2023 Crafts at the Crossroads Handmade Craft Show - July 29th, 2023 - Crafter Application

Crafts at the Crossroads Handmade Craft Show is BACK! This show is just as it says, HANDMADE! This show will feature crafters that have created or designed the items they are selling.There are no Direct Sellers (Scentsy, Colorstreet, etc.) This year will be it"s 6th year in the making and we consistently see over 1k+ in attendance. This show features over 100+ Crafters and Food Trucks inside (Schererville Community Center and Outside.  

Crafts at the Crossroads is back and bigger than EVER! Do you love those one of a kind finds!?! How about hand crafted unique items!?! Then this show is for you!! All items at this show are ALL CRAFTED! No Vendors, No Direct Sellers, just pure handmade items from Crafters all surrounding the Crossroads region! 100+ Crafters (Inside & Outside) FOOD TRUCKS 100+ FREE RAFFLES FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING More to come!

FEES:   
Refunds will not be given unless the Park Department cancels the event.  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).  
 
SET UP/TAKE DOWN: 
Set up time is Friday, before craft show date (12pm-7pm). Vendors MUST unload their vehicle completely and move their vehicle to the designated parking area (Redar Park, 217 Gregory St.) 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 at the end of 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, or items considered weapons.  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.  Those who fail to participate for the full duration of the show will be banned INDEFINITLY from future shows or events with the Schererville Parks Department. Any shows that crafter/vendor has paid for will be forfeited. Not all spaces are guaranteed electricity.  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. 
 
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 either by mail or email to jbarnes@schererville.org  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 Director.
 
DOOR PRIZE DONATION:  
We are asking that all vendors donate an item such as gift basket or merchandise related to their booth for our raffle that will be held throughout the duration of the craft show.  All items must be dropped off at front counter up to 15 minutes before start of show.  This is per show.