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Events:
A.) Strictly handmade in the U.S.A. and B). Handmade with a combination of
buy/sell and C) Other. Generally, these are not juried
events. Because there are applicants who deny they have
brought in any buy/sell, we simply have eliminated the fuss and broke them
down into 3 categories. (Commercial accounts are exempt). The management has
the right to pull from any display; any and all items that are deemed
offensive, illegal or of questionable nature of product composition.
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New
Applicants: You will need to submit 3 pictures of your product
and 2 of your display. These will be returned to you at the
event. If you want them returned with your confirmation, please submit
a postage paid, self addressed envelope.
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Applications: Faxed
applications are not accepted.
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( 1) Fill out the application in entirety. We will accept the applications
as stated. You must supply the information for the crafters medium (what you
are selling). Limited to 2 mediums which must
compliment each other. If you have any jewelry at all, you must
register as a jewelry applicant. A booth that sells strictly Jewelry will
be considered first before someone who has a minimal amount. Since we
try to limit the
applicants of this item in
each event, if it's not on your application, you will not be selling
it. When we list on the web site, jewelry is filled - do not apply,
that means NO more jewelry is accepted, even if you have only 2
pieces. We will check each booth during the event and if you add items
that you have not registered for, they will be pulled. Merchandise that is not on your
application, will be removed by the management. If you do not comply with
the rules, you will be leaving with no refund.
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( 2) Full payments: blanket checks before
the deadline are accepted. If you are applying for more than
one event, you need not make an application out for each, we will
make copies.
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Deposits: We do not accept a
blanket check for applications which are for deposits. Send and attach, one check and one
copy of each application, per event. You may do this in one
envelope.
If you do not have the funds, a 25% deposit is required to hold your space;
all balances must be paid in full by the deadline as indicated. If you fail to make
a final payment on time, consider your spot not available with your deposit
non-refundable. We will not "hold a spot for you".
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Fees and Balances: Discounts
are available only if you are paid in full, before the deadline;
inclusive of deposits held. We do not accept business nor personal
checks after the deadline, money order only.
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Email:
We will not open attachments under any conditions. Also, there is not
enough available time to look at your website, please do not ask.
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Do not phone or email and tell
us to "remember something" for you. If it's not on the
application when submitted, you probably won't receive your request.
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Exclusives:
We do not issue exclusives on any
product; a review may be made to insure a limitation on certain items of
sales dependent upon location and registrants. Check the application page to
see if the product category you are applying for is filled or currently
available. Once it is filled, it will be posted and no further applications
will be accepted. All submissions thereafter, will be returned via
postal mail.
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Confirmation & Map
to the Site: Upon acceptance of your product
& application, we will send you a confirmation and a local map to the
facility. It is your responsibility to access an atlas or www.mapquest.com
to find out
where the city is.
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Motels/Hotels/RV Parks:
With all of the information and discounts available on the internet, it is
your decision which best fits your needs by researching.
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Limited Set Up Hours:
At some locations, you will be given a limited amount of time to unload your
vehicle at your location, remove it to the parking area and return to
continue with your set up. This is to allow other crafters to be able to use
that unloading facility, also. This information will be complete on
your confirmation.
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Registration:
When you arrive at the event, we will issue you a location. The
"best" locations are given to the pre-registered participants,
in
order of date received. Once the layout is made, we will not relocate
you. Do not ask ! You may request an "end spot"
on the prepaid application, you will be issued one if: 1) you are the first
to request it and, 2) if, there are any available.
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Requirements:
You are required to be open and be ready to sell, no later than 1/2 hour
before the show begins, generally this is 8:30 am. If you are running
late, it is your responsibility to have someone open your booth or we will
do it for you. Don't ask for a good or the same location next time, if
you can't take the show seriously and be responsible. All phone
calls will be forwarded to our cell, as we leave for the show long
before set up.
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Electric:
Some locations offer electric, some with fees attached; generally electric
is not available. If availability of electric, these will be issued on a
first come basis. Do not expect electric if your full payment has not
arrived by the deadline. No air conditioners, no electric heaters.
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Electric Light Bulbs:
ONLY mini, fluorescent, twist bulbs are acceptable. Limited to 4 per out
side tent. Display lights with low wattage are welcomed. We do
not allow overhead or side fluorescent lights.
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Set Ups:
In most instances early day arrivals are offered. These will be
stipulated on your confirmation letter. It is the managements choice to
offer these, day prior set ups. Please do not abuse this privilege and
get impatient if you are not given your location immediately. We are
servicing others, also. On the day of set up for out door
events: 7:00 am and no
sooner.
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Delays:
Not everything goes our way, some times delays happen. Be a true
professional and be patient.
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Tents:
You are not required to have a tent, but it is recommended. Out door garden canopies are not allowed. If you have to
pop the legs together, this is not acceptable due to wind conditions which
can lift and separate that particular tent. All tents are MANDATED
to have weights attached, no less than 25 lbs, each leg; you will not be
allowed to sell without them. Water will not suffice as a filler for jugs as
there is no substance in this and it will not secure your tent. On grass,
you may use stakes. Absolutely no stakes or nails in any pavement.
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Displays:
The show participant is responsible for supplying their own tents, tables,
chairs, table covers and displays. All tables will have matching table
covers to the ground on all 4 sides. If you are not selling IT, then
hide it under your table. No visible storage boxes or clutter are to
be seen by the public. If we have to ask you more than twice to clean
up your area, the next notice will be for you to break down and leave with
no refund.
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Food:
Do not place food or drinks on your display. A separate "behind
the scenes" table will suffice.
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Breakdowns:
You may dismantle your display and pack your merchandise at the delegated
hour of closing. No sooner, unless designated
by the management. Why would you do this to your fellow crafters, when
they still want to sell. Be considerate of the show and them. Remember:
you may have to work with them in another event.
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Vehicles,
Manning of:
Vehicles are not allowed in the
selling area as long as there are customers shopping, even if the event has
closed. We generally allow participants to be open until dark on a Saturday
event. Barricades are in effect until the day of the show's closure. If you need to
take your merchandise home with you, bring a dolly or a device to transport
your products. Customer
safety is mandatory !
If they are injured by your vehicle, they will sue YOU first.
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Vehicles/RV
Parking: All vehicles and RV's have a
designated parking area. We do this so that the clientele has
somewhere to park their cars, so they can shop. If your plugging up
the parking spaces with your vehicle, don't complain if you have no sales.
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Vehicle
Removal: All vehicles are to be removed from
the selling area no later than one-half hour prior to the show opening,
regardless if you have finished setting up. Arrive early to prevent
this.
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Sales
Tax: Each participant is responsible for
collecting and submitting sales tax to the Florida Department of Revenue.
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Rain
& Inclement Weather: We do not have control over the
weather. Each event will be held unless it is evident that we will be
washed away; participants, tents or merchandise will be
harmed or a severe natural disaster is on the horizon. There
are no refunds for canceled events due to the weather.
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Rain
Dates/Rescheduling: One rain date per year,
location and date will be announced.
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Show
Dates/Locations: are subject to change,
be relocated or cancelled. Only registered applicants will be
notified by phone or email. Any and all cancellations or relocations will be published on the front page of this
website.
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Evicting
the Show: If the management decides that you
need to be evicted or you decide to evict the show without concession to the
contract signed, you will no longer be welcomed to return. Any monies
applied to future events will not be refunded and all credits will be
automatically cancelled.
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Alcohol
or Pets: Pets are only allowed if they are the
direct
subject of a display. Alcohol is not allowed in the selling
area. If you drink and are inebriated and disruptive, the sheriff's
office will evict you from the premise. Profane language is not
acceptable.
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Nuisance
and Non-Compliance: Will not be accepted
gracefully.
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General Rules and
Release: When you sign your application, you
are committing to follow all guidelines and standards supplied by the
application inclusive of this document. We are not responsible for
injuries, claims, damages, loss of sales, loss of product, etc., as stated on the signed
general release. These are legal and binding contracts and appropriate
procedures to implement them will be followed. Security is
limited, take all valuables with you. There are no
refunds, now or in the future for participant
cancellation.
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Remember: these events are
not juried, plan ahead.
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