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Arts & Crafts Fair Information
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CONTACT INFORMATION : We invite those interested to visit or contact us. A tour may be arranged, particularly if an appointment is made in advance, by calling the telephone number below. Guests and newcomers to the area are always welcome! |
The 1st annual JUNIOR BAKERS CONTEST will be held at Opportunity House on Sat., Sept. 4th. Children from 5-13 years of age are invited to participate. Contestants are asked to bring their favorite baked item to Opportunity House at 9:30 AM, and join the fun! Professional bakers from the local community will participate as judges. Judging will be in three categories: 5-7 years, 8-10 years and 11-13 years. Entry forms are available at below and in the main office at local schools.
48th Annual Dear Crafter: Opportunity House will host the 48th Annual Apple Festival Arts & Crafts Fair in our air-conditioned building. The event will be held Friday, Sept. 3rd and Saturday, Sept. 4th, 2010 from 9 AM to 5 PM. Arts and crafts submitted must be the original work of the person applying. If more than one person produces the work or if two people wish to share a booth, this needs to be clearly stated on the application. Mass-produced food or crafts are not permitted. Commercially produced parts are not allowed unless they are minor functional components of the design such as metal posts for earrings, buttons for clothes or animals, dowels used in toys, etc. All applications must be received with a check or money order payable to Opportunity House in the amount of $110 ($120 if you desire electricity) by Thursday, July 31st ~OR~ in the amount of $125 ($135 if you desire electricity) after Friday, August 1st. Photos of the work must also be submitted. Please place a label with your name and address on the pictures. An application, copy of the regulations and booth layout location map are attached for your convenience. Acceptance letters will be mailed out within four weeks of receiving applications. Space is limited and all applications cannot be accepted. Diversity and quality, as well as originality of crafts, will be the criteria used to determine acceptance. In case of duplication, space will be awarded to the entry received first in a category meeting the criteria. In effort to improve the fair for both vendors and visitors, the number of vendors per type or category will be limited. A waiting list will be available, if desired, should the limit be exceeded. I look forward to receiving your application soon and hope you will join the Opportunity House for another successful Arts & Crafts Fair. Please feel free to contact me at (828) 692-0575 from 9 AM to 5 PM if you have any questions or email me at cleeopphouse@hotmail.com. Sincerely, Catherine Lee
REGULATIONS ELIGIBILITY: Craft must be the original work of the person applying. If more than one person produces the work, or if two people wish to share a booth, state this clearly on the application. Mass-produced food or crafters are not eligible. Commercially produced parts are not allowed unless they are minor functional components of the design. If in any doubt about any item, please inquire before submitting your application. SPACE ALLOCATION: The 8' wide x 6' deep spaces are assigned in a first come, first served method for the best display of wares and traffic pattern. We will try to accommodate requests for specific locations from crafters who participated last year. However, because we try to spread crafters of a similar nature throughout the building, we reserve the right to decline your request. If you have special needs, please state them on the application. Also, do not swap spaces with another exhibitor without the prior permission of the Fair Director. CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS: Full refunds of booth fee, less $25 processing fee, will be made up to 30 days prior to the show upon written request with no explanation needed. After that time, no refunds will be made. SHOW INFORMATION: The major part of the Fair takes place in an air-conditioned building with excellent lighting and other facilities. Since dividers are not used, please be sure your space is attractive from all sides and will not distract from your neighbor's display. Keep spaces uncluttered and boxes covered. Temperatures are kept cool for the comfort of the public so please bring a wrap for your own comfort if necessary. Absolutely NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR SMOKING WILL BE PERMITTED IN THE BUILDING. All electrical cords will need to be taped in order to prevent accidents. All fire regulations will be enforced. Children must be under close supervision at all times. Indoor security will be provided, but Opportunity House cannot accept responsibility for individual booths, work or personal liability. SALES TAX: Sales tax will be the responsibility of the exhibitor. DISPLAY SET UP: Exhibitors may set up their displays on Thursday, Sept. 2nd from 6 - 8 PM and Friday, Sept. 3rd from 7 - 8:30 AM. Doors will be open to the public on both days at 9 AM. Crafters are expected to keep their displays open until 5 PM both days, Friday Sept. 4th and Sat. Sept. 5th. Crafters who do not comply will
Click HERE for APPLICATION FORM Click HERE for Floor Plan of Opportunity House
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