

All of this takes place in a magical setting in a beautiful Heritage building, resplendent with large columns and high ceilings.

The Women's Winter Faire has gained a solid reputation over the past 18 years for the quality, beauty, and uniqueness of gifts and products made by BC women artisans, artists and craftswomen from Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and the Interior of BC.

The Faire is always held on the last weekend of November and the weekend before Christmas. It's where friends meet, cruise, browse and......shop! An in-house cafe offers a space for weary Shoppers to sip on coffee or tea and imbibe in a delicious paninni or perhaps a decadent dessert.

At the Women's Winter Farie you'll find eco-friendly wares and recycled materials used to make one-of-a kind pieces of jewelery, artwork and clothing. Shop locally! Support BC women artisans!
See you at the Faire!!

 If you wish to be a vendor in this year's Faire, please download the application form HERE.

DOOR DONATION: Each year we ask for a door donation of $3 - $5 to aid a local organization.

Over $85,000 has been raised since the inception of the Women's Winter Faire for these organizations:

• A Lovin Spoonful
• AIDS Vancouver
• Childhaven.ca
• Crabtree Corner Children's Program
• Chrysalis Recovery Homes for Women
• A Vancouver Women's Chorus
• Elizabeth Fry Society
• Not So Strictly Ballroom, Vancouver's only Lesbian and Gay Dance Organization
• L.E.G.I.T. (The Lesbian and Gay Immigration Task Force)
• Lookout Emergency Aid Society
• Nanaimo Foodshare
• Neil Falkner Outward Bound Memorial Scholarship
• Pride Education Network
• Out on Screen
• The Positive Women's Network
• Sisters in Sync-Vancouver's 1st lesbian dragonboat team
• Vancouver Folk Music Festival
• Vancouver Women's Health Collective
• Team Vancouver Athletic Society-the umbrella organization for gay sports teams competing in the Quadrennial Gay Games
• Theatre Terrific

At the Faire you can expect to find:

* Quality crafts and artwork

*One-of-a-kind items

*A wide range of gifts and prices

*Over 500 visitors daily

*An in-house cafe serving scrumptious food -- a haven for weary shoppers.

*A Social Event that offers more than shopping -- but that too!

Friendly vendors and staff

The annual Women's Winter Faire is all about bringing communities and friends together to celebrate and support women's creativity, art, businesses.

Quotes from Happy Participating Craftswomen and Fairegoers!

"Not like any other Faire I've been to; it's my first but not last visit!"

"This is my favorite event each year; I wouldn't miss it"

"I do 23 shows a year but this was one of the best organized, relaxed and well attended and friendly people willing to help each other. I WILL DO BOTH SHOWS NEXT YEAR." Maria

"I loved vendoring this craft market and knowing it is also contributing to a worthy organization is great. I found the quality of vendors to be the best I had seen... there was a real sense of camaraderie amongst the vendors and staff. My jewellery did really well and I got such positive feedback from people that inspired and encouraged me. Thank you." Irit Sorokin