PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

a) All items to be exhibited and sold at the show must be the work of the applicant.

b) Only those items listed on your approved application are allowed to be displayed and sold from your booth.

c) Applicant must be present at the show. Booth may not be sublet or shared without the committee’s approval.

d) Booth must be ready for customers Saturday by 8:30 a.m. The church will be open at 7 a.m.

e) All displays are to remain set up until the close of the show. Early takedown is not permitted.

SET-UP PROCEDURES FRIDAY

a) Arrival times for registration and booth set-up will be scheduled at your convenience between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

b) All booth set-ups must be completed by 6 pm. No arrivals for set-up Friday after 4 p.m.

c) Please be prepared to turn in your silent auction donation when you first arrive for set-up, before receiving your booth location.

d) No set-up allowed on Saturday.

JURY PROCESS

a) All work must pass our jury process. A new Jury Committee is selected for each festival.

b) The description of your work and the photos you submit will be used for judging. Photos cannot be returned.

c) More than 120 artisans will be selected and assigned spaces. We may also accept a limited number of vendors who are not classified as Artisans, depending on the needs of the Festival. Applicants will be notified of their status in May.

d) The number chosen in each category will be limited, and waiting lists will be compiled.

e) Prior participation in our festivals does not guarantee acceptance. We do not provide the opportunity to reserve a space or obtain the same space for consecutive years. In an effort to showcase all the incredible art presented at our festival, the booth locations will be carefully chosen with respect to both competing and complementing products in order to provide a positive experience for all participants. The decision of the committee will be final.

BOOTH INFORMATION

a) Booth sizes are 9x10 ft, 10x10 ft, or 9x9 ft depending on location. Half booths are 10 ft x 5 ft. All booths are indoors.

b) Artisans must provide their own set-ups, tables, displays, extension cords, etc. suitable for an indoor show. The church will provide chairs and electricity at no cost, if available. Please indicate your needs on the application form.

c) Display must not exceed 8 feet in height. Tents, canopies, umbrellas, etc., are not allowed.

d) Display tables must be draped to the floor. We do not allow items to be taped or attached to the walls of the exhibit halls.

e) Please keep personal signage to a reasonable size, and refrain from displaying “discount” or “sale” signs.

BOOTH FEES

a) There is no application fee, and we do not keep a commission of your sales.

b) Booth fees are $135 for a single space, $175 for a corner space, and $87.50 for a half space. A space may be shared by two artisans with the committee’s approval provided each one has submitted a separate application and both have been accepted.

c) All participants are asked to donate one item with a minimum value of $25 for each booth rented. This item will be placed in the festival Silent Auction and must be a good representation of the merchandise you will be selling.

CANCELLATIONS

a) In the event that an accepted exhibitor must cancel, refunds will be given at the discretion of the Committee provided we receive written notice in time to rent the space to another artisan in the same category.

b) A $20 processing fee will be retained if a refund is approved. No refunds will be given after October 1st.

EXHIBITOR PARKING ON SATURDAY

a) All exhibitors must park their vehicles in the nearby off-site parking facility provided by the church on Saturday to make room in the church parking lot for festival attendees.

b) A free shuttle service will operate continually to and from the church and off-site parking from 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

a) The application form must be filled out completely, signed, dated, and submitted by March 15th It must be accompanied by two 4x6 current photos of your work, one 4x6 photo of your indoor booth set-up, a self-addressed, postage paid envelope (reg. size) to receive your notification letter, and a check to cover the booth fee. Applications received after March 15th will be processed on a first come basis as space allows.

b) Checks will not be cashed until after you have received notification of acceptance.