Artisan Vendor

Welcome to the Twain Harte Summer Festival, read through the application and let  me know if you have any questions. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

• Vendors may apply in up to two categories in their application.
• All work displayed in the booth must be original and available for sale.

Jewelry Policy:

• Jewelry may only be sold by artists accepted into the Jewelry category, if you display jewelry at the event and were not approved, you will be asked to remove the jewelry from your booth, failure to comply will result in your booth being closed.
• If jewelry represents less than 10% of your work, you may apply in another category
• If jewelry exceeds 10% of your total inventory, you MUST apply in the Jewelry category.
• Items made from commercial or mass-produced parts are not permitted. 

Artisan Category Descriptions, up to two per application: 

• Clay - Original clay and porcelain work, functional or sculptural.
• Fiber - Wearable and non-wearable fiber art; no machine-tooled or mass-produced items will be allowed.
• Glass - or sculptural work using kiln forming, blowing, molding, casting, or cold-working.
• Jewelry - Original jewelry only; commercial components or mass produced parts are not permitted.
• Metal - Sculptural or decorative metal work (no jewelry).
• Mixed Media  - Artwork combining two or more mediums in a single piece.
• Musical Instruments - Handmade musical instruments.
• Natural Materials- Basket weaving, brooms, gourds, and other natural materials.
• Photography - Traditional film, hand-colored, emulsion transfers, or digital; artist’s original source only.
• Printmaking - Hand-pulled, limited edition prints; signed and numbered.
• Sewing - Wearable and non- wearable.
• Two-Dimensional - Drawing, painting, and original digital artwork; no reproductions.
• Wood - Original hand-tooled, machine-worked, turned, or carved wood pieces.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION.  Deadline for discounted rate is 04/01/2026.  ONE booth space per Early Bird Registration, if two spaces are needed, you must choose one Early Bird and One Regular booth space.  Booth space is 10x10 on asphalt, space may not be level, be prepared with leveling tools/equipment. Spaces are assigned by SPME.

Set up for the festival:

• Friday 07/24/26 after 5pm or Saturday 07/25/26 7:00am to 9:30am.  All vehicles MUST be removed from set up area by 9:00am on Saturday, 07/25/26.  

Tear down for the festival:

• Sunday 07/26/26 3pm-5:00pm.  Vendor area MUST be cleared for through traffic with all vendor supplies and vehicles cleared from the vendor area no later than 5:00pm.  Vendor is responsible for keeping vendor space clean of debris and packaging.  Vendor must leave their booth space in the same condition upon leaving market.  There will be a minimum $200 fee charged for trash, damage, asphalt clean up, or grass repair.

Terms & Conditions:
Sun Poppy Markets & Events (hereinafter referred to as “SPME”) and You and Your Company (hereinafter referred to as “Vendor”) mutually agree to the following:

• Once exhibitor has been approved and accepted, the Application/Contract constitutes a legally binding agreement with SPME for the checked events only.  Payment is due at the time of approval of the Artisan Application.
• Vendor is responsible for obtaining all required licenses and permits, and for collecting and reporting all sales tax in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Vendor is responsible for supplying all booth items including but not limited to: tent, canopy, tables, chairs, table covers, lights, etc.
• Vendor agrees to abide by all published set up and tear down times and market hours. Early tear down is strictly prohibited, and may result in vendor not being invited to future SPME markets.
• Vendor must be in their booth and ready for guests at least  30 minutes before the market opens. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of vendor booth without refund.

• No refunds or exchanges will be issued under any circumstances once this contract is signed.  All vendor booth sales for events hosted by SPME are final.  Once a vendor booth has been reserved and paid for (application approved), there will be no refunds issued under any circumstances, including cancellations by the vendor.

• No Transfer Policy:  Vendor booth reservations are non-transferable.  This means once a booth has been purchased, it cannot be transferred to another party, vendor or event.

• Facility Policies:  All pertinent fire codes, laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to health, fire prevention and public safety shall be strictly obeyed and enforced.  No open flame of any kind is permitted in the festival area.  All tent canopy's must be fire safe (material or sprayed with retardant).

• Vendor Booth/Space: No vendor booth is to close prior to 7:00pm on Saturday 7/25/26.  No vendor booth is to close or pack up prior to 3:00pm on Sunday 7/26/26.  Vendors closing early on either day of the festival may not be invited to future SPME vendor opportunities.  

• Vendor spaces are 10x10.  Booth must be manned during the festival hours, contact SPME if you need a break. 

• Vendor may not display items including signage outside of their assigned space or block a neighboring vendor space.  Sandwich board types of signs must have prior written approval from SPME to use/display during the fetival.

• Amendment/Termination of Contract: SPME shall have full power to interpret and/or to amend any and all rules and regulations.  Agreement may be terminated by SPME at any time when/if any of the conditions are breached by the vendor.  Any payments made by the vendor prior to termination shall be retained by SPME.  SPME reserves the right to resell said booth space.
• Vendor Photos:  Photos submitted will be used by SPME for advertising the market or event.

• SPME reserves the right to adjust/change floor/event plans or reassign booth space at any time to accomodate the markets needs.

• No exclusive product or category rights are guaranteed unless submitted and approved in writing.  This request MUST be in your original application.

• Any and all illegal activity is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate removal of vendor and booth without refund.

• Vendor may not distribute promotional materials outside their assigned space without written approval from SPME.

• Vendor is responsible for providing their own power, no electricity is available at the festival.  If using a generator only low sound/noise are approved as to not disturb guests or other vendors.

• Vendor must leave their booth space in the same condition upon leaving market as when arriving.  There will be a minimum $200 fee charged for trash, damage, asphalt clean up, or grass repair.

• If applicable, vendor is responsible for obtaining their Temporary Food Facility Permit with Tuolumne County and supplying a copy to Sun Poppy Markets & Events prior to the event.  Link to apply.

https://tuolumnecountyca.portal.opengov.com/categories/1076/record-types/6521

Liability & Insurance:

• Liability Insurance is required, vendor must carry liability insurance and is solely responsible for all actions and liability inside and within six (6) feet of their booth.  Vendor must add Sun Poppy Markets & Events and Peitra Rice as additionally insured.  Upload or email the Liability Certificate of Insurance (COI).  
• Information for your insurance:  Sun Poppy Markets & Events and Peitra Rice - 17063 Mountainside Drive, Soulsbyville, CA 95372
• SPME assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen, or damaged property.
• Vendor agrees to hold SPME and Peitra Rice harmless from all liability, including bodily injury, property damage, or any claim arising from Vendor’s participation.

Market Coordinator (SPME) Rights:

• SPME reserves the right to refuse participation/application to any vendor, group, business, or organization.
• SPME does not guarantee market attendance, weather, or vendor sales.
• SPME may approve similar or competitive vendors/businesses at their discretion.