Minooka High School Choir Boosters Craft Fair & Raffle
Sat Nov 14th
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| Event Location
26655 W. Eames Avenue
MCHS South Campus
Channahon, IL 60410
Location/Facility Type: South Campus of the Minooka Community High School
Location/Facility Name: Minooka Community High School SOUTH Campus
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| Listing Details for Event #: 1238628
Posted: May 15, 2009
Last Updated: Nov 17, 2009
Listing Completeness %: 97%
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Event Details
Primary Category:
- Art & Craft Events
- Craft Show
Additional Categories:
- Holiday & Seasonal Events
- Holiday Celebration
- Vendor Events
Dates: Sat Nov 14th
Date Pattern: Usually 2nd weekend in November
Show Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Setup Time: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Public Admission Price: Adults $1.00 Children under 12 are Free
Attendance: 2,000 last year
Attendance Method: Previous Actual Gate Count
Year #: 10
Parking: School parking lot
Vendor Parking: School Parking Lot
RV Parking: No Overnight RV allowed
Restrooms: Indoor restrooms
Awards/Prizes: N/A
Electricity: Limited number of spaces with electricity available at $45.00 per space
Water: Not provided
Tables/Chairs: Tables not provided; 2 chairs provided
Misc Details: Indoor Event, Non-Juried Crafts
Entertainment: No entertainment will be available at this event
Activities: No additional activities will be available at this event.
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Jury Fee: N/A
Jury Requirements: N/A
Commission: None
Art/Craft Spaces This Yr: 160
Art/Craft Spaces Still Open: 75
Number of Apps Expected This Yr: 160
Art/Craft Space Price: $40
Food Spaces This Yr: 4
App Deadline: 2009-10-31
App Deadline: Passed
Still Accepting App's: NO
Latest Notification/Hear-back Date: 2009-11-05
Vendor Types Needed: Spaces for all types are available at this time
NOT Needed: Tastefully Simple, Mary Kay, Celebrating Home, Avon, Tupperware, Gold Canyon Candles, Scentsy Candles, Mia Bella Candles, Premiere Jewelry, CookieLee Jewelry, Uppercase Living
% of Vendors that Re-Apply: 80%
% of all Applications Accepted: 95%
% of Re-applying Re-accepted: 99%
Applications are Screened & Accepted progressively, as they arrive, until all spaces are filled.
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Description
Minooka High School Choir Boosters Craft Fair & Raffle
Approximately 160 crafters and/or vendors will be on hand to offer their wares. With this much selection, shoppers can get their Christmas shopping done early!
In addition, the Minooka High School Choir Boosters (non-profit organization) will offer over 50 spectacular raffle packages, some valued at $500 or more. Many of the packages will include valuable gift certificates. For example, our packages last year included Park Hopper Passes to Disneyworld, weekend get-away hotel packages, theatre tickets, dinners, spa services, etc.
Please accept this invitation to reserve a space or spaces at our 9th Annual Craft Fair & Raffle on Saturday, November 15, 2008. All proceeds from this fundraiser go toward the MCHS Choir Boosters.
To apply, please request a contract through email or by phone as listed. A very limited number of spaces are available with electricity. If you would like a space with electric you MUST first call us at Ext. 279, prior to submitting your contract and payment, to verify that spaces with electric are still available. Spaces with electric will NOT be guaranteed unless availability has first been verified by us. All submissions will be accepted on a first come, first served basis based upon the date post marked on the envelope containing your contract and payment, however, we reserve the right to limit the number of crafters selling similar merchandise.
Vendors selling commercial or manufactured items (ex: Avon, PartyLite) are limited to one per company. If you plan to sell these items you MUST contact us prior to submitting your contract and payment. This is NOT a juried show, but including pictures of your merchandise will assist us in crafter and vendor placement. We request that all crafters and vendors donate an item valued at approximately $10.00 for our raffle.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE: MCHS is located in Grundy County. If any of your products for sale is a food item, whether or not you are providing samples, Grundy County requires you to have a Food Service Permit on your person at the show. We will not issue refunds for non-compliance. For further information contact the Environmental Health Division of the Grundy County Health Department at . We require that no crafter sell baked goods.
Although tables are not provided, we will supply 2 chairs per space. All tables and display structures must have floor protectors on each leg. The school doors will open at 7:00 am for crafter set up. The doors open to the public at 9:00 am and will close at 3:00 pm. We request that you do not tear down before 3:00 pm.
Approximately 2 weeks prior to the event you will receive confirmation with local directions and map from I-80 and I-55.
Contract and payment must be received no later than November 8, 2008. For further information please call Ext. 279, or send an email to . Additional information about our event can be found by searching for us on http://www.CraftLister.com. Please DO NOT contact MCHS by phone, mail, or email.
MCHS is a SMOKE FREE environment; therefore, no smoking will be permitted on school property.
Please accept this invitation to reserve a space or spaces at our 9th Annual Craft Fair & Raffle on Saturday, November 15, 2008. All proceeds from this fundraiser go toward the MCHS Choir Boosters.
To apply, please request a contract through email or by phone as listed. A very limited number of spaces are available with electricity. If you would like a space with electric you MUST first call us at Ext. 279, prior to submitting your contract and payment, to verify that spaces with electric are still available. Spaces with electric will NOT be guaranteed unless availability has first been verified by us. All submissions will be accepted on a first come, first served basis based upon the date post marked on the envelope containing your contract and payment, however, we reserve the right to limit the number of crafters selling similar merchandise.
Vendors selling commercial or manufactured items (ex: Avon, PartyLite) are limited to one per company. If you plan to sell these items you MUST contact us prior to submitting your contract and payment. This is NOT a juried show, but including pictures of your merchandise will assist us in crafter and vendor placement. We request that all crafters and vendors donate an item valued at approximately $10.00 for our raffle.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE: MCHS is located in Grundy County. If any of your products for sale is a food item, whether or not you are providing samples, Grundy County requires you to have a Food Service Permit on your person at the show. We will not issue refunds for non-compliance. For further information contact the Environmental Health Division of the Grundy County Health Department at . We require that no crafter sell baked goods.
Although tables are not provided, we will supply 2 chairs per space. All tables and display structures must have floor protectors on each leg. The school doors will open at 7:00 am for crafter set up. The doors open to the public at 9:00 am and will close at 3:00 pm. We request that you do not tear down before 3:00 pm.
Approximately 2 weeks prior to the event you will receive confirmation with local directions and map from I-80 and I-55.
Contract and payment must be received no later than November 8, 2008. For further information please call Ext. 279, or send an email to . Additional information about our event can be found by searching for us on http://www.CraftLister.com. Please DO NOT contact MCHS by phone, mail, or email.
MCHS is a SMOKE FREE environment; therefore, no smoking will be permitted on school property.
10th annual school fair and raffle. |
Advertising Done for This Event
| Advertising is done in local and Chicagoland publications, via newsprint, radio, television, magazine articles and paid ads. Posters at businesses throughout the area, supplies of flyers available at selected businesses throughout the community for patrons to take away with them. A great deal of signage throughout the community and at major intersections the day of the event. Total advertising budget is approximately $1,000.00 |
Event/Application Rules & Regulations
Spaces with electric are limited, therefore pre-approval is required prior to sending in contract and payment. Call 815-467-2140 Ext. 279 to leave a message to request pre-approval for a space(s) with electric. We will return your call. Or you may email your pre-approval request for a space with electric to: mchs.choirfair@comcast.net.
MCHS is a drug, smoke, and alcohol free environment.
The sale of beverages of any type is not allowed.
The sale of baked goods is not allowed.
The sale of food items is governed by the Grundy County Health Department. A permit must be obtained prior to approval of your application.
Common Rules Selected: 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. Raffle / Door Prize Donation 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:
All product types to be sold must be listed on application.
Pre-show inspection of items and booths will be performed.
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Driving Directions Directions from both I-80 and I-55 will be provided when final documents are mailed to each vendor.
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