Media Kit
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CONTACT: Alice Siegel
804-673-7015 or thebizbaz@aol.com
The Bizarre Bazaar’s 18th Spring Market will be held March 26-28, 2010 at The Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA 23222. Show hours for this springtime signature event are 10AM-7PM March 26-27 and 10AM-5PM March 28. This year’s show will present more than 275-juried exhibitors in two contiguous buildings. Admission is $7 for adults and $1.50 for children. Advance discount tickets are available for $6.50; call 804-673-6280 or go to www.thebizarrebazaar.com for more information.
If you enjoy our Christmas Collection show, you don’t want to miss our 18th Spring Market show, March 26th through 28th. Just in time for Easter, this show has something for everyone, gifts for Easter, graduation, mother’s day, father’s day, birthdays, bridal and baby showers…unique offerings include gourmet food and cookbooks, fine linens, designer clothing, toys, fine crafts and artwork, decorative home accessories and jewelry to name a few. Think Spring! This time of year brings gardening and the outdoors to the forefront – included in the array of items available are whimsical garden art and accessories, outdoor furniture and much, much more.
The Bizarre Bazaar® has been recognized in many prestigious publications including The Crafts Report Magazine and in Sunshine Artists Magazine as one of the 200 Best Shows in the Country for over ten years. More specifically, this year Sunshine Artists awarded us the 16th Best Gift Show in the country. Locally, Richmond Magazine has recognized The Bizarre Bazaar®’s Christmas Collection as “Richmond’s Best Annual Shopping Event” and “Richmond’s Best Church or Community Event”.
Not only does The Bizarre Bazaar®’s Spring Market create a distinctive shopping experience, it also provides an opportunity for many non-profit organizations and charities to raise funds for their respective causes. At last year’s show, the participating non-profit organizations reported total earnings of over $75,000 by either having a booth at the show or helping to staff the show.
In addition, for over 10 years The Bizarre Bazaar® has sponsored an annual Fancy Hat Tea Party and Fashion Show to benefit The Hospital Hospitality House of Richmond where much needed funds are raised to provide free lodging and emotional support to patients and their families while receiving care in area hospitals.
Exhibitors participating in the 18th Spring Market include:
Louise Antoinette Designs, LLC: This exhibitor’s story took her from a successful real estate career to a stay-at-home mom after a scary accident with her son. She turned her lamp making talent into a business from home and now she and her husband create whimsical chandeliers and lamps featuring teapots, cups and saucers. Her motto to her husband is “I make it cute and you make it work.”
-Photo credit David Stover for octopus lamp.
Everything Earth: Amanda Prokopi combines her love of nature and passion for design to create Everything Earth . . . bringing the outside in. She believes that nature is art, so she uses all kinds of artifacts from all over the world to design everything from jewelry to houses. Come explore the eclectic mix of natural artifacts for your home and for yourself.
-Photo credit David Stover for coral.
Will Randall Designs: After more than 8 years of design work in the home accessory market, Will Randall has turned his creative eye towards a new accessory – Jewelry! With a passion for all things natural, he approaches jewelry with natural elegance. Using a mixture of natural & semi-precious stones, sterling silver, and other special accents; Will Randall strives to bring a unique line of jewelry to you.
-Photo credit David Stover for necklace.
The Sugar Diva: Bill and Dianne Wood started their little company almost seven years ago. The cocoa cone was their first item and it continues to be a best seller, but their line has expanded to include a wide variety of fun hand-made gourmet goodies including colorful gumball cones and candy coated confetti popcorn along with party favors and decorations. From pretty cupcake papers and picks, to vintage inspired party bags for popcorn, peanuts and pickles. “Because everyone needs a little sugar!”
-Photo credit David Stover for gumball cone.
For exhibitor contact information:
The Bizarre Bazaar®
P.O. Box 8330, Richmond, VA 23226
Phone: 804-673-7015
Fax: 804-673-7017
Website: www.thebizarrebazaar.com