I’ve fallen behind with my reporting of vintage markets, there are so many these days but I’m writing them all in my diary now so I shouldn’t miss any more.

Hello Sailor is now alternating between two venues, the Carlton Hotel and the Grace Darling Hotel. Both feature well-priced second-hand clothing from a variety of eras and designers (although mostly fairly modern) as well as some menswear and bric-a-brac.

What: Hello Sailor Vintage Fair
Where: The Carlton Hotel at 197 Bourke st Melbourne, 3000. Held over three levels.
When: Sunday, 14 March 2010, 2pm to 6pm.
Cost: free entry.

More information at the Facebook Page

A reminder that markets and fairs will appear on the Calendar on the right hand side of Circa’s front page up until the event has finished so you check for details any time.

From the in-box:

The Maldon antique and collectables fair is on again this year. We had so much fun last year we are doing it all again. With one notable difference, we have doubled in size from 32 stalls last year to approximately 70 this year. We will be graced by the presence of [costumer] Julie Nixon again, only this time she will have 5 other ladies in the progress hall with her, giving the fair a real textile and fashion accent. The hall with have as well as Julie’s vintage clothing, hand made lace, antique and vintage haberdashery supplies, buttons, hooks and eyes, hats, and gloves etc. plus more vintage fashion and fashion accessories on the main venue at the football ground. We will have 30 garage sales throughout town mainly on the Saturday.

What: Maldon Antique and Collectables Fair including several vintage clothing, accessories and haberdashery stalls.
Where: Maldon football ground and Progress Hall (it’s a small town, easy to find both).
When: Saturday Feb 20th 8am-5pm and Sunday Feb 21st 8am-3pm.
Cost: $2
All enquiries to Mark or Bonnie on 0414 244 842. More information here (pdf).

I went on the Sunday last year and found lots of lovely things, especially my favourite – cotton ’50s printed dresses. Here’s one of my favourites – can you see the tentacles?

From the in-box:

This is a TWO DAY event on TWO LEVELS Sat 30th and Sun 31st of January from 1pm-6pm and both days offer different stall holders with a variety of different stock. We will have Djs Mohair Slim and Jim Dandy from Bama-Lama! who have their own show on PBS, spinning Original 45s -78s.

What: Hello Sailor Vintage Fair
Where: The Grace Darling Hotel 114 Smith st Collingwood, Vic, 3066.
When: Saturday Jan 30 and Sunday Jan 31, 1pm to 6pm.

I went to the last Hello Sailor at the Grace Darling (a beautiful old pub) and there were some lovely things there – I snaffled a bunch of red tulip lights for the shop (I have two bunches now, I really like them). Also met some lovely people too – prices are very reasonable and the music was great.

More information at the Facebook Page.

UPDATE: this fair is a fundraiser for Haiti victims – Circa has donated a gift voucher for the raffle prize pack.

I went to the last Sunday Best and can recommend it as a lovely way to spend an afternoon – especially when it’s gin and tonic weather (hello summer) and you have friends to share it with. Unlike many markets, there was no shortage of nicely dressed chaps and I snaffled a good quality pair of ’40s dress pants from one of them on the day.

As well as the jumble sale there will be live music, a BBQ on the roof, bar priced drinks, Sweet Jelly Roll DJs, barbers doing mens cuts and shaves, and for the ladies: sets in the salon. I liked the plates of home-made cakes they had last time – a nice and homely touch.

What: Sunday Best Jumble Sale
When: Sunday February 7th from 1pm to 6pm
Where: The Order of Melbourne, 401 Swanston Street.
Cost: Free entry, $20 for stall holders (see below).

Two of my favourite Glamourpusses at the last Sunday Best – Kim from the Lindy Charm School for Girls and Candice from Super Kawaii Mama. Photo courtesy Pauline Liakoureas on Facebook.

There are currently a few stalls still available for stall holders wishing to sell clothing, shoes, records and bric-a-brac exclusively from the 20’s- 60’s. The stalls will be a fee of $20 and set up between 10am-1pm on the Sunday. There are opportunities for stalls both inside and on the roof in the sunshine, so its first in best dressed(pun intended!). We will provide a 2m x 1m table, 2 chairs per stall holder. You will need to bring your own coat hangers and clothing rails or any other display items.

If you would like to register your interest please call Talor on 0412172220 or email: sundaybestvintage@gmail.com.
More information at the Facebook page.

From the in-box:

Bowerbird Vintage are having a sale – and Joanna is extending it to Christmas eve.

Simply enter the promo code “xmas” when you check out and receive 30% off your order. Including new arrivals and already reduced stock.

Bowerbird is an online vintage shop based in Sydney so if you get your orders in quickly, they’ll be here for Christmas. Have a look at what’s available.

Poppet Vintage are having a party tomorrow night and everything vintage will be 20% off. You can also check out Jules’s new range of cute summer frocks and separates, priced from $80.

What: Christmas party and sale at Poppet Vintage and New.
Where: 123 Scotchmer Street, North Fitzroy.
When: Thursday 16th December, from 6pm – sorry for the late notice.

From the in-box:

This is a Special Xmas TWO DAY event on TWO LEVELS Sat 19th and Sun 20th of December from 1pm-6pm and both days offer different stall holders with a variety of different stock.

This is not a trash and treasure market. Hello Sailor offers quality vintage items and recycled designer stock that is in good condition at a reasonable price.

What: Hello Sailor Vintage Fair
Where: The Grace Darling Hotel 114 Smith st Collingwood, Vic, 3066.
When: Saturday Dec 19 and Sunday Dec 20, 1pm to 6pm.

More information at the Facebook page

From the in-box:

Hunter Gatherer are gearing up for their biggest and most BAD ASS GARAGE SALE ever! Prices start as low as $5.00 and everything must go. This is an epic clearance, the stock is good and the prices will be low.

There are also men’s shirts, 2 and 3 piece suits, Adidas sports jackets, ties, hats, shoes and the classic man bag! Oh and Kid’s stuff too, genuine cutie patootie pie vintage.

What: Hunter Gatherer Garage Sale
When: Friday Dec 18th – Sunday Dec 20th from 10am-5pm each day.
Where: 274 Brunswick St, Fitzroy

More information at the Facebook Page. Sounds too good to miss!

From the in box –
We know you have always wanted an excuse to don your pillbox hat and gloves and you just don’t feel pious enough to attend that early morning Sunday service. Never fear, the Sunday Best Jumble Sale is here.

Records, clothes, shoes, accessories, bric-a-brac, cornflake crackles and fortune telling all under one roof! Featuring Clairy Baby Browne & the Bangin’ Rackettes. Hallelujah for Sunday Best!

What: Sunday Best Jumble Sale
When:Sunday December 6th market 12-5pm, bands 5pm-10pm
Where: my new favourite venue The Order of Melbourne, 401 Swanston Street.
Cost: ?

More information at the Facebook page. It’s on a Sunday so I can pop along for a little bit too.