Events
Author Events
in and around Victoria, BC Canada
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2012 Markets and Craft Fairs – TBA soon
January:
February:
Tapestry School Conference, Feb 17th – 9 am – 2:30 pm, Esquimalt SS, Victoria, BC.
March:
April:
TBA – Spring Craft Fair @ SHOAL Centre, Sidney, BC
April ?? – Bastion Square Public Market opens
Victoria, BC (outdoor/city centre)
Season Length: April – October (5 days/wk weather permitting)
Robert’s 14th Season (11th at Bastion Square) – Robert’s hours are 9 am – 5:00pm Wed-Sun
(official times are a bit later and are dependent on weather).
Robert’s spot is across Government St. from The Bay Centre and opposite the Irish Times Pub as it has been for 6+ years now. Look for his two large posters.
If you miss Robert at the market, we will be happy to deliver books to your hotel. If you’re planning a visit to our lovely city of Victoria, BC (a historical and beautiful market venue with a backdrop of restored historical buildings) – originally the site of Fort Victoria – and views of our famous Victoria Harbour … and Robert (of course!), are worth the visit! Phone us: 250-477-0192
NB: All dates are ‘weather permitting’
May:
Bastion Square Public Market (outdoor/city centre – see April for details)
June:
Bastion Square Public Market (outdoor/city centre – see April for details)
Sidney Street Market June 2 – August 25 – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm every Thursday evening – Beacon Ave. is closed to traffic. Market is on rain or shine, but books don’t like the rain so we could be missing!
July:
Bastion Square Public Market (outdoor/city centre – see April for details)
Gorge Picnic July 1st (TBA) Family celebration along the Gorge from Tillicum to Craigflower Bridge – all day. Joyce can be found with the vendors along the pathway.
St. Mark’s Street Fair 8:30 am – 3 pm – Qualicum Beach, BC
Joyce will be “On the Street”!
August:
Bastion Square Public Market (outdoor/city centre – see April for details)
Sidney Street Market June 3 – August 25 – You’ll find Joyce here (she always carries books signed by Robert) from 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm every Thursday evening – Beacon Ave. is closed to traffic. Poor weather may be a factor for our presence.
September: (if you miss us at market, please call us at: 250-477-0192)
Bastion Square Public Market- our last month (outdoor/city centre – see April for details.)
This is the end of our outdoor markets.
October:
Oct. ?? BCTLA (Teacher-Librarian) Conference, Burnaby, BC
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2011 Christmas Shows – TBA October 2012
November: (same as 2010)
Fri. – Sun. Nov. 4, 5, 6 – Nanaimo Professional (Christmas) Show – Beban Pk, Nanaimo, BC (3 days)
Thurs. – Sun. Nov. 10, 11, 12, 13 – Christmas Chaos – Cowichan Centre – Duncan, BC (4 days)
Fri. – Sun. Nov. 18, 19, 20 - Chilliwack Christmas Craft Market – Heritage Park (3 days)
Sat. Nov. 19 – Cloverdale Traditional School Craft Fair – Cloverdale School, Victoria, BC (1 day)
Note: As we will be in Chilliwack , Tara – our office assistant, will be manning our table for the 2nd year at her own kids’ school.
Fri. - Sun. Nov. 25, 26, 27 – Qualicum Beach Artisans’ Winter Festival, Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach, BC (3 days)
December:
Fri. – Sun. Dec. 2, 3, 4 – A Touch of Salt Spring - Panorama Leisure Ctr., N. Saanich, BC (3 days)
Fri. – Sun. Dec. 10, 11 – Last Chance Craft Show – Mary Winspear Hall, Sidney (2 days)
We look forward to seeing some of you this year!!
Thank you once again for your amazing support during 2011 – this was our 13th year
and although there was not a new book this year, all our books are now on eBooks
for you, your family and friends to enjoy!
Merry Christmas and Season’s Greetings from
Robert, Joyce, Tara, and our families