Help! Any fairs in Yorkshire?

[TinaRychlik]

Hi there

Does anyone know any fairs in the YOrkshire area that we could go to? We sell organic & natural baby products and I'm a bit clueless. I tried to approach the farmer's market, without any success. I feel that Arts and Crafts Fairs aren't the right place for me (maybe I'm wrong?), local markets as in York don't attract many people anymore (those days are over, sadly). Baby fairs are very expensive and the competition is steep. So any suggestions will be greatly appreciated :kisshands:

[Slug]

Hi,
I have a database of UK events on my site and there's quite a few in Yorkshire. I'm not sure whether they're what you're after but might be worth a look.
Gail.

[TinaRychlik]

Thanks, Gail. I'll have a look.

[julesjessup]

Try Richmond in North yorkshire they do have a farmers market and also an indoor market it is always very busy and bedale have a fair every saturday which is very busy
Julie

[Chiggs]

There's the Bambino show in Harrogate- it was sept last year, date not confirmed yet this year- BUT I believe it's pretty expensive.

I was sent details about the Goddess show at York racecourse, here is the gist of the email:-
We organize the highly successful Goddess Shows in the North, South, East and West. Last year's GShow North, held at the tasteful venue of York Racecourse brought scores of people. Our family shows are unique and unusual, 'warm and friendly' is how they're often described.

Booking information is available, either through email, or through post if
you provide a contact address.

GODDESS SHOW NORTH - York Racecourse. Sunday 7th September 2008. £4/kids
free. Free parking. Cafe.
Family show with fairtrade, health, beauty, arts, crafts, gifts, holistic.
Free performance of music, dance, theatre, free workshops, free children's
entertainment, including puppet show/magic show/crafts area.

[Daffs]

I was sent details about the Goddess show at York racecourse, here is the gist of the email:-
We organize the highly successful Goddess Shows in the North, South, East and West. Last year's GShow North, held at the tasteful venue of York Racecourse brought scores of people. Our family shows are unique and unusual, 'warm and friendly' is how they're often described.

Booking information is available, either through email, or through post if
you provide a contact address.

GODDESS SHOW NORTH - York Racecourse. Sunday 7th September 2008. £4/kids
free. Free parking. Cafe.
Family show with fairtrade, health, beauty, arts, crafts, gifts, holistic.
Free performance of music, dance, theatre, free workshops, free children's
entertainment, including puppet show/magic show/crafts area.

I wonder if that is pricey to exhibit at...

[Slug]

Hi,
The url for this show is http://www.goddessshow.co.uk
Sue the event organiser has advertised it on my site but hasn't given stall prices.
Gail.

[nichepburn]

I had the same problem so ran my own Baby Fair. It was a great success, but a lot of work

[TinaRychlik]

Thank you all so much for your replies!!! I'll take a look at your good tips.

nichepburn: I considered organising my own too but I realize just how much work it is! Maybe some time in the future ;)

[partybabe]

Just for anyone looking at this thread I am setting up events in this area, either Ripon or Thirsk, will add more details as soon as I have definate plans.

[marcandal]

Just for anyone looking at this thread I am setting up events in this area, either Ripon or Thirsk, will add more details as soon as I have definate plans.

Hi - I would definatley be interested!

Thanks
Alison

[josfab]

there are 2 midwives in Hull who've set up their own baby company - they have pampering days at a hotel as well as info for expectant mums, etc. They could be worth contacting - http://www.birthandbeyondconsultancy.org/index.php?page=directors

[uvbuggyblanket]

Hi
I am attended two fairs in hull, very cheap. One in nov, and one in may. I will have to find details. Pm me for details. I think the site was issyboo- jane.

[partybabe]

Yes it is Jane at Issyboo, I am going to the one in Hull, really excited.

[josfab]

when/where is the one in Hull? (interested as a customer!)

[ann0024]

Just for anyone looking at this thread I am setting up events in this area, either Ripon or Thirsk, will add more details as soon as I have definate plans.

I did an event at the racecourse in Thirsk a few years back. Now the orangisers are looking into it as it has gone back over the years. Might have gone down better if it was Christmas time, think it was around the August Bank Holiday.

[Issyboo]

Hi Everyone
I am trying to work out how to use this board and keep getting deleted. So I will keep this one simple and say hello I'm Issyboo.

[Issyboo]

Ok that message didn't get deleted. :party05:

Josfab - the one in Hull is 16th May at the Quality Royal Hotel next to the station and St Stephens. I know it's a while off yet but if you do come along say hello. I'll be the one in the Issyboo tshirt.

Jane x

[partybabe]

I did an event at the racecourse in Thirsk a few years back. Now the orangisers are looking into it as it has gone back over the years. Might have gone down better if it was Christmas time, think it was around the August Bank Holiday.

We went for a look round that and didn't think much of an effort had been put in by the organisers, compared to some of the events I have been to as a customer it just seemed a bit of a waste of time going (imo). Hopefully if they do revive it then it will be loads better.

[ann0024]

We went for a look round that and didn't think much of an effort had been put in by the organisers, compared to some of the events I have been to as a customer it just seemed a bit of a waste of time going (imo). Hopefully if they do revive it then it will be loads better.

When were you there, I think I did it 3 times of it could just have been 2. It is run by some kind of ladies committee, not sure which one thought.