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Craft Show Application

Crafters Please Read CAREFULLY !  Some information has changed!

 

PLEASE NOTE:  APPLY EARLY!  Pay special attention to application deadlines !!!

35th Annual

LES  ARTISANS  ARTS  AND  CRAFTS  SHOW

 

Sponsored by

THE  BOURBONNAIS  GROVE  HISTORICAL  SOCIETY

SPRING SHOW ~~  Saturday, May 8, 2010

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

AT Village of Bourbonnais, Municipal Center

700 Main NW, Bourbonnais, Illinois 60914

(same site as Bourbonnais Friendship Festival)

Show site will move to the NORTH side of the pavilion; (opposite location of 2009 show)

This long-running show has relocated and changed the date to try to better serve the crafters.

10’ x 10’ spaces $53.00

(After April 12, 2010: fees INCREASE to $58.00 per space)

 

This is strictly an OUTSIDE show; NO ELECTRIC IS PROVIDED; E-Z Ups are recommended.

 

POLICY:    All items must be handcrafted.  “Crafters NEW” to the Les Artisans shows must include two (2) photos of items with application.  ?? The Historical Society has decided to allow distributors, representatives, and those with quality retail items; they will be placed in an area together. ??  The Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society and Village of Bourbonnais are NOT responsible for accidents or lost or stolen items.

FOOD ITEMS:    All food to be merchandised MUST be covered, no exceptions.  In the past, the Kankakee Health Department has required a “one-day” permit to sell food items.

(PLEASE READ THE NEXT PARAGRAPH CAREFULLY)

All requests for particular booth sizes will be assigned on a “first-come, first-served” basis!  ALL SPACES WILL BE ASSIGNED.

BOOTH RESERVATION:    You are urged to apply immediately as spaces fill quickly. 

(A “wait list” is implemented!  If a situation arises and you KNOW you have to cancel, I urge you to call early so any empty spaces can be filled – there are people WAITING for a spot!)  NOTE: Special requests will be honored as long as applications are received EARLY.  The returning crafter deadline is Feb. 15, 2010.  (You may post-date your check for Feb. 15, 2010.)  (Booth assignments may be altered to improve ‘fluid’ flow of traffic.)  ALL applications are due by APRIL 12, 2010.  (Again, if you do not get your application in early, PLEASE don’t expect that I can honor special requests of any kind !!!)

 

PLEASE INCLUDE A SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED (84¢, 4”x9” business size) ENVELOPE TO RECEIVE CONFIRMATION and FLYERS.  You can expect a confirmation letter in the mail soon after the deadline date(s), if not before.  If you do NOT send a SASE… you will NOT receive confirmation materials!

 

BOOTH SIZES:    ALL booths will be 10’ x 10’.  As stated earlier, this is strictly an OUTSIDE show.  NO electric is available.  An E-Z UP or covering will be up to each individual.  NO TABLES AND CHAIRS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.

LUNCH:  Will be available as long as a provider is secured.

REFUND POLICY:    All reservations are non-refundable.

DAY OF SHOW:    Set-up will begin at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 8.  Helpers will be around to give directions if needed.  The Historical Society will furnish coffee, juice and doughnuts to the crafters.  Crafter parking will be in a designated area.  After the show, all persons and items must vacate the area by 5:00 p.m.  Please leave all booth areas clean; vendors MUST remove all of their trash or may not be allowed to return for future shows.

BOY SCOUTS:  Depending on availability, Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts may be available for help in set-up and take-down stages.

 

PAYMENT:  Make checks payable to:

Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society

 

 

MAIL APPLICATION, PAYMENT, and SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED ENVELOPE TO:

Pam Ash, Craft Show Coordinator

1523 E 2100 N Rd.

Watseka, IL 60970

 

INQUIRIES:    MAKE ALL INQUIRIES TO PAM ASH:

psash9@yahoo.com

home: (815) 432-2639

cell: (815) 508-4555

 

www.springcreekcraftshows.bravehost.com

(trak.to/pamcraft)

www.CraftLister.com
www.bourbonnaishistory.org

 

Please DO NOT call Village of Bourbonnais as they are ONLY THE SHOW SITE and CANNOT help you  or answer any questions regarding the show !!!

 


Application Form

 

35th Annual

LES  ARTISANS  ARTS  AND  CRAFTS  SHOW

SPRING SHOW ~~  Saturday, May 8, 2010

Sponsored by

THE  BOURBONNAIS  GROVE  HISTORICAL  SOCIETY

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

AT Village of Bourbonnais, Municipal Center

700 Main NW, Bourbonnais, Illinois 60914

Show site will move to the NORTH side of the pavilion; (opposite location of 2009 show)

 

NAME:          _____________________________________________________________________

 

COMPLETE

ADDRESS:    _____________________________________________________________________

 

PHONE:         ________________________________E-MAIL:  ____________________________

 

DESCRIPTIONS OF ITEMS:        ___________________________________________________

 

__­___ 10’ x 10’ space (100 sq. ft.) at $53.00 =  $________   AFTER April 12 SPACES ARE     $58.00

______ TOTAL SPACES                                  $________ TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
______RETURNING CRAFTER                       ________  NEW TO THIS SHOW

The Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society has decided to allow distributors, representatives, and those with quality retail items; they will be placed together in an area at the show.

All requests for particular booths will be assigned on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED” basis!  ALL SPACES WILL BE ASSIGNED.

RETURNING CRAFTERS DEADLINE:  February 15, 2010

This is strictly an OUTSIDE show; NO ELECTRIC IS PROVIDED; E-Z Ups are recommended.

NO TABLES OR CHAIRS WILL BE PROVIDED!
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society

PLEASE include self-addressed, stamped (84¢, business sizeenvelope

 

 

 (“NEW” crafters to Les Artisans shows:  2 photos of items MUST be included with this application.)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 12, 2010

 

RETURN FORM TO:  Pam Ash, Craft Show Coordinator, 1523 E 2100 N Rd., Watseka, IL 60970

(Contact Pam for more information ~ psash9@yahoo.com ~ (815) 432-2639; cell: (815) 508-4555)

The Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society and Village of Bourbonnais are NOT responsible for accidents or lost or stolen items !

www.springcreekcraftshows.bravehost.com    www.CraftLister.com   www.bourbonnaishistory.org 

Enclose:            application

                          payment TO Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society

                          84 cents stamped, self-addressed 4”x9” envelope

                          If new to the Les Artisans shows… 2 photos of items to be sold