Holiday Craft Show 2023 - November 4th & 5th

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.

Fee  Refunds will not be given to ANY crafter/vendor who purchases outside booth space. This space is RAIN OR SHINE! Applications and items sold are subject to approval. Please note that some booth spaces may have tent structures (poles) in space. Schererville parks cannot guarantee additional space without pole.
 
SET UP/TAKE DOWN:   Vendors MUST unload their vehicle completely and move their vehicle to the designated parking area (Redar Park, 217 Gregory Street). A school bus will transport Crafters back and forth from Redar Park 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 on Sunday, Nov 5th. A set up email will be sent 2 weeks before the event. Please ensure your product is secure after event. Security will be on site over night for this 2-day event.
 
RULES: No decorations may be attached to any outside structure.  Direct sales businesses will be limited to one vendor per company (based on first come, first served).  No crafter/vendor may sell guns, knives, or items considered weapons.  All merchandise and displays must stay within designated spot.  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.  Those who fail to participate for the full duration of the show will be banned for one-year from future shows or events with the Schererville Parks Department. Schererville Parks and Recreation reserves the right to cancel a show due to insufficient registration. Registration is not complete without payment and a signed contract.  
 
SALES TAX: All crafters/vendors are responsible for collecting and remitting all sales tax, if applicable.
 
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.  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.  All items must be presented upon check in.