We have taken a hiatus from Art shows to learn how to write for kids and to actually follow the never ending suggestion of-“You ought to have a children’s book!”
When I get that done, and its a fabulous as it ought to be, The Botanicals Will Be Back at shows!
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2013, 20014 : All done…. in the words of Julian Lennon – see you on the flip side….
Past events of 2014, and 2013
♦♦ APRIL ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
April 12 & 13 & 14 The 10th Annual Great Gardens and Landscaping Symposium at The Equinox Resort http://www.pyours.com/symposium Market days are Friday night and Saturday 8-4. Manchester VT : This inspirational and exhilarating symposium will energize your approach to gardening. The symposium will be at The Equinox Resort, a four-diamond resort in Manchester, VT. It features NINE info-packed lectures & panels led by nationally and regionally renowned professionals in their fields. Also featured is a Garden Marketplace with plant vendors, artisans, gardening gifts and products. (Had a great time! See ya’ next time!)
April 27 ; Come Celebrate Earth Day 2013 -11am-3 pm – — 3rd Annual Festival at Framingham Centre Village Green on the Common (MA) : 3rd Annual Framingham Earth Day Festival will continue to education on sustainable living, green and eco friendly products, local food and artisans, kids’ activities, and great music for an event that’s fun for all ages. http://www.framinghamearthday.org 
April 28, (Sunday) Art in the Garden-Spring 2013 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM in HOPKINTON MA. For any New Englander, this spring event is a welcome chance to enjoy the return of sun and outdoors fun. For any aficionado of hand made items, this event has always been a crowd pleaser! The event will feature 40 to 50 local artisans and crafts people. Only the finest handmade items will be featured.
11 am to 4 pm on the grounds of Weston Nurseries in Hopkinton, MA.
93 East Main Street (Rte. 135) Hopkinton, MA 01748
http://www.westonnurseries.com/
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May 11: Sherborn Library Arts & Crafts Fair (Saturday) This pre-Mother’s Day event features original handmade artwork and crafts. Highly anticipated by local communities throughout Metro-West Boston, admission and parking are free to fair-goers. This annual fair promises unique arts and crafts, beautiful plants, fun family and children’s activities, book sales, yummy food, author signings, and raffles. The event is located on the grounds of the Sherborn Library, Sherborn Community Center and the Unitarian Universalist Area Church. http://library.sherbornma.org/
May 18: Crafts in the Park
6th Annual Arts and Crafts fair along the river at the Ipswich RIver Park in North Reading. Light music and barbecue will be enjoyed by all. Proceeds benefit the picturesque Ipswich River Park. Crafts in the Park is another opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of Ipswich River Park.
We wont be at this one, but if you cant travel to NY then its a good one ot go and have nice day! June 2 stART on the Street: Canal District Spring Edition – Sunday June 2, 2013 {Raindate June 9th} 11am – 5pm • Green Street, Worcester In addition to over 150 artists and crafters, stART’s Spring Edition also hosts a wide range of local music groups and bands, non profit organizations offering information, a youth market featuring young creators’ wares, kids’ and all-ages activities, and a food court complete with vegan options. Area restaurants and bars will also be open for business. http://www.startonthestreet.org/start-street-spring-edition
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June 1 and 2 The fourth annual Sharon Springs Garden Party is a celebration of everything that grows. Saturday, June 1st and Sunday, June 2nd. Festival calendar is coming. Joining us for the 2013 Garden Party? Visit the event page at www.facebook.com/events/394360440648035/ to R.S.V.P. and receive event updates.
June 8 & 9: Festival Fete- Garden City RI. Garden City Center, located on Rt 2 in Cranston, will host the third annual Garden City Center Art Festival on June 8th and 9th from 10am to 5pm daily. The art festival will feature over 150 contemporary American art and crafts artists along with strolling entertainment including Rhode Island’s Big Nazo. The festival will feature items big and small including jewelry, ceramics, paintings, sculpture, fiber and home accessories. http://festivalfete.com
June 22 & 23: 31st year – NARRAGANSETT FINE ART FESTIVAL 9 to 5: Over 100 exceptional Fine Art exhibitors from South County, Rhode Island, New England, and beyond! Artists are accepted in categories of non-functional fine art, including: Oils & Acrylics,Photography, Watercolors & Pastels, Drawings & Graphics, Sculpture, and Other/3-dimensional Media. Not accepted for entry: jewelry, clothing, pottery, furniture, craft-type items.
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July 20 Tiverton Arts & Artisans, ( Rain Date July 21) 
July 28: Hopkinton Farmers Market. The market runs from 1 pm to 5 pm. Lot of amazing vendors- produce, cheese, honey, meat, bread and ART. Located on the Hopkinton Common.
July 29: Bellingham Whole Foods Market – Farmers Market.
The market runs from 4 pm to 7 pm. Naturally we are there, as well as sweets, breads, gluten free, beautiful jewelry, health care natural products and more!
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August 17 & 18 – Cotuit Arts and Crafts.: 
At the 43rd annual Cotuit Arts and Crafts Festival more than 125 outstanding artisans and craftsmen will gather for two days in August to offer their latest creations to those who venture to the quaint, seaside village of Cotuit knowing they will view some of the finest traditional and contemporary crafts of the entire region. http://craftfestcotuit.com/craftfest_cotuit.htm
August 19 : Bellingham Whole Foods Market – Farmers Market.
The market runs from 4 pm to 7 pm. Naturally we are there, as well as sweets, breads, gluten free, beautiful jewelry, health care natural products and more!
Aug 25: Hopkinton Farmers Market.
The market runs from 1 pm to 5 pm. Lot of amazing vendors- produce, cheese, honey, meat, bread and ART. Located on the Hopkinton
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September 9 : Bellingham Whole Foods Market – Farmers Market.
The market runs from 4 pm to 7 pm. Naturally we are there, as well as sweets, breads, gluten free, beautiful jewelry, health care natural products and more!
Saturday, September 21st and Sunday, September 22nd.
The fifth annual Sharon Springs Harvest Festival celebrates a successful harvest and the arrival of Autumn, and we will be there too!
When we started the Sharon Springs Harvest Festival 5 years ago, we dreamed it to be an occasion to celebrate the harvest from our local farmers and a day to bring the community together. The first year we were thrilled when 500 people showed up to the one day event. Last year, imagine our surprise when over 8000 people over two days
came to visit our little village. Why? No other reason than it’s a weekend to acknowledge what is good about small town America. We want you to come by and say ‘hi’ to everyone. -http://beekman1802.com/harvest-festival-sept-21-22-2013/
September 28 -10-4 Hopkiton Town Common. Rain or Shine.
39th Hopkinton PolyArts : Polyarts began in 1974 as a demonstration of various arts and crafts to showcase the talents of the local community. Since then it has grown into a day long event with many professional craftspeople, performing artists and community groups participating throughout the day. Polyarts is free to attend and is a family-friendly day with something for everyone, be it food, music, crafts or other entertainment.
Sept 29: Hopkinton Farmers Market.
The market runs from 1 pm to 5 pm. Lot of amazing vendors- produce, cheese, honey, meat, bread and ART. Located on the Hopkinton Town Common.
Nov 2– The Organic Angel– come to a short story telling adventure at the stores open house. “Join Liz Carren, creator of Botanical Beauties and Beasties for an amazing adventure into the world of eco friendly creatures who work together to preserve the planet. Come meet the Beauties and Beasties in this illustrated adventure. All ages welcome. Yes, that includes the adults too! Story time is 12:30pm – 1pm. FREE ” http://www.theorganicangel.com
Nov 23- The 3rd Annual Mariner Marketplace
When: Nov 23
Time: 10-4
Where: Narragansett Elementary School – 55 Munford Road, Narragansett RI
December
December 8th from 1-7pm.
The plaza is renting an ice rink and there will be plenty of fun and wonderful vendors (like us(!) to help get some of your holiday list checked off! Fun for the whole family… and naturally good food too!
Past events of 2012
PAS Spring Exhibit and sale: “Coming of Age” / Herb & Garden Show: Tiverton, RI / 30th ANNUAL FINE ART FESTIVAL – A.K.A. Narragansett Art Festival / Arts & Artisan Show- Tiverton RI / Sea Star Marketplace Frosty Drew Nature Center & Observatory / Customer Appreciation Day at Paw Planet / 38th Polyarts: Annual Hopkinton Polyarts Festival / Whole Foods Farmers Market (late spring tru the summer and the early fall / 22nd Pies on the Common / KISSED by an ANGEL 2012 / Mariner Marketplace 2012 / Narragansett High School PTO / Providence Holiday Market