The 37th Annual Dickens Fair would like to introduce you to its fabulous 2017 season vendors. All products are either farm fresh, handmade, or homemade making them unique and one of a kind gifts for yourself or that someone special. Create a holiday to remember and Visit the Dickens Fair December 2nd at the James Bay Community School Centre at 140 Oswego Street in James Bay from 10am to 4:30pm.
FARMERS, BAKERS AND FOOD ARTISANS
Mains and Accompaniments:
Boughneath Farm – Organic locally raised beef products and honey
Carmenia Farms – Whole roasting Ducks, and Duck pate
Grater Whey – Smoked Cheeses
JD Jams – Jams, Vinegars, Pickles
Maisha Tea – 4 varieties of tea and moringa powder capsules
My Healing Cuisine – Ayurvedic spiced organic food products
Sun Trio Farm – Salad Greens, Pesto, Canned Tomato Sauce, Pickles, Candied Ginger
Yeshi Dressing – 3 delicious varieties of salad dressings
On the Sweeter Side:
Golden Maples Farm – Jams, Maple Syrup
Grandma’s Baking – Pies, Tarts, Cookies
Bake My Day – Gluten Free Baking, pies, tarts, puddings and flour mixes
Becketts Fudge – Delicious Fudge, even in organic and dairy free varieties!
Julie’s Delights – Decorative chocolates on a stick and hot chocolate mixes
Martha’s Delectables – Shortbread cookies
Oh Happy Cake – Stollen, Gingerbread, and Xmas Cookies
JEWELRY – Pendants, earrings, necklaces, rings and more!
Devon Bottomley Ceramics – Ceramic, silver and glass jewellery
Judith Hirczy – Silver and copper jewellery
Raincoast Jewellery – Stones in silver settings
Robert Cerins – Original art inspired paper jewellery
Rox Design – Sterling silver costume jewellery
Westcoast Creations – Wooden, vintage & beaded creations
Forge Craft Creations – Sterling Silver pendants and earrings
CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES – For Adults, Teens and Tots
Bo’s Beautiful Creations – Hand-knit baby wear, slippers, slipper socks, hats & scarves, firestarters
Sombreros Design – Knitted hats, scarves, gloves
Lisa Allen – Islandic & fisherman’s sweaters
DYETY – Tye-Dye tanks, tops, dresses, socks, shorts
Wendy’s Bag Boutique – Colourful Totes, Wallets, Purses
The Hat Emporium – Hand-sewn hats, scarves
Auntie Tai’s – Children’s leggings, rompers, quilts, bibs, soother clips, hair bows, shorts, sleepers and swaddlers
CHILDRENS – Toys and Books
Caddy Bay – Fun and colourful fabric balloon holders, reusable sandwich bags, zippered pouches, beanbags
The James Bay School PAC – Juggling balls, masks, felted items
Felt Stories By Rena – Hand-cut and painted felted story
figurines
FOR PETS – Treats & Gifts
Toddlers N Tails – Blankets, quilts, place mats for kids, and pets, baby change pads, variety of neck ware for dogs, snoods, belly bands & dog/cat toys.
Sparky Snacks – Hand made, all natural dog treats.
BODY PRODUCTS – Natural products for men and women
Mother Daughter Soaps – Handmade soaps, deodorants, body butters, shaving bars, lip balm, laundry soap, dryer balls, salves, perfumes, nail polish and more
Botanical Bliss – International award winning face creams, facial toners, lip salves, body lotions, healing sprays, and en’s shaving products
GIFTWARE – Cards and Artwork
2 Clamorous Rooks – Paintings on wood and canvass, ornaments, sculpty figurines, cards
Yvonne Acheseon – Original acrylic art, limited-edition prints, art cards
Blue Heron Art – Colourful cards, calendars, art prints, growth charts
Emerald Sea Images – Underwater BC art cards, underwater BC 2018 calendars, colourful painted shells
Inspirit Photo & Art – Sea Glass Mosaics framed and photo prints
Kailyard Creations – Cards, wine bags, tags, bookmarks, framed cards, treat boxes
PeridoTulips Greeting Cards– Xmas cards hand cut and photo cards
Moonflower Studios – Handmade greeting cards, bookmarks, paper crafts
FABRIC ART
Lil Chunky Monkey – Handmade stuffed dolls; Santas, snowmen, angels etc. assorted Xmas decorations
Magnolia Cottage Crafts – Japanese style sewing, wall hangings, cell phone holders, kids purses, Xmas decorations
Maritime Blues – Hand printed cotton napkins, table runners, tea towels, pillows, and hatbands
DECORATIVE
African AIDS Angels – Handcrafted Angel Dolls
Coastal Bird Realty – Handcrafted wooden birdhouses and feeders
Forge Craft Designs – Assorted Copper items, lamps, candle holders, ornaments, belt buckles cutting boards, knives, blown glass ketches, bottle openers
Kobe Fused Glass Designs – Fused Glass pendants, bowls, candle holders, ornaments, incense burners, wine bottle racks, plates, soap dishes, coasters
Ocean Inspirations – Home décor items made from beach stone, seaglass and driftwood. Picture frames, jewellery boxes, mirrors, vases flowerpots and planters. Also paintings on canvas mounted on wood
Carriage 44 – Candles & essential oils
Momma Ruth – Live wreaths and table decor
WOODWORKING
John Fehler – Handcrafted wood trees
John Gehrke – Handmade wooden flutes, didgeridoos, art objects made from maple burl with a selection of other woods
Lee? Sure Lee! Enterprises – Hand carved wooden fairy houses, puzzles, bowls, trays, cutting boards, walking sticks, toy objects
CERAMICS & POTTERY
Debra Slaco – Functional and artistic pottery. Bowls, mugs plates, dishes, vases
Gordon Reisig– Functional tableware, plates, bowls, salt & pepper shakers, mugs, dishes
Devon Bottomley Ceramics – Homemade pottery, pressed leaf dishes, coffee mugs, soup bowls. Ceramic pendants, magnets, buttons, cat and owl figurines, succulent planters, hair clips, earrings
BOOKS
Victoria Writers Society – Assorted Books in a variety of genres
SPIRITS
Rocky Creek Winery – Island wines that showcase our great region. Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Wild Blackberry and other harvest wines. Gift boxes available
Sheringham Distillery – Seaside Gin, Akvait, Dark Chocolate Vodka, Christmas Tri-pak – 3x 100ml. Akvait, Seaside Gin, Barrel Aged Seaside Gin
THE DICKENS CAFÉ
The Bent Mast Restaurant – Breakfast items, sandwiches, vegetarian chilli (to go if you’d like!)
ADDED ENTERTAINMENT
The James Bay PAC – Running the Wonder Room, cookie decorating and kids activities (children need parental supervision)
Marilyn Soames – and her petting chickens
Amelia Nicholls – our children’s face-painter