BlingFest by San Antonio Bead Society

Name: BlingFest by San Antonio Bead Society
Start: 2024-09-21T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-09-22T16:00:00-05:00
Location: 3310 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX, United States, Texas 78209

Schedule

Sat Sep 21 2024 at 10:00 am to Sun Sep 22 2024 at 04:00 pm

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Location

3310 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX, United States, Texas 78209 | San Antonio, TX

BlingFest: A Celebration of Adornment will be held Sept. 21-22 at the San Antonio Garden Center, 3310 N. New Braunfels Ave. An ogling, social and shopping event for the maker and nor-maker alike, BlingFest will offer more than 40 vendors selling beads, jewelry making findings and other components, sterling silver charms and chains and, for the instant-gratification purchaser, ready-made jewelry for wearing and gifting. Handmade jewelry artisans from throughout Texas will showcase wares in media including beads and colored gemstones, sterling silver, gold fill, lampworked glass, enamel, acrylic, resin, polymer clay, seed beads, fiber, wood and more.
The two—day show will also feature a make-and-take area where children and adults can try their hands at making jewelry. The activity is free for children, $5 for adults. Experienced instructors and helpers will be available to help novice jewelry makers finish their work.
An ongoing raffle will feature prizes including materials and tools for headers and makers as well as an equal of non-maker enticements such as jewelry and salon experiences. Ticket sales will be on site.
BlingFest is an annual fundraiser for the San Anton10 Bead Society, whose mission is to educate members and share the beauty of the craft. The first 100 attendees each day receive a swag bag compliments of SABS. Admission and parking are also Free. For those Interested In membership, SABS offers a BlingFest Special, those new members who join SABS during BlingFest will receive the rest of this year's membership gratis as well as 2025 full membership for their $35 dues. Membership application and payment will be available on site
Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.
Vendors interested in showing at BlingFest must be vetted and may contact BlingFest Chair Lauri Gray Eaton by emailing [email protected]. Indoor spaces are sold out and on wait-list status. Outdoor lawn spaces are $100 for a 10'x10' tent space; outdoor vendor provides tent, tables and chairs. Tent is recommended but not required. Outdoor lawn spaces may be reserved up to one week before the event.
For more information contact Lauri Eaton at [email protected] or [email protected]
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