Artists & Crafters

Number of Exhibitors

A target of 75-100 artist & craft exhibitors shall be established for this event. All Artist-Crafters will be juried according rules of The Cleveland Apple Festival™ Committee and selected in house on an ongoing basis until all space is sold. There is a $3.00 "jury fee." We make every effort to limit the number of exhibitors in each category. An even mix of categories will be established.

Exhibitors Fees

Jury Fee:	$3
Artist\Crafter Spaces:	$75

Deadline

The deadline to request an application is October 3rd, 2009, however each category type will be filled on a first come first served basis. It is recommended that you apply as soon as possible.

Important Notes

• Jury fee checks will be cashed upon receipt or collected via online through PayPal payable to PayPal account - linda@clevelandapplefestival.com. There are no refunds for jury fees.
• Notification: This show will be juried in process until the show is full. The deadline may be moved if show is not yet filled. Notification will occur within two and one half weeks of receipt of your application.
• Some promotional materials are provided with the Exhibitors confirmation packet for Exhibitors wishing to advertise the event.

Exhibitor Set-Up Times

• Set-Up: Saturday 6:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.  
• You must be set up and your vehicle removed from the festival area by 9:30am.
• Check In ends at 9:15am. No one will be allowed to check in after this time.
• Gates Open: Saturday 10:00 a.m. and 1:00pm on Sunday
• Festival Ends: 6:00 p.m.
• Early packing constitutes a violation of your agreement and you will not be allowed to return to future events.
• Tear down and Exit: Sunday 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Booth Space

Booth  space is 12' by 12' with a small space between each booth.

Application Information

REQUIREMENTS

• 3 photos of your work (emailing is fine)
• 1 photo of your display

You may email your information or use the regular mail. For the return of your photos sent via regular and to receive applications, please include a self-addressed, stamped, #10 (business size or larger) envelope with sufficient postage.

Items in this category must meet stringent prerequisite standards before being allowed to be exhibited. We are looking for exhibitors, who either own or represent a Tennessee Valley company or business, or who have a home based business that conducts commerce in homes or from door to door.

Examples of the type of exhibitors we are seeking: Doctors, book sellers, community promotion booths, clubs such as 4H and civic activities etc… We are also looking for home based companies that are owner operated from the home such as Pampered Chief, Watkins, Mia Bella, Avon and the like.

Specific items prohibited: Flea market type booths selling imported goods and wares. No booths selling baseball card, comic books etc… unless those exhibitors actually have a legitimate business establishment within the retail community. No booths selling imported items that would directly conflict with the juried craft show of the festival. If you have any questions concerning our standards please feel free to contact us or submit an application for review.

If you sign an agreement/contract for this event you are expected to remain for the entire two days. EARLY PACKING, WITHOUT PERMISSION IS CONSIDERED A BREACH OF CONTRACT.

We can accept cash, cashiers check, money order or PayPal for booth space.