MCHS Band & Guard Boosters Craft Fair & Bake Sale
Sat Mar 7th
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| Event Location
301 South Wabena Avenue
Minooka, Other 60447
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Location/Facility Type: High School Gymnasiums
Location/Facility Name: Minooka Community High School Central Campus
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| Listing Details for Event #: 1154845
Posted: Jun 27, 2008
Last Updated: Nov 16, 2009
Listing Completeness %: 97%
Views: Total: 1361 Registered Users: 96
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Event Details
Primary Category:
- Art & Craft Events
- Craft Show
Additional Categories:
- School Craft Show
- Community Events
- Fundraiser
Dates: Sat Mar 7th
Show Hours: Saturday, March 7, 2009, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Setup Time: Saturday, March 7, 2009, 7:00 am.
Public Admission Price: Adults $1, Kids Free
Attendance: 900+
Attendance Method: Previous Actual Gate Count
Year #: 18
Parking: Ample customer and Exhibitor parking.
Vendor Parking: Behind school.
RV Parking: Behind school.
Restrooms: Ample indoor restrooms.
Awards/Prizes: None.
Electricity: Limited number of spaces with electric available.
Water: N/A
Tables/Chairs: Tables NOT provided, two chairs per space supplied.
Misc Details: Indoor Event, Non-Juried Crafts
Entertainment: Kid's Zone with games and prizes for youngsters.
Activities: Local restaurants featured in our Food Court. Kid's Zone with games and prizes for youngsters.
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Jury Fee: None
Jury Requirements: None
Commission: N/A
Art/Craft Spaces This Yr: 150
Art/Craft Spaces Still Open: 25
Number of Apps Expected This Yr: 200
Art/Craft Space Price: $40.00
URL to Offical Art/Craft Application: View!
Retail Spaces This Yr: 15
Retail Spaces Still Open: 3
Retail Space Price: $40.00
URL to Offical Retail Application: View!
Food Spaces This Yr: 5
Food Spaces Still Open: 2
Food Space Price: $100.00
URL to Offical Food Application: View!
App Deadline: 2009-02-27
App Deadline: Passed
Still Accepting App's: NO
Latest Notification/Hear-back Date: 2009-02-27
Vendor Types Needed: All types of crafts and food, vendors except as listed below.
NOT Needed: Silpada Jewelry, Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, Stampin' Up, Homemade Gourmet, Gold Canyon Candles, Tupperware, Tastefully Simple, Lia Sophia, Avon, Taste of Home, Premier Designs, Herald News, Cookie Lee, Signature Homestyles
% of Vendors that Re-Apply: 80%
% of all Applications Accepted: 75%
% of Re-applying Re-accepted: 90%
Applications are Screened & Accepted progressively, as they arrive, until all spaces are filled.
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Description
Please accept this invitation to reserve a space or spaces at our 18th Annual Craft Fair & Bake Sale on Saturday, March 7, 2009. All proceeds from this fundraiser go toward summer Band Camp expenses.
To apply, please request a contract through email or by phone as listed. A very limited number of spaces are available with electricity. 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 Exhibitors 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 Exhibitors donate an item valued at approximately $15.00 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 815.9413127. We require that no Exhibitor 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 indicating your space number(s). Local directions and map from I-80 and I-55 will be included.
Contract and payment must be received no later than February 27, 2009. For further information please call ext. 266, or email as listed. 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.
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Advertising Done for This Event
| Advertising is accomplished through the local school system encompassing three communities including newsletters, flyers and websites. Announcements and advertisements are published in all local free and subscription newspapers. Show is featured on community cable bulletin boards. Local businesses are featuring this event on their marquis and within their establishments. Ample signage is placed throughout the communities. Our long-standing reputation as a great show provides for excellent word-of-mouth advertising. Advertising budget is over $500.00. |
Event/Application Rules & Regulations
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 Exhibitors donate an item valued at approximately $15.00 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 815-941-3127. We require that no crafter sell baked goods.
Common Rules Selected: Previous acceptance does not guarantee re-acceptance. Event Helping Hands will come around/be available to relieve you for short periods. Food Service will take orders from and deliver to vendor booths. City law requires city issued vendor permit. (Cost: $50.00 Permit Phone: 815-941-3127) 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. 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. 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 single-person or more panel lightly screens slides or photos.
All items must be entirely hand-made, no Embellishments only.
Limited number of Artists per category.
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: 4
quality levels explained
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Driving Directions One and one-half miles south of I-80 at Ridge Road.
Promoter Details
MCHS Band & Guard Boosters
Promoter Number: 69510 User Number: 199626 UserName: MCHScraftfair
Contact Name: MCHS Band & Guard Boosters
Make Checks out to: MCHS Band Booster Craft Fair
Phone: 815-467-2140 (ext. 266) Please mention EventLister.com!
Email: Email on file! Click Here for more info.
Payment Types Accepted: Checks, Money Orders
Years Promoting: 19
PromoterType:
Non Profit: YES
Last Site Activity: 19 hours ago
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Channahon, IL 60410
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