6th annual CANTON IN THE CITY Holiday Gift Market
Sat Oct 4th - Sun Oct 5th - ended -49 days ago
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Colleyville Center
5301 Riverwalk Drive
Colleyville, TX 76034
Event Location/Facility: Colleyville Center, located in the prestigous community of Colle
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Listing Details for Event #: 1091512
Posted: 381 days ago, Nov 6, 2007
Last Updated: 71 days ago, Sep 11, 2008
Listing Completeness %: 98%
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Event Details
Primary Category:
- Art & Craft Events
- Festivals & Fairs
- Holiday & Seasonal Events
- Vendor Events
- Vendor Event
- Art and Craft Show
- Gift Show
- Vendor Market
- Craft Show
- Holiday Gift Fair
- Retail Show
Dates: Sat Oct 4th - Sun Oct 5th
Date Pattern: Every October and November in Colleyville & Grapevine, TX
Show Hours: Saturday 10-5; Sunday 10-4
Setup Time: Saturday beginning at 6 am, completed by 9:45 am
Public Admission Price: Adults $5, JH & HS Student $1, Children to 11 admitted Free, fre
Attendance: 1,600+ paying customers last year
Attendance Method: Previous Actual Ticket Sales
Year #: 6
Parking: City owned building has handicapped parking and endless shopper/vendor parking on the premises!
Vendor Parking: Behind and next to builiding - acres of parking!
RV Parking: No hook ups, campsite 8 miles northeast from center
Restrooms: Clean, handicapped equipped, city-owned facility.
Electricity: $25 per booth, please bring own extension cords
Water: N/A
Tables/Chairs: 2 chairs provided. Tables NOT available for rent.
Misc Details: Indoor Event, Retail Items, Juried Crafts, Juried Fine Arts & Crafts
Website: http://www.CantonintheCity.com
Entertainment: Pipped musical throughout building.
Activities: None.
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Jury Fee: None
Jury Requirements: 2 photos of items to be sold, 1 photo of booth display
Art/Craft Spaces This Yr: 51
Art/Craft Spaces Still Open: 48
Number of Apps Expected This Yr: 250
Art/Craft Space Price: $275 for 10' x 10' or 4' x 16', $137.50 for 5' x 5'
Retail Spaces This Yr: 51
Retail Spaces Still Open: 48
Retail Space Price: $275 for 10' x 10' or 4' x 16', $137.50 for 5' x 5'
App Deadline: unknown
Still Accepting App's: NO
Vendor Types Needed: Home & holiday decor, glassware, pottery, childrens' toys, educational books and toys, teen clothing, women & men clothing, sporting & collector items, perfume, reading glasses, dried/packaged foods, leather, furniture, antiques, wrought iron, glassware, skincare, ornaments, seasonal decor,
NOT Needed: No jewelry or candles, thank you!
% of Vendors that Re-Apply: 80%
% of all Applications Accepted: 95%
% of Re-applying Re-accepted: 90%
Applications are Juried ongoingly & Accepted progressively as they arrive, until all spaces are filled.
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Description
Our shoppers love to spend money as they enjoy the two-day, indoor 6th annual CANTON IN THE CITY Holiday Gift Market in Colleyville, TX (51 vendors). Beautiful city-owned building, handicapped equipped facility located in the affluent community of Colleyville at the Colleyville Center, 5301 Riverwalk Drive 76034 (next to LifeTime Fitness and Market Street).
Canton in the City permits our vendors to offer YOUR customers a $1 discount off the two-day Adult admission (one discount per adult admission, per show). Vendors may create your own coupon or copy ours from the website.
Sorry, no on-line applications accepted. Please remit application, photos and postage-paid return envelope to Canton in the City, PO Box 754, Coppell, TX 75019.
Credit card payment accepted, call (! |
Advertising Done for This Event
| $20,000+ annual budget. Postcards mailed to every resident in Coppell, Grapevine, Southlake & Colleyville. Display ads in local papers of the Fort Worth Star Telegram, Dallas Morning News and Alliance Regionals News papers in Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Denton County, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Grapevine, Irving, Justin, Keller, Las Colinas, Lewisville, Roanoke, Southlake, Trophy Club and Fort Worth. |
Event/Application Rules & Regulations
MANAGEMENT/ORGANIZER: CANTON IN THE CITY Holiday Gift Market (hereinafter “Management / Organizer / Show Promoter” , PO Box 754, Coppell, TX 75019; Telephone (972) 471-0601. E-mail: CantonintheCity@hotmail.com. All questions must be posed to and answered by Canton in the City only.
VENUE: Colleyville Center, 5301 Riverwalk Drive, Colleyville, TX 76034 (hereinafter Site/Venue). Venue has NO authority to answer Vendor questions or make decisions on behalf of Management.
SHOW DATES: Saturday/Sunday, OCTOBER 4 & 5, 2008 and Saturday/Sunday, NOVEMBER 8 & 9, 2008.
APPLICATION/PAYMENT/CHECK/CREDIT CARD: Submit only Colleyville application, payment and photos (do not include Grapevine application). Check memo must indicate “Colleyville” and October or November show participation. Credit cards accepted.
BOOTH ASSIGNMENT: Booths assigned on a first-come, first-served basis once payment-in-full has been received and cleared by the bank. Your November booth location may differ from October location.
FEES/TERMS: Vendors must be paid-in-full in advance of every Show. Fees paid per this Contract represent an agreed measure of compensation for fair value of services rendered by Management. Management is entitled to close a Vendor exhibit at any time for failure by Vendor or its agents to perform, observe, or meet any terms or conditions set forth herein and Vendor will not be entitled to any refund or reimbursement for any part of any fee collected by Management. If payment-in-full for contracted Vendor space has not been received with signed application, Vendor is in breach of contract and no refunds will be made.
RETURN ENVELOPE: Vendor must provide a postage-paid, return address envelope with the submission of application.
HOURS: Saturdays 10 to 5 / Sundays 10 to 4. Vendors must be open for business during entire Show. Show times subject to change by verbal or written notice.
PHOTOS: Two photos containing booth display and every product to be sold must be submitted (website photos or brochures accepted). Email pictures are NOT accepted. Pictures will NOT be returned.
$25 REFERRAL FEE: No limit on referrals! $25 will be credited to your account for every Vendor referred by you and accepted into the show. Your referral information must be written on their application, including your name, address, telephone and email. Incomplete referrals will not be paid.
VENDOR/EXHIBITOR: Vendor/Exhibitor consists of you, your agents, representatives, partners, co-workers, employees, spouse, family members or participants on your behalf (hereinafter “Vendor”. Vendor is responsible and will be held liable for the actions of aforementioned persons.
ENTIRE SHOW: Entire Show is managed and controlled by Organizer as specified herein. No individual, city employee, or authoritative figure (other than Police or Fire Marshall) shall have the authority to control Show other than Management as defined above.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT/LEASE: Vendor as defined above, doing business with Canton in the City by renting space, selling merchandise, inventory, products or services (hereinafter merchandise) agrees to abide by all Rules and Regulations herein and as amended. Receipt of this Contract by Management with payment will form a binding Contract between Vendor and Management.
NO CHANGE MADE: Management does not make change for Vendors. A Compass Bank with ATMs is located directly across the street from Venue.
REFUNDABLE CLEAN-UP/ID BADGE RETURN FEE: Mandatory REFUNDABLE $20 CASH clean-up/ID badge fee will be collected from every Vendor upon check-in for two badges. Additional badges require a $5 refundable deposit each. Check-in may not occur until deposit is made. Refunds may be obtained after 4 pm Sunday when Vendor contacts Management to have booths inspected for cleanliness and has returned all ID Badges Refunds not claimed in-person by the close of business Sunday become the property of Management, no exceptions. Refunds are made only to the Vendor who executed Contract.
NO GUARANTY: Management does NOT guaranty the financial success of Vendor participation in any Show and cannot be held responsible or liable for Vendor sales.
NO REFUNDS: Management will NOT refund any fees for any reason.
SUB-LETTING BOOTH TO RECOVER FEES: Not less than fourteen (14) days prior to each show Vendor may sub-let booth space with notification to, and written permission from Management. Subletting process must be FINALIZED within 72 hours from the date of notification to Management. Vendor is responsible for obtaining payment from subletting Vendor. Management will NOT reimburse Applicant/Vendor or subletting vendor for any fees. Applicant/Vendor must provide FULL disclosure of the subletting Vendor (name, company name, complete address, telephone number and complete product description, including pictures). If Vendor fails to provide Management written information, Vendor is in violation of the Contract and will be charged double rental fee.
BOOTH REQUIREMENTS: Booth decoration, setup and tear down are the responsibility of Vendor. Tables must be fully covered. Only professional signs permitted (not handwritten). Decorations must be non-combustible/flameproof. No open flames and/or smoke-emitting materials are permitted.
TENTS: Written permission from Management must be obtained to display tent as tents fit in some but NOT all booth locations.
CHECK-IN/SETUP/RESTOCK INVENTORY/BREAKDOWN: Check-in begins Saturday as early as 5 am and must be completed by 9:45 am. Vendor may restock inventory beginning Sunday at 8 am. Breakdown begins Sunday after 4 pm and must be completed by 7 pm or Vendor agrees to forfeit $20 cash deposit, and pay fines imposed by the Grapevine Convention Center at a rate of $250 per hour (prorated) for every minute past 7:00 pm. Check in/Setup/Break-down/Restocking times subject to change with verbal notice to Vendors. Management does not accept responsibility of any kind whatsoever, nor is a bailment created for merchandise, property or equipment delivered to, and/or stored by Vendor. Failure to cooperate will result in the FORFEITURE of deposit.
HEALTH PERMITS: Vendors may not sell or give away food, candy, beverages or any samples without proper health permits. Vendor NOT Management is responsible to obtain permits and pay any fees and/or fines implemented by the health inspector. If health inspector orders vendor to leave the show, vendor must comply. For information, contact Tarrant County Public Health Department, 1101 S. Main Street, Room 2300, Fort Worth, TX 76104; (817) 321-4960; fax (817) 321-4961 DO NOT contact the Grapevine Convention Center for permit information.
ELECTRICITY: Electricity fee covers one 110v outlet per booth. Limited 220v spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis. Vendors MUST provide OWN electrical and extension cords.
BUILDING RULES: Venue is a smoke-free building. Venue does NOT permit the use of nails or thumb tacks, only tape may be used on walls. No candle burning, hay or straw within the building.
PARKING: Parking NOT permitted anywhere on the lawn. If illegally parked, Venue will issue a monetary fine for property damage and have vehicle towed at owner’s expense. Vendor will be barred from all shows.
CONDUCT/DRESS CODE: Professional conduct a must. Business casual attire required. Not permitted are tank tops/flip-flop shoes/vulgar or discriminatory writing on clothing. Management does not tolerate or permit vulgar or discriminatory language or conduct. NO refunds will be made if Vendor or its Agents are asked to leave the Show.
BOOTH SPACE(S): Vendor may not change the location of assigned booth spaces, change or add merchandise or services being displayed, other than items written on Contract, without prior written consent of Management If Management in its opinion, deems a booth inappropriate or asks that certain items be removed from the show, Vendor must implement Management’s recommended changes (at Vendor expense) or be expelled from Show and forfeit entire payment. Management reserves the right to change Vendor booth location up to the start of the Show.
SHARING BOOTH: Vendor may share booth space with written permission from Management. Vendor must provide Management FULL disclosure of the Vendor wishing to share booth (name, company name, complete address, telephone number and complete product description, including pictures). If Vendor fails to obtain written permission from Management or fails to provide sublet information, Vendor is in violation of the Contract and will be charged double rental fee.
SHOW LAYOUT: Management reserves the right to change the layout of the Show or any part thereof, at any given time, for any reason and without any liability.
SITE CONTROL: Entire venue, parking lots, loading docs, sidewalks, ramps, entrances, exits, doors, tables, chairs, aisles, storage rooms, rooms, halls, walls, and floors will be under the control of Management.
VENDOR AREA: Signs, chairs, tables, displays, merchandise or any other belongings of Vendor may not extend into the aisles or obstruct or impede other spaces or aisles. Aisles, doorways, hallways, exits and fire exists cannot be blocked by objects, merchandise or displays. Vendor and their agents may not sell merchandise, give souvenirs or hand out any literature in any location other than assigned booth space.
MANAGEMENT DISCRETION: Management reserves the right in its sole discretion to determine Applicant eligibility and has the right to reject or prohibit Vendor from attending Shows with no liability or recourse against Management or any of its representatives. Management has the right to relocate any Vendor booth at any time, to maintain the character and good order of the Show.
ADVERTISING: Management is NOT responsible and will not be held liable for any errors, omissions, typos, misspellings of any kind, regarding any Show publication or advertisement, including electronic media. Management requires Vendors to make all reasonable efforts to advertise their own products, services and participation in the Show.
SOUND/MUSIC/DEVICES: Vendor may not operate sound equipment that may prove disturbing to others. Management has the right to determine the acceptable level of sound in every such instance. Vendor is responsible for obtaining proper licensing for music played from their display. The throwing of souvenirs/objects, loud shouting and making unnecessary noises, by human or mechanical means, or other attention attracting devices are not permitted and are grounds for eviction from the Show without refund.
SECURITY: Vendor understands and agrees that if present, Management’s security whether in uniform or plainclothes, is a presence to inhibit theft only. While building will be locked when Show is not in progress, Venue employees will have access to the building at all times. Management will not be held liable for Vendors’ merchandise, the safety of Vendors, employees or visitors from the disappearance of persons or property, any type of injury, accident or any other cause during any period of the Show even when Show is not in progress, including setup and dismantling times.
LOSS/THEFT/FIRE/ACCIDENT INSURANCE: Management does not provide insurance for the benefit of Vendors. Vendor is required to obtain insurance coverage. Management does not offer or accept responsibility of any kind, and will not be held liable for theft of Vendors’ property, any type of injury, damage, fire, accident, disappearance of persons/property, or any other loss during any period of the Show even when Show is not in progress.
INDEMNIFICATION: Vendor shall indemnify and hold Management harmless from any and all damage, loss, accident, injury or liability resulting from any claims, demands, suits or other legal actions based on or arising out of Vendor occupation, participation or use of Vendor space, operation, installation or removal of exhibits, including, but not limited to all claims and demands of Vendors or any third-party, their agents, employees, family members, representatives, customers and guests, for injury to persons or property (including theft or mysterious disappearance of persons or property or terrorist attack) arising by virtue of any occurrence in the exhibit space or site, including all parking areas in proximity to the show site during any period which Vendor is moving into or out of the Show Site.
COMPENSATION: In the event of war, terrorism, fire, government regulations, catastrophe, act of God, act of Nature, public enemy or other cause beyond the control of Management, Management and any party hereto is prevented from being held liable. If Show is canceled or Vendor space assigned hereunder becomes unavailable, any refund of Vendor fees to Vendor shall be at the sole discretion of Management with no recourse to Management. Such refund, if given, shall be a proportionate share of the balance of the aggregate Vendor fees received which remains after deducting expenses incurred by the Show and also reasonable compensation to the Show, but in no case shall the amount of refund to Vendor exceed the amount of Vendor fees paid.
CANCELLATION/LATE ARRIVAL/NO SHOW: This Contract is binding and has no provision for cancelation. All payments received by Management are non-refundable and non-transferable. If Vendor fails to make payment or fails to comply in any way with the terms of this Contract, Management reserves the right to cancel this Contract without notice and all Vendor’s rights shall cease and terminate. Any payments made by Vendor will be retained by Management as liquidated damages for Breach of Contract and Management has the right to re-rent said space. Failure to appear does not release Vendor from financial responsibility of payment-in-full of the cost of Show space. If Vendor fails to occupy the contracted Show space by 9:30 am Saturday, or fails to comply with the terms of this Contract, Management is duly authorized to use such space in any manner it deems, and Vendor remains liable for payment-in-full of Show space and will forfeit any payments already made.
ACCOUNTING REVIEW: Vendors, agents and representatives do not have any right to an accounting review or audit of any of Management’s records (including donation records) at any time and for any Show.
BOUNCED CHECKS: Vendor will be charged a $25 fee (each time) for checks returned for insufficient funds and will lose the privilege of paying by personal check for any future Shows. To participate in any future Shows, Vendor must first reimburse Canton in the City for any fees it incurred due to Vendor’s accounting error and remit payment in the form of a cashier’s check or money order.
INTERPRETATION: Management, not building owners, employees or representatives, has the full power and authority to interpret and/or amend the terms of this Contract so as to preserve the integrity of the Show. All decisions by Management must be accepted as final in any dispute between Vendor and Management, including any situation not covered by the terms of this Contract. If a legal dispute should arise, Vendor will be fully liable for any and all fees incurred, including court costs, mediation/arbitration fees, attorneys’ fees, loss of wages, photocopy fees, postage, electronic fees, telephone fees and all filing fees.
COMPLETE CONTRACT: This Contract, together with any and all addendums, attachments and sub-parts (electronic mail/facsimile/hand-written notes) approved by Management, constitute the complete agreement between Management and Vendor. This Contract supersedes all previous or contemporaneous negotiations, arrangements or agreements, if any, between Management and Vendor with respect to the subject matter. No modification of this Contract by Vendor shall be valid unless approved in writing by Management.
OBLIGATIONS: Management assumes no responsibility to Vendor other than the contractual obligations written herein.
EXCLUSIVITY: Management does not offer exclusivity for any products or services, nor can Management guarantee that Vendor will not be placed near a competitor.
TEXAS LAW: This Contract shall be construed under the laws of the state of Texas. All legal actions/obligations hereunder shall be brought to enforce rights under this Contract and shall be instituted in the courts in the state of Texas at the sole expense of Vendor.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE VENDOR SPACE: Management shall not be responsible for any damages or causes of action resulting from failure to provide a specified or requested booth space due to any reason beyond its control, or due to its sole or partial negligence, including without limitation, government regulations or controls, strikes, work stoppages, acts of God, acts of Nature, terrorism or the occupation of any portion of the building by any governmental authority, public enemy, or Management’s inability to obtain sufficient space from the owner of the building. In the event of such failure to provide a specified Vendor space, Management may, at its option, terminate this Contract in its entirety by refunding to Vendor up to fifty percent (50%) of the total Vendor fees paid by Vendor, thereby releasing Management and all its parties herein from any and all further obligations under this Contract. In the event of a partial or total evacuation of space for less than five (5) hours for a cause beyond the control of Management, there shall be no reduction or abatement of Vendor fees paid by Vendor. In the event of a partial or total evacuation of space for five (5) hours or more, Vendor fee shall be reduced in proportion to the period of time lost in relation to the total time of Show per the Show timetable, up to a maximum reduction of fifty percent (50%) of the total Vendor fees as determined by Management. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, in no event shall Management’s liability to Vendor hereunder exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total Vendor fees provided per this Contract.
$1 DONATIONS: DONATION coupons are available at website Donations are at the sole discretion of Management Vendor participation not required for donations to be made! $1 donations made non-profit organizations when Shoppers submit COMPLETED donation coupon and entry fee upon admission. Coupons must be completed in its entirety in order to be accepted. In December DONATION COUPONS will be tallied and a check representing the number of coupons received will be mailed. NO LIMIT to the number of charities that may participate / NO monetary limit of donation. Coupons may be photocopied and distributed via email, fax or handout!
$1 DISCOUNT COUPONS: Vendors may offer YOUR customers a “$1 OFF ADULT ADMISSION (one per Shopper)” by adding this to your advertisements. Coupons may be photocopied and distributed by email, fax or handout! DISCOUNT COUPONS available online.
Common Rules Selected: Previous acceptance does not guarantee re-acceptance. A percentage of vendors are cycled out each year to maintain freshness. Jury materials, slides or photos, will not be returned to you. Vendors can share a booth. Vendors do not have to signup for all event dates. Spots are selected by vendors day of show - first come, first pick. 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! Trash must be removed from your space to provided receptacles. No Gas Generators. Pets OK! No Early Packup Allowed. Floor Length Table Cloth Required. Clean-up Deposit must be sent with a Seperate check. 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:
A multiple-person panel jury thoroughly reviews slides or photos and display.
Retail Items Allowed.
Limited number of Artists per category.
Floor length 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
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Driving Directions Online
Just 6 miles northwest of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
From Highway 114/121, exit Glade Road north (about 5 miles) to Colleyville Boulevard. Turn right onto Colleyville Boulevard (drive about one mile) and turn right onto Church Street. Building at the end (1/10th mile) off Church Street/Riverwalk Drive.
Easily accessible from TX Highways 35E, 75, 114, 121, 161, 190, 360, 635, 820
Promoter Details
Canton in the City Holiday Gift Shows DONATING $1 per shopper to
Promoter Number: 29532 User Number: 155164 UserName: CantonInTheCity
Contact Name: Michelle Rankin
Make Checks out to: Canton in the City
Phone: 972-471-0601 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, Visa, MasterCard, Discover
Years Promoting: 5
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Last Site Activity: 10 days ago
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PO Box 754
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Personal Page Web Address: http://www.CraftLister.com/CantonInTheCity/
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(Thanksgiving weekend - biggest shopping weekend of the year)! 6th annual indoor two-day show, 78 vendors in historic/affluent downtown Grapevine, TX (3 miles from Dallas Fort Worth Int'l airport). Newly remodeled city-owned, handicapped equipped facility. Hand-made, commercia... Phone: 972-471-0601
Attendance: 2,000+ paying customers last year
Admission Price: Adults $5, JH & HS Student $1, Children to 11 admitted Free, fre
# Of Spaces: 78
Booth Price: $250 9'6 x 10', $300 5' x 20', $155 5' x 5
Jury Requirements: 2 photos of items to be sold, 1 photo of booth display
Jury Fee: None
Location Type: Grapevine Convention Center, located off Main Street in historic
Setup Time: Saturday beginning at 5 am, completed by 9:45 am
Hours: Saturday 10-5; Sunday 10-4
Still Accepting Applications: YES
Exhibitor Types Still Needed: Home & holiday decor, glassware, pottery, childrens' toys, educational books and toys, teen clothing, women & men clothing, sporting & collector items, perfume, reading glasses, dried/packaged foods, leather, furniture, antiques, wrought iron, glassware, skincare, ornaments, seasonal decor,
Exhibitor Types NOT Still Needed: No jewelry or candles, thank you!
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