With almost 45 years in the show industry, Events Management Group is still going strong and seeks to treat every exhibitor like family. Our shows have been ranked nationally as some of the best fine art and craft shows in the country, and even with strange turns in the economy, sales continue to be strong. All our shows are hand-made only juried shows. All work exhibited must be the original design and creations of the exhibitor, and the exhibitor must attend/sell all three days of our show. No manufactured items are allowed.
Apply for our Craft Shows below
We have recently switched to an online application process. You will need to fill out a separate application for each show.
Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market - Virginia Beach Convention Center - Virginia Beach, VA
Northern Virginia Christmas Market - Dulles Expo Center - Chantilly, Va
Virginia Beach Christmas Market - Virginia Beach Convention Center - Virginia Beach, VA
The application must be accompanied by:
- A $100 deposit via credit card or bank draw information
- A minimum of four photos of the exhibitor's work
- One photo of their booth display at a distance or a sketch of their intended booth display
- A listing of items in the photo and their cost
- A list of all items that they make and intend to be sold
- An artist statement of how they designed/created their work and the materials used
You are more than welcome to email your images to info@emgshows.com, just be sure to indicate the date you emailed them on your application. If, for any reason, the exhibitor is not accepted to the show, the deposit check will not be cashed nor credit card charged.
EMG’s 2025 SHOW CALENDAR & FAST FACTS
39th Annual Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market
Location: Virginia Beach Convention Center
Date: April 11-13, 2025
Load-In & Set Up Times: Thurs. 3-9pm, Fri, 7am-10am
Show Times: 10am-6pm Friday & Saturday, 10am-5pm, Sunday
Attendance: 9000+
Electricity: $95 (subject to change) in advance. *see below under Additional Information
32nd Annual Northern Virginia Christmas Market
Location: Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly Virginia
Date: November 7-9, 2025
Load-In & Set Up Times: Thurs. 2-9pm, Fri. 7am-10am
Show Times: 10am-6pm Friday & Saturday, 10am-5pm, Sunday
Attendance: 15,000+
Electricity: $95 (subject to change) in advance. *see below in Additional Information
Read a review of this show HERE in the 2025 February/March issue of Sunshine Artist Magazine
44th Annual Virginia Beach Christmas Market
Location: Virginia Beach Convention Center
Date: Nov. 28-30, 2025
Load-In & Set Up Times: Wednesday, 2pm-9pm, Friday, 6am-10am
(The Virginia Beach Convention Center building is closed on Thanksgiving Day, with 24 hour security)
Show Times: 10am-6pm Friday & Saturday, 10am-5pm, Sunday
Attendance: 16,000+ over Thanksgiving/Black Friday Weekend
Electricity: $95 (subject to change) in advance. *see below in Additional Show Information
Read a review of this show HERE in the 2025 February/March issue of Sunshine Artist Magazine
Additional Show information:
Display Area and Set Up:
All our shows are draped events, meaning your booth space is defined by a 8' high x10' wide back drape and two 3' x 10' side drapes. Additional 8 foot side drape walls can be rented ($20.00 each) as well as tables ($20 each) and chairs ($5 each).
Marketing:
In addition to EMG’s top shelf advertising strategies (direct mail, television, radio and web) we offer unlimited promotional postcards and fliers to our exhibitors for them to market their participation - either handing them out at other shows, or mailing to their personal customer list. These along with our comprehensive exhibitor guide are mailed approximately 30-45 days before each show. Just be sure to mark how many you are requesting on your application! These will be mailed to you with your exhibitor guide.
Social Media
EMG promotes each participating artist on social media (Facebook and Instagram) with a dedicated artist spotlight post during the 30 days leading up to the show. Artists are encouraged to connect with us by liking and following all three of our show pages, ensuring they are notified whenever we tag them in our promotional posts.
Discount Hotels:
EMG reserves a room block at several nearby hotels so that your participation at our shows can be affordable. This information will be emailed to you so that you can make reservations on line approximately 6 weeks before show time.
Electricity:
Electricity is available at each show for an additional fee through the convention center directly. This information will be emailed to you so that you can make your electrical purchase on line approximately 6 weeks before show time. The rates quoted are available until 7 days prior to showtime.
