Savannah Riverstret Art Market 2027 (LDW) - Artist Application

Join us for the Savannah Riverside Market, a FOUR-day outdoor art and fine craft market set along Savannah's world-famous riverfront during the busy fall weekends.

Nestled beside the scenic Savannah River, this event will bring together a carefully curated collection of artists, makers, and specialty vendors in one of the Southeast's most visited destinations. Surrounded by historic architecture, waterfront views, restaurants, hotels, and shops, exhibitors will have the opportunity to engage with both Savannah residents and the thousands of visitors who flock to the city each holiday weekend.

The Savannah Riverfront is one of the city's premier attractions, drawing travelers from across the country who come to experience Savannah's unique blend of history, culture, hospitality, and Southern charm. The Savannah Riverside Market is designed to create an enjoyable shopping experience while providing artists with strong exposure in a highly walkable, destination-oriented setting.

Be among the first exhibitors to help establish what promises to become a new weekend tradition on Savannah's historic waterfront. We look forward to welcoming you to the inaugural Savannah Riverside Market.

Festival Hours: Friday 10 AM - 6 PM, Saturday 10AM - 6 PM, Sunday 10AM - 4PM (allowed to stay late) - Monday 10AM - 5:00PM (Larbor Day weekend)

RULES/REGULATIONS
To view AFFPS Event Policies for Artists: 
1. The Festival provides only the ground space for exhibits.  Each Exhibitor must provide and prepare his/her own displays.  We require Exhibitors to use white top tents of EZ UP quality or higher.  All tents must be weighted.  NO STAKING ALLOWED. CLICK HERE for Tent & Weight Compliance. 2. Prior to the Festival, Exhibitors will be notified of their site location and detailed setup information.  Plan to set up your booth on Friday before the Festival.   
3. After unloading Exhibitor vehicles must be moved to designated parking.  Vehicles will not be permitted to remain in the exhibition space during the Festival, nor may they enter the Festival grounds until approved by the Festival Committee.
4. Exhibitors shall be responsible for obtaining any required licenses, permits, and approvals under state laws applicable to his/her activity at the Festival and for paying any taxes, sales taxes, fees, or, other charges that may be applicable to any Exhibitor's activity at the Festival.
5. The Festival is a rain-or-shine event.  
6. In the occurrence that the event has to be canceled, postponed, or suspend, as a result of a pandemic such as the COVID Pandemic of 2020. Credit for the upcoming show will be given and a Zapp code will be generated.
7. Submission by credit card is an acceptance of these terms and as such in the event that any dispute related to credit card charges will be binding under the terms of this agreement, additionally, the artist agrees to defend (accept) said charges and associated fees.
8. The Festival reserves the right to cancel an Exhibitor's contract.  The Festival may require the Exhibitor to leave the Festival at any time if the Exhibitor is in violation of any rules and/or regulations stated herein.
9. Neither AFFPS nor its agents or representatives will be responsible for any injury, damage, or loss that may occur to the Exhibitor, the Exhibitor's agents or representatives, or his/her property from any cause whatsoever.  Exhibitors should obtain, at their own expense, insurance against any loss, damage, or injury they may require.
10. All Artist Market merchandise must be original, handmade, and created by the Exhibitor.  Reproductions must be clearly identified as such. Original art must occupy at least 50% of the artist's space.  Browse bins may occupy only minimal space and must be aesthetically pleasing and not obstruct patron flow.  All artwork on display must be for sale.
11. Artists may only show work in categories approved by the Jury.
12. Artists must be present and operational with their work for the duration of the Festival.  No commercial agents, dealers, or, salespeople may operate an artist's booth.  The maximum number of occupants per booth may not exceed two.
13. Only individual artists or two-person collaborative artists are permitted to submit an application.  Applications received from artist groups will be returned or rejected.
14. Booth sharing among non-collaborating artists is not permitted.    IDENTIFICATION: All Participating Artists are required to present Identification during check-in. Please have your driver's license on hand.WEIGHTS REQUIRED:
AFFPS requires professional weights, min. 45 lbs. - 50 lbs per/each on all tent legs. 
Because we are set up in City Park settings - NO ONE is permitted to stake, tie to a tree, lamp post, etc.
As such we require that anyone participating come equipped with the minimum standards of weights for their tent.
Any Artist that arrives without weights will not be permitted to set up and as such will forfeit their participation fee.
ALLOWED Tube weights min. 45 lbs. for each tent leg. 
Sand-bag weights min. 45 lbs. for each tent leg. (Must be contained in cloth bags) - IE: Gravity Tubes
Concrete-filled buckets min. 45 lbs. for each tent leg. 
Stabilizer bars with sandbags. 
Weight plates or dumbells min. 45 lbs. for each tent leg. NOT Permitted: 
Grid panels only (no weights) weights are still required.
Stabilizer bars only (no weights) 
Raw concrete blocks or bricks
Water containers (one-gallon water bottles)
Sand Bags (in plastic bags)A Parking Pass must be displayed on your dash and visible at all times while at the event.
This allows us the opportunity to communicate with you during the festival in the event we need to.
Please ensure that you have access to this email address as load-in and load-out instructions will be sent here as well as any special updates.All communications are sent via the Zapp system communication tool.
Please ensure that you have access to this email address as load-in and load-out instructions will be sent here as well as any special updates - before, during, and after the show.

No Packets will be mailed. Load-In will be sent via email prior to the event.
Load-Out Instructions will be sent via email (Prior to the event)WAIT-LIST A waitlist will be maintained.  Selected waitlisted artists may be contacted when the Wait List is released one day prior to the event date.
 
NO SHOW POLICY
Artists who have not checked in and/or called the Festival Emergency Number (the number will be available in confirmation materials) by  Friday at 7:00 p.m. will be considered a “no-show.” No Show artists are not eligible for refunds.  Assigned space(s) will be forfeited to a wait-list artist.
 
RAIN OR SHINE
There will be no “rain date” and fees will not be refunded in the case of inclement weather.  The event will take place rain or shine.
 
SALES TAX
Artists are responsible for collecting and reporting Sales Taxes.  Sales Tax reporting documents are provided to participating artists at check-in at the event.