2026 Holiday Craft Show - Indoor Vendor (Homan School)
About the application
As the longest-running craft show in Schererville Parks and Recreation history, this event has grown into our most attended and biggest show of the year. It’s a holiday tradition for thousands of families and the go-to destination for seasonal shopping! Don’t miss out on all the fun, creativity, and holiday cheer!
Dates: November 7 & 8
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Both Days)
Location:
Schererville Community Center (500 E. Joliet St., Schererville, IN)
Homan School (210 E. Joliet St., Schererville, IN)
About the event
Terms & Conditions
THIS APPLICATION IS FOR THE HOMAN SCHOOL LOCATION.
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: Each fee covers an 15'ft x 5ft booth space; Tables, chairs and electricity are not provided. Larger booth spaces are available through additional rental. All applications and items for sale are subject to approval.
All applications and items for sale are subject to approval. No crafter/vendor may sell food or beverages without permission from the Schererville Parks Dept. Permission for food and beverage sales is granted on a case-by-case basis, ensuring no conflicts with existing concessionaires, and all vendors must provide proof of health permits and insurance naming the Town of Schererville, Schererville Parks and Recreation Board, and its authorized agents as certificate holders.
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 on Friday, November 6, from 7:30pm-10pm and Saturday, November 7 from 5am-8am. 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.
Sales Tax: All vendors are responsible for collecting and remitting their own 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. Any 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 are allowed in the building.
- No decorations or signage may be attached to any wall, metal, or wood surface.
- Direct sales businesses are limited to one vendor per company (first come, first served).
- No crafter/vendor may sell weapons, items considered dangerous, or products containing vulgarities.
- All merchandise and displays must remain within designated booth spaces. Tables must be covered with floor-length tablecloths, and no boxes, extra merchandise, or clutter should be visible to customers.
- Vendors are responsible for keeping their spaces clean and removing all trash at the end of the event.
- Vendors are prohibited from distributing advertisements or soliciting other vendors and patrons outside their booth.
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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 | $90.00 (+ tax and fees) | Non-refundable | Booth price is for both days. |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Please provide a detailed list of all items you intend to sell. Any items not pre-approved will not be permitted for sale at the event.
- I understand that payment will be taken directly upon approval. Failure to provide a viable card with my application will result in the immediate denial of application.
- I understand that I am responsible for bringing all necessary supplies for my booth. I acknowledge that tables, chairs, and electricity are not provided.
- I understand that any special reqeusts I make are not guaranteed and are consider only as requests.
- I understand that I am required to bring a raffle item worth at least $20.00. I will securely attach my business card to the raffle item. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to ensure the raffle item is presentable, undamaged, and appropriately represents my business and the event.
- 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 have read and acknowlege the terms and conditions, rules, through to the waiver and release of all claims.
- I agree to the refund policy as follows: 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.
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 5
