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2017 Art and Craft Market Application

Important Information at a Glance

Event Location.…………………….Canal Market District 24 E Canal StNewark, OH 43055

Event Dates.………………………. Saturdays:

May 13th

June 3rd

July 22nd

August 5th

September 9th

Sunday: October 1st

**There will be an additional combined Christmas farm and craft market on Black Friday, Nov. 24th. A separate application for this market will be distributed later in the season, but make sure to save the date!**

Market Hours……………………….10 am to 3 pm

Cost.……………………………… 10’x10’ spaces are $25 per day or $125 for the season (Excludes November Christmas Market)

Application Deadline…………… Priority deadline April 1st, 2017

Additional applications will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the season.

Send Application to.…………….. Canal Market District and Enterprise Hub

25 E Walnut St P.O Box 4217 Newark, OH 43058-4217 Or email [email protected]

Set-up/Tear-down………………. Set-up 8am-10am, Tear-down 3pm-4:30pm

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Our Market includes:

a. A 10’x10’ covered space – no tent required!

b. Free on-site parking. You can pull up and park right next to your space!

c. Free electricity. (110V with a 20 amp breaker)

d. Central location with easy access for patrons and vendors.

e. Clean, on-site restrooms.

f. A chance to promote your work by donating a piece to our door prize drawing.

Important Note: Please be aware that the pavilion is covered but still technically an outdoor space. You may be subject to hot or cold temperatures, and there is often a stiff wind that can knock displays down if not secured properly.

Mandatory Vendor Standards

All vendors accepted into the Canal Market District Arts and Craft Market MUST meet the standards listed below. If you cannot meet these standards your application will not be accepted into the market.

1. Vendors must be located in Ohio.

2. All products must be assembled by the applicant. No kits, commercial molds, or buy-resell merchandise will be accepted.

a You may accessorize your booth with manufactured goods, but accessories must be marked as “Not For Sale.”

b You may use manufactured pieces as a part of your merchandise, but you must refurbish, improve, or otherwise add to them in order to qualify for this market. Email [email protected] if you have any questions.

3. The priority application deadline is April 1st, and applications received before this date will be reviewed by April 15th. However, additional applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the season.

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4. All vendors must complete set-up by 10:00 am and must remain open until 3:00 pm. Failure to comply may result in revocation of space at future markets.

5. Tear down must be completed by 4:30 pm. Vendors are responsible for entire cleanup of your booth space. Failure to comply may result in space revocation.

6. Booth space is not transferable without permission.

7. Displays and merchandise must stay within the assigned 10’x10’ space. Please be considerate and leave a small aisle way between your booth and your neighbor and make sure your space is fully secured with no tripping hazards in the walkways.

8. Vendors are responsible for all of their own display items and merchandise.

9. Open flames are not permitted.

10. Checks returned for non-sufficient funds will incur a $35.00 fee and may result in loss of space.

11. Cancellations received within 7 days of contract date will receive a full refund. Cancellations received after the 7 day window will not receive a refund.

12. A “no-show” (not attending without prior notice) impacts the entire market negatively. As a result, you will go to the bottom of the waitlist for future markets if you no-show or cancel less than 24 hours before the market begins. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.

13. Payment is due at least two weeks prior to the market date. In order to reserve a space for the full season, you must pay the full amount up front in order to guarantee a space.

14. If payment is not received by the deadline, then the booth space may be released to those on our waiting list.

15. Material misrepresentation is grounds for immediate expulsion from fair without refund of fees paid.

16. During the market, please report questionable, unusual, illegal or dangerous behavior and activity to the staff immediately.

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17. The Canal Market District will not be held responsible for any loss, damage, defacement or destruction of any property displayed by the Vendor no matter how it is caused. This also includes Personal Injury. The Canal Market District provides no insurance on the Vendor or against the acts or omissions of the Vendor, its agents or employees. All insurance for personal property, public liability and personal injury is the responsibility of the Vendor.

18. You must have a Transient Vendor’s License from the state of Ohio in order to participate in the festival. There is a $25 fee for this license. You can find it online at http://www.tax.ohio.gov/portals/0/sales_and_use/st_st1t12_09.pdf

19. Minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

20. Failure to comply with the above terms and conditions may result in dismissal from the event without refund of fees paid

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APPLICATION Please TYPE or NEATLY PRINT.

Application Date: ________________________

Applicant’s Name: ____________________________________________________________

Phone: ______________________________________________________________

Email Address: _____________________________________________________________

Home Address: _________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Business Name: ______________________________________________________________

Business Phone: ______________________________________________________________

Website: ______________________________________________________________

Business Address: (Where is your product made if not your primary residence?)

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

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Rates for 2017 Arts and Craft Market

Date Rate per 10x10’ space

How many booth spaces do you need?

May 13 $25 June 3 $25 July 22 $25 August 5 $25 September 9 $25 *Sunday* Oct 1 $25

**Reserve a spot for the full 6-mo. season for $125 ($25 discount)**

Calculate total cost of booth rental ($25 x # of spaces) ___________

What do you plan to sell? Please be specific. If you later decide to change your product, give the market a two week notice to review. (Type or print in box below.)

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Where was your product assembled? Who is responsible for creating your product? Please note that we require all merchandise to be assembled in Ohio by Ohio artists. (Type or print in box below.)

Who will be selling your products at the market? Please note, we request the main artisan to be present at 50% of all events to better engage with the community. Please explain if producer/owner is unable to participate.

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Do you have the necessary license to sell at the fair? See #16 in Mandatory Vendor Standards.

Yes ☐No ☐

We will offer back-in vendor parking at each space. Each location will have electrical outlets free of charge (110V with a 20 amp breaker). Please let us know any other requirements you have for your booth set-up.

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In the space below please include any other information or comments you feel might be pertinent regarding your vending at the Canal Market District Arts and Craft Fair.

All applicants must include 3 images of your work or a link to images on your website. Photos will be returned only if a self-addressed, stamped envelope is provided.

Website: ______________________________________________________________

Door Prize: You may choose to donate one of your products to the door prize. Products will be collected by 10:00 am. The door prize will be drawn at the end of the market day. Would you like to donate an item?

Yes ☐No ☐

The undersigned hereby agrees to adhere to all terms and conditions listed in this agreement. Applications are not accepted unless signed and dated.

Signature: ____________________________ Date: ___________________

Applications are reviewed by the Craft Market Committee. Please return application early. Application review will begin April 1. Vendors can continue to apply throughout

the season if spaces are available. All applications are kept on file. All Committee decisions are final and there is no appeal process. If you are not accepted, vendors are encouraged to reapply for the following

season.

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PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO:

Canal Market District and Enterprise Hub 25 E Walnut St P.O Box 4217 Newark, OH 43058-4217

Or email [email protected]

PAYMENT

Make checks payable to Canal Market District. Full payment due within two weeks before show date.

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