Application

Artisan Application

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Deadline: Mar 31, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Sep 05, 2026 10:00 am - Sep 07, 2026 4:00 pm (CST)
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Frankfort, Illinois
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$ 600.00

About the application

The Frankfort Fall Festival is one of the largest outdoor Arts and Crafts Fairs in the country. This juried fine arts and crafts fair features over 200 Artisans. All work must be original, hand-crafted items. Artists may only select 1 category per application. All work displayed in the booth must be for sale. Categories: Adult Clothing and Accessories, Candles, Children Clothing and Accessories, Crafts, Doll Clothing and Toys, Fabrics, Fine Arts, Floral, Frames and Mats, Functional Crafts, Glass, Jewelry, Knit and Fiber Arts, Metal Work, Mixed Media Art, Ornaments, Pets, Photography, Purses, Seasonal Crafts, Signs, Soap and Personal Care, Stoneware and Pottery, Traditional Crafts, Woodcrafts, Wood Furnishings and Other Crafts.  Additional categories will be considered. This is an electronic agreement, and by submitting your application, you are validating and approving this agreement and the attached documents electronically.

About the event

The Frankfort Fall Festival is a nationally recognized Arts & Crafts Fair produced by the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce. In 2025, the Frankfort Fall Festival was ranked # 2 in the Sunshine Artist Magazine's Top 100 Best Classic & Contemporary Craft Shows! Artisan and Gourmet Food applications will be available mid-January 2026.
Frankfort Chamber of Commerce
Frankfort Chamber of Commerce

Terms & Conditions

THE ARTISAN WHO DESIGNS AND EXECUTES THE WORK MUST BE PRESENT DURING EXHIBITING HOURS OF THE FESTIVAL TO SHOW THEIR WORK. NO DEALERS OR SALES REPRESENTATIVES ARE ALLOWED. ARTISANS MAY NOT SUBLET OR APPORTION SPACE TO ANYONE ELSE. All work must be original, complete finished and created by the undersigned Artisan. No imports, kits, items made from kits or resale products may be displayed or sold. Artisan's may only show work typified by photos submitted.All categories shall be reviewed, juried and screened prior to acceptance. Any media NOT approved during the application process shall be removed. Separate photos for each category to be displayed shall be submitted. A Certificate of Insurance which provides proof of general business liability insurance in the minimal amount of $1,000,00 is required by all Artisans accepted in the show.

Prices

Application fees $50.00 Non-refundable There is a $50 non-refundable application fee which is charged upon application. The deadline to apply is March 31st.
10x10 Booth $550.00 Single booth space is 10 feet wide and 10 feet deep.
Electric - up to 20 amps $150.00 Electricity is available, however is limited. All requests for electricity will be reviewed but cannot be guaranteed. Fees for electricity will be charged upon acceptance and approval of electricity request
Oversized Parking $250.00 Non-refundable Adjacent oversized parking may or may not be available for the 2026 Festival. Artisans who are interested should indicate their interest at the time of application. If spaces become available, we will notify you. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Questions on the application

Business information

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

Additional information

  • Cell Phone if different from phone number listed above
  • Please describe your work and explain what sets it apart from others offering similar products.
  • Please choose your medium category:
  • If your answer to Question 13 was Other, please describe your category
  • I certify that my work is not "Buy-Sell" or Production work and completely made by me
  • How many booths are you applying for?
  • Will you require electric?
  • Have you participated in Fall Fest in prior years?
  • If you have participated in Fall Fest before, how long have you been a vendor?
  • If this is your first year applying to Fall Fest, how did you hear of us?
  • Do you have a location request? Please note we will consider all requests, however we cannot guarantee a specific space. Set up day and time is determined by the street or lot location.
  • Emergency Contact Name
  • Emergency Contact Phone Number
  • Illinois Re-Sale Number (if applicable)
  • By checking yes below, I agree to receive text messages to the number provided in this application from the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce. Message and data rates may apply.
  • I, agree and understand that by signing below, that all electronic signatures are the legal equivalent of my manual/handwritten signature and I consent to be legally bound to this agreement, the Booth Information, the Certificate of Insurance Requirments for Artisans, the Contract Rules and Guidelines, the Video and Photo Consent, the Work Certification and Hold Harmless Statement and any other attached document.

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 4
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Artisan Application
Artisan Application
2026 Frankfort Fall Festival