Since the venue was smaller compared to other fairs (held in the Stormont Hotel and the Slieve Donard for example) there was less exhibitors; with a more intimate setting. There was a range of exhibitors, with a price range to suit everybody. There was a number of familiar faces alongside some new ones, which was great to see.
There were exhibitors including The Old Hen House (Facebook) which sells a wide range of everything, Emily Loves Vintage (Facebook) which sells gorgeous Handmade Vintage Jewellery, Upcycled Furniture and Vintage China Gift Baskets. Other exhibitors include Strictly Vintage (Facebook) that sells American Vintage Costume Jewellery and Retro Glass and Ceramics, Vintage USA (Facebook) that sells Costume Jewellery from America, along with Edna's Front Room (Facebook) and Its Vintage Darling (Facebook) which sell an array of items.
Background music was provided by Monkey See Monkey Do Records (Facebook), a new exhibitor to the Ava Fairs. The music added a bubbly atmosphere to the event and all records could be purchased then and there. We had fun at the fair, it was great to rummage and find some real quirky items.
Got speaking to Shelia again and tried on some lovely charm bracelets but did not find any that seemed personal enough for myself. Got to try some rings on too and even a 1930's engagement ring which was simple, but really nice.
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