Newquay Tretherras invites you to there wonderful annual Christmas Winter Craft Fayre.
"Start your Christmas shopping at one of the biggest and oldest craft fayres in Cornwall or grab a few stocking fillers while shopping local. With four halls to explore over the two day event, there's something for everyone from our 120 local artisan traders."
Claire and I are looking forward to this. There are so many makers and crafters, it's always a treat to see what everyone is up to. I often spend some of my profit on food.
Prep
It takes a lot of prep to get ready for any craft fair or exhibition, even when you've got experience under your belt. I like to have a little plan written down for the setup - it's easy on the day to forget all your carefully laid plans in the rush of the moment. Below is my slightly cryptic plan - but it makes sense to me!
![Prep for NT Voice Christmas Craft Fair Newquay Cornish Artist Diane Griffiths](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0686/9470/4422/files/PSX_20231121_085424_240x240.jpg?v=1700557226)
![Prep for NT Voice Christmas Craft Fair Newquay Cornish Artist Diane Griffiths](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0686/9470/4422/files/PSX_20231121_085346_240x240.jpg?v=1700557258)
It's also important to ensure you are displaying your products in the best way possible, and this is something which feels like a constant challenge. This year I discovered this little wooden structure in a charity shop and with a little bit of minor DIY (which is about all I can manage) - I've got a nice display for my small hand painted baubles.
![NT Voice Christmas Craft Fair Newquay Cornish Artist Diane Griffiths](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0686/9470/4422/files/PXL_20231008_085616689_240x240.jpg?v=1700557974)
![NT Voice Christmas Craft Fair Newquay Cornish Artist Diane Griffiths](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0686/9470/4422/files/PXL_20231012_100757055_240x240.jpg?v=1700558024)
![NT Voice Christmas Craft Fair Newquay Cornish Artist Diane Griffiths](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0686/9470/4422/files/PXL_20231021_200537308_480x480.jpg?v=1700558051)
![NT Voice Christmas Craft Fair Newquay Cornish Artist Diane Griffiths](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0686/9470/4422/files/PSX_20231111_165520_240x240.jpg?v=1700558072)
![NT Voice Christmas Craft Fair Newquay Cornish Artist Diane Griffiths](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0686/9470/4422/files/PSX_20231111_165731_240x240.jpg?v=1700558094)
![NT Voice Christmas Craft Fair Newquay Cornish Artist Diane Griffiths](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0686/9470/4422/files/PSX_20231111_201717_240x240.jpg?v=1700558116)
![NT Voice Christmas Craft Fair Newquay Cornish Artist Diane Griffiths](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0686/9470/4422/files/PSX_20231111_201817_240x240.jpg?v=1700558132)
Location
Come and say hello this weekend, Claire and I will be there Saturday and Sunday! It's the only craft fair we're doing this year, so a rare chance to meet and purchase directly from us.
![NT Voice Christmas Craft Fair Newquay Cornish Artist Diane Griffiths](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0686/9470/4422/files/400621568_1138005244021757_6972245231355607605_n_480x480.jpg?v=1700555429)
![NT Voice Christmas Craft Fair Newquay Cornish Artist Diane Griffiths](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0686/9470/4422/files/FB_IMG_1700551330725_2_240x240.jpg?v=1700555539)
![NT Voice Christmas Craft Fair Newquay Cornish Artist Diane Griffiths](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0686/9470/4422/files/FB_IMG_1700551323536_2_240x240.jpg?v=1700555553)
![NT Voice Christmas Craft Fair Newquay Cornish Artist Diane Griffiths](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0686/9470/4422/files/FB_IMG_1700552805590_480x480.jpg?v=1700556091)
Food
- Kabyn Café - Previously the Hungry Horsebox Co. from Hayle is joining us for the whole weekend to keep you topped up with Caffeine, hot street food, and some sweet treats.
- Xanders Diner from Newquay is also pitching up alongside Kabyn to provide a festive spin on burgers and hot dogs (how did we never think about pigs in blanket hot dogs?)
- Load-A Waffle is returning for 2023, only on Sunday, to provide you with those super scrummy waffles and coffees.
This year the school canteens will only be providing a grab-and-go style offering in the event hall - offering mince pies, chocolate biscuits, and teas/coffees, with a 50p saving if you bring your own reusable cup - I must remember to do that!