Event Details 
Mattawan Middle School Gifts and Crafts Show
Sat Oct 27th 07

Event Location
56720 Murray St.
Mattawan, MI 49071

Location/Facility Type: Mattawan Middle School ( end of McGillen St.)

Listing Details for Event #: 1052570
Posted: Mar 1, 2007
Last Updated: Oct 5, 2009
Listing Completeness %: 96%
Views: Total: 816   Registered Users: 79  

Event Details
Primary Category:
  - Art & Craft Events
     - Art and Craft Show
Additional Categories:
  - Community Events
     - Fundraiser
  - Expo & Trade Shows
     - Home Business Expo
Dates: Sat Oct 27th 07
Show Hours: Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM
Setup Time: Sat. morning of event 7 AM
Public Admission Price: free
Attendance: first year
Attendance Method: Estimated Anticipated Attendance
Year #: 1
Parking: Large lots on both sides of the school, front parking limited.
Vendor Parking: far end of school lot
RV Parking: far end of lot
Restrooms: spacious school restrooms
Awards/Prizes: n/a
Electricity: wall spot only and limited
Water: not provided
Tables/Chairs: tables (5 ft.) 2 for $10 , no chairs provided
Misc Details: Indoor Event, Retail Items, Non-Juried Crafts
Activities: Holiday shopping, holiday table setting and other items raffled, food.
  Jury Fee: n/a
Jury Requirements: n/a
Commission: none
Art/Craft Spaces This Yr: 70
Art/Craft Spaces Still Open: 0
Number of Apps Expected This Yr: 100
Art/Craft Space Price: $50 10x10
Retail Spaces This Yr: 30
Retail Spaces Still Open: 0
Retail Space Price: $50 10x10
Food Spaces This Yr: 1
Food Spaces Still Open: 0
Food Space Price: 50
URL to Offical Food Application: View!
App Deadline: 2007-09-15
App Deadline: Passed
Still Accepting App's: NO
Latest Notification/Hear-back Date: 2007-10-12
Vendor Types Needed: All types of artisans, crafters and home-based businesses.
NOT Needed: We do not need a food vendor now and we have enough people that have responded now with jewelry.
This is a first year show. No percentages are available on application acceptance rates.

Applications are Screened & Accepted progressively, as they arrive, until all spaces are filled.

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Description
School fundraiser showcasing Holiday shopping. We need artisans, crafters and home-based businesses.  We are a large school system (3700 students) bordering Kalamazoo and VanBuren counties. All arts and crafts must be handmade by the vendor.  Only one of each "party plan" home business is allowed.  Preference given to Mattawan resident for those, and a waiting list retained for others. Email  for guidelines and registration form.
Artisans, Crafters and home-based businesses will be showcased for this holiday shopping event. All proceeds benefit the students and teachers of Mattawan Middle School.


Advertising Done for This Event
We will advertise in the following ways...sent home with each student by weekly building flyers, our quarterly newsletter to all district residents, WKZO, local businesses, newspapers, on the internet, Community calendar of TV stations, signs posted on major intersections, and through participating vendors.


Event/Application Rules & Regulations
QUALITY CONTROL:  
•     All applicants should send in a photo of their work in with the registration form.
•     Home-based businesses will be given 2 weeks to return application from date received. After this time period, the spot will be given to someone else of the same business type.
•     Each vendor must bring a tablecloth to cover their display table.  (this makes everything look nice).
•     You may bring your own tables or rent from us.
•     You are responsible for bringing your own chairs.
•     Electrical outlets are available but limited.  Please let us know if you need one.
•     Vendors will be mailed or emailed a copy of the flyer and be responsible for making copies and distributing 50 of them.  (Another way to get the word out.)
•     You will be solely responsible for your own sales.  Have adequate change on hand.  You may accept checks and credit cards like normal.
•     Mattawan Consolidated Schools will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to the vendor’s person or property.
•     No open flame.
•     No smoking on school property.
•     We reserve the right to decline any vendor whose items are not appropriate for our school function.
•     Confirmation of vendor acceptance will be given via email or phone call.

APPLICATIONS:  Please complete application form, enclose photo of craft item, provide a self-addressed envelope if you want your photo returned, and booth fee payable to: MMSPA (Mattawan Middle School Parents Association) and mail to:

Mattawan Schools, attn: Carleen Burns: Early El., 56720 Murray St., Mattawan, MI 49071-9543
Deadline for entry is August 30, 2007. Consideration may be given to late entries if space is available and we reserve the right to charge a late fee.
If your craft does not fit our criteria, everything will be returned to you. *ENTRY FEE IS NONREFUNDABLE AFTER ACCEPTANCE

Common Rules Selected: Vendors can share a booth. Spots are assigned prior to show based by promoter. No Refunds or Show Credits. Held Rain or Shine! ALL product categories must be itemized on the application. No vendor may sell any soft drinks, name brand drinks, or bottled water. No streamer poppers, snaps, silly string, stink bombs or other similar items may be sold! No pop guns, marshmellow guns or other disruptive items may be sold. Trash must be removed from your space to provided receptacles. No Gas Generators. No Early Packup Allowed. Table Cloth or Drape Required. Food Service will take orders from and deliver to vendor booths. Event Helping Hands will come around/be available to relieve you for short periods. NO Setup until vehicle fully unloaded and moved. Vehicles can not be brought near stand for un/loading. Vehicle must be parked in designated areas. Standard Rules: All work and displays must stay within designated space. No boxes, extra merchandise or debris should be visible. Spot area must be kept clean throughout the event and be left spotless afterwards. No soliciting, approaching patrons, or distribution of advertising material outside of booth area. All vendors must have a state sales tax license. Vendors are responsible for collecting and remitting all sales tax.

Event Quality Level Determining Flags:
Retail Items Allowed.
All items must be mostly hand made, no minor Embellishments only.
Limited number of Artists per category.
Table cloths required.
All product types to be sold must be listed on application.
Pre-show inspection of items and booths will be performed.
Vendors with items violating contract terms WILL BE asked to remove them.
Determined Quality Level: 2   quality levels explained

Driving Directions
From the east/west: take I-94 to exit 66 Mattawan. Go south to McGillen Street and turn right(west).  Follow to the end of the street and follow the signs.  
From the north/south: take US-131 to the I-94 exchange going west. Go two more exits to Mattawan and follow the above directions.

Promoter Details
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Mattawan Middle School
Promoter Number: 41368  User Number: 150993   UserName: MMSPA

Contact Name: Cheryl Riethman or Susie Trillet
Make Checks out to: Mattawan Schools - MMSPA
Phone: 269-668-4932  Please mention EventLister.com!
Fax: none
Email: Email on file! Click Here for more info.
Website: Website on file! Click Here for more info.
Payment Types Accepted: Checks, Money Orders
Years Promoting: 3
PromoterType:
Non Profit: YES
Last Site Activity: 55 days ago
Mattawan Middle School
Attn: Gift & Craft Show Committee
56720 Murray St
Mattawan, MI 49071


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