Challenger Space Center looking for vendors for Holiday Street Faire, Dec. 6 

Peoria, AZ, Oct.  8, 2008–The Challenger Space Center is looking for local businesses, service organizations and artisans to take part in its first-ever Holiday Street Faire and Farmer’s Market on Saturday, Dec. 6 on the grounds of the Peoria facility.

 

Set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Street Faire will include a variety of handmade and specialty items including jewelry, candles, arts & crafts, computer items, furniture and a complete Farmer’s market with fruits, vegetables and other organic foods.

 

The center is looking for vendors to participate to sell their products and services, with an emphasis on local companies, service providers and small businesses.  There will be an area for families and even schools and other non-profits to sell items or to fundraise.

 

“We think this is a wonderful way to celebrate local companies in the Peoria and West Valley areas,” said Greg Stiles, media and community relations manager for the Challenger Space Center. “We’ll have entertainment, and food available, and it will be a great opportunity to find one-of-a-kind gifts for the Holidays.”

 

For just $20, a vendor will have a 10 x 10 booth, $40 for a 10 x 20, and $60 for a 10 x 30. Peoria residents can take part and have their own “garage sale” at the Arts & Crafts Faire too.  For a vendor application or for more information call 623-322-2006.

 

In honor of the day, the Challenger Space Center will offer free admission and hands-on demonstrations on the programs available to schools, families and seniors throughout the day. 

 

The Challenger Space Center is located at 21170 N. 83^rd Ave., conveniently located just off  Hwy 101 and Union Hills exit.   For more information, call 623-322.2001 or log on to http://www.azchallenger.org.

 

The Challenger Space Center is a world-class educational facility located in Peoria, Arizona that inspires visitors of all ages to develop a lifelong interest in math, science, technology and space travel.  The center’s mission is to inspire, excite and educate people of all ages about the mysteries and wonders of space, science and the universe in which we live.

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