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# DAILY PRESS Bead bonanza at the Civic
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/daily-press-bead-bonanza-at-the-civic/
- Published: 2007-07-21T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-25T00:23:19.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: local, Santa Monica, #archive-import

The Santa Monica Bead Faire is set for this Saturday and Sunday, July 21-22, at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Hours are Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $5, valid for the entire weekend.

More than 70 internationally renowned importers, wholesalers and manufacturers will be on hand to exhibit every kind of beads imaginable, including Czech, glass, crystal, lampwork, gold, silver and more. Finished and unfinished beading jewelry, as well as findings, will be available for sale at the lowest prices.

Classes and demonstrations are offered to all skill levels. Plus, a chance to win hourly door prizes all weekend long.

Don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity. For more information, visit www.gemfaire.com or call (503) 252- 8300 or

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 21, 2007.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/072107.pdf?ref=smdp.com)