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WAB encourages everyone interested to contact the event sponsor for the fair/festival that you plan to attend, to ensure that the following information has not changed.

April 2009

April 4 – Madison

Wisconsin Gourd Festival
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Avenue
9am - 4pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 350
Entertainment: Music
This dynamic event features the humble gourd as an art medium - through musical instruments, demos, classes, etc. Featuring live music, competitions, seeds/growing literature, raffles, prizes and a Kid’s Corner.
Exhibitors: 23
Deadline: Until Full
Eligibility: Open, Restricted to Gourd Artists & Supply Vendors
Booth Size/Fee: 12x8, 10x10/$35-$50
Acceptable Work: 1 2 5
Facilities: 1 5 7
Debra Ready
Wisconsin Gourd Society
1210 Oakwood Court
Stoughton, WI 53589
608/873-1703
Email: pready@tds.net

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April 4 – Oregon

Oregon Lioness-Sponsored Craft Fair
Oregon Middle School, 601 Pleasant Oak Drive
9am - 2pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 700
Fifteenth annual fundraiser, with funds going to various community projects (such as the Senior Center and Fire/EMS) and other Lions projects, including Lions Camp and Lions Eye Bank.
Exhibitors: 70
Deadline: Until Full
Eligibility: Open
Booth Size/Fee: 10x10/$25.00
Acceptable Work: 2 3 4 5 6 9
Facilities: 1 3 5 7
Eleanor Lawry
Oregon Lioness Club
955 Hillcrest Lane
Oregon, WI 53575
608/835-5671

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April 4-5 – Onalaska

Onalaska OmniCenter 12th Annual Spring Gift and Craft Show
Onalaska OmniCenter, 255 Riders Club Road
Sat 9am - 4pm, Sun 10am - 4pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 5,000
10th Annual Event. Over 140 booths with fall and holiday gift and decorating items. Well advertised, free admission, and free parking.
Exhibitors: 90
Deadline: Until Full
Eligibility: Juried, 2/1 Photos
Booth Size/Fee: 10x10, 10x20/$90-$150; Also 10x30/$285 limited!
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9
Facilities: 1 3 5 7
Natasha Rach
Onalaska OmniCenter
255 Riders Club Road
Onalaska, WI 54650
608/781-9566 Ext. 203
Email: natasha@omnicenter.net
Web: www.omnicenter.net

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April 5 – Medford

Simek Center Arts & Craft Sale
Simek Center, 1037 W. State Hwy 64
9:30am - 3:30pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 1,500
Fine arts and craft sale.
Exhibitors: 75
Deadline: Untill Full
Eligibility: Juried, Restricted to Arts and Crafts Only
Booth Size/Fee: 10x10/$60.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 4 5 6
Facilities: 1 3 5 7
Mike Ecklund
Simek Recreation Center/MAYHA
1037 W. Broadway
PO Box 302
Medford, WI 54451
715/748-6655
Email: simekcenter@tds.net

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April 18 – Sheboygan

All Things Strange and Wonderful Sale
Horace Mann Middle School, 2820 Union Avenue
9am - 3pm
Admission: $1.00
Attendance: 1,000
Entertainment: Music
Things to wear, things to eat, and things to set on your mantle. Things that will make you look good, feel good, and smell good. Some THING for everyone.
Exhibitors: 75
Deadline: Until Full
Eligibility: Open
Booth Size/Fee: 10x10/$30-$45
Acceptable Work: 2 3 4 5 6 7 9
Facilities: 1 3 5 7
Karen Habeck
Parents 4 Us
All Things Strange and Wonderful Sale
2820 Union Avenue
Sheboygan, WI 53081
920/208-6409
Email: HoraceMannVendorSale@yahoo.com
Web: www.sheboygan.k12.wi.us/hmann/ATSAW

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April 18 – West Bend

Spring Fair to Remember
3000 Hwy PV
9am - 4pm
Admission: $2.00
Attendance: 2,500
10th annual art & craft show with door prizes, free children’s activities, and a great variety of handmade products for home & garden.
Exhibitors: 150
Deadline: March 1
Eligibility: Juried, 2/1 Photos, Restricted to Handcrafted Work by Artist
Booth Size/Fee: 10x10, 10x20/$70.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 6 9
Facilities: 1 2 3 5 6 7
Jane Schoedel
1010 Hwy A
West Bend, WI 53090
262/692-9488
Email: fair2remember@aol.com

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April 18-19 – Milwaukee

39th Annual Norse Rosemalers’ Association Show
7507 W. Oklahoma Avenue
Sat 10am - 4pm, Sun Noon - 4pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 1,000
Juried rosemaling show with approximately 75 entrants, along with a sales table, ethnic food court, demonstrations in rosemaling and wood carving, woodenware vendors, and raffle. Norwegian dancers Sunday at 1:00 pm.
Exhibitors: 75
Deadline: March 1
Eligibility: Juried, Closed, Restricted to Norse Rosemalers’ Members
Booth Size/Fee: 10x12, 15x20/$5-$150
Acceptable Work: 2
Facilities:
Betty Nellen
Norse Rosemalers’ Association
173 W. State Street
Burlington, WI 53105
262/767-2857
Email: bettyjnellen@yahoo.com

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April 25 – Fond du Lac

Country Fair Arts & Crafts Show *A Before Mother’s Day Show*
FDL County Fairgrounds Recreation Building, Hwy 45 & Martin
9am - 3pm
Admission: $1.00
Attendance: 700+
A quality arts & crafts show, mixed media, door prizes drawn every half hour, food concessions, and free parking. Unique gifts and home decorating ideas - come & enjoy!
Exhibitors: 80
Deadline: Until Full
Eligibility: Juried, 2/1 Photos
Booth Size/Fee: 10x12/$50.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 6 9
Facilities: 1 3 5 6 7
Stephanie Hoffman
Fond du Lac Recreation Department
85 Morningside Drive
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
920/906-6663
Email: hoffmans@fonddulac.k12.wi.us
Web: www.fdlrecdept.com

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April 25 – Oshkosh

What Women Want Shopping Expo
Sunnyview Exposition Center
10am - 4pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 1,000
What Women Want shopping extravaganza that brings together restauranteurs, chocolate makers, artisans & crafters, home based businesses and small businesses. This is a women’s one stop shopping source!!
Exhibitors: 75
Deadline: March 9
Eligibility: Juried
Booth Size/Fee: 10x10/$75.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Facilities: 1 5 7
Kathy Joubert
L & K Productions
920 W. 9th Avenue
Oshkosh, WI 54902
800/366-4189
Email: kathy@landkproductions.com
Web: www.landkproductions.com

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April 25-26 – Fitchburg

14 South Artists Spring Art Show
5520 Lacy Road
Sat 9am - 5pm, Sun 9:30am - 4pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: 300
2nd Annual Spring Art Show located in the Fitchburg Community Center. Visit award-winning artists and find wonderful unique artwork.
Exhibitors: 25
Deadline: Until Full
Eligibility: Juried–$35, 3/0 Digital Images
Booth Size/Fee: 8x10, 10x10/$75-$100
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 9
Facilities: 1 5 7
Event Chair - 2009 Spring Art Show
14 South Artists
PO Box 82
Oregon, WI 53575
Email: president@14southartists.com
Web: www.14southartists.com

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April 25-26 – Rothschild

Cedar Creek Mall Art & Craft Show
Cedar Creek Mall, 10101 Market Street
Sat 10am - 4pm, Sun 11am - 4pm
Admission: Free
Attendance: Not Specified
Annual Art & Craft Show, featuring quality handcrafted items. Great gift ideas! Well advertised, free admission, and free parking.
Exhibitors: 60
Deadline: Until Full
Eligibility: Juried, 1/1 Photos
Booth Size/Fee: 12x8, 36x8/$65.00
Acceptable Work: 1 2 3 4 5 6 9
Facilities: 1 3 5 7
Tom Timblin
Cedar Creek Mall
10101 Market Street, Suite B40
Rothschild, WI 54474
715/355-0011
Email: thtimblin@charter.net
Web: www.cedarcreekmall.com

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Updated: March 19, 2009