Arts and Crafts Vendor
About the application
Welcome to "A Dickens Holiday" event. It is a delightful celebration of Christmas traditions in downtown Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Browse through our applications and let us know if you have any questions.This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths and signing the agreement you agree you have read and approve this agreement electronically. Inspired by Charles Dickens’ timeless classic, “A Christmas Carol,” this festive event features reenactors stationed throughout “Dickens Village.” These characters dress as street urchins, the ghost of Jacob Marley, Ebenezer Scrooge, the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, Queen Victoria, and other figures from the book and the Victorian era. Here are the key details for the Twenty-Fifth A Dickens Holiday in 2024:Date: November 29, 2024Location: Downtown Fayetteville, NC (specifically along Franklin Street, centered where the Downtown Market is held every Saturday year-round)
Activities:
Vendors and performers will be spread throughout the downtown area, with street closures from Hay Street through Franklin Street.
Enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, character actors, musicians, and hand-made crafts and food vendors.
Entertainment:
Attendance: Approximately 19,000 visitors.
Hours: Friday, 1:00 pm to 9:00 PM.
Admission: None.
Alcohol: Allowed on the street, as Downtown Fayetteville is within a social district this year.
Age: All ages are welcome.
Booth fees will not be charged until after approval into the event. The same payment type will be used at the time booth fees are charged. The vendor supplies their OWN tent, table, and chairs.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY OCTOBER 18, 2024 AT 11:59PM -- APPLICATION DECISIONS WILL BE ANNOUNCED BY NOVEMBER 1ST for those who filed timely. If you apply after October 18th through November 15th, you will be on a waiting list - but we still encourage you to apply as a slot may open up.
Please note the following information:
- Vendors will be notified via email of the decision.
- Committee members cannot disclose the decision of your application. All decisions are made by the Vendor Committee.
- Additional information will not be supplied before the receipt of an approval email.
- Upon approval, accepted vendors will be charged per the same payment type as listed during the application process. Expect a payment to process at the moment approval comes through.
About the event
Terms & Conditions
Please read all of the information below before beginning your application. As a vendor, you are responsible for understanding all of our terms and conditions and by submitting your application, you agree to all A Dickens Holiday Terms and Conditions.
- Applications do not guarantee acceptance into the festival.
- No applications will be accepted by mail or email.
- Applicants are selected by a vendor committee by vendor application only.
- Incomplete Applications will not be considered. Please make sure to complete the application to the fullest potential.
- Applications that do not include photos will not be considered.
- After the application closes, applicants will not be able to adjust their application
- Vendors are required to provide an NC Department of Revenue Sales & Use Tax ID Number.
By moving forward with this registration, the registrant understands the A Dickens Holiday refund policy includes the following:
- Refunds will only be issued if the event is canceled.
A Dickens Holiday follows a rain or shine policy. If the registrant decides not to attend due to weather conditions, the registrant forfeit's the monies paid towards the event. A Dickens Holiday reserves the right to issue refunds on a circumstance basis. No registrant will receive a refund without proper discussion with the event organizer.
By completing this application, you agree to the following terms:
1. You will arrive on time for check-in on Friday, November 29, 2024. Tardiness will risk losing your space.
2. Your merchandise, personal items, and personnel will not go outside of your booth space on any side. The City Fire Marshal requires fire breaks built into the vendor placement.
3. You will not hawk, peddle, or play loud music.
4. You will only sell items listed on your application and have been approved by the Vendor Committee. The Committee reserves the right to ask you to remove items that were not approved.
5. You acknowledge this is a rain or shine event.
6. You acknowledge vendors may not leave during the event without approval of the Vendor Chair or the chairperson’s stand-in.
7. No vehicles are allowed in the festival area during operating hours. We will not allow vehicles into the festival prior to the end of the event. Vendors will be given further instructions for load-out.
There is a Handbook attached as a PDF File. You must open and read it thoroughly. Only sign this application after you read the Handbook. Your signature and an completed application will evidence your agreement to all the terms and conditions in set out in this application and the Dickens Handbook for Vendors.
Related files
Prices
| Green St, Maxwell St. Franklin St placement after Oct 18 | $110.00 | Non-refundable |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- What artisan and craft items do you make to sell in your booth?
- Will you be selling any of the following in your booth?
- I certify that my art or goods are artisan and handcrafted.
- What are your prices?
- North Carolina Department of Revenue Tax ID Number
- I understand that I must collect and pay sales tax on the items I sell from my booth or space.
- How many 10x10 spaces do you intend to purchase?
- How many vehicles are involved in your load-in/set-up process?
- How long does it take to set-up your booth?
- Please provide your Facebook or Instagram information if you have accounts for your business.
- I agree to the General Liability Insurance needs as stated in the Handbook.
- I agree to decorate my booth and dress consistent with the A Dickens Holiday theme.
- By signing your name, you agree to our terms and conditions, the release of liability agreement and consent to be photographed.
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 5
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