2026 Crafts at the Crossroads - Food Truck/ Food Vendor Application

Join us for the 8th annual Crafts at the Crossroads Handmade Craft Show—a summer favorite in 2026!

Dates: Saturday, July 25, 2026 
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 
Location:

Schererville Community Center 

500 E. Joliet St., Schererville, IN 

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.

Fee:  The vendor fee covers (1) outdoor food truck or food vendor space. Please note that electricity is limited. Water is not available.

Payment:  Payment will be taken directly upon approval of applications.  Vendors must provide a viable card must be provided 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 on Friday, April 10, from 3pm-7pm and Saturday, April 11, from 5am-8am.  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.

Sales Tax:  Vendors are responsible for collecting and remitting applicable sales tax.

Certificate of Insurance:  Food vendors must provide a certificate of insurance naming the Town of Schererville, the Schererville Parks and Recreation Board of Directors, and their agents as additional insured. The certificate is required one month prior to the event. A County Health Permit and a 10lb ABC fire extinguisher with a current certification tag must also be provided.

Important Policies:

The following are grounds for removal from the event and exclusion from future Schererville Parks craft shows: 

1. Leaving Early:  Leaving the event before the official end time is not allowed. This disrupts the event for everyone involved. If an early departure is necessary, you must communicate with the Parks Department in advance.

2. Arriving Late:  Vendors must be set up and ready for business by 8am on both days. "Ready for business" means someone must be at the booth, and it should be open for customers.

3. Parking:  Parking is limited. Food vendors are allotted (2) spaces onsite. All other vehicles must park at Redar Park. Unauthorized parking in restricted areas is not permitted.

4. Raffle Items:  All crafters and vendors are required to donate a physical item for the event raffle (no coupons or gift cards). Food vendors are not required but are highly encouraged to contribute.

5. Respect:  Kindness and respect are expected from all participants. Treat everyone and everything with courtesy. 

Rules:

• Vendors may not attach decorations to any outside structure.
• Direct sales businesses are limited to one vendor per company, based on first-come, first-served registration.
• No vendor is permitted to sell guns, knives, or any items considered weapons.
• All merchandise and displays must remain within the designated booth area.
• Vendors must keep their assigned space clean and remove all trash at the end of the event.
• Soliciting other vendors or patrons for any purpose outside of your designated area is prohibited.
• Vendors are required to participate for the entire duration of the event. Failure to comply may result in a one-year ban from future events with the Schererville Parks Department.
• Schererville Parks and Recreation reserves the right to cancel events due to insufficient registration.

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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.