The Bizarre Bazaar®’s 37th Christmas Collection, chosen as one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast by Southeast Tourism Society and #9 of the 200 Best in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine, will be held Thursday, November 29 through Sunday, December 2, 2012 at The Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA 23222. Show hours are 10AM – 7 PM from November 29 – December 1 and 10AM – 5PM on December 2. 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 27 with no processing fee!
Back by popular demand, The Bizarre Bazaar® continues two hours of Stroller-Free Early Bird Shopping on Thursday and Friday mornings from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. $12 admission includes free adjacent parking, two hours of early, stroller-free shopping, and coffee and pastries. Early Birds are welcome to continue shopping during general admission hours. Tickets will be available through mail order and online.
“Before you know it, the holidays will be here with all that the season entails – house-decorating, tree trimming, gift giving and precious time entertaining with family and friends,” said show staff member Julie Chapman. The Bizarre Bazaar®’s marketplace will showcase a unique offering of gourmet foods, toys, clothing, jewelry, quality crafts and fine arts, antiques, hand-painted furniture, holiday treats, ornaments, decorative accessories and more.
“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,” added Chapman. “Local non-profits reported total earnings over $75,000 from last year’s show.”
The 10th Anniversary ”Opening Night Shopping Spree” benefiting VCU Massey Cancer Center will be held on Wednesday night November 28, 2012. This event offers a preview for Merry Massey and Happy Holly shoppers with a wine and cheese reception. Shopping Spree 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!
Exhibitors participating in the 37th Christmas Collection include:
Little Giggles: When Emilene Moore’s children were babies, dinner could end up not only on their faces, but all over their clothes. She started sewing her own burp cloths and unique bibs with sleeves. Little Giggles began when she started making gifts for friends and family. In addition to the bibs and burp cloths, she makes personalized pillowcases, hooded towels, towel wraps, t-shirts, onesies and blankets. Each of her items is handcrafted with love.
–Chester P. Basil’s American Wooden Spoons: Mark Hamm takes pride in designing and crafting some of the finest handmade wooden spoons in Pennsylvania and distributing them throughout the world. He believes that a combination of quality, functionality and form is what separates them from the competition. After purchasing a handmade wooden spoon, wooden cutting board or wooden spatula from Chester P. Basil’s, they are confident that you will return for more in the future.
Friends: Richmond’s own Susan Cleavenger has been one of our favorite exhibitors for years. Susan’s knack for finding unique holiday and home décor makes her booth a festive treat for the eyes. Stop by early . . . there’s usually a crowd!
Great Lakes Tea & Spice travels the world to bring home the freshest flavors and richest aromas from around the globe. Add new flavors to your everyday recipes, explore a new culture through its local teas and spices, and most importantly have fun and experiment. You’ll be amazed at how suddenly dinner becomes cuisine, friends pop over to inhale your cooking aromas, and how a simple cup of tea can transform your day. Make Great Lakes Tea & Spice your source for high quality, exotic tea and spice blends and begin your flavor adventure today.
Create-A-Scene: Lisa Pirkle of Canton, GA is living her dream. She made her hobby into her full-time job and Create-A-Scene has been going strong for 15 years now! Lisa’s art is full of color and fun. She goes to demolition sites and finds a lot of her materials. In the photo, Lisa uses reclaimed oak wood and other recycled materials for her fish. Her concrete & copper wall hangings, tabletop fountains and oil lamps use her signature concrete & shell mixture. Lisa is doing her part helping the environment by keeping some materials out of our landfills and turning them into Green art.
Crying Shame: Jennifer Vaughan comes up to our show from Tappahanock where her business “Crying Shame Frame Shop” fills up both downstairs and up with a wide selection of home décor and gifts. For our show she brings a variety of monogrammed items, unique collegiate & NFL merchandise, Tervis Tumblers, LoLita brightly painted wine glasses, flags and nautical accessories.
