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Holiday Craft Show 2023 - November 4th & 5th - BYOT (Bring Your Own Tent) - SINGLE DAY

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Deadline: Nov 01, 2023 11:59 pm (GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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2023 Holiday Craft Show - November 4th & 5th
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Date: Nov 04, 2023 9:00 am - Nov 05, 2023 3:00 pm (CDT)
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Schererville, Indiana
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$50

About the event

The Schererville Parks' Holiday Craft Show is the longest running craft show in department history. In its 10th year, it's the Craft Show that started all other Craft Shows with Schererville Parks. This 2 day show surpasses 8,000+ in attendance with over 200+ vendors. The Holiday Craft show is located at our Schererville Community Center (500 E. Joliet St) AND Homan Elementary School! (This will replace our Giant Tent this year) This show is a crafter priority so you can bet you'll find some unique finds.
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Town of Schererville / Schererville Parks & Recreation
Town of Schererville / Schererville Parks & Recreation
Contact Organizer
Town of Schererville / Schererville Parks & Recreation
Town of Schererville / Schererville Parks & Recreation
Contact Organizer

About the application

BYOT - Bring Your Own Tent - 10x10 per space (Single Day Application)
OUTSIDE @ the Schererville Community Center - 500 E. Joliet St. Schererville, IN 46375
 
Application for one day at the Holiday Craft Show. If you are interested in both days please see other application.
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Terms & Conditions

The Schererville Parks' Holiday Craft Show is the longest running craft show in department history.
 
It's the Craft Show that started all other Craft Shows with Schererville Parks. This 2 day show surpasses 8,000+ in attendance with over 200+ vendors. 
 
The Holiday Craft show is located at our Schererville Community Center (500 E. Joliet St) AND for the first time EVER we've added a SECOND indoor location at Homan School (this is replacing our Giant Tent).*
This show is a crafter priority so you can bet you'll find some unique finds.
 
Event: Holiday Craft Show 2023
Event Dates:  November 4th & 5th, 2023
Event Times:
9am-5pm (Saturday, Nov 4th)
9am-3pm (Sunday, Nov 5th)
Event Locations: 
Schererville Community Center (500 E. Joliet St. Schererville)
Homan School (210 E Joliet St. Schererville) - Only 2700 feet away from the Community Center
 
 
FEES:   
Fee includes one 10’x10’ space only for Holiday Craft Show for one day only. This application provides a "space only." Chairs, tables, and electricity is NOT available.
Larger spaces are available through extra booth rental.  
  •  Applications and items sold are subject to approval.  No crafter/vendor may sell food or beverage items without the permission of the Recreation Coordinator.  Permission granted for food and beverage sales on a case by case basis (no repeats of businesses, no conflicts with concession, and proof of health permit and insurance naming the TOWN OF SCHERERVILLE, THE SCHERERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ITS DULY AUTHORIZED AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES as certificate holder are required).
There will be PD onsite overnight from November 4th - November 5th due to those being outside. This application is available for the outside spaces at the Schererville Community Center only. We are not offering the spaces outside at Homan School.
 
SET UP/TAKE DOWN:  
  • Set up time includes Saturday, November 4th - 5am-8am for Saturday only vendors
  • Set up time includes Sunday, November 5th - 5am-8am for Sunday only vendors.
  • Vendors MUST unload their vehicle completely and move their vehicle to the designated parking area (Redar Park, 217 Gregory St. Schererville, IN 46375). A school bus will transport Crafters back and forth from Town Hall to the Community Center.  There will be a staff person checking the unloading area to ensure vehicles are moved in a timely manner.  
  • Take down must be completed by 4:00 pm at the end of each event.
  • A set up email will be sent 2 weeks before the event.
 
RULES:  
  • No live animals permitted in the building.  
  • No decorations may be attached to any wall, metal, or wood surface. 
  • Direct sales businesses will be limited to one vendor per company (based on first come, first served). 
  • No crafter/vendor may sell guns, knives, items considered weapons or merchandise with vulgarities.
  • All merchandise and displays must stay within designated spot. 
  • All tables must have a floor length table cloth for all tables with no boxes, extra merchandise, or debris exposed to common area.
  • Assigned area must be kept clean throughout the event and all trash must be removed at the end of the event. 
  • No soliciting to other crafters/vendors or patrons through distribution of advertising for anything other than what you are selling in your location. 
  • Crafters/vendors must participate for the full duration of the show.
Schererville Parks and Recreation reserves the right to cancel a show due to insufficient registration. If the show is cancelled (no matter the reason), REFUNDS will NOT BE AVAILABLE! This application is 50%+ off the normal booth fee, hence the reasoning on ALL SALES FINAL for this application.
 
THE BIG No Nos – (a list of things that is unacceptable and will have you removed from future shows and all monies lost)
  • Leaving Early – Tearing down early seems to be a trend at many other locations but not Schererville. This is extremely disrespectful to all parties involved and flat out rude. We understand things happen and you may need to leave but communication is required WITH RECREATION DIRECTOR to accommodate that.
  • Arriving Late – Each day the show starts at a specific time (9am), your booth space should be ready for business by 8am on Saturday. Ready for Business means that someone should be at the booth and it should be opened for business.
  • Parking Incorrectly – This is HUGE! Parking is a premium with this show and some think they are exempt from this. If you have a request in regards to parking ONSITE then you must speak with the Recreation Director (DON’T ASSUME). Every parking spot taken up by a crafter/vendor onsite is one less customer for you to see.
  • Raffle Items – This is required from ALL Crafters and Vendors. This needs to be a physical item, not a coupon or gift card. These raffles are FREE to participate and so it’s a draw for customers to attend and sign up. The raffles are drawn the week after the show since the show is so large and no feasible way to draw them during the show.
  • Respect – Every person and THING deserve this. BE KIND, please.
  • The 5 No Nos above are the specific policies that seem to always have to be reiterated every year. These things we WILL NOT TOLERATE. 
 
SALES TAX:  All crafters/vendors are responsible for collecting and remitting all sales tax. 
 
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE:   
  • Applications will be reviewed by the Schererville Parks and Recreation staff on an individual basis. Schererville Parks and Recreation reserves the right to limit the number of vendors selling similar products.  Not all applications may be accepted.  Wholesalers, flea market products, or previously worn/used merchandise will not be accepted. 
  • Photos of products and displays will be required with the application.
  • The Schererville Parks and Recreation staff reserves the right to not accept applications for items or displays made with poor craftsmanship, look unprofessional, have too many of a certain category, or any other reason at the discretion of the Recreation Coordinator.  
DOOR PRIZE DONATION:  We are asking that all vendors donate an item such as gift basket, gift certificate, merchandise, or service related to their booth for our raffle that will be held throughout the duration of the craft show. Items are due upon checking in to get your space. Your space is not given until the raffle item is received
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Prices

Single Space - 10x10- BYOT - OUTSIDE - November 4th SATURDAY ONLY $50 Non-refundable Each booth is 10x10. Larger spaces are available through multiple single booth quantity registrations. 1 booth = 10x10 2 booth = 10x20 Tables & Chairs are NOT provided. This space is RAIN or SHINE. A tent is not required but HIGHLY ENCOURAGED Set up Dates & Times: Saturday, November 4th - 5am-8am ONLY
Single Space - 10x10- BYOT - OUTSIDE - November 5th SUNDAY ONLY $50 Non-refundable Each booth is 10x10. Larger spaces are available through multiple single booth quantity registrations. 1 booth = 10x10 2 booth = 10x20 Tables & Chairs are NOT provided. This space is RAIN or SHINE. A tent is not required but HIGHLY ENCOURAGED Set up Dates & Times: Sunday, November 5th - 5am-8am ONLY

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • List all items you sell. (Items not listed will be prohibited)
  • Do you need more than one space? (Each space is 10x10)
  • I understand that if I use a tent that 25 lbs weights AND stakes are REQUIRED, PER LEG! I will be PROHIBITED from utilizing my tent if I do not have those.
  • I understand that if I have a special requests are NOT guaranteed but are only a request
  • I understand that I'm required to bring a raffle item upon checking in and that I will not be given a booth number until raffle items has been given to Parks Staff.
  • I understand that if I have items that can be CONSUMED (Food) that I will provide a Certificate of Insurance
  • I understand that I am required to participate for the full length of the event day I choose (9am-5pm Saturday and 9am-3pm Sunday)
  • I understand that setup time is from 5am-8am ONLY on the day OF the event that I choose. I will not be able to check in after 7:30am
  • I understand the rules and agree to abide by them. I understand that failure to abide by these rules risk me forfeiting any monies paid on this event and any other future events.
  • I understand and will abide by the THE BIG No Nos. If unable, then I will be removed from the current and future show(s) and all monies lost
  • I know to park at Redar Park and if found parking onsite, I will be asked to leave IMMEDIATELY and banned from current show, future show and all monies paid will be lost.
  • I understand that Schererville Parks reserves the right to cancel the show due to insufficient registration or a situation where it's deemed unsafe for the event to occur
  • I understand there are NO REFUNDS for this event.
  • I have read and agree to the terms and conditions of the event through the Waiver & Release of all claims. I am applying to participate as a crafter/vendor. I will follow the rules and regulations and if I do not adhere to all regulations or if I misrepresent myself, or the item I am selling, I will be asked to leave with no refund.

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 10
  • Please include a minimum of 10 pictures of the product you sell/create.
Holiday Craft Show 2023 - November 4th & 5th - BYOT (Bring Your Own Tent) - SINGLE DAY
Holiday Craft Show 2023 - November 4th & 5th - BYOT (Bring Your Own Tent) - SINGLE DAY
2023 Holiday Craft Show - November 4th & 5th
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