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Art in the Park
The Fresh Ayr Festival invites you to join us for ART IN THE PARK - an annual outdoor show in the park featuring artists and vendors during the Festival. Items include garden art, home decor, original paintings, jewelry, furniture and other unique handcrafted items. Admission and parking are free......come out and "walk in the park" for great gift ideas! If you would like to be a part of the Art in the Park download a vendor application.
Art in the Park Vendors
Cambridge Master Gardeners - will give free advice on home gardening and will be selling a few plant selections grown in their own gardens.
Cedarhaus Studios - Anne works in watercolours, charcoal and pastel. Her florals and landscapes are vibrant and alive with colour. The artist also creates commissions of homes.
Michelle Reynold's Aromatherapy - Aromatic Health offers natural, cruelty-free, hand-made products with
no synthetic ingredients or petrochemicals. These include natural
alternatives to common ailments with products such as HeadBalm, Cold &
'Flu, Joint Relief and Naturapel. We also offer a Mother & Child line,
products for skin care, consultations and massage services.
KDH Kustom Kreation -
offers elegant, affordable jewellery for every woman. Earrings, necklances, anklets and more in many colours and styles. All pieces are one of a kind and handcrafted.
Iron Mountain Images - Using carved wood, photographic paper and coloured glass, we capture many rarely seen images from monasteries, convents and cemeteries which attempt to “enlighten” the spirit of the viewer. The majority of our work is created on a smaller scale to keep the images affordable. We also do custom stained glass work from time to time. Last year we attended 35 shows and also had a month long exhibit of our photographic images at the Stirling library. All of our work is handmade, other than the photograph frames, which we purchase. Our images have now found homes in England, Australia, California, Alaska, and many places in Canada.
Heritage Stone Art -
Stone birdhouses, feeders and tiles. Stunning one-of-a-kind handcrafted heirlooms for your garden paradise.
ED Kliewer - Marquetry jewellery boxes and pictures. Marquetry is the art of making pictures using different types of exotic and domestic woods. Ed applies the picture to the lid of a jewellery box or frame so it can be used as a wall hanging.
Mehendhi-Village - Bhupi Rajput -
Freelance henna artist based in Cambridge, ON. We specialise in Bridals, Corporate & PR Events, Birthday Parties, Stag & Doe and any other excuse for a get-together. We make our own henna paste and use only 100% natural ingredients, which are safe on kids and adults.
The Little Gallery - Martha Hofstetter spent a month last year in Nova Scotia at Peggy's Cove and Indian Harbour . Her recent works show her love of that beautiful area and continue her series of works of the Canadian landscape.
Ryan's Cementheads - Concrete ornaments
Kimagination - Air brush tattoos and face/body painting
Taylor Made Leather Craft - Ed has been hand carving and tooling leathercraft for 25 years in a wide variety of items. He also makes custom orders.
Sharon Malbeuf - Sharon sells airplanes, cars and trucks made from pop and beer cans.
Dundee Pottery - Pottery and stained glass
Sew What - Quilted and hand sewn items and garments.
Nusha Designs - handcrafted gemstone and silver jewellery by Nancy (Nusha) Groshens. My designs focus on classic and contemporary styling,for easy transition from day to evening. New for 2007 is the “Naturals” collection incorporating wood with silver.
Pat Mestern - Author - Pat, an author for more than twenty-five years, is the only Canadian writer published by Ingalls Publishing Group, Inc., Boone, North Carolina, U.S.A. Pat's fictional titles include Clara - Anna, A Child of the Poor House - Rachael's Legacy - Magdalena's Song and No Choice But Freedom. Pat, who calls herself a literary gypsy because she loves to attend community events where she can meet and chat with people from all life-situations, has an exceptional writing "voice" which translates into books that readers find difficult to put down
Baci’s B’Dazzling Bling - Handmade jewellery
Home Creations - Stained glass sun catchers, glass nit-lights and lite blocks.
McDonald Art - Limited edition Giclee prints and reproductions of sculptures
Uberboblz Unique Glass Fusion - One of a kind fused glass pendants. Pieces are designed, assembled and fired in my home studio. My collection features pendants for fashion and art lovers alike. Using a variety of colour, iridescent and dichroic glass, each piece has its own individual expressions and energy.
Material Things - Cut-away embossed neck t-shirts, cover-ups and visors
Kozmo Ko’s - Fabulous Floral; Gorgeous Garden Stones; Kozmo’s Kandles CREATIONS UNIQUELY FOR YOU
Hermit Studios Original design jewelry and bookmarks.
Crafts by Jeanette - Hand painted floral designs on crystal wineglasses. Toddler sundresses with matching hats.
Nancy Rose Art Works - One of a kind indoor/ outdoor art created by Nancy Rose
Jim McNabb - Custom made pillows and wooden toys and lettering.
Wendy's Wandering Workshop - Outdoor solar lights and other garden decor.
Jems - Are you looking for the perfect jewelry to match that gorgeous black dress you are going to wear? Or maybe you just like to dress up your regular everyday outfit with a necklace that sparkles like diamonds? Whatever you are looking for you will find it here; and if you don't, I will make it for you! Jems provides you with one of a kind stunning creations made out of Swarovski crystal and/or healing stones. Jewelry for every type of woman, but especially just for you!
Piggy Banks by Susan - Personalized ceramic piggy banks
My Stamps by Helene Lejeune - As a child, growing up in Belgium, Helene Lejeune found a passion for arts and creations. Over the years, after settling in Kitchener, Helene explored many art forms. She found a passion for hand building clay and working with plaster to create large sculptures. For the past 2 years Helene found some exciting ways to fuse glass in her kiln and explore the many possibilities this art form has to offer. Helene now is happy to share her knowledge by teaching in her Kitchener studio.
Crock A Doodle - Enjoy some hands-on creative fun with Crock A Doodle paint-it-yourself pottery. Capture precious handprints or adorable works of art on pottery. Choose from tiles/trivets, ice cream bowls, mugs, plates, banks and more.
Marketplace Vendors
The Party Kit - Everything you need to host a spectacular birthday party for your child. Our theme-based birthday's in a box appeal to parents and children alike and they make hosting a birthday party easy, inexpensive and lots of fun. Each kit features characters created by children's book illustrator Leah McCreight.
Countryside Camp/ Camp Shalom
Ayr Family Chiropractic - Dr. Alan O'Connor (B.Sc., D.C., F.I.C.P.A) & Staff
Dr. Alan O'Connor has been practicing chiropractic care for 14 years, and for 8 years previous to that he worked in a hospital emergency room. He has a wide range of abilities and experiences, but his first love and passion is caring for and serving and people as he aids in allowing them to reconnect their health with their God-given purpose and potential.
We live in a world where there is sickness and disease, and at some time in our lives, we are all privy to a challenged immune system. We are also all health consumers in a medical-care world. Visit our booth to find out more about the condition of your health, get your posture and balance checked by our staff, and discover how you can receive a complimentary spinal check-up for you and your entire family. Learn how to help heal your body from above-down, inside-out, and the importance of honouring your body by keeping it healthy and free from spinal misalignments.
Benson's Thai Goods - Thai pants, (
Availabe in two different sizes, an assortmant of
colors and
either Rayon or Cotton material. Great for Gardening, Yoga or
Pilates, PJ's or if you just simply want some comfy pants.) Thai bags and an assortmant of
Thai Jewellery
including a variety of bracelets.
anklets and necklaces.
Anyware Imports - sells stunning jewelry made from fresh-water pearls, magnets, hematite and copper. It is not only fashionable but makes a great gift. Magnets and copper are non-medical, natural healing alternatives favoured by many new age healers. Visit us online.
Canadian Foot Boutique - We are a retail boutique for feet!!!
Juli Chinnick – Creative Memories Consultant
It's About Completing Albums! Maybe you've tried scrapbooking and been challenged by the huge amount of product on the market or by the need for organization and motivation. Through my Creative Memories business, I can offer you a different way to approach scrapbooking that leads to completed albums and to personal satisfaction and pride. My website is designed to help you enjoy the Creative Memories experience. But, it's through the support and assistance from me, your Creative Memories Consultant, that you will find it easiest to complete albums and achieve your dream of sharing your photos and memories ...
Windsport Kites - Kites, house and Garden flags
Home Interiors and Gifts Offer high end home decor. We are a home-based business and we offer free decorating services. Items include printes, greenery and home accessories for outdoor and indoor use.
Region of Waterloo Child Fair - Free community-based event supporting the growth and development of children in the early years (birth to 6 years old) for families living in the Region of Waterloo. Welcoming to all families. Interpreters and other supports can be provided.
Region of Waterloo Pesticide Reduction Program - Staff from the "Let's Curb Pesticides"initiative will provide attendees with straightforward information about pesticide-free lawn care and ways to comply with the new pesticide by-law.
Silver Galaxy - Sterling silver, magnetic and precious stones, jewellery, decorated hats and caps, as well as handmade sequin shawls and handbags.
B&B Baskets ‘N’ Gifts No two teddys will look the same. Each scented bear is unique, with his own personality. How can you resist giving one of these cuddly, scented bears to that someone special?
Victorian Epicure Selections We are a Canadian owned and operated company from Victoria , B.C. Epicure's commitment is to provide food products that are pure with no MSG, no additives, preservatives or dyes, and gluten free. Most of the products contain no salt, or are low sodium, low sugar and Over 85% of our products are under $10.00. Come and stop by my booth at the Festival. Free samples, giveaways, and lots more! Hope to see your there!
North Dumfries Municipal Heritage Committee
The Pampered Chef – Petra Ballantyne - Offering quality kitchen tools to enhance your cooking. Contact me today to see how I can help change your kitchen, your cooking experience or your life.
Ayr Curling Club
REEP - Residential Energy Efficiency Program
Heather's Hootenanny for Hope - fundraising for breast cancer and ALS research
Nature's Nurture - A product line of Essential Oils (Aromatherapy) for individual therapeutic use and a line of Emu oil Skin Care Products.
North Dumfries Community Health Centre - is a non-profit community governed organisation with a multidisciplinary team including doctors, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, registered dieticians, social workers and community health workers. Community Health Centres focus on health promotion, illness prevention, and community development.
The catchment area for the Community Health Centre satellite services includes North Dumfries Township as well as two communities in Oxford County and one community in Wilmot Township . The catchment was defined based on information from the community where they "naturally" access services. These communities include: Ayr, Roseville, Bright, Drumbo, Reidsville, Canning, Clyde, Washington, New Dundee, Plattsville, and Branchton.
We are accepting patients and offering health services at the interim location of Ayr Community Support Services. The satellite staff has also been getting to know the community by offering health education and promotion activities in a variety of groups and locations
Goliger's TravelPlus - Travel Consultant Penny Hughes will be at the Festival providing travel information and brochures on cruises, packages, air travel, adventure travel ......everything for all your travel needs!
Stretch Your Life Pilates - Pilates for Pre and Post Natal book, for the mother to be and early after delivery. A table for people to enjoy at $10 for 10 minutes an Anat Baniel Method Practitioner hands on work. Helps relieve pain through organizing the body in a way that connects the body to the mind. A great way to improve your sport. Helps children and adults with special needs and healthy alike.
Ayr Trails Committee
Shaklee – We are about health, living in harmony with nature, doing what is right, opportunity and a better world. Products available – nutrition, water purification, beauty, personal care, homecare, weight management and air purification.
Ayr Soccer Club
Ayr Minor Ringette
North Dumfries Cooperative Preschool
Carol Adams - Flags and perfume sachets made by Carol
Cindy’s Crafts - Homemade crafts and children’s items.
Viccin Jewelry - Fun and trendy jewelry and fashion accessories.
Wall Huggers - Add style and comfort to your room with designer upholster panels by Wall Huggers. You can change the look and feel of your room in minutes on a modest budget. These panels come in two sizes, 20” x 20” and 20” x 40” and are available in beautiful fabrics including: faux suedes, faux leathers and real leather. The panels are made to securely hang on the wall in the location of your choice. They can be used as a headboard, backing for bench seating, wall décor and more. They are great for the whole family and for a budget conscious consumer with good style and taste this is a practical solution for any room in the home. I look forward to meeting with you at the Fresh Ayr Festival. Connie Beland