Craft Vendor Application

Dear Prospective Exhibitor, The Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival is delighted to have your interest in our festival as we celebrate 43 years. The festival will be held March 23 – 24, 2024 at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, GA.  The festival site is located on the Grand Prix Plaza overlooking the Grand Prix Stadium that was used during the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games for Equestrian events.  About Our Festival…In 1982, Maxell (a previous local Japanese manufacturing company) along with the Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce, held the first Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival to further nurture the friendship and exchange of Japanese Culture.  In 1997, the festival moved to the Georgia International Horse Park in order to accommodate the growth in size and attendance. From that simple beginning, the two-day contemporary art festival has grown to include hundreds of artist and crafter booths, a variety of food booths and entertainment from diverse cultures generally attracting an estimated 35,000 guests over the weekend.  Festival goers enjoy free admission into the festival with a parking fee.  The festival continues to grow and strives for excellence each year.  Over the years, the festival has been awarded “Best Festival in the Southeast” at the Southeast Festivals and Events Kaleidoscope Awards.  The festival has also been named a Top 20 Event in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society for multiple years.  Scheduled during the blooming of the beautiful Yoshino Cherry Trees, the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival brings the community together focusing on cultural understanding and friendship through art, music, dance, crafts, food and entertainment.  Please be aware that all exhibitors who apply to the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival will be juried.  As a result of the jury process, the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival does not guarantee acceptance to those who have participated in previous festivals.
 
All artwork must be original art and/or handmade by the artist or crafter.  All artist and crafter applications will be juried. Each applicant must submit 5 color pictures with each application.  One picture must represent your work as it is displayed; one picture must be a workshop photo (a photo of you working in your workshop or wherever you create your works of art); the other three pictures need to represent your items as an accurate representation in size, style and quality of work.  Jury decisions are based on your photos and information provided with your application.  Please send the best photos you have available. Your photos are the most important factor in your acceptance/non-acceptance to the festival.  Exhibitor selections are based on quality and skill in workmanship, original and creative ideas as well as attractiveness of booth display. 

In 1982, Maxell (a previous local Japanese manufacturing company) along with the Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce, held the first Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival to further nurture the friendship and exchange of Japanese Culture. In 1997, the festival moved to the Georgia International Horse Park in order to accommodate the growth in size and attendance. From that simple beginning, the two-day contemporary art festival has grown to include hundreds of artist and crafter booths, a variety of food booths and entertainment from diverse cultures generally attracting an estimated 35,000 guests over the weekend. Festival goers enjoy free admission into the festival with a parking fee. The festival continues to grow and strives for excellence each year. Over the years, the festival has been awarded “Best Festival in the Southeast” at the Southeast Festivals and Events Kaleidoscope Awards. The festival has also been named a Top 20 Event in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society for multiple years. Scheduled during the blooming of the beautiful Yoshino Cherry Trees, the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival brings the community together focusing on cultural understanding and friendship through art, music, dance, crafts, food and entertainment.

Terms & Conditions
The Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival reserves the right to make final interpretation of all rules.  An application is a commitment to show.  NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE FOR CANCELLATION OR REMOVAL FOR CAUSE.  The festival will take place rain or shine. However, in the event of unforeseen circumstances, or inclement weather, the show may be terminated at the discretion of the Director.  No refunds will be made for bad weather.
 
1.       Items not created by the exhibitor or not in the category for which applied will not be permitted in the show.
2.       Resale of wholesale items (buy/sell), commercially manufactured products, mass produced items and kits ARE NOT PERMITTED and will result in immediate dismissal without refund.
3.       All Artists Must Submit a total of (5) pictures.  One picture must represent your work as it is displayed; one must represent a workshop photo of the artist creating their work; the other three need to represent your items as an accurate representation in size, style, and quality of work.  Please note that jury decisions are based on your photos and information provided with your application.  Please send the best photos you have available.  Your photos are the most important factor in your acceptance/non-acceptance to the festival.  Feel free to include a list of other art and craft festivals or shows in which you have exhibited.  
4.       The APPLICATION DEADLINE IS December 31, 2023.  Applications received after this date will be charged a $25 late fee and will not be placed with the first jury selections. This may result in certain categories closing.
5.       Exhibitors may only show and sell work in the category in which they have been accepted.  Any items of work not listed on the application, not accepted, and/or not created by the exhibitor must be removed from the show.
6.       Exhibitors are not allowed to sell or give away concession food items or drinks.  The Georgia International Horse Park has contracted with Proof of the Pudding by MGR as the exclusive concession and catering provider.  Only food vendors approved by Proof of the Pudding by MGR are allowed to sell concession food items or drinks.  Any other exhibitor selling or giving away concession food items or drinks will be removed from the festival without refund.
7.       Each booth space is 10x10.  Each exhibitor must keep within the 10x10 assigned space unless additional space has been purchased.
8.       Booths must be neat in appearance and not distract from neighboring displays.  Each space must be left clean at the end of the day.  The Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival is not responsible for damage to personal property or stolen property during the event or overnight.  Overnight security is provided on Friday and Saturday nights.
9.       All exhibitors will be required to supply their own tents, tables, chairs, electrical cords, etc.
10.    Exhibitors are not allowed to stake tents into the asphalt or concrete on the show grounds.  Bring a minimum of 30 lb weights per tent pole to secure your tent. All booths are located on asphalt unless notified otherwise. 
11.    Exhibitors are required to handle their own Sales Tax.
12.    Booths must be manned at all times and exhibit their work for the entire festival day.  Exhibitors may not remove their work until the end of the festival day on Sunday.  Vehicles will not be allowed onto the festival plaza for loading until the City of Conyers Police Department determines the plaza is safe for vehicle traffic.  This may take some time and your patience is appreciated.  It is best to break down your booth prior to retrieving your vehicle from vendor parking.  
13.    All exhibitors must sign the release statement in order for the application to be accepted.
14.    All artists and crafters must sign the Guarantee of Product statement in order for the application to be accepted.
15.    Electricity is a PAID amenity.  You must pay when you apply.  Electricity is extremely limited and cannot be guaranteed.
16.    Gas powered generators are strictly prohibited.
17.    The Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival reserves the right to reject any organization whose presentation, goals or objectives may be offensive and not in the best interest of the community.
18.    Pets are not allowed in the festival area at any time.
19.    No sound equipment such as radios, tape decks, CD players or stereos are not allowed in exhibit area unless approved by festival staff.
20.    Vehicles are not allowed in the festival area after setup time is over or during the festival.
21.    An exhibitor failing to meet all of the requirements and regulations may be asked to leave the festival area or will be disqualified.