Sweets, Spirit & Sparkles 2025

December 4: Sweets Silent Auction

Get ready to bid on our Sweets Silent Auction Online!  We will host a one day auction online for homemade sweets and treats to benefit the art center.  

Donations of home made Sweets can be dropped off at our center on Wednesday, December 3 from 10 am to 6 pm or Thursday, December 4 from 8:30 to 10:00 am.

Bidding will start online at 10:00 am on Thursday, December 4.

Bidding will end at 5:30 pm on Thursday, December 4.  

Winners can pick up their items at the center on Thursday, Dec 4 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm or Friday, Dec 5 from 10 am to 5 pm.

If you would like to donate an item, please contact Sandy at director@CreativeArtsCenterBonham.org or call (903) 640-2196.

Click button below for the bidding link.

December 4: Art Show Opening

Join us for our monthly art show opening reception: come and go from 5-7 pm on Thursday, Dec 4.  Come see the new art, visit with the artists, enjoy some light refreshments and check out the Sweets Silent Auction.  Bidding for the online auction will end at 5:30 pm.  Who knows, you might even find the perfect art piece for your home or office or for a Christmas gift for a special someone!

December 6: Come shop with us!

Join us for a fun art shopping experience!  Just in time for Christmas – get your loved ones hand crafted items made by local artists.

Saturday, December 6, 2025
10 am to 4 pm – Free admission.

 

2025 Vendors

We are excited to have 15 vendors this year, including:

  • Audrey Lemke
  • Barb Stewart – Artofthelostandfound
  • Beth Osburn
  • Chris Cravens
  • Dawne Darden – Southern Lights
  • Dianna Wild
  • Janet Vines – Janet Vines Fine Art
  • Krista Lee – Cypress Lake Ranch
  • LaQuetta Dukes
  • Laura Skinner
  • Melody Perez – Tranquil Timbers LLC
  • Michelle Haynes – Estella SheShop
  • Nancy Russell – Twisted Limb
  • Patty Kreider – PDKdesigns
  • Valerie Pollock – Sweet Dreams of Texas

Call for Vendors

Registration is now CLOSED for Sweets, Spirits & Sparkles 2025!  Please read all of the important details below and then sign up online by clicking the button on the bottom of the page.

SCAMMER ALERT: Registration can only be completed online or in our office. Do not contact any individual for registration who claims to be able to help you with this. 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, Nov 25 at noon or when we reach capacity.

Sweets, Spirits & Sparkles Grand Bazaar

Saturday, December 6, 2025

Thank you for your interest in participating in the CAC’s biggest fundraiser of the year!

1. Times:

    • Optional Set Up Time – Friday, December 5 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm
    • Set Up Time – Saturday, December 6 from 8:30 am to 9:45 am
    • Shopping Hours – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
    • Break down – 4:00 pm

2. Vendor registration fees:

      • $25 for Members
      • $40 for Non-Members.

3. Commission – The CAC will process all sales and retain a 20% commission. There should be no individual transactions happening in the midst of the sale floor.

4. Labeling – All items for sale must be clearly labeled with price and vendor name.

5. Vendors are asked to remain setup for the entire duration of the event.

 

6. Unless you have made arrangements with Sandy or Kristi in advance to leave unsold items with us for the gift shop, please plan on taking the remainder of your items with you when you leave.

 

7. Checks & W9 Form – Checks will be disbursed to all vendors as soon as possible after the event, and the CAC will retain our standard 20% commission. We must have a W9 on file for all vendors before checks may be distributed; please complete attachment and return with vendor application.

 

8. Tables & Chairs – Each vendor space consists of one 6’table and 2 chairs. Additional spaces can be reserved if need be. Vendors may bring stands to display merchandise as long as other vendors are not infringed upon.

9. Sale process for the event is as follows:

    • Each vendor will receive a book of 3-copy receipts to track transactions. Please write your name as “Received By” at the bottom of every receipt so that sales can be allocated properly.
    • For each customer, list a description and the price of each individual item they are purchasing
    • Draw a line underneath the last item and circle the labeled subtotal of all items.
    • It will not be necessary for vendors to calculate sales tax as it will be handled during the final checkout process.
    • Retain only the pink copy for your records, giving the top two (white and yellow) copies to the customer. Direct them to bring all receipts the office to pay once they have finished shopping.

Please Note: We will do our best to catch any errors in subtotals during the checkout process,
but will not be held responsible for mistakes in addition of subtotals vendors make when writing tickets.

 

  1. Promotion:
    • The Center will promote the event through press releases, emails, social media, our website, etc.
    • Vendors are strongly encouraged to also promote the event through their own social media, etc. Vendors are strongly encouraged to like, comment, share and tag the Creative Arts Center in posts on Facebook and/or Instagram and the Center will do the same for the vendor pages.
    • Our Facebook page is “Creative Arts Center” and Instagram is @CreativeArtsCenterBonham.
    • Please let us know if we can include you as a co-host of our event on Facebook
    1. Vendor Agreement – I have read the rules and regulations of Sweets, Spirits, & Sparkles Grand Bazaar and agree to abide by them. I take full responsibility for myself, any person with me and my product(s). I give my permission for photos and media of myself and my products be shared by the Creative Arts Center. I hereby release the Fannin Community Foundation, the Creative Arts Center and any workers or volunteers associated with this event from any and all liabilities arising from any occurrences, claims, losses, theft or damages resulting from participation in this event.
    2. Food & Beverages – please note, we do not have plans to provide lunch for the vendors this year. We advise vendors to either pack and bring the food and beverages of their choice or make plans to have someone bring these items to you during the day or make plans to order from some place that will deliver.  If you need suggestions of nearby food establishments, we will be happy to provide that to you.

    Questions?
    Please direct questions to Sandy or Jaye or Kristi at the Creative Arts Center 903-640-2196 or Director@CreativeArtsCenterBonham.org