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Oregon Crafts Events
LibertyBank Bend WinterFest
February 8-10, 2008 - Bend
LibertyBank Bend WinterFest will be held on February 8,9 and
10, 2008 in Downtown Bend across from the Library. This full
scale community event will include the WinterFest Marketplace,
made up of local artists, crafters and gourmet food purveyors.
African Market
February 22, 2008 -- Salem
Come shop for jewelry, crafts, drums, clothing, baskets and
artwork while supporting humanitarian projects in Africa and
local entrepreneurs in Oregon. Free admission. Willamette
University - Putnam University center and Goudy Commons, 900
State St., Salem, OR 97301, (503) 370-6615
Sisters Summer Faire Saturday
August 2-3, 2008 -- Sisters Vendors selling their quality handcrafted
arts & crafts. Live entertainment both days, food
court, children’s play area and free admission.
Located in the Village Green Park. Plenty of
parking. One block from downtown Sisters. Hours are
10 – 4 both days. Contact: 549.0251. Sponsor:
Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce.
Country Fair and Art Show
August 8-9, 2008 -- Sisters
The Episcopal Church of the
Transfiguration will hold its 13th annual Country
Fair and Art Show on Saturday, August 9th from 10 am
to 3 pm. The Art Show begins one day earlier,
opening on Friday evening, August 8th from 5 pm to 8
pm. Fairgoers will enjoy a day of old-fashioned fun
that includes face painting, a petting zoo, pony
rides, cake walk and entertainment for the whole
family. Located 1/8th mile west of Sisters on the
old McKenzie Highway, the lovely tree shaded church
grounds provide the perfect setting to enjoy picnic
treats prepared on the grill and topped off with
famous marionberry cobbler. Preserves will be on
sale at the Country Store. Admission and parking are
free. The Art Show will be held in the church's
Community Hall and will showcase more than 50
regional artists. All proceeds go directly to
community support agencies such as Family Access
Network, Habitat for Humanity, SOAR and etc. This
event has generated more than $75,000 for community
outreach. For more information please contact
541-549-7087
Sisters Bead Stampede Saturday
August 9-10, 2008 -- Sisters
Artists selling their handmade
one-of-a-kind beads, jewelry from those beads and
also buttons. This show is in its 5th
year. Located in downtown Sisters at Barclay Park.
Contact 549.0251. Sponsor: Sisters Area Chamber of
Commerce. Artist demonstrations onsite.
Sisters Harvest Faire
October 11-12, 2008 -- Sisters
Over 200 juried vendors selling quality
handcrafted items. Pottery, metal art, photography,
painting, jewelry, clothing, furniture, home décor
and much more. This event is celebrating its 27th
year. Live entertainment, food court and free
admission. Hours are 10 – 4 both days. Located on
Hood Avenue in downtown Sisters. Contact:
541.549.0251. Sponsor: Sisters Area Chamber of
Commerce.
Every Husband's Nightmare Bazaar
November 18-23, 2008 -- Hillsboro
Looking for handmade gifts and decor? Come check out over 70
vendors selling their best handcrafted gifts, garden decor,
floral, antiques, and gourmet Oregon foods.
Hours: Weekdays 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am-5pm. Location:
Washington County Fair Complex, Hillsboro, OR (Main Exhibit
Hall)
Contact Person: Jackie Lee 503-327-4113,
[email protected]
