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804-673-7015 or thebizbaz@aol.com
The Bizarre Bazaar®’s 36th Christmas Collection, chosen as one of the Top 20 Events in
the Southeast by Southeast Tourism Society and Top 20 of the 200 Best in the nation by
Sunshine Artist Magazine, will be held Thursday, December 1st through Sunday, December
4th, 2011 at The Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA
23222. Show hours for this signature holiday event are 10AM – 7 PM December 1 – 3 and
10AM – 5PM on December 4th. This year’s show will present more than 500-juried
exhibitors in four contiguous exhibition buildings. Admission is $7 for adults and $1.50 for
children. Advance discount tickets for $6.50 are available by calling 804-673-6280 or
visiting www.thebizarrebazaar.com to purchase online until November 30 with no
processing fee!
This large-scale show provides an optimal shopping experience for all! Before you know it,
the holidays will be here with all that the season entails – precious time with friends and
family, gift giving, entertaining, trimming the tree and decorating the house, tasty
food…and the excitement goes on! The Bizarre Bazaar®’s pre-eminent exhibitors’ will
showcase a unique offering of gourmet foods, toys, clothing and accessories, imported and
handmade jewelry, quality crafts and fine arts, antiques, reproduction and hand-painted
furniture and of course, holiday treats, ornaments and decorative accessories just to
mention a few. You don’t want to miss this kick-off to the holiday season!
Not only does The Bizarre Bazaar® create a distinctive shopping experience, it also
provides an opportunity for many non-profit organizations and charities to raise funds for
their causes through volunteer hours and sales. Local non-profits reported total earnings
over $75,000 from last year’s show.
The 9th Annual ”Shopping Spree” benefiting VCU Massey Cancer Center will be held on
Wednesday night November 30, 2011. This event offers a preview for Merry Massey and
Happy Holly shoppers with a wine and cheese reception and a fantastic raffle of high-end
items. The raffle drawing takes place the last day of the show and you do not have to be
present to win. Preview party tickets range from $40 to $100 in advance and are also
available at the door the night of the event. Join the fun and holiday spirit while
supporting the fight against cancer!
