Events for 2024
Puppets Up Festival
Almonte Ontario
Sat & Sun Aug 10-11, 2024
I will be a street performer at this years festival and will have various puppet characters with me.
Passed Events
Events for 2022
Puppets Up Festival
Almonte, Ontario
Sat & Sun Aug 13-14, 2022
I'll be a vendor selling hand made puppets! Come visit my booth in the vendors market!
Events for 2020
Please note that due to Covid-19 all events have been cancelled until further notice.
(Yep, this sucks! LOL)
Events for 2019
Fisher-Park Christmas Craft Show
Fisher-Park Community Centre
250 Holland Ave (at the Queensway overpass), Ottawa, ON
Sat, Dec 7, 2019
9:00am - 3:00pm
I'll be a vendor at this event selling hand made puppets!
Fisher-Park Community Centre
250 Holland Ave (at the Queensway overpass), Ottawa, ON
Sat, Dec 7, 2019
9:00am - 3:00pm
I'll be a vendor at this event selling hand made puppets!
Lots to see! Two gymnasiums and the main hallway are packed with vendors!
Hope to see you there!
Events for 2018
Christmas Craft Fair
Good Shepard Parish, 3092 Innes Road
Ottawa, ON Canada
Sat, Nov 3rd, 2018
9:00am - 2:00pm
I will be selling a variety of hand made toy puppets, which are made with brand new soft fleece. I'm sharing the table with my mother Peggy who will be selling her own puppet creations. Together we will have hand puppets, mouth puppets, rod puppets and finger puppets available. In addition to this event, we will both be at the following Christmas fair as well...
Fisher-Park Christmas Craft Show
Fisher-Park Community Centre
250 Holland Ave (at the Queensway overpass), Ottawa, ON
Sat, Dec 1st, 2018
9:00am - 3:00pm
Ottawa Pride Parade
Downtown on Bank Street
(Parade Route: Starting at Bank St. and Gladstone, along Gladstone to Kent St.,
up Kent to Laurier, and along Laurier to Bank St., then down Bank St to Somerset St.)
Sun, Aug 26, 2018
1:30pm to 3:30pm
Watch for a pair of giant parade puppets that I am making for Max Ottawa with help
from their awesome volunteers! The max team and I will be operating the puppets too!!!
This is my first time walking in the parade and my first time making giant puppets!
For more information about the parade itself:
up Kent to Laurier, and along Laurier to Bank St., then down Bank St to Somerset St.)
Sun, Aug 26, 2018
1:30pm to 3:30pm
Watch for a pair of giant parade puppets that I am making for Max Ottawa with help
from their awesome volunteers! The max team and I will be operating the puppets too!!!
This is my first time walking in the parade and my first time making giant puppets!
For more information about the parade itself:
Ottawa Nostalgia & Collectables
Show & Sale
Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave.
Ottawa, ON Canada
Ottawa, ON Canada
Sunday, March 18th, 2018
9:00AM to 3:00PM
Admission: $6.00, children under 12 are free
Free Parking!
(In order to park near the closest entrance to the show, go around to the back of the building.)
Free admission for everyone after 2:00PM
http://www.antique-shows.ca/nostalgia.html
http://www.antique-shows.ca/nostalgia.html
Stittsville Village Association presents
Arts in the Park
Village Square Park, corner of Main and Abbott
Stittsville, ON Canada
Sun, June 3, 2018
Free Admission
This events presents dozens of exhibitors and performers in
"an eclectic blend of artists, authors and artisans"!
Riverside Collector
Show & Sale
Held in the Clark room at
RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive
Ottawa, ON Canada
Sunday, June 10th, 2018
9:00AM to 3:00PM
Admission: $3.00, children under 12 are free
Free Parking!
Events for 2017
As a puppet maker and artisan I sell originally designed hand-made puppets at various events throughout the year. On occasion I also sell vintage collectables at the Ottawa Nostalgia Show and various doll shows. Please join me at the Artelle Puppets booth at the following events
Ottawa Nostalgia & Collectables
Show & Sale
Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave.
Ottawa, ON Canada
Ottawa, ON Canada
Sunday, March 19th, 2017
9:00AM to 3:00PM
Admission: $6.00, children under 12 are free
Free Parking!
(In order to park near the closest entrance to the show, go around to the back of the building.)
Free admission for everyone after 2:00PM
http://www.antique-shows.ca/nostalgia.html
http://www.antique-shows.ca/nostalgia.html
Ottawa Doll Festival
Show and Sale
Jim Durrell Centre (Ellwood Hall), 1265 Walkley Road
Ottawa, ON Canada
Sunday, April 23, 2017
10:00 AM to 3:00PM
Admission: $5.00 Free Parking!
This event will feature a doll display "15 Decades of Dolls" honouring
Canada's 150th celebration, as well as activities for children.
The Ottawa Doll and Collector's Guild is organizing this event to raise funds for
the Youville Centre which helps young mothers and their babies.
https://ottawadollandcollectorsguild.com/events/
This event will feature a doll display "15 Decades of Dolls" honouring
Canada's 150th celebration, as well as activities for children.
The Ottawa Doll and Collector's Guild is organizing this event to raise funds for
the Youville Centre which helps young mothers and their babies.
https://ottawadollandcollectorsguild.com/events/
Ottawa Comiccon
EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Dr.
Ottawa, ON Canada
Friday to Sunday, May 12, 13 and 14, 2017
Friday 1:00PM to 8:00PM
Saturday 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Sunday 10:30AM to 5:00PM
Artelle Puppets booth number 2810
For ticket pricing see the Comiccon site at the link below:
The Comic Book Shoppe also sells advance Comiccon tickets
at both of their store locations:
The Ottawa Dolls, Toys, Teddies & Miniatures
Show and Sale
Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave.
Ottawa, ON Canada
Ottawa, ON Canada
Sunday, September 24, 2017
10:00AM to 3:00PM
Admission: No admission fee, however the event organizers are accepting
freewill donations for the Ottawa Food Bank
freewill donations for the Ottawa Food Bank
Free Parking!
(In order to park near the closest entrance to the show, go around to the back of the building.)
Ottawa Comic Con 2017 - Holiday Edition
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Events for 2016
Ottawa Nostalgia & Collectables
Show & Sale
Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave.
Ottawa, ON Canada
Ottawa, ON Canada
Sunday, October 1st, 2017
9:00AM to 3:00PM
Admission: $6.00, children under 12 are free
Free Parking!
(In order to park near the closest entrance to the show, go around to the back of the building.)
Free admission for everyone after 2:00PM
http://www.antique-shows.ca/nostalgia.html
http://www.antique-shows.ca/nostalgia.html
EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Dr.
Ottawa, ON Canada
Sat - Sun, November 18 & 19, 2017
Ottawa, ON Canada
Sat - Sun, November 18 & 19, 2017
11:00AM to 6:00PM Saturday
11:00AM to 5:00PM Sunday
HALL 2
FREE admission to attendees!
Look for the Artelle Puppets booth!
For more information visit the Ottawa Comiccon Holiday Edition Facebook Page
For more information visit the Ottawa Comiccon Holiday Edition Facebook Page
Fisher Park Christmas Craft Show & Sale
Fisher Park Community Centre, 250 Holland Ave. (at the Queensway overpass)
Ottawa, ON Canada
Saturday, December 2nd, 2017
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Free Admission, Free Parking
Over 100 vendors!
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Events for 2016
Ottawa Nostalgia & Collectables
Show & Sale
Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave.
Ottawa, ON Canada
Ottawa, ON Canada
Sunday, March 20th, 2016
9:00AM to 3:00PM
Admission: $6.00, children under 12 are free
Free Parking!
To park near the closest entrance to the show, go around to the back of the building.
Free admission for everyone after 2:00PM
http://www.antique-shows.ca/nostalgia.html
http://www.antique-shows.ca/nostalgia.html
Ravenswing Arts & Music Fair
Minto Park (Elgin & Gilmour)
Ottawa, ON
Sun, May 29, 2016
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Free Admission
This is an outdoor event, rain or shine!
http://ravenswingottawa.tumblr.com/
Ottawa, ON
Sun, May 29, 2016
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Free Admission
This is an outdoor event, rain or shine!
http://ravenswingottawa.tumblr.com/
Georgie the Chubby Monster by Artelle Puppets
Walking finger puppet Aliens by Artelle Puppets
Stittsville Village Association presents
Arts in the Park
Village Square Park, corner of Main and Abbott
Stittsville, ON Canada
Sun, June 5, 2016
12:00 noon to 5:00pm
Free Admission
"This is an annual celebration of all things artistic, from painters, photographers and craftspeople to authors, poets, musicians and actors, And let's not forget creative food vendors and bakers!"
This is an outdoor event, rain or shine!
Ottawa Nostalgia & Collectables
Show & Sale
Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave.
Ottawa, ON Canada
Due to popular demand for the last show, this special, additional event has been arranged!!!
Ottawa, ON Canada
Due to popular demand for the last show, this special, additional event has been arranged!!!
Sunday, June 12, 2016
9:00AM to 3:00PM
Admission: $6.00, children under 12 are free
Free Parking!
To park near the closest entrance to the show, go around to the back of the building.
OC Transpo Bus: "95 Barrhaven" from the transit way stops on Woodroffe directly across the
street from the Sportsplex. http://www.octranspo1.com/routes?rte=95
OC Transpo Bus: "95 Barrhaven" from the transit way stops on Woodroffe directly across the
street from the Sportsplex. http://www.octranspo1.com/routes?rte=95
Puppets Up International Festival
Almonte, ON (Only 30 minutes from Ottawa)
Sat, Aug 6 & Sun, Aug 7, 2016
Sat, Aug 6 & Sun, Aug 7, 2016
Sat & Sun, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Look for the Artelle Puppets booth in the vendor's area on Mill St.
Pythor Comics will also have a booth this year!
For festival information please visit: http://puppetsup.ca/
Pythor Comics will also have a booth this year!
For festival information please visit: http://puppetsup.ca/
In 2016 the Puppets Up website posted an excellent video showing some of the street entertainment and puppet parade from the 2015 festival. I was quite happy to see that the Artelle Puppets vendor booth and our puppet tree is shown near the beginning of the video! Take a peek at the video here: http://puppetsup.ca/2015/08/17/dinosaurs-puppets-and-buskers-oh-my/
Stittsville Village Association presents
Arts in the Park
Village Square Park, corner of Main and Abbott
Stittsville, ON Canada (Only 15 minutes from Ottawa)
Sun, Aug 14, 2016
12:00 noon to 5:00pm
Free Admission
"This is an annual celebration of all things artistic, from painters, photographers and craftspeople to authors, poets, musicians and actors, And let's not forget creative food vendors and bakers!"
Ottawa Geek Market
Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave.Ottawa, ON Canada
Sat & Sun, Oct 15-16, 2016
Sat 10:00 to 6:00pm
Sun 10:00 to 5:00pm
Admission: $5 in advance, $8 at the door
Children 12 and under are free if accompanied by an adult
For the last hour of each day admission is $2
"Join us to celebrate the thriving geeky community in Ottawa!"
Free Parking! Lots of free parking spaces around the back of the building.
OC Transpo Bus: "95 Barrhaven" in the transit way stops on Woodroffe directly across the street from the Sportsplex. http://www.octranspo1.com/routes?rte=95
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Events for 2015
Puppets Up International Festival
Sat, Aug 8 & Sun, Aug 9 2015
Sat, Aug 8 & Sun, Aug 9 2015
Almonte, ON (Only 30 minutes from Ottawa)
Sat & Sun, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Please visit the Artelle Puppets booth on Mill St. in the vendor's area.
For festival information please visit the Puppets Up website:
For festival information please visit the Puppets Up website:
Ravenswing Arts & Music Fair
Sun, May 24, 2015
Minto Park (Elgin & Gilmour)
Ottawa, ON
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
This is an outdoor event, rain or shine!
http://ravenswingottawa.tumblr.com/
Ottawa, ON
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
This is an outdoor event, rain or shine!
http://ravenswingottawa.tumblr.com/
Moose Man, Canadian Crusader, Blue Jay Boy, and Goose Gal!
All are Mike's original hand-made puppets!
See the Artelle Puppets website for more info:
www.artellepuppets.ca
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Events for 2014
Sun, March 16, 2014
Ottawa Nostalgia & Collectible Show & Sale
Nepean Sportsplex
1701 Woodroffe Ave. Ottawa, ON
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Admission: $6
Free Parking
Bus #95 from transit way stops on Woodroffe directly across the street from venue.
Sat, April 5, 2014
The Ottawa Doll Show and Sale
Ernst & Young Centre
4899 Uplands Dr. Ottawa, ON
Meeting Room A & B
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Admission: Cash donation for Ottawa Food Bank, $2 minimum
Parking: $7
Sun, April 27, 2014
Ottawa Doll Festival
St.Thomas d'Aquin Parish Hall
1244 Kilborn Ave. Ottawa, ON
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Admission: $5
Children Free
Presented by the Ottawa Doll and Collectors Guild
Sun, May 4, 2014
Handmade Harvest Spring Craft Show
Almonte Agricultural Hall
195 Water Street
Almonte, ON (Only 30 minutes from Ottawa)
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Admission: $2, under 16 is free
Parking is Free
http://handmadeharvest.com/
Almonte Agricultural Hall
195 Water Street
Almonte, ON (Only 30 minutes from Ottawa)
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Admission: $2, under 16 is free
Parking is Free
http://handmadeharvest.com/
Sun, May 25, 2014
Ravenswing Ottawa 2014
"A Celebration of Creativity in Central Ottawa"
Minto Park
(Elgin & Gilmour)
Ottawa, ON
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
This is an outdoor event, rain or shine!
http://ravenswingottawa.tumblr.com/
"A Celebration of Creativity in Central Ottawa"
Minto Park
(Elgin & Gilmour)
Ottawa, ON
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
This is an outdoor event, rain or shine!
http://ravenswingottawa.tumblr.com/
Sat, Aug 9 & Sun, Aug 10 2014
Puppets Up International Festival
Almonte, ON (Only 30 minutes from Ottawa)
Sat & Sun, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Please visit the Artelle Puppets booth on Mill St. in the vendor's area.
For festival information please vist the Puppets Up website:
For festival information please vist the Puppets Up website:
Sun, Oct 26, 2014
Ottawa Nostalgia & Collectible Show & Sale
Nepean Sportsplex
1701 Woodroffe Ave. Ottawa, ON
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Admission: I believe it's $5 or $6
Free Parking
Bus #95 from transitway stops on Woodroffe directly across the street from venue.
Sat, Oct 4 & Sun, Oct 5, 2014
Ottawa Geek Market
"Your ultimate cosplay, comic book, sci-fi, fantasy, steampunk,
horror, anime and gaming shopping experience!"
Sat 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sun 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
horror, anime and gaming shopping experience!"
Sat 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sun 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Nepean Sportsplex (in the Curling Rink)
1701 Woodroffe Ave.
$10 per day or $15 weekend pass
Children 12 and under are free
"20% of admission sales will be donated to charity"
For information about Geek Market please visit their website:
http://geekmarket.ca/
1701 Woodroffe Ave.
$10 per day or $15 weekend pass
Children 12 and under are free
"20% of admission sales will be donated to charity"
For information about Geek Market please visit their website:
http://geekmarket.ca/
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