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2024 Vendor Application (INDOORs @ Homan School) > Holiday Craft Show : Nov 9th & 10th

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Deadline: Nov 06, 2024 11:59 pm (GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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2024 Holiday Craft Show - November 9th & 10th
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Date: Nov 09, 2024 9:00 am - Nov 10, 2024 3:00 pm (CDT)
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Schererville, Indiana
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$125-150

About the event

The Schererville Parks' Holiday Craft Show is the longest running craft show in department history. It's the Craft Show that started all other Craft Shows with Schererville Parks. This 2 day show surpasses has seen up to 8000+ in attendance with over 200+ vendors. The Holiday Craft show is located at our Schererville Community Center (500 E. Joliet St) AND Homan School (210 E. Joliet St.). This show is a crafter priority so you can bet you'll find some unique finds.
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Town of Schererville / Schererville Parks & Recreation
Town of Schererville / Schererville Parks & Recreation
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Town of Schererville / Schererville Parks & Recreation
Town of Schererville / Schererville Parks & Recreation
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About the application

Non-Food Vendor Application, Indoors at HOMAN SCHOOL
(210 E. Joliet St. Schererville, IN 46375)
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Terms & Conditions

The Schererville Parks' Holiday Craft Show is the longest running craft show in department history.
 
It's the Craft Show that started all other Craft Shows with Schererville Parks. This 2 day show surpasses 8,000+ in attendance with over 200+ vendors. 
 
The Holiday Craft show is located at our Schererville Community Center (500 E. Joliet St) AND for the 2nd time EVER we've added a SECOND indoor location at Homan School (this is replacing our Giant Tent).*
This show is a crafter priority so you can bet you'll find some unique finds.
 
Event: Holiday Craft Show 2024
Event Dates:  November 9th & 10th, 2024
Event Times:
9am-5pm (Saturday, Nov 9th)
9am-3pm (Sunday, Nov 10th)
Event Locations: 
Schererville Community Center (500 E. Joliet St. Schererville)
Homan School (210 E Joliet St. Schererville) - Only 2700 feet away from the Community Center
 
FEES:   
  • Fee includes one 15’x5’ space only for Holiday Craft Show  Tables and chairs are NOT provided. Electricity is NOT available.
  • Larger spaces are available through extra booth rental.
  • Applications and items sold are subject to approval.  No crafter/vendor may sell food or beverage items without the permission of the Recreation Director.  Permission granted for food and beverage sales on a case by case basis (no repeats of businesses, no conflicts with concession, and proof of health permit and insurance naming the TOWN OF SCHERERVILLE, THE SCHERERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ITS DULY AUTHORIZED AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES as certificate holder are required).
SET UP/TAKE DOWN:  
  • Set up time includes the following Friday, Nov 8th - 8pm-10pm & Saturday, Nov 9th  - 5am-8am
  • Vendors MUST unload their vehicle completely and move their vehicle to the designated parking area (Redar Park, 217 Gregory St. Schererville, IN 46375). A school bus will transport Crafters back and forth from Redar Park & Homan School to the Community Center.  There will be a staff person checking the unloading area to ensure vehicles are moved in a timely manner.  
  • Take down must be completed by 4:00 pm at the end of each event.
  • A set up email will be sent 2 weeks before the event.
 RULES:  
  •  No live animals permitted in the building.  No decorations may be attached to any wall, metal, or wood surface. 
  • Direct sales businesses will be limited to one vendor per company (based on first come, first served). 
  • No crafter/vendor may sell guns, knives, items considered weapons or merchandise with vulgarities..  All merchandise and displays must stay within designated spot. 
  • All tables must have a floor length table cloth for all tables with no boxes, extra merchandise, or debris exposed to common area.
  • Assigned area must be kept clean throughout the event and all trash must be removed at the end of the event. 
  • No soliciting to other crafters/vendors or patrons through distribution of advertising for anything other than what you are selling in your location. 
  • Crafters/vendors must participate for the full duration of the show.
  • Electricity is NOT available at this location
  • Schererville Parks and Recreation reserves the right to cancel a show due to insufficient registration. 
 
THE BIG No Nos – (a list of things that is unacceptable and will have you removed from future shows and all monies lost)
 
Leaving Early – Tearing down early seems to be a trend at many other locations but not Schererville. This is extremely disrespectful to all parties involved and flat out rude. We understand things happen and you may need to leave but communication is required WITH RECREATION DIRECTOR to accommodate that.

Arriving Late – Each day the show starts at a specific time (9am both days), your booth space should be ready for business by 8am on Saturday and 8am on Sunday. Ready for Business means that someone should be at the booth and it should be opened for business. 

Parking Incorrectly – This is HUGE! Parking is a premium with this show and some think they are exempt from this. If you have a request in regards to parking ONSITE then you must speak with the Recreation Director (DON’T ASSUME). Every parking spot taken up by a crafter/vendor onsite is one less customer for you to see.

Raffle Items – This is required from ALL Crafters and Vendors. This needs to be a physical item, not a coupon or gift card. These raffles are FREE to participate and so it’s a draw for customers to attend and sign up. The raffles are drawn the week after the show since the show is so large and no feasible way to draw them during the show.

Respect – Every person and THING deserve this. BE KIND, please.

The 5 No Nos above are the specific policies that seem to always have to be reiterated every year. These things we WILL NOT TOLERATE. This is one of the LARGEST SHOWs in the REGION and we must have structure or you won’t succeed. 
 
SALES TAX:  All crafters/vendors are responsible for collecting and remitting all sales tax. 
 
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE:   
Applications will be reviewed by the Schererville Parks and Recreation staff on an individual basis. Schererville Parks and Recreation reserves the right to limit the number of vendors selling similar products.  Not all applications may be accepted.  Wholesalers, flea market products, or previously worn/used merchandise will not be accepted.  
Photos of products and displays will be required with the application.
The Schererville Parks and Recreation staff reserves the right to not accept applications for items or displays made with poor craftsmanship, look unprofessional, have too many of a certain category, or any other reason at the discretion of the Recreation Coordinator.  

DOOR PRIZE DONATION:  We are asking that all vendors donate an item such as gift basket, merchandise, or service related to their booth for our raffle that will be held throughout the duration of the craft show.  
 
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Prices

RETURNING VENDOR - Single Space (15x5) - Homan School - INSIDE - Nov 9th & 10th, 2024 $125 Non-refundable Space includes one 15’x5’ space only for each date. Larger spaces are available through extra booth rental. If the show is cancelled (no matter the reason), REFUNDS will be available for up to 50% of vendor's booth fee. Applications and items sold are subject to approval. No crafter/vendor may sell food or beverage items without the permission of the Recreation Director. Setup Dates & Times Friday, Nov 8th - 8pm-10pm Saturday, Nov 9th - 5am-8am LOCATION: HOMAN SCHOOL - 210 E Joliet St. Schererville Note: This booth fee is for those vendors who have participated in this SPECIFIC event in the past.
NEW VENDOR - Single Space (15x5) - Homan School - INSIDE - Nov 9th & 10th - 2024 $150 Non-refundable Space includes one 15’x5' space only for each date. Larger spaces are available through extra booth rental. If the show is cancelled (no matter the reason), REFUNDS will be available for up to 50% of vendor's booth fee. Applications and items sold are subject to approval. No crafter/vendor may sell food or beverage items without the permission of the Recreation Director. Setup Dates & Times Friday, Nov 8- 8pm-10pm Saturday, Nov 9 - 5am-8am Note: If you've NEVER participated at this show then you are considered a NEW VENDOR.

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Please list ALL the items you sell. (Any items not listed are PROHIBITED from being sold)
  • I understand that I'm responsible to bring any and all supplies for my booth.
  • I undertand that if I have a special request they are NOT guaranteed but only a request.
  • I understand that I'm required to bring a raffle item upon checking in and that I will not be given a booth number until raffle items has been given to Parks Staff.
  • I understand that I'm required to attend ALL days of the event.
  • I understand that if I have items that can be CONSUMED (Food) that I will provide a Certificate of Insurance
  • I understand that setup time is from 8pm-10pm on Friday, Nov 8th and 5am-8am, Saturday, Nov 9th
  • I understand the rules and agree to abide by them. I understand that failure to abide by these rules risk me forfeiting any monies paid on this event and any other future events.
  • I understand and will abide by the THE BIG No Nos. If unable, then I will be removed from the current and future show(s) and all monies lost
  • I know to park at Redar Park and if found parking onsite, I will be asked to leave IMMEDIATELY and banned from current show, future show and all monies paid will be lost.
  • I understand that Schererville Parks reserves the right to cancel the show due to insufficient registration or a situation where it's deemed unsafe for the event to occur
  • Waiver & Release of All Claims I, the Vendor in this event/program, recognize and acknowledge that there may be certain risks of physical injury arising from my participation in this event, and I agree and assume the full risk of any injuries, including death, damages or loss which I may sustain as a result of participating in all activities connected with or associated with such event. I, the Vendor, in this event/program, agree to waive and relinquish all claims that I may have, of any kind whatsoever, against the above named entity and its agents, officers, servants, and employees as a result of participating in the event. I, the Vendor, assume the entire responsibility and liability for any and all losses, damages, and claims of any kind, including but not limited to those arising out of injury or damage to the Vendor’s unit, display, equipment and other property brought onto the Town’s premises for this event. I, the Vendor in this event/program agree to fully release and dis
  • i understand that there are NO REFUNDS or Transfers for this event.

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 5
  • Please include a minimum of 10 pictures of the product you sell/create.
2024 Vendor Application (INDOORs @ Homan School) > Holiday Craft Show : Nov 9th & 10th
2024 Vendor Application (INDOORs @ Homan School) > Holiday Craft Show : Nov 9th & 10th
2024 Holiday Craft Show - November 9th & 10th
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