YELLOW DAISY RULES, LIMITATIONS and PROCEDURES Festival Schedule:
- Early Check-in, Tuesday, September 3, 2024, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Regular Check-In, Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Festival dates/hours:
- Thursday, September 5, 2024, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Friday, September 6, 2024, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Saturday, September 7, 2024, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Sunday, September 8, 2024, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Late Check-out, Monday, September 9, 2024, 8 a.m. - Noon
- Additional check-in and set-up information will be sent if you are accepted into the festival.
CRAFTER JURY SELECTION PROCESS--Acceptance/Non-acceptance
- All complete applications and accompanying information will be present to the Jury.
- Jury is composed of a panel of experienced artists, show producer and former crafters. Selection is based on quality and skill in workmanship; original, creative, unique and relevant ideas; attractiveness of display; and number of crafters in each category.
- Jury will review photographs, receipts/order forms and application information in making selections. Applicant photos are an important factor in review and acceptance. Photos must be current and the best representation of your work and process as outlined in the material requirements.
- Jury will be held during March 2024. Acceptance and Non-acceptance notifications will be sent in April 2024 and will not be discussed by telephone.
- Stone Mountain Park staff is not on the Jury and all decisions of the jurors are final.
PRODUCT and EXHIBIT
- ALL items must be created by the exhibitor.
- Only the exhibitor and booth partner(s) will be eligible to check into the Festival.
- BUY/SELL is not permitted--the resale of wholesale items will result in immediate dismissal without refund.
- Exhibitors may only show and sell work from the category in with they have been accepted.
- Any items of work not listed int he application and/or not created by the exhibitor must be removed from the show.
- Management will prohibit the installation and operation of any exhibits not meeting their approval.
- Exhibitors must bring enough stock for the entire show (4 days). If an exhibitor believes they are in danger of running out of stock, they must report to Festival organizers immediately.
- All transactions and activities must be confined to exhibitor's assigned space.
- Taking orders only for merchandise is prohibited. Orders may be taken for special orders and collecting names for mailing purposes is permitted. You may not use your credit card process to gather information.
- All articles and displays must be in good taste with no reference to race, ethnic, gender, sexual or religious prejudice.
- No obscene items will be allowed.
- All materials must be in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations of the United States and the State of Georgia.
BOOTH DISPLAY and SET-UP
- All spaces are on natural terrain--spaces will have pine straw, tree limbs, etc. Come prepared with rakes, shovels, wood shims to level legs, etc.
- A single space is 10' x 10'; double space is 20' x 20'
- Exhibitors must furnish their own display table, skirting, chairs, extension cords, etc.
- All displays must be designed, constructed and operated in good taste.
- Signs, tents, canopies or any other part of display may not extend over or into walkways.
- You may bring an identification sign/banner for your booth, but Stone Mountain Park reserves the right to approve or disapprove display.
- Exhibitors may not open their booth late or close early. Doing so, affects the possibility of being considered for other Stone Mountain Park events.
CRAFTER CHECK-IN and SET-UP SCHEDULE
- Exhibitor (or listed booth partner) must check-in, in person, with a PHOTO ID, and must attend the show in its entirety.
- Exhibitor (or listed booth partner) MUST check-in during official check-in times. Any exhibitor not check-in by deadline (Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 7 p.m. will forfeit their booth space and all fees.
- Exhibitors CANNOT sub-lease assigned booth space or employ sales agents or representatives in lieu of checking-in and attending the Festival personally.
FOOD GIFTS and FOOD MIXES EXHIBITORS
- When approved and if applying for Food Gifts or Food Mixes category, you will be sent a packet of information detailing the Department of Public Health (DPH) requirements. The information must be completed and submitted by the required deadlines.
- ALL Food Gifts and Food Mixes vendors must be prepared for check-in on Tuesday, booth set-up and ready for inspection on Wednesday. The DPH is the only entity to make exception to inspection requirements.
ADDITIONAL FESTIVAL RULES
- Electricity is a PAID amenity at the Festival. Additional information will be sent to accepted exhibitors.
- Gas powered generators are strictly prohibited. Stone Mountain Park's Safety Director will be monitoring for use.
- Management provides nominal after-hours security for Festival area with the understanding that Stone Mountain Park is not, and will not be, responsible in any way for loss or damage to participants property. Exhibitors are responsible for their own personal and property liability.
- Yellow Daisy Festival is a difficult show to operate alone. We recommend bringing at least one friend, relative or associate with you to act as your booth partner.
- Vehicles are NOT allowed in the festival loops during the show hours or on the street after set-up or during show hours. Volunteers will be available to direct to the appropriate parking areas.
- Coolers may be brought into the festival area prior to opening each day. No glass containers. Ice will be available for purchase at the main entry tent beginning Thursday morning.
- GEORGIA STATE/COUNTY SALES TAX at 8% must be charged on all sales. Exhibitors are solely responsible for collecting, reporting and paying all sales taxes collected to the Georgia Department of Revenue, Compliance Division. Forms will be included in the Check-in packet.
- CERTIFICATE of INSURANCE is required of ALL vendors, valid through September 8, 2024. Short-term programs are available and if accepted, details will be sent regarding insurance limits and additional insurer information.
- SUBMIT Two (2) copies of receipts and/or order forms for the purchase of raw materials that reflect the name and/or signature of the crafter. DO NOT SUBMIT WITH PHOTOGRAPHS in the application. Submit as additional information.
PAYMENTDue with application:
- Jury/Application Fee $50.00 (waived if applying by 10/31/2024
- 10' x 10' Booth Site $550.00
- 20' x 20' Booth Site $1,150.00
Can be selected with application, but will not be charged until approved:
- Vendor Early Check-in $90.00 (Tuesday, September 3, 2024)
- Booth Electricity Access $125.00
- 10' x 10' Tent $415.00
- 10' x 10' Tent w/side walls $615.00
- 20' x 20' Tent $550.00
- 20' x 20' Tent w/side walls $750.00
All payments will be processed via the EVENTENY platform as you complete the application. Refunds for non-accepted applications, less the jury/application fee, will be refunded back via the EVENTENY platform to the credit card initially used. Withdrawals at any time must be sent via the EVENTENY platform email to be official and in good standing. Withdrawals made before application deadline of February 29, 2024 will receive a full Booth Site fee refund. We appreciate your interest and look forward to receiving your Yellow Daisy application.
***Failure to follow directions can result in disqualification. Stone Mountain Park reserves the right to refuse any application.***
