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Application
2024 Arts & Crafts Application
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Deadline: Apr 26, 2024 5:00 pm (GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
date_range
Date: Oct 10, 2024 10:00 am - Oct 13, 2024 5:00 pm (CDT)
place
Gulf Shores, Alabama
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$360.00 - $785.00
About the application
About the event
Terms & Conditions
â— Electricity is provided to all vendors with restrictions, If you are using too much power you will be required to reduce your number of connections.Vendors must provide their own tables, chairs, LED lighting & extension cords. (No longer than 25 feet and no smaller than 12 gauge)
â— Vendors are required to obtain a City of Gulf Shores & Baldwin County/State of AL Business License in advance to participate in the festival.
â— Vendors are responsible for collecting and paying sales taxes. Tax forms will be included in vendor packets and tax collectors will be on site on Sunday, for your convenience, to pay sales taxes. It is the vendor’s responsibility to pay taxes. Any vendor that does not pay will not be issued license for the next year and will NOT be eligible to participate.
â— All displays should be designed and constructed in good taste. Displays must not cause concern for the safety of festival attendees.
â— Vendors may ONLY use the space provided and purchased. You MUST keep all of your stock and equipment within your designated area. This will be strictly enforced.
â— Parking is extremely limited. A parking pass will be provided for each vendor. Vendor must display tag and contact information. It must be displayed correctly in windshield of vehicle. We also need to know if you will be bringing a trailer and its length. We will try to establish parking areas but will likely be off site. Any vehicle not displaying a parking pass will be towed at the owner's expense. We strongly encourage the use of the Gulf Shores City School Shuttle system whenever possible. Any vehicle not displaying a parking pass will be towed at the vehicle owner’s expense. We strongly encourage the use of the Gulf Shores City School Shuttle system whenever possible.
â— Vendors are responsible for securing tents and merchandise at the festival. Security is provided before and during the festival. The CABC assumes no responsibility or liability for damage or loss of property in cases of weather, theft or vandalism or any other cause. It is the responsibility of the vendor to insure and secure their own property.
â— Vendors must bring enough inventory to make it through the festival. Festival hours are 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Thursday- Saturday and 10:00 am - 5:00 pm on Sunday. Vendors must stay open for the duration of the festival.
â— Vendors must check in during the hours scheduled for that area. All areas of the festival have different check in times. With little exception, any vendor that does not check in during the time allocated may forfeit their booth without refund. NO VENDORS may pack up and leave early unless approved by committee. Leaving early will automatically disqualify you from the following year’s festival.
â— No booth space can be sub-leased. Any vendor found subleasing space will automatically be disqualified from the festival and asked to leave without refund.
â— If you send a sample of your product, the sample will not be returned.
â— Active solicitation (hawking) outside of booth space is prohibited.
â— Vendors may begin breaking down their booths after 5:00 pm on Sunday and NOT BEFORE!
â— LOAD OUT INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURES WILL BE COMMUNICATED BY YOUR COMMITTEE CHAIR. DO NOT TRY TO LINE UP OR MOVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.
â— NO COOKING OR GRILLING ON ANY PART OF THE SITE IS PERMITTED UNLESS YOU ARE A FOOD VENDOR.
â— NO SMOKING IN OR AROUND VENDOR TENTS. SMOKING IS ONLY PERMITTED IN DESIGNATED AREAS. PLEASE DO NOT DROP YOUR CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THE GROUND.
â— NO PETS ARE ALLOWED ON THE FESTIVAL SITE.
â— THE SALE OF WEAPONS, TOBACCO AND ALCOHOL IS PROHIBITED.
â— VENDORS MAY NOT BE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR NON PRESCRIPTION DRUGS DURING THE FESTIVAL.
Prices
| WiFi Access | $100.00 | Non-refundable | Secure point of sale transactions, email and social media updates for vendors. You will be provided: a Username and Password as well as a QR code in your vendor packets when you arrive. |
| Application Fee | $35.00 | Non-refundable | Application fee is non refundable and charged upon submission of your entry. A small processing fee will be added. |
| 10x10 Booth | $375.00 | This booth fee includes your display space and one electrical drop with two outlets. You must keep your goods and equipment contained within this designated space. | |
| 10 x 10 Booth CHAMBER MEMBER | $325.00 | This booth fee includes your display space and one electrical drop with two outlets. You must keep all your goods and equipment withing your desigated space. | |
| Double Booth 10 x 20 | $750.00 | This is the booth fee for a double space 10 feet deep by twenty feet wide and includes an electrical drop with two outlets. Only one double booth per vendor. You must keep all your goods and equipment within this designated space. | |
| Double Booth CHAMBER MEMBER (10 Deep X 20 Wide) | $650.00 | This is the CHAMBER MEMBER booth fee for a double space 10 feet deep by twenty feet wide. Only one double booth per vendor. One electrical drop with two outlets is provided; your must keep all your goods and equipment within this designated space. |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Please describe your work.
- Please choose your medium category.
- What are your prices?
- Artist Statement
- I certify that my work is not "Buy-Sell" or production work and is made by me.
- Additional Photos
- How many vehicles will you bring?
- Will you be bringing a trailer? If so,what are the dimensions, for example 6x12, 8x16.
- By signing your name, you agree to our terms and conditions.
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 5
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