We can’t to return from Spring 2017! The season begins with our Happily Ever After Creative Wedding Fair on Sunday 12th March at Brighton Racecourse. This will feature 100 exhibitors plus workshops, live entertainment and lots more. We’ll then be…
Spring 2017 Craft Fair Dates Announced
Our Final Fair of 2016 – This Sunday 11th December at Brighton Open Market
Planning on visiting our Christmas craft and design market this Sunday 11th December? Here are a few more details of what’s on throughout the day. We’ll be open from 11am – 4pm so be sure to pop in and not…
Say Hello to… Lauren’s Art
We welcome Lauren’s Art for the first time this Sunday at Brighton Open Market. Find out more… Hello, I’m Lauren from ‘Lauren’s Art’ How would you describe your style and creations? I create quirky, light-hearted illustrated cityscapes of Brighton, London…
Parking Near Brighton Open Market
Our final fair at Brighton Open Market on Sunday 11th December is nearly upon us and lots of you have asked about parking and getting there. We’ve put together this handy list of options to help you with your journey. If you are…
What’s On at The Fairy Tale Fair Sunday 13th November
Planning on visiting our Christmas craft and design market this Sunday 13th November? Here are a few more details of what’s on throughout the day. We’ll be open from 11am – 4pm so be sure to pop in and not…
Introducing: Brighton and Hove News
Today we welcome Brighton and Hove News, who are one of our Brighton Open Market Christmas fair sponsors for 2016. Find out more about them in our interview below. What is Brighton and Hove News? It’s a website covering everything…
Introducing: The Pet Shed Brighton
Hi Hannah, we’d love to know a little more about you and how The Pet Shed was founded? When my local pet shop came up for sale I jokingly said that I should buy it, then I seriously considered it,…
Introducing New Priory Vets
We’re pleased to introduce New Priory Vets as one of our Spring fair sponsors. Find out a little more about them… Please introduce New Priory Vets and a little about you: New Priory Vets Brighton is an RCVS accredited Hospital…
Vote for us in The Best Of awards!
It’s exciting to announce we have been shortlisted for the Best of Loved and Local Awards 2016! We have been nominated for Best Market and Event in the UK and Best Business in Brighton and Hove. So now we really…
Happy New Year & Thank You!
2016 is upon us! We wanted to wish you all a very happy new year and hope its one full of adventures, achievements and new ideas! A big thank you to all of you who supported our fairs during 2015,…
Join us in our Craft Workshop room at Patcham!
Only 5 days to go to The Fairy Tale Fair at Patcham Methodist church now! We wanted to introduce to you some of the things you can find in our workshop room. There will be a range of activities to…
Say Hello to.. Becky Lu
Next up in our stall holder interviews we introduce Becky Lu, joining us on November 15th at Brighton Open Market – find out more about her… Please introduce yourself and your brand…. Hello, I am Becky Lu and I am…
Welcome Back… Tiny Treat Boutique
Today we catch up with Caroline of Tiny Treat Boutique. She’ll be back once again with her ever popular Polymer clay jewellery, kits and workshop at both Brighton Open Market on November 15th and Patcham on November 21st. Find out…
Say hello to… Anna’s Drawing Room
Today we catch up with Fairy Tale Fair regular Anna of Anna’s Drawing room. Find out what she has in store for Christmas 2015. You can meet her in person at our fair on November 15th at our Brighton Open…
Say Hello to… Definately-Different
Today we speak to Lynne of Definately-Different, who we look forward to welcoming back once again to Patcham on Novmber 21st…. I have always liked adding my own personalised touches to clothes to make them individual even the simplest things…
October Halloween Fair – the Photos are in!
A big thank you to all of you who visited and took part in our October Halloween half term fair last Sunday 25th October at Brighton Open Market. It was a fun filled spooky day of over 45 stalls, craft…
Halloween Half Term fair – One Week to go!
We’re so excited for lots of you to join us next Sunday 25th October at Brighton Open Market for our Halloween half term special! The Fairy Tale Fair will inspire shoppers with over 40 carefully chosen, high quality, handmade /…
Say Hello to… Les Mistons
Today on the blog we welcome Les Mistons who will be joining us for the first time on October 25th at Brighton Open Market. Find out more about them and their vintage children’s clothing… Please introduce yourself and your brand…….
Say Hello to… Made in Hove, Actually!
Please introduce yourself and your brand…. I am a one woman, newly set up, arts and crafts business based in Hove (actually!). It all started off as a hobby but after getting some great feedback from family and friends I…
Half term Halloween special – October 25th!
The Open Market, Brighton, Sunday 25th October Marshalls Row, London Road, BN1 4JU, Brighton. 10.30am – 4pm Join us this Autumn at Brighton Open Market for our Halloween half term special! On Sunday 25th October The Fairy Tale Fair will inspire shoppers…
Summer Fairy Tale Fair – the photos are in!
We had a great day at Brighton Open Market on Saturday, big thanks to all those who visited and took part. Also thanks to Brighton Lindyhoppers for performing with their wonderful dance troop. Here are a few photos from the…
Say Hello to… Wild Whiskers
Today in the last of our summer stall holder interviews we welcome Lucy of Wild Whiskers. We met her a few weeks back at a Brighton Etsy meeting. We fell in love with her cute illustrated designed and we’re excited…
Say Hello to… Hiku designs
On Saturday 15th August we welcome Hiku Designs for the first time to our fair at Brighton Open Market. In fact this is her first ever craft fair and we think her baby creations are just beautiful! Find out more……
Introducing: Brighton Style Magazine
We are super excited to have Brighton Style Magazine as one of our summer fair sponsors. We’ve admired their content for a while now, and they are great at promoting local small businesses – which we love too! Find out…
Deanna O’Keeffe Handmade Jewellery: Unique works of art to wear…
Please introduce yourself and your brand I am a Brighton-based jewellery maker. I make pendant necklaces by breathing new life in to vintage brooches. I also make beaded pendants, necklaces and earrings form my large collection of beads which I…
Say Hello to… Roberta Fidora
Today we are pleased to introduce a Fairy Tale Fair newcomer Roberta Fidora who is travelling from Portsmouth along the coast. Find out more about her and what you can expect to find on her stall on August 15th at…
Under the Sea Children’s Day – The Photos are in!
We have just about recovered from the madness that was Children’s Day at Brighton Open Market yesterday. Crowds of you gathered at the market for our Under the Sea themed day which included a free craft station, a treasure hunt,…
Announcing Children’s Day at Brighton Open Market – July 24th
The Open Market, Brighton, Friday 24th July Marshalls Row, London Road, BN1 4JU, Brighton. 10.30am – 3.30pm The Fairy Tale Fair are excited to have been asked to curate the first Children’s Day of the Summer at Brighton Open Market…
August Applications Now Open!
Join us this Summer at Brighton Open Market for lots of craft-y fun! After 8 years in the waiting The Open Market re-opened in summer 2014 and is now Brighton’s best destination for locally sourced goods, fresh food and a…
May 24th Fair – The Photos Are In!!
We are excited to share the photos from last Sunday’s fair with you, by the wonderful Candy Floss and Bowties Photography, who we love! A big thank you to all of you who visited and took part in our fair…
