Summer Markets
The sun has quite suddenly turned to rain, and I’m reminded (once again) that living on the West Coast keeps you on your toes, especially in the spring months. Don’t like the weather? Wait five minutes.
I’m only (a little) grumpy about the rain because this Saturday is my first outdoor market of the year, and I have no interest in selling books in the middle of a thunderstorm. Metal tent + flammable paper products + lightning bolts = an adventure I don’t particularly want to experience.
However, the market is more than 48 hours away, and by then, given our changeable BC weather patterns, we could be smack dab in the centre of a heat wave. Who knows! There’s nothing I can do to deter the clouds from coming over the mountains, so regardless of what we’re faced with this weekend, the market will take place, rain or shine. ONWARDS!
Oh, what’s that? Did I say, markets?
Yes, I did!
On Saturday, May 17, I’ll be selling books at the Cumberland Village Market from 10 to 4. This is one of my favourite markets — the village is bustling with people, the streets are full of musicians and artists, and its always a lot of fun. Come and join us for singing, great food, arts and crafts, and much more. Even if it’s a little damp, I know we’ll have a great time. Plus, there’s a new book on my table, so if you’re following along with the Circus Salmagundi stories, you might be interested in the newest title, A Bitter Tide!
And if you’re going to be visiting Vancouver Island this summer, there’s a few spots where I’ll be selling books (in addition to online and independent bookstores) in June, July and August. Have a look at the list below. If our paths cross, I hope you’ll pop by to sell hello!
June
Summer by the Sea, Parksville - June 10
Summer by the Sea, Parksville - June 17
CrowsNest Solstice Market, Campbell River - June 20
Summer by the Sea, Parksville - June 26
CV Makers Market, Courtenay - June 28
July
Summer by the Sea, Parksville - July 1
Thursday Night Market, Qualicum Beach - July 3
Summer by the Sea, Parksville - July 8
Thursday Night Market, Qualicum Beach - July 10
Summer by the Sea, Parksville - July 15
Commercial Street Night Market, Nanaimo - July 17
Summer by the Sea, Parksville - July 22
Thursday Night Market, Qualicum Beach - July 24
CV Makers Market, Courtenay - July 26
Summer by the Sea, Parksville - July 29
Thursday Night Market, Qualicum Beach - July 31
August
Summer by the Sea, Parksville - August 5
Thursday Night Market, Qualicum Beach - August 7
CV Makers Market, Courtenay - August 9
Summer by the Sea, Parksville - August 12
Commercial Street Night Market, Nanaimo - August 14
Summer by the Sea, Parksville - August 19
Thursday Night Market, Qualicum Beach, Qualicum - August 21
See you at the markets!
I’m only (a little) grumpy about the rain because this Saturday is my first outdoor market of the year, and I have no interest in selling books in the middle of a thunderstorm. Metal tent + flammable paper products + lightning bolts = an adventure I don’t particularly want to experience.
However, the market is more than 48 hours away, and by then, given our changeable BC weather patterns, we could be smack dab in the centre of a heat wave. Who knows! There’s nothing I can do to deter the clouds from coming over the mountains, so regardless of what we’re faced with this weekend, the market will take place, rain or shine. ONWARDS!
Oh, what’s that? Did I say, markets?
Yes, I did!
On Saturday, May 17, I’ll be selling books at the Cumberland Village Market from 10 to 4. This is one of my favourite markets — the village is bustling with people, the streets are full of musicians and artists, and its always a lot of fun. Come and join us for singing, great food, arts and crafts, and much more. Even if it’s a little damp, I know we’ll have a great time. Plus, there’s a new book on my table, so if you’re following along with the Circus Salmagundi stories, you might be interested in the newest title, A Bitter Tide!
And if you’re going to be visiting Vancouver Island this summer, there’s a few spots where I’ll be selling books (in addition to online and independent bookstores) in June, July and August. Have a look at the list below. If our paths cross, I hope you’ll pop by to sell hello!
June
Summer by the Sea, Parksville - June 10
Summer by the Sea, Parksville - June 17
CrowsNest Solstice Market, Campbell River - June 20
Summer by the Sea, Parksville - June 26
CV Makers Market, Courtenay - June 28
July
Summer by the Sea, Parksville - July 1
Thursday Night Market, Qualicum Beach - July 3
Summer by the Sea, Parksville - July 8
Thursday Night Market, Qualicum Beach - July 10
Summer by the Sea, Parksville - July 15
Commercial Street Night Market, Nanaimo - July 17
Summer by the Sea, Parksville - July 22
Thursday Night Market, Qualicum Beach - July 24
CV Makers Market, Courtenay - July 26
Summer by the Sea, Parksville - July 29
Thursday Night Market, Qualicum Beach - July 31
August
Summer by the Sea, Parksville - August 5
Thursday Night Market, Qualicum Beach - August 7
CV Makers Market, Courtenay - August 9
Summer by the Sea, Parksville - August 12
Commercial Street Night Market, Nanaimo - August 14
Summer by the Sea, Parksville - August 19
Thursday Night Market, Qualicum Beach, Qualicum - August 21
See you at the markets!
