media fact sheet 2017 - Beaches Arts and Craft Show

MEDIA FACT SHEET 2017
33rd
BEACHES ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW
ABOUT THE SHOW
The BEACHES ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW is an outdoor marketplace of
handmade works by over 150 top Canadian artists, artisans, and designers.
Each exhibitor is expertly selected based on the quality, originality, and
craftsmanship of their work; they must be the designer and the creator of their
respective works, and only work produced in Canada is permitted to be sold.
Product categories include fashion and accessories, jewellery, natural body care,
fine art and photography, sculptures, woodworking, ceramics, glassware, textiles,
leathers, toys, gourmet foods, and more.
The BEACHES ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW, now in its 33rd year in Toronto, is proudly
produced by SIGNATURES SHOWS LTD for the benefit of NEIGHBOURHOOD LINK
SUPPORT SERVICES. For more information, please visit beachesshow.ca
ABOUT NEIGHBOURHOOD LINK SUPPORT SERVICES
NEIGHBOURHOOD LINK SUPPORT SERVICES is a non-profit support service agency
working to help newcomers, youth, unemployed, seniors and the marginally housed, primarily
in the east Toronto community, to live independently and with dignity. Since 1975, with
the assistance of its staff and over 600 volunteers, it has helped more than 11,000 people
annually. For more information, please visit neighbourhoodlink.org
SHOW FEATURES & PROMOTIONS
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Beaches Show x Blitz Facial Bar Giveaway: a prize package consisting of two "The
Works" facials from Blitz Facial Bar and works donated by Beaches Arts & Crafts Show
exhibitors will be drawn on-site on Sunday, June 11. All guests can receive a prize ballot
while visiting.
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Canada 150 Banner: in celebration of Canada's 150th Anniversary of Confederation, a
banner will be hung on-site for all guests to sign with their birthday wishes to Canada.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS
SIGNATURES SHOWS LTD. is Canada’s largest producer of fine craft shows, with over 37
years experience and over 330 shows produced. Each year, SIGNATURES accepts over
2,500 participating exhibitors and welcomes over 400,000 visitors to its 20 shows in 13
cities across Canada. Based in Ottawa, it is a 100 per cent Canadian owned and operated
business. For more information, please visit signatures.ca
MEDIA CONTACT
Etienne Dale • Communications Manager • 416.999.9354 • [email protected]
DATES/HOURS
Saturday, June 10
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 11
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
LOCATION
Kew Gardens Park
2075 Queen St. E
Toronto, ON
OTHER INFO
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Free admission for all
Rain or shine
For the benefit of
Neighbourhood Link
Support Services
ONLINE/SOCIAL
beachesshow.ca
neighbourhoodlink.org
BeachesShow
FISH EYE SISTERS
Huntsville, ON
GARDEROBE BOUTIQUE
North York, ON
WILK WATCHWORKS
Scarborough, ON
@signatures.ca
@signaturesca
@NeighbourhdLink
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