2023 Crafts at the Crossroads - December 9th - Food Truck/Food Vendor Application

The Crafts at the Crossroads Handmade Christmas Craft Show is our final craft show of the year.  This event is a Crafter only (NO DIRECT SELLERS).   Going into it's 5th year, this show sees over 1k in attendance and is growing every year. This show is completely indoors at the Schererville Community Center with more than 75+ Crafters and Food trucks outside.   

The Schererville Parks' Crafts at the Crossroads Handmade Craft Show has RETURNED! This show is 2 weeks before Christmas and your last chance to get those hand crafted / homemade goods for all your favorites! Schererville Parks brings back all those unique good and goodies for you and your loved ones. This Craft show will have CRAFTERS ONLY! No Direct Sellers! So you're sure to find something you've never seen before! 75+ Hand-crafted Crafters Food Trucks Free Admission Free Parking Free Raffles This show see 1k+ in attendance each year and continues to grow.

 
FEES:
Fee includes (1) Food truck space only for show date. Electricity is limited (110 only available). Refunds will not be given unless the Park Department cancels the event. Permission granted for food and beverage sales on a case by case basis and proof of health permit and insurance naming the TOWN OF SCHERERVILLE, THE SCHERERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ITS DULY AUTHORIZED AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES as certificate holder/ additional insured are required).
 
SET UP/TAKE DOWN: Set up time is Saturday 6am-8am on craft show day. Vendors MUST unload their vehicle completely and move their vehicle to the designated parking area. A school bus will transport Crafters/Vendors back and forth from Redar Park to the Community Center. There will be a staff person checking the unloading area to ensure vehicles are moved in a timely manner. Take down must be completed by 4:00 pm on each event day. A set up email will be sent 2 weeks before the event. Food Trucks may have up to (2) vehicles parked on site.
 
RULES: 
No live animals permitted in the building. No decorations may be attached to any wall, metal, or wood surface. Direct sales businesses will be limited to one vendor per company (based on first come, first served). No crafter/vendor may sell guns, knives, or items considered weapons. All merchandise and displays must stay within designated spot. All tables must have a floor length table cloth for all tables with no boxes, extra merchandise, or debris exposed to common area. Assigned area must be kept clean throughout the event and all trash must be removed at the end of the event. No soliciting to other crafters/vendors or patrons through distribution of advertising for anything other than what you are selling in your location. Food vendors must participate for the full duration of the show. Those who fail to participate for the full duration of the show will be banned for one-year from future shows or events with the Schererville Parks Department. Not all spaces are guaranteed electricity. Schererville Parks and Recreation reserves the right to cancel a show due to insufficient registration (refunds issued if show is canceled). Registration is not complete without payment and a signed contract.
 
SALES TAX: 
All vendors are responsible for collecting and remitting all sales tax.