Today we say hello to Jill Silk of Pearl Button who will be joining us for the first time at Brighton Open Market on March 29th. We look forward to welcoming her and her baby creations… Please introduce yourself and…
Say Hello to… Pearl Button
Introducing Just Daydreaming
We are pleased to introduce Just Daydreaming. This site features products for sale by many makers who take part in The Fairy Tale Fair. We are often asked by fans of the fair if they can buy from our talented sellers…
Local & Loved 2015 Awards- The Results are in!
As we announced a few weeks ago we needed your votes in the Local & Loved 2015 national awards! Big thanks to all of you who took the time to vote for us, it certainly was worth it! The results…
Say Hello to… Sew1965
Today we welcome someone new to the FTF family! Find out all about Victoria of Sew1965. You’ll find her selling at our Brighton Open Market fair on March 29th: Hi, my name is Victoria and I make unique handmade, vintage…
Say Hello to… Jen Moules Designs
Today we welcome back the talented Jen Moules. We love her wildlife themed illustrations and creations and are sure you will too. You’ll find her selling at our Patcham fair on Saturday March 14th. Read on to find out all…
Introducing… Candy Floss & Bow Ties Photography
Today we meet Candy Floss & Bow Ties Photography who we are pleased to announce will be photographing our Spring fairs at Patcham and Brighton Open Market this March. We love their brand (not just because its pink and fluffy)…
Introducing Child Friendly Brighton and Hove
We are pleased to welcome back Child Friendly Brighton and Hove as one of our sponsors for our Spring fairs. Child Friendly Brighton and Hove provides comprehensive and up-to-date listings for a wide range of child friendly things to do,…
Spring 2015 Applications now open!
Last week we announced our Spring 2015 fair dates, and now applications are open, and filling fast indeed! Join us on Saturday 14th March in Patcham and Sunday 29th March at Brighton Open Market. We are excited to return to…
Spring 2015 dates now announced!
Drum roll!….. We’ve just announced our Spring 2015 dates! They are: Saturday 14th March, Patcham. – Mother’s Day & Easter special Sunday 29th March, Brighton Open Market. – Easter special Patcham details: This Spring we will once again fill Patcham…
Vote for us in the Loved & Local Business Awards!
Thanks to all your lovely reviews so far we’ve qualified for the Best of ‘Loved & Local’ Business awards! Voting is open until the end of January, and it would be great if you have a minute to pop over…
Introducing The Best Of Brighton & Hove
We are excited to introduce a new sponsor for our Spring 2015 fairs- The Best of Brighton & Hove. So what are they all about?… thebestof is a unique gathering point for the community and great local businesses, we are…
Watch our Video!
Happy New Year everyone! We hope you all had a great Christmas break! We are super excited to announce our video is now in! It shows a taster of our Christmas fair at Brighton Racecourse fair. If you took part…
Our Journey: 2012 – 2014
Where it all began: The Fairy Tale Fair was launched in the summer of 2012 and is the creation of Claire Montgomery. As a designer and regular on the craft scene herself she decided to set up her own craft…
Say Hello to… Mary-Anne Makes
Today we catch up with Fairy Tale Fair seller Mary-Anne, who sold with us at Brighton Racecourse on Small Business Saturday. Her stall was certainly a popular one! Read on to find out why… Please introduce yourself and your brand……..
Small Business Saturday: Our visit to Downing Street!
Yes its official, we were lucky enough to be invited to a top 100 Small Business Saturday event in Downing Street by George Osbourne, the chancellor. We had a fab day, if a little stressful, meeting the other top businesses…
Brighton Racecourse: The Photos are in!!
Well, what a day we had at Brighton Racecourse! 100 talented stall holders filled the venue on Small Business Saturday UK, and thousands of you visited and enjoyed what they have to offer. Visitors also enjoyed Santa’s Photobooth, face painting…
Say Hello to… AP Potting
Please introduce yourself and your brand….. My name is AP Potting and I tell stories with words and pictures. Usually these words and pictures are placed together to tell a story of a brief moment in time. They commonly involve…
Say Hello to…Forever Foxed
Forever Foxed are purveyors of terrier-inspired cards and gifts. Our designs are based on our very own rescue dogs past and present, and many of their pals. Through our illustrations, we hope to share the joy these dogs have brought…
But what is a fair without bunting!?
Today we speak to Bunting Boutique. You may recognise their bunting that always makes our fairs look so pretty. Their wonderful handmade bunting will be adorning our fair once again this Saturday! Bunting Boutique have been getting very festive of…
Say Hello to… Georgie St Clair
Please introduce yourself and your brand….. My name is Georgie St Clair and I am an Artist & Illustrator, living in Brighton, UK. I create fashion inspired art and illustrations. Tell us a bit about your creations and how you…
Say Hello To… Curtis Skinner
Please introduce yourself and tell us a bit about you…. My name is Curtis Skinner and I’m a full time singer. I sing for all ocassions mostly weddings, parties, festivals and fairs. In February last year after a career in…
Say Hello to… Flour & Frost
My name is Avril and I am the owner of Flour & Frost which I set up this year. I run a home based bakery in Hove, providing cakes for businesses, events and your special occasions. I am very excited…
Advance Tickets Now Available!
If you are planning on visiting on Saturday why not get your tickets in advance and save time and money on the day! Advance tickets are available at £1.50 each for ages 13 and over. Age 12 and under have…
Say Hello to… Dowden & Wood
Please introduce yourself and your brand….. Following many years experience working in an intriguing mix of the holistic & interiors industry Dowden & Wood came about to offer a range of natural & beautiful product ranges to enhance the body…
Say hello to… Kirk’s Carvings
Today we welcome back Kirk’s Carvings who will be joining us at Brighton Racecourse on Saturday 6th December. Find out more about them… Please introduce yourself and your brand….. Hi, my name is Simon and I am a wood turner….
Say Hello to… Hey Diddle Diddle
– Please introduce yourself and your brand….. My name is Debbie and I am the face behind Hey Diddle Diddle! Hand painted Designs. All my products that I sell at fairs are wooden and are hand painted by myself with…
The Fairy Tale Fair at Brighton Open Market- In Photos!
Last weekend saw our first venture into central Brighton with our fair at Brighton Open Market which we filled with 40 wonderful stall holders. Despite the heavy rain and cold weather the fair was a great success and enjoyed by…
Say Hello To… The Embroidery Bird
Today on the blog we speak to Penny, who will be joining us at our Brighton Racecourse fair on 6th December! Find out more about her… Please introduce yourself and your brand…. My name is Penny Edwards and I am…
Say Hello to… Manic Minotaur
Today we introduce Manic Minotaur, you certainly won’t miss their vibrantly coloured creations at our Racecourse fair on December 6th! Hi all! I’m Scott Nellis and welcome to my alter-ego Manic Minotaur! I am mega-excited to be taking part in…
Say Hello to… Sussex Simple Pleasures
Today we introduce Sussex Simple Pleasures, who will be joining us with her yummy festive hampers at our racecourse fair on December 6th!… My name is Michelle prior & I am Sussex Simple Pleasures. I make seasonal preserves and specialise…
