Thornebrook 3rd Annual Heirlooms & Blooms - 2008
The 3rd Annual Heirlooms & Blooms Antique Market and Garden Show Information:
- Free preview for serious collectors - Friday, April 25th from 3PM - 7PM.
- Show will take place on Saturday, April 26th, 2008 from 10AM - 5PM.
- Show will take place on Saturday, April 27th, 2008 from 10AM - 5PM.
- The show is produced by The Thornebrook Merchants Association
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Space/Design
- 100 premium spaces.
- Covered spaces are: 15' linear by 5' deep - tents cannot be used in the spaces. Limited space available under cover!
- Open-area spaces are: 10' x 10', tent or canopy recommended. (Tent/canopy not furnished).
- The show has been designed as a festival with attention to featuring the exhibiting dealers - there will be entertainment, food vendors, and other related activities such as a vintage clothing fashion show on Saturday, and jazz and refreshments during the Free Preview. Net proceeds from the space rental fee will be donated to Haven Hospice.
Contact Information
- Collectors Cabinet: 352-371-7787
- Lyn White: 352-384-3542 (Director)
General Information and Festival Rules
The 3rd Annual Heirlooms and Blooms Festival is a two-day market of antiques and garden paraphernalia under the covered walkways and on the grassy areas and plaza of Thornebrook Village. The show will be heavily publicized via newspaper, Antique periodicals, radio and press releases to all North Central Florida media.
Application Deadline: Must be postmarked by April 1, 2008. After April 1 acceptance will be on a space available basis.
The space rental fee of $85 will not be refunded after acceptance, for cancellation or other reason. The money will already have been spent on advertising and any net proceeds from the space rental fee will be donated to Haven Hospice.
Dealers are responsible for their own set-ups. There are no electrical outlets available. Display racks, stands, tables, etc. may be left up overnight Friday if desired. There will be a guard on duty, but be aware the guard cannot be in all places at the same time. All items left unattended will be at your own risk.
Porters can be available if booked in advance. Please let us know of your needs as soon as possible.
Each dealer is responsible for collecting Florida Sales Tax and reporting it directly to the Florida Department of Revenue. Alachua County sales tax is 6.25%
No Animals will be allowed in the show area. Please board your pets; management will enforce this rule.
Dealers and/or their representatives must be present during the entire show from 3 - 7pm on Friday and 10am - 5pm on Saturday. Set-up is allowed beginning at 10 am on Friday, April 25. You must be completely set-up by the Free Preview beginning at 3PM. All dealers will be expected to be completely set-up by 9:30 am Saturday and ready for business. No changes of spaces will be allowed without the approval of the show director. All items and dealers' belongings - including chairs - must be contained within the assigned space. Be aware that some spaces are only 15' linear x 5' deep or 10' x 10' with no additional room. Due to Fire code, all doorways must be left unblocked and we ask your cooperation in setting up so you do not block access to any open business. Dealers will be given a parking space adjacent to the show area leaving the closest spaces for customers.
Haven Hospice - optional - you may donate an item for the silent auction to benefit Haven Hospice. The item will remain within your display and be noted as a donation - the silent auction bid will be entered at your space and be tabulated at noon on Saturday, and the winners will be announced during the Fashion Show at 1pm.
Entertainment Schedule
April 25th
- 3PM - 5PM Karl Weismantel
- 5PM - 7PM Taylor Roberts
April 26th
- 10AM Hot Club DeVille, Gypsy Jazz
- 11AM Amusica Pop Ensemble
- 12PM Hot Club DeVille, Gypsy Jazz
- 1PM Amusica Pop Ensemble
- 2PM Hot Club DeVille, Gypsy Jazz
- 3PM Amusica Pop Ensemble
- 4PM Bill Hatfield, Pianoman
April 27th
- TBA