FABULOSA FEST ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR INFORMATION 2011
The FABULOSA Fest 2011 Artisan Craft Fair will begin Friday evening, July 15th at 6pm and will continue on through Sunday, July 17th, ending at 6pm.
We are located near lovely Petaluma, California on a wonderful ranch with plenty of accommodations and a cafeteria onsite, and can easily accommodate up to 500 people. The craft fair will be lining the area where our Main Music stage and Bar are located so not only will you get to see all the entertainment, everyone will have an opportunity to pass by your booth as they make their way through the fest!
The festival is wheel-chair accessible, as are designated lodging areas, with the exception of the swimming pond & hiking trail areas.
Criteria
Our criteria for joining us is: you are a woman identified crafter/artist, your merch be reasonably priced & well made, you are self-sufficient and are able to set up and tear down in a timely fashion, and that you offer something unique and handmade.
We are especially interested in: blown glass art (smaller pieces will sell better), dicroic glass jewelry, wood works, pottery works, paper products such as handmade stationary, paper, etc., metal works, clothing (especially bigger sizes) and the rest is up to you to apply for.
We can accommodate up to 30 crafters this year. Please get your applications in as early as possible for the best opportunity to be accepted. Once we have filled the slots we will no longer accept applications and will post this on the site.
Cost to Vend at Festival
This year, as in previous years, there is no charge to craft artisans for the space to craft and concert fees are also waived. HOWEVER, because of the way the ranch is operated, if you choose not to pay for lodging on the property, the ranch itself requires a per person “day use” fee of $15 per day per person. This fee is waived if you choose one of the many lodging options on the Buy Tickets link. You will be given a special discount “code” to enter when booking your choices after we have accepted your application and approved your slot which waives the concert fees.
Accommodations
We recommend booking accommodations on the property due to convenience and cost however, you do not have to stay onsite. If you choose to stay elsewhere, we ask that you please respect our request to leave the property by 9pm nightly. As mentioned previously, there will also be a per person “day use” fee per day of $15. This is a Walker Creek Ranch Fee.
Walker Creek Ranch has everything from camping, to private and semi-private rooms, to parking an RV on the lot (there are only a few actual hookups for RV’s on a first come first served). You can purchase food packages in advance (recommended) or you can bring your own food. Very Important: There are no open fires or camp stoves allowed due to fire hazard and WCR policy
Please DO NOT BRING ALCOHOL onto the property. We have a fully staffed bar onsite open all day/night and the money we make from this goes to pay our charities chosen this year. You are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages however.
Craft Fair Set Up
Craft Fair SET UP will take place on Friday, July 15th, from 11am to 4pm if you want to craft by Friday evening (6pm start time), or if you want to be set up early in time for Saturday morning. If you cannot make this time on Friday, please arrive to set up on Saturday in time to be ready to craft by 11am.
The Craft Fair will begin at 11am on Saturday and go until 9pm (you set your own hours during these times). It begins again at 11am on Sunday and ends at 6pm.
Booth sizes are negotiable up to 10X10 (we prefer 10X10). We cannot accommodate any tent larger than that, and we do NOT provide tents. Venders are responsible for bringing their own tent and supplies. You are not required to bring a tent if you do not have one, but we recommend at least bringing something for shade, as it will be sunny. Your space is still 10X10 maximum. Please make sure your booth size will accommodate all of your stock, display materials, tables, chairs, etc. Everything must fit within the boundaries of the booth space you bring. There are some tables and chairs available on a first come basis. Let us know if you are interested. There is no charge.
You are allowed one helper to accompany you in your booth. Please make sure your application includes the name of your helper as both of you will need to be on our pass list to come and go from the festival. If you do not know who this will be yet, please email the name ASAP and definitely before Friday, July 1st, 2011. Please remember that your helper must also pay for lodging (if you decide to stay on site) or day use fee per day.
Vehicles can be driven directly to your booth for set up and then you will be directed to a parking lot very close to your set up.
Tear Down
Venders are required to complete booth teardown by 8pm on Sunday, July 17th so please plan accordingly. You can drive directly up to your tent/booth area to unpack and load up.
Security
There is no formal security onsite, however, there will be someone patrolling the area throughout the festival. We ask that you take precautions to make sure your area is secure before leaving your booth area throughout the festival.
Miscellaneous
If you need special arrangements that are not listed here or on the application, please just let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you. We look forward to working with all of you and seeing your fabulous works soon!
Please email judeae@gmail.com any questions you might have during the application process.
Judea Eden, Craft Fair Coordinator
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PERMIT APPLICATION GUIDELINES AND INFORMATION 2011
There is certainly a very good opportunity for sales at this event, but this is not a typical crafts show or street fair. When submitting the application, please consider the environment of the Festival, which is for Women and their friends. So please plan accordingly in terms of what you bring to sell.
Applications should be submitted as soon as possible for the best chances of being accepted into the festival. The deadline to apply is July 1st, 2011.
There is no guarantee you will be accepted if you cannot meet our criteria, or if we already have enough of one type of product or merchandise. It is not our intention to have a lot of the same things. We want to have a variety of wares to showcase, as this will also help you sell more. Space is limited to about 30 crafters maximum, so the earlier you get your applications in, the better!!
Booth Location
We will determine booth location assignments by size of booths/tents/product and date you submit your application. Please keep in mind that the Craft Area Layout is subject to change.
Craft Guidelines
1. No product of any kind bearing the name of FABULOSA Fest, using the Festival logo or likeness, or representing the festival in any way may be sold (we have our premiere vendor selling our merch at the festival for this).
2. Craft spaces are issued exclusively for the craft described and presented in the application.
3. No craft spaces will be issued for selling food or drinks of any kind as a crafter. There will be meals served in the restaurant at specific times and a snack bar for food outside dining hours.
4. Booth space is not transferable: You may not sell or give your booth space to another crafts person or business. Subletting is not allowed.
5. Applications may be withdrawn at any point prior to notification of acceptance into the show. After acceptance, cancellations received by July 5th, 2011 (postmark) will have 100% of the fee refunded. No refunds will be issued after this time. Lodging is refundable if done through the site one week prior to festival.
6. Registration and payment for lodging must be paid in advance online by July 1st. Please book your food and lodging ASAP once you have been accepted into the fest as you are not guaranteed a room until you have registered and paid for it online. The sooner you pay for lodging, the better the selection for rooms/camping of your choice.
7. Please note that for health and safety reasons there is no permission to perform body piercing of any kind.
8. Complete your craft application by filling out the form on the drop down box on the Crafts tab. (remember your application is not final until you also pay for lodging or day use fee)
9. Once we have accepted your application, and you have chosen your package and paid for it, we will post your business name, description of services and your website address on this site, so it’s important you fill out the application as completely as possible.