2026 Spring Fever Craft Show - Outside Crafter
About the application
The Spring Fever Craft Show is one of the longest-running events hosted by Schererville Parks. This year we are switching things up. Customers told us what they wanted and we listened. We are bringing the Spring Fever Craft Show back to its roots with the Schererville Community Center being the only location. Yes, this means less vendors, but it also makes approved vendors all the more exclusive.
Dates: April 11 & 12
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Both Days)
Location:
Schererville Community Center
500 E. Joliet St., Schererville, IN
About the event
Terms & Conditions
Applications will be reviewed individually by the Schererville Parks and Recreation team. Vendor space may be limited for businesses offering similar products. Not all applications may be accepted. Wholesalers, flea market products, or previously used merchandise will not be permitted. Schererville Parks and Recreation reserves the right to decline applications that do not meet quality standards or are deemed inappropriate for the event.
Fees: Fee includes one 10’x10’ space only for Spring Fever Craft Show. Larger spaces are available through extra booth rental. This application provides a "space only." Chairs, tables, and electricity is NOT available.
Applications and items sold are subject to approval. No crafter/vendor may sell food or beverage items without the permission of the Schererville Parks Dept. 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).
Payment: Payment will be taken directly upon approval of applications. Vendors must provide a viable card with vendor application. Failure to do so will result in immediate denial of your application. If vendor cannot pay at the time of submitting applicaiton, please wait until able to do so.
Set up/Take down: Set-up will be available ONLY on Saturday, April 11, from 5:00 - 8:00am. Vendors must provide their own tent. Vendors are required to fully unload their vehicles and promptly move them to the designated parking area at Redar Park (217 Gregory St., Schererville, IN). A school bus will shuttle crafters between Redar Park and the Community Center. A staff member will be on-site to monitor the unloading zone and ensure vehicles are moved efficiently. Take-down must be completed by 4:00 PM on the final day of the event. A set-up email with detailed instructions will be sent two weeks prior to the event. There will be PD onsite overnight from Saturday, April 11 to Sunday, April 12 due to those being outside.
Sales Tax: All crafters/vendors are responsible for collecting and remitting all sales tax.
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Important Policies:
The following are grounds for removal from the event and exclusion from future Schererville Parks craft shows:
1. Leaving Early: Vendors must stay for the full event duration. If you need to leave early due to unforeseen circumstances, communication with the Schererville Parks Dept. is required.
2. Arriving Late: The show opens at 9:00 AM on both days, and all booths must be set up and ready for business by 8:00 AM each day. Booths must be manned and open to the public by this time.
3. Parking: Vendor parking is limited. All vendors must park in designated areas, and requests for on-site parking must be made through the Schererville Parks Dept.
4. Raffle Donations: Each vendor is required to provide a physical raffle item valued at $20.00. NO COUPONS OR GIFT CARDS. The raffle drawings will occur after the show to accommodate the large number of entries.
REMINDER: Raffle prizes are a reflection of your business. Give us product you believe is good advertisement for your work. Damaged, dirty, or outdated products are never good advertisement.
5. Respect: All vendors must treat other vendors and staff with kindness and respect. Disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated.
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.
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Waiver & Release Of All Claims: The participant in this event/program, recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury and I agree and assume the full risk of any injuries, including death, damages or loss which the participant (s) may sustain as a result of participating in all activities connected with or associated with such program. I, the participant in this event/program, agree to waive and relinquish all claims that I or the participants may have as a result of participating in the programs against the above named entity and its agents, officers, servants, and employees. I, the participant in this event/program agree to fully release and discharge the above named and its officers, agents, servants, and employees from any and all claims for injuries, including death, damage or loss which I or any participants may have or which occur to me or the participants on account of participation in the above programs. I, the participant in this event/program further agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the above named entity and its officers, agents, servants, and employees from any and all claims resulting from injuries, including death, damages, and/or losses sustained by the participants and arising out of, connecting with, or in any way associated with the activities of the above programs. I have read and fully understand the above program details and I fully understand that “This is a release of all claims”.
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REFUND POLICY: All vendor fees are non-transferable and non-creditable. Vendors who cancel 30+ days before the event may receive a 50% refund with written notice. No refunds are given for cancellations made within 30 days or for no-shows. If the event is canceled by the organizer, vendors will receive a 70% refund, unless the event has already begun or is fully set up—in which case no refunds are issued. The event will not be rescheduled, and no credits or alternate dates will be offered. All events are rain or shine.
Prices
| Single Booth - Outside Vendor | $60.00 | Non-refundable | Fee covers a single booth for both dates. Tables & Chairs are NOT provided. This space is RAIN or SHINE. A tent is not required but HIGHLY ENCOURAGED Set up Dates & Times: Saturday, April 12th - 5am-8am ONLY |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- List all items you sell. (Items not listed will be prohibited)
- Do you need more than one space? (Each space is 10x10)
- I understand that if I use a tent that 25 lbs weights AND stakes are REQUIRED, PER LEG! I will be PROHIBITED from utilizing my tent if I do not have those.
- I understand that if I have a special requests are NOT guaranteed but are only a request
- I understand that I'm required to bring a raffle item, worth at least $20, to Parks Staff before the event starts.
- I understand that if I have items that can be CONSUMED (Food) that I will provide a Certificate of Insurance
- I understand that I am required to participate for the full length of the event.
- I understand that setup time is from 5am-8am ONLY on the day OF the event that I choose. I will not be able to check in after 7:30am
- 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
- I agree to the refund policy as follows: All vendor fees are non-transferable and non-creditable. Vendors who cancel 30+ days before the event may receive a 50% refund with written notice. No refunds are given for cancellations made within 30 days or for no-shows. If the event is canceled by the organizer, vendors will receive a 70% refund, unless the event has already begun or is fully set up—in which case no refunds are issued. The event will not be rescheduled, and no credits or alternate dates will be offered. All events are rain or shine.
- I have read and agree to the terms and conditions of the event through the Waiver & Release of all claims.
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 10
