STARVING ARTIST FAIRE

DEC. 2, 2011 – 7:00 TO 10:00 P.M.
DEC. 3, 2011 – 10:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.
DEC. 4, 2011 – 11:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.

The 16th Annual Starving Artist Faire runs three days only, December 2nd to 4th 2011. Thanks to Fr. Ken Sampson and St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church for hosting this charming holiday event this 16th annual holiday tradition will be held for the first time at the Star of the Sea Auditorium 1411 Grand Street (just up from Downtown Astoria watch for signs).

This holiday favorite has been supporting local artist and musicians since 1996. It first began at the Eagles Hall like our annual summer production SHANGHAIED IN ASTORIA. And like “Shanghaied” grew to be a favorite family tradition for the Winter Holidays!

Featuring over fifty home grown artists, this fine Arts and Crafts Faire has a reputation for quality one of a kind gifts to share or just for you! At the ASOC STARVING ARTIST FAIRE you will find hand made gifts ranging from home decorations, soap, wreaths, collage art, jewelry, candles, holiday ware, clothing, hats, glass art, pottery and much, much more! BUT! Shop early, you only have three chances to pick up a few quality gifts to give to your loved ones during this special time of the year!

In addition to craftsmen displaying their wares, local mistrals come from far and wide to create a charming warm holiday feel and sound through out the faire all decorated in a festive style. Santa will be there too! The ASOC Production Committee’s Miss Karin’s Kitchen will be open to provide goodies, coffee, soda and more to keep you charged up as you view and shop at one of Clatsop County’s finest Arts and Craft shows.

All proceeds from the small $2.00 suggested donation at the door go toward helping the Astor Street Opry Company keep up its good work of Community Theater. In addition we ask that you donate a can of food for our Clatsop County Food Bank and the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank.

Information for Artists
It’s that time of year!! The 16th Annual Starving Artist Faire is here!! This faire is sponsored by Astor Street Opry Company and we are at The Star of the Sea School in Astoria, OR. All craft items are to be hand made by the vendor. There is room for approximately 50+ vendors. Table spaces are 3 X 8 feet and/or 3 X 4*. Vendors are to bring their own tables/displays and chairs. All items must be free standing as no nailing or taping to the walls is allowed. The registration fee is $50.00/$30.00* (application and payment must be made to reserve your table space). Set up will be Friday (Dec. 2nd) beginning at 5:00 p.m. (NO EARLIER, PLEASE!!!!!!)

If you are interested in attending you can call me (Cindy) at (503) 458-6250 or e-mail dogwater@pacifier.com. Please make sure you let me know the type of handmade craft(s) you will be selling, if you need electricity (EXTREMELY LIMITED), and any questions you may have. There is limited wall space and this is available on a first pay/first serve basis. Vendors are being asked to donate a small item for the ASOC raffle.

This has always been a fun faire for the public and for the vendors. I’m looking forward to seeing all of you there.

NO REFUNDS AFTER NOVEMBER 15, 2011

To reserve your table at the faire, print out the PDF form and send it, with your check, to:

Cindy Peake
42564 Stringtown Lane
Astoria, OR 97103