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Crafters' Market
Saturday and Sunday, July 14th and July 15th, 2012

Dear Crafter,

 

Please join us for the 44th Three Rivers Festival Crafters' Market, Saturday and Sunday, July 14th and 15th.   Located adjacent to Art in the Park, the Arts United Center and the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Crafters' Market showcases the area's best original handcrafted work, just north of beautiful Freimann Square in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana.

 

Three Rivers Festival has grown to become Indiana's second largest summer festival, a family-friendly, exciting nine day community celebration.  Three Rivers Festival draws nearly a half million visitors from northeast Indiana, southern Michigan and northwestern Ohio to participate in the fun, enjoy the food, and meet old friends all while making new friends and memories!

Crafters' Market Applications
will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

  

Originality ~ All crafts must be original, non-commercial, appropriate for family viewing, and created by the hands of the exhibiting crafter.  No kits, copies, imports, assemblages, or manufactured goods will be accepted.

 

Booth ~ Booth must be appealing, colorful, and well-maintained.

 

 

Examples of Work ~  Applicants must submit at least five (5) downloadable images:
  • Two (2) images of finished craft - include at least one image of each craft category to be sold.
  • Two (2) images of the craft work in progress.
  • One (1) image of your booth set-up. 
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Crafters' Market Rules Overview
Application Fee ~ Non-refundable Application fee is based on the date the application is received by the Festival Office.  Applications received BEFORE March 30th = $25.00.  Applications received AFTER March 30th are $50.00 ($25.00 late fee, $25.00 application fee).
Booths ~ Crafters must supply their own booth display, tables, chairs, and shade/weather cover (i.e., canopy or easy-up tent, tie downs/weights).  Booths may be shared with only one other crafter and are non-transferrable.  Booth displays must be neat in appearance and decorated appropriately.  No guarantees will be made for exact spaces, but requests for placement and booth orientation will be accomodated when possible.  Each booth is allotted sufficient space to accommodate enough stock for the entire show. 
Booth Fee ~  Booth fee is $150.00 for 10' x 10'.  Double spaces are available for $300.00.   The final date for payment of all fees is May 31.  All payments are deposited upon receipt.  
Electricity ~  Sorry, there is no electricity available at this site.
Parking ~   Parking may be provided at a reduced rate or free near the entrance to the show for one vehicle.  There are several lots within a block of Freimann Square which provide all-day parking for a small fee.
Refund/Cancellation ~  Application fees are non-refundable. Booth fee refund request must be in writing or by email, and received prior to May 31. If approved, booth fee may be refunded, less an administration fee of $25.00. No refunds will be given after May 31.
Sales Tax ~  Each Crafter must collect 7% Indiana Sales Tax.  Proof of Indiana State Tax registration is required.
Set Up Schedule ~  Set up/move in will be on Friday, July 13th from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, July 14, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Stakes ~ All tents must be self-supporting.  NO stakes will be allowed to be driven into the asphalt.

Applications for Crafters' Market Are Now Available Online!

Complete CRAFTERS' MARKET Application HERE

We look forward to seeing you at Crafters' Market!
Waneta Kiefer
Three Rivers Festival