Information for Exhibitors
Booth Fee - $275 aisle; $300 corner; electricity $25 additional, available only in rows H, I, & J. See vendor booth chart.
Pay for Your Booth
Cancellation Policy - 60 days prior to show, full refund; 30 to 59 days prior to show, 50% refund; less than 30 days, no refund. Cancellations must be made in writing and submitted by mail or email to info@annapolisartsandcraftsfestival.com.
Payment Schedule - See How To Apply
Booth Size - 10 ft. X 10 ft.
Space Requests - You may request a specific space. Click on the button to the right to see how the exhibitor spaces will be arranged. But please keep in mind that this is only a request and for reasons beyond our control, it may not be possible to give you the exact space you requested.
Tents -The festival is an outdoor event and tents are not supplied. The event will be held rain or shine. Exhibitors are responsible for providing and securing their own tents. The surface is blacktop so tents must be secured by weights on each leg. Canopies also need to be fire retardant. Please bring your certificate of inflammability with you.
Tables - All tables must be skirted to the ground.
Sales Tax - Exhibitors are responsible for reporting their sales and collecting sales tax, which in Maryland is 6%. For more information contact business.marylandtaxes.com or call 1-800-492-1751.
Your Work - Your work must be your own, handmade work.
Staffing Your Booth - Artists must be present at the festival at all times.
Parking - On-Site. $5 per day per vehicle.
No Pets
General Release - Applicants agree to hold the Annapolis Arts and Crafts Festival harmless from any liability for any loss experienced while at the festival.
Online directory - As artists send in their acceptance and fees, a link to each artist’s website will be posted on the Festival’s website.
Confirmation - If you are accepted into the Festival, additional show information such as set-up time, credential request forms, etc., will be sent to you in your Exhibitors Packet.
Electronic Postcards - E-Postcards are an excellent way to notify the customers on your mailing list about when and where you will be exhibiting your work. If accepted into the Festival, we will provide you with this easy-to-use and very effective marketing tool.
Calendar/Application Deadlines and Fees
| Application deadline - $25 non-refundable | Application fee due March 1, 2010 |
| Jury Process | March 19, 2010 |
| Notice of status sent | March 28, 2010 |
| Exhibitors space fees due | March 28, 2010 |
| Artists information packets mailed | April 1, 2010 |
| Deadline for cancellation with full refund | April 12, 2010 |
| Deadline for cancellation with 50% refund | May 13, 2010 |
| No refunds after | May 14, 2010 |
| Booth Set-up | Friday, June 11, 12 noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 6 to 10 a.m. |
| Festival Open | Saturday, June 12, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Loadout | Sunday, June 13, 6 to 9 p.m. |
Contact Information:
James Barthold, General Manager
Annapolis Arts and Crafts Festival
7040 Bembe Beach Rd., Suite 200
Annapolis, Maryland 21403
Email: info@annapolisartsandcraftsfestival.com
Website: http://www.annapolisartsandcraftsfestival.com
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Annapolis Arts & Crafts Festival
City Dock Productions
7040 Bembe Beach Road, Suite 200 •
Annapolis, MD 21403
info@annapolisartsandcraftsfestival.com
410 263-4012