Branchburg Woman's Club Holiday Fair
Sat Nov 8th - ended -14 days ago
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Whiton Elementary School
470 Whiton Rd.
Branchburg, NJ 08853
Event Location/Facility: suburban elementary school
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Listing Details for Event #: 1119917
Posted: 255 days ago, Mar 11, 2008
Last Updated: 51 days ago, Oct 1, 2008
Listing Completeness %: 97%
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Event Details
Primary Category:
- Community Events
- Fundraiser
Additional Categories:
- Art & Craft Events
- Craft Show
Dates: Sat Nov 8th
Show Hours: Sat 9-4
Setup Time: Sat. Morning 8 am - 9 am
Public Admission Price: Free; Donation box at entrance.
Attendance: approx. 300 last year
Attendance Method: Previous Estimated Gate Count
Year #: 3
Parking: free in parking lot
Vendor Parking: far end of parking lot
RV Parking: No.
Restrooms: 2 bathrooms
Awards/Prizes: NA
Electricity: some wall spots only
Water: no hookup
Tables/Chairs: 6ft. tables $35 w/ two chairs
Misc Details: Indoor Event, Non-Juried Crafts
Website: http://www.omnie.com/bwc/
Activities: craft shopping; more to be announced
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Jury Fee: none
Commission: none
Art/Craft Spaces This Yr: 45
Art/Craft Spaces Still Open: 7
Number of Apps Expected This Yr: 150
Art/Craft Space Price: $35 long table (6ft.)
Retail Spaces Still Open: 0
Food Spaces Still Open: 0
App Deadline: 2008-10-15
App Deadline: Passed
Still Accepting App's: NO
Latest Notification/Hear-back Date: 2008-10-30
Vendor Types Needed: Crafters only.
NOT Needed: No retail product vendors.
% of Vendors that Re-Apply: 75%
% of all Applications Accepted: 65%
% of Re-applying Re-accepted: 95%
Applications are Screened & Accepted progressively, as they arrive, until all spaces are filled.
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Description
Indoor craft show and bake sale at Whiton School, Branchburg, Somerset County, NJ. Event is a fund-raiser to benefit the BWC’s philanthropic fund for charitable donations and student awards. The new location, Whiton School, was specifically chosen because it has more parking, and more floor space than last year’s venue. Branchburg’s Whiton School is conveniently located only a few minutes from the intersection of US Hwy 202 North and Whiton Road in central New Jersey. The Craft Show will be open to the public from 9 AM to 4 PM. Refreshments and lunch will be available for sale by the Branchburg Woman’s Club. An event table is $35.00 with no other charges. Crafters must submit a signed contract plus the $35 non-refundable fee in advance to the Branchburg Woman’s Club. Crafters must be present to set up their own displays, sell their own crafts, and take down/remove their displays and merchandise. After the Craft Show, crafters must vacate the premises by 5 PM. No product vendors. Event customers will not be charged an admission fee, but a donation will be suggested. The BWC is a nonprofit group with 20 years experience of running a craft event. Please note that tables are reserved on a first come, first served basis and that all paid contracts and checks must be received by October 15, 2008.
From 9 am - 4 pm, enjoy the Branchburg Woman's Club's indoor craft fair featuring handmade crafts from artisans near and far. The event benefits philanthropic donations and student awards. Refreshments and lunch available for purchase. Free admission; Adults $1 suggested charitable donation. The fair’s new location, Branchburg’s Whiton Elementary School, is conveniently located only a few minutes from the intersection of US Hwy 202 North and Whiton Road in Somerset County, New Jersey. Interested crafters call . No vendors. Local Directions: From the Somerville Traffic Circle (intersection of 202, 206, and 28) follow US Highway 202 south approx. 6 miles. After the 7th traffic light (West County Dr.), make next left turn at Holland Brook Rd. (center median). Go to the end of Holland Brook Rd. and make a right turn onto Whiton Road. School is on the left. From the Flemington Traffic Circle (intersection of 202, 12, and 31), take US Highway 202 north approx. 7 miles. After Getty gas station (before 5th traffic light), make a right onto ramp leading to Whiton Road. Follow Whiton Road approx. 1 mile; school is on the right. |
Advertising Done for This Event
| Publicity strategy typically includes articles and/event listings in 7 newspapers, public fliers, cable television bulletins, informational displays/exhibits, radio announcements, event road signs, and appropriate Internet Web sites/public forums/databases. |
Event/Application Rules & Regulations
To apply, crafters must call Joan at (908) 369-4376 to request a contract; do not apply online or via this Website. Crafters must submit a signed crafter contract and the $35 fee by October 1, 2008 to the Branchburg Woman’s Club. Please mail your check (payable to Branchburg Woman's Club) and completed contract to: Mrs. Joan Jorgensen (for BWC), 1007 Hillcrest Drive, Branchburg, NJ 08853 The club will assign tables to crafters. Doors will open for crafter set-up at 8 am in preparation for the show starting at 9 AM. Crafters must unload and move their vehicles to designated parking before setting up displays and crafts. Craft set-up should be completed by 9 am Saturday. Other than the rented table and 2 chairs, the Branchburg Woman’s Club will not provide any set up, displays, tablecloths, shopper's bags, monetary change, trash bags, etc. Crafters are responsible for their own sales transactions (including taxes if applicable). Crafters will be totally responsible for their own table and will leave their display set up until 4 pm. After the Craft Show, crafters must vacate the premises by 5 PM and take all of their belongings and trash with them. The Branchburg Woman’s Club will assume no responsibility for theft, loss, breakage, fire, vandalism, or any other cause of loss.
Common Rules Selected: Previous acceptance does not guarantee re-acceptance. A percentage of vendors are cycled out each year to maintain freshness. Spots are assigned prior to show based by promoter. Held Rain or Shine! 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. 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. |
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Driving Directions Online
From the Somerville traffic circle (intersection of Routes 202, 206, & 28) follow Highway 202 south approx. 6 miles. After the 7th traffic light (West County Dr.), make next left turn (center median) at Holland Brook Rd. Go to the end of Holland Brook Rd. and make a right turn onto Whiton Road. School is on the left.
From the Flemington traffic circle (intersection of 202, 31, and 12) take US Highway 202 north approx. 7 miles. After Getty gas station (before the traffic light), make a right onto ramp leading to Whiton Road. Follow Whiton Road approx. 1 mile – school is on the right.
Promoter Details
Branchburg Woman's Club
Promoter Number: 19911 User Number: 134299 UserName: BranchburgWomansClub
Contact Name: J. Jorgensen
Make Checks out to: Branchburg Woman's Club
Phone: 908-369-4376 Please mention EventLister.com!
Email: Email on file! Click Here for more info.
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Payment Types Accepted: Checks
Years Promoting: 21
PromoterType:
Non Profit: YES
Last Site Activity: 5 hours ago
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1007 Hillcrest Dr.
Branchburg, NJ 08853
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