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We have been made aware that someone is falsely representing the Sooke Fall Fair and contacting people regarding vendor spaces and/or payments. The person sending the email is NOT affiliated with the Sooke Fall Fair,

Please do not send money or provide personal information to this individual.

• Only use contact information listed on our official website
• Follow information posted on our official Facebook page
• When in doubt, check with us first
• our E-Transfer is setup for autodeposit; any message that specifies a question and answer is likely to be fraud

If you are contacted about the Fall Fair and are unsure whether the message is legitimate, please contact us directly before making any payment.

From: Snooke Fall Fair <snookefallfair@gmail.com>
To: artisansgarden <artisansgarden@shaw.ca>
Date: Thursday, 13 August 2026 1:08 AM PDT
Subject: Action Required: Damage Deposit for Sooke Fall Fair Vendor Space

Dear Vendor
Congratulations! Your vendor application for the Sooke Fall Fair has been accepted. We are thrilled to have you join us for this year’s event.
Market Details:
Dates: August 22 & 23, 2026
Location: Fred Milne Park, Sooke, BC
To secure your spot and finalize your registration, please submit your $75 refundable damage deposit via e-Transfer using the following details:
Recipient Email: snookefallfair@gmail.com
Amount: $75.00
Security Question: Market name
Security Answer: snookefallfair
Please double-check that the email address, security question, and answer are entered exactly as shown so the transfer goes through smoothly. Your deposit will be fully refunded after the event, provided your booth area is left clean and undamaged.
We will send over full setup instructions and load-in schedules closer to the event date. If you have any questions in the meantime, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Welcome aboard!
Best regards,
Sooke Fall Fair Organizing Team