Craft Exhibitors & Demonstrators

It’s one of the world’s finest outdoor Mother’s Day shopping experiences -- over ______crafters from different areas feature the finest in mountain handicrafts.

Crafters will display their goods, such as hand-made quilts and clothing, furniture, pottery, metal sculptures, dried flower arrangements, hand-crafted jewelry, children's toys, leather goods, stained glass, musical instruments, baskets, handmade dolls and more. A talented collection of fiber arts specialists in weaving, drop spinning, braiding and loom work will also be on hand making and selling their masterpieces.

Want to be a part of this amazing event?

Please print, complete and mail the appropriate form below if you are interested in registering as a crafter or corporate exhibitor at the Appalachian Festival.

2020 Contract Coming this summer!

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Contact Details

Business/DBA Name(s):

* Last Name(s):

* First Name(s):

Mailing Address:

Suite/Apt:

City:

State:

Zip:

Business Phone:

Home Phone:

Cell Phone:

* Email Address:

Website:

Booth Preferences

* I'm requesting a(n):

Pavilion Booth

Outside Booth

Applicant provides their own white canopy tent, which is in good repair, tables, chairs and signage.

What Type/Size Booth Are You Requesting?

Standard Booth:

10' x 10' - $275

10' x 20' - $525

(If received on or before 5:00 p.m. on Feb. 28, 2017)

Discounted Appalachian County Booth:

10' x 10' - $175

10' x 20' - $425

(If received on or before 5:00 p.m. on Feb. 28, 2017)

Only exhibitors who currently reside in an Appalachian County can apply for the discounted booth rate. Please visit www.arc.gov for an approved county listing.

Traditional Arts Demonstrator Booth:

10' x 10' - $100

10' x 20' - $125

(If received on or before 5:00 p.m. on Feb. 28, 2017)

(Submit 2 additional photographs of artist demonstrating.)

Traditional Arts Demonstrators will be juried as a crafts exhibitor and separately as a demonstrator. It is possible that you may qualify as an exhibitor and not qualify as a demonstrator. In this case, you will be notified of your option to pay for the booth by March 5, 2017. If you're accepted as a demonstrator, you're REQUIRED to educate patrons (verbally and/or in writing) of your traditional art form(s), method(s) and purpose(s) during all of the shows' advertised hours.

Applications are due by 5 p.m., Feb. 28, 2017

Late Applications Must Pay An Additional Non-Refundable $50.00 Late Fee, In Addition To The Above Prices - No Exceptions!

What Type of Artwork Do You Plan to Sell?

Please be very specific and attach additional sheet(s) if necessary.

How does your product & technique relate to Appalachian History or Tradition?

* The Appalachian Festival reserves the right to require removal of any work AND/OR artist(s)/artists' staff who attempt to sell any items that may be objectionable to the average public or non-approved items. List items to be sold here: :

Non-approved items include: anything NOT LISTED on this application, IMPORTS or any SUSPECTED BUY-SELL items! If we find that you're selling ANY of these, you'll be removed from our event immediately-with no refund.
If you, yourself, do not make it - do not attempt to sell it here!
If you have any questions, please contact us first.

Are You a Food Item Vendor?

You must also submit the following by mail with your payment:

proof of health license (All food items must have been prepared in a STATE licensed facility.)
a copy of your $1 million liability policy, listing the Appalachian Festival as an additional insurance.

General Release and Acceptance of Rules

I/we the applicant(s) have read the "CRAFTER/DEMONSTRATOR GUIDELINES" printed on the booklet attached to this licensing application/contract and agree to abide by said conditions. In addition, I/we, the applicant(s), do expressly release the producer "Appalachian Feslival / The Appalachian Community Development Association / all agents acting on behalf of the producer" from any and all liability for any damage, injury or loss to any person or goods or property which may arise from the licensing and occupation of the exhibit space by the applicant(s) and agree to hold and save the Producers harmless from any loss or damage by /he reason thereof.

This contract shall be deemed to have been made in the State of Ohio and shall be interpreted in accordance with laws of such state. In the event that legal action is required to enforce this contract or any of the terms thereof, such action shall be brought in the Courts of Hamilton County, Ohio, and the Exhibitor expressly consents the jurisdiction of such courts. The parties agree to accept service of process in such action by ordinary mail sent to their address as set forth in this contract. This contract constitutes the entire agreement between The Appalachian Community Development Association / The Appalachian Festival and the Exhibitor(s), and no modification shall be valid unless in writing and signed by the parties or their representatives.

I/we understand if this application is not accepted, my booth rental fee (minus a $20.00 processing fee) will be mailed in my S.A.S.E. with any submitted photographs, on or about March 5, 2017, provided the producer's received this application by 5 p.m., Feb. 28, 2017. If this application's received after 5 p.m., Feb. 28, 2017, and it's not accepted, my booth fee will be returned as mentioned above, minus the $20.00 processing fee and the $50.00 late fee ($70.00 total.)

If this application is accepted, I/we give permission to use my name, business name, images submitted and any photographs or videotape taken at the show of me and/or my staff, or my items for any and all purposes.

* Applicant Signature (Type Your Full Name):

* Date:

Use format mm/dd/yy

Representative for (Business Name):

Internal Comments:

For internal use only

After submitting this form, mail your check/money order and photos to:

Appalachian Festival
9288 Canal Way
West Chester, OH 45069

If you have questions regarding this application, please call (513) 251-3378.