Looking to start a renaissance faire in our area. Where can I find vendors to come?
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Well - where is your area?  A good idea is to check out costume websites, celtic music websites, etc.  If you've been to the renfair in Sterling, NY (a summer thing - http://sterlingfestival.com/renfest/ ) I'll bet a number of vendors there are willing to travel to various places.  A good idea might be to contact the people who run the more popular fairs and ask for advice - a friend of mine runs one in Vermont and I'm sure if she's any example people would be happy to answer your questions.
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There are plenty of diecreet outlets to seek out other witches.  I will post some links below to groups that meet in real life and on the net.  :)\n\nThe second link I sent you is a site I use rather regularly.  I have a profile on here  Look for Anthea in Freeport, IL.
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Most cities and towns have farmers markets, you could check there. If you ask, grocery stores may let you set up outside their store.  You could also ask around and see if people need baked goodies for parties etc...
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Most big cities have Renaissance festivals. This would be an excellent source of experts and re-creation that you can use for your research.
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Easy.. call the Marriot 800 number and ask them which one the job fair is located..
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For $ spent, you can't do better than craigslist.org\n\nLocal chamber of commerce or builder's associations have meetings which are great ways to network.\n\nHome & Garden Shows, at least in Austin, draw in THOUSANDS of demographically targeted prospects.
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You could try The Carpenter House in Plano, TX.  The website is below.  It’s an old Victorian home.  I'm not sure about the decorating; you’d probably be limited on how you can put things up (attaching to walls and stuff).  I believe you have to use their catering, but they have various packages, and the smallest one is for up to 25 people.  Another option is the Corner Wedding Chapel in North Richland Hills.  They allow outside caterers, would work with just 20 people, and have both indoor and outdoor facilities.  Their website is also below.  You could also check out The Corinthian Bed and Breakfast, which is in Dallas.  It’s an old (1905) house, and could work with your guest list.  Again, I'm pretty sure you’d be kind of limited on decorating, but you’d have to contact them.  Another place is called Maple Manor in Dallas.  They could probably accommodate you, and they have a list of other vendors (photographers, DJ’s, etc) in the area, too (http://www.maplemanorhotel.com/nss-folder/pdfweddingmenu/MapleManorEventInfo_1105.pdf ).  You could also check out other Bed & Breakfast’s in the area to see if they do weddings.  Good luck and congratulations!
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There are 80 Farmers Markets in San Fernando Valley.Here is a list with addresses and contact info (scroll down)...\nhttp://www.experiencela.com/MA_AllFarmersMarkets_0.asp\nHere is a list of open air markets in LA...\nhttp://www.laokay.com/FarmersMarkets.htm\nThe Encino Farmers Market is well known...\nhttp://www.onegeneration.org/farmer_market.php\nThere is also a farmers Market in Tarzana.Tapia Brothers farm stand on Hayvenhurst Avenue(mentioned here...\nhttp://www.americassuburb.com/observed.html).
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GO TO ANY EXPORT HOPUSE OR ASSOCIATION OF TRADERS
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try looking under county fair schedules
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Check with your local arts and crafts retail stores that sell pottery products. They usually have a list of some sort. If you have a Michael's Craft Store or Joanne's Fabrics. I know here in Cali they offer classes at the store.  As far as cooking classes and Pottery classes as well, check with your local cities community center or neighboring cities community center. They have all sorts of classes to offer that are really reasonable in price and are offered all year long. Call the Parks and Recreation department in your local or neighboring city.
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Try this:  http://www.twingroves.district96.k12.il.us/Renaissance/guildhall/guilds/development_guilds.html
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At your local Chav-market.\nOr Argos as it's otherwise known.
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got to http://www.maineventusa.net\n\nfrom there you can enter your location
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I have no idea, you can go to a market area and ask around.
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Depends on what type of clothing you want manufactured.\n\nIn downtown Los Angeles, there is garment district where all the clothing manufacturers are located.  You can try Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce at http://www.lachamber.org/\n\nAlso, I found this on google..  http://www.apparelsearch.com/america.htm\n\nGood Luck!
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Try this link and be sure to click on calender of events on the upper right corner of page, if that doesn't work contact their local chamber of commerce