Interested in being a Food or Arts and Crafts Vendor at our Twentieth Anniversary celebration in 2008?

The PFF is proud to host a diverse and exciting array of vendors at our free festival in the park, this year on Saturday, August 23, 2008. Please note that fees, deadlines, and rules regarding all vendors are currently being revised. Vendors from 2007 will be contacted with the updated contracts by February 28, 2008. Those interested in becoming vendors in 2008 should contact the following email addresses; phone contacts are not currently available.

Arts and Crafts Vendors: pffartsandcrafts@gmail.com

Food Vendors: pff.food.vendors@gmail.com

Here's a list of some of the vendors who were selling their wares at the festival in 2007 in Rotary Park.

Kimberly Sage www.sagedesigns.ca

Kimberly Sage graduated with a diploma in Fine Craft from the Jewellery/Metal Arts program at the New Brunswick college of Craft and Design in 2003. Kimberly's work is handcrafted in silver or gold, crystals, precious and semi-precious stones without the use of many molds. Each piece in essence is one of a kind. She currently draws inspiration for her designs from change, transition and evolution which are reflected in her work through symbolism, colour and choice in materials.

Perception Glassworks

Perception Glass Works was founded in Peterborough by glass artist Jesse Robertson. Our art is created by lamp work glass blowing. Clear and coloured glass is worked in a highly specialized torch and then placed in a kiln to anneal. Please come by our booth and see the wide selection of one of a kind glass art including, pendants, earrings, bracelets, key chains, perfume bottles, and ornaments.

ecomum

ecomum is dedicated to providing organic or reusable lifestyle and body care products for every member of the family. By promoting reusable and domestically produced products, and organic fibres, we hope to encourage a lighter pathway on the planet. Items such as diapers, wood diaper covers, organic handkerchiefs, menstrual pads and Diva Cups are all made in Canada. Ecomum is also proud to offer ethically manufactured affordable organic infant, adult and home fashions from Sage Creek Naturals. It is ecomum's 5^th season at the festival. For more information please email: info@ecomum.com or check out the website:

www.ca.geocities.com/ecomum

conNartist

Nicole Conboy presents home décor by coNartist. Using mainly recycled materials and a focus on the aesthetics of colour and shape, coNartist combines objects and images that would normally seem to contrast one another. You will find anything from picture frames and fridge magnets to mobiles and various outlet covers. Check out this booth and you will find home décor that is super fun for everyone!

mandie www.mandie.ca

mandie clothing and accessories are uniquely designed from vintage/used material. The idea of reusing material is the main concept the mandie supports. Each article is puzzle pieced together maximizing the use of the material available. mandie
clothing is constantly changing to suit current trends, however you may find some added twists to the mandie line. The distinctive feature on most mandie articles is the freehand sketching with thread. The sketching differentiates a mandie from any other brand because each sketch is unique according to the design. Check out mandie designs, they're one of a kind! For more information about mandie products, please contact Amanda Burrett at info@mandie.ca or visit www.mandie.ca

Random Pretty Things www.randomprettywebpage.com

Local Jewellery artist Alana Farmer creates a variety of wire sculpted accessories and home décor items. Random Pretty Things features an assortment of colourful and unique wearable art, including knitted wire bracelets, anklets, necklaces, chokers and one of kind wrapped glass pendants.

The Kawartha World Issues Centre wwwkwic.info

Kawartha World Issues Centre (KWIC) is a charitable global education and resource centre, established in 1989, serving Peterborough and the Kawartha region. KWIC promotes dialogue and understanding of world issues to enable people to engage in positive social and environmental change through special events and educational programs. For more information and to access the community events calendar, visit their website.

Sunshine Publishing www.idratherbegardening.ca

I’d rather be…’GARDENING’ (Sunshine Publishing), by Peggy Immel, a local gardener, is the best Canadian handbook for both novice and seasoned gardeners in Zones 1 to 5. The user-friendly format and coil-bound compact size allows for easy sourcing for every conceivable garden topic allowing anyone to create climate-tolerant, environment-friendly gardens. Literally form A to Z, design your search to suit your specific desired theme and garden site needs. This handbook offers ten theme gardens, low maintenance pest-free/drought-tolerant gardening, a month-by month journal, covering trees, shrubs, vines, perennial flowers, containers and annual flowers. Check out the website and pick up your copy at the festival!

Voices of Burma

Voices of Burma is a non-profit organization that is working to help support Burmese migrants and refugees who have fled persecution within Burma, to Thailand. We display art done by the Karen refugees, many of whom are children. All donations help to support their schools, which receive no funding within Thailand, and to support the artists and their families. We are trying to raise awareness about their situation and give financial aid with any donations that we receive.

Crafty by Nature

This vendor has been doing festivals, craft sales, street sales in Central/Northern Ontario for 15 years. Handmade items as well as popular trendy items such as: No-headache Sun Visors, T-shirts. Princess crowns and wands, Night Lights. Magnetic jewellery, hair Accessories, Shoe Charms, Kid’s table (economy jewellery kid’s items).

Wild Ginger Native Plant Nursery

Wild Ginger Native Plant Nursery is now in its fifth year selling hardy, organic native perennials. Butterflies and birds love the nectar and seeds- and appreciate the habitat! Come check out the beautiful 'weeds' we have growing on our shorelines, prairies and woodlands."

The Peterborough Arts Umbrella www.pauart.ca

The Peterborough Arts Umbrella is a non-profit arts organization providing on-going commitment and support to the creative life in our community. They provide facilities and services for artists in all disciplines and stages of professional development. The PAU provides the means for our arts community to meet, collaborate, learn, discuss, create, and grow together.
The PAU exists because of the strong need for a creative space within our community, and the daily use and reliance on our services, by our members. Their ability to provide and maintain these services relies upon the generosity and encouragement of contributors like you.

Jackson Creek Press www.jacksoncreekpress.ca

Using a 1929 Chandler and Price platen letterpress, metal and wood type, cast off cuts and our own wood and lino cuts, Jackson Creek Press creates unique prints, note cards and booklets.

Salsa Gal www.salsa-gal.biz

Salsa Gal specializes in importing stones, beads and metals, carefully chosen and selected for their quality from around the world, ensuring each design is truly unique. Having started her career very early on in her life and since been well traveled throughout Europe she learned fast from her parents, particularly the art of crafting exquisite Hand Made Jewelry. Since then she has been mastering her craft by making and developing her own style of jewelry. We pride ourselves on having re-birthed our business successfully in 2002. As a family company we sincerely believe in our mission to provide our Customers with competitively priced Superior Hand Crafted Quality of Jewelry as well as First Class Service. For more information email service@salsa-gal.bizwww.salsa-gal.biz or call Laurie at (705) 313-0099.

The Peterborough LETS Exchange ptbolets.50webs.com

At the Peterborough LETS Exchange you can trade goods and services for goods and services. Stop by their information table to learn more about the oldest barter system in Ontario. Visit their websitefor more information!