Don’t Forget! Spring Craft Show Deadlines Approaching

Monday, March 9, 2009 23:25
Posted by Sara Dick in category Craft Fairs

Ok, settle in and get ready to set some reminders as you peruse this list of reputable spring craft shows, organized by vendor application deadline.

artstar

Art Star Craft Bazaar is accepting applications online until April 1st. Here’s some info about the show from the Art Star site:

The Art Star Craft Bazaar is an annual juried arts & crafts retail show.  We are looking for artists & crafters who create handmade, original work.  All mediums are welcome. The event is held outdoors & each participant will get a 10ft. x 10ft. space, 2 chairs, one 6ft. long table, and 1 weekend parking pass. Tents will be available to rent, as well as additional chairs and tables. Participants are required to bring everything else that is needed for set up & display.  Up to two artists may share one 10ft. x 10ft. space, but must apply together & both be accepted.  Art organizations & collectives are welcome to apply, but must apply as a group.

Location: The Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, which is along Columbus Blvd, between Walnut & Chestnut Streets.

Dates: Saturday, May 30th 11- 6 PM & Sunday, May 31st, 11-6 PM Rain or Shine

Fee: $250

Bazaar Bizarre is accepting applications for their market at the Bay Area Maker Faire.  Deadline to apply is April 1. Here’s some more info from their site:

Bazaar Bizarre Maker Faire is a juried event with rotating guest judges from the greater craft community. Bazaar Bizarre supports artists and craftspeople that appeal to the aesthetic of the “indie art and craft scene” and have innovative approaches to traditional craft forms.

Where and When Is This Event?
Saturday, May 30th 2009 10AM – 8PM
Sunday, May 31st 2009 10AM – 6PM

This Bazaar Bizarre event is happening as a part of Make Magazine’s Maker Faire 2009. The entire event takes place at the San Mateo Fairgrounds. Last year’s Maker Faire drew over 60,000 attendees. This year the Bazaar Bizarre will be located in an indoor location.

What is the cost?
The fee for a vendor booth space is $130.00 for the entire weekend. There is a NON REFUNDABLE $10 jury fee for applying. You’ll be notified by email on April 6th 2009 whether or not you’ve been accepted into the fair. If you are not accepted, $130 of your $140 fee will be refunded by April 10th 2009.

bust spring craftacular

BUST is accepting vendor applications for their Spring Fling CraftacularApply online by April 11th.  If accepted, a vendor table costs $250.  From the BUST Craftacular site:

BUST Magazine’s Spring Fling Craftacular is a lovely Garden Party themed shopping affair running from 12pm until 7pm at The Warsaw in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, featuring over 50 crafters, DJs, drinks, and dancing. Shoppers can sip on springy cocktails and nosh on pierogies, learn about guerilla gardening, how to grow their own food and supporting local farms. BUST Magazine will be hand-picking over 50 of the most unique and talented crafters from across the country to participate.

The Indie Craft Experience in Atlanta is accepting applications through April 17th.  From the I.C.E. site:

All items sold at the Indie Craft Experience must be handmade. This is a juried event with a limited number of slots. We receive many applications and cannot accept everyone. The application deadline is April 17, 2009. We will send out notifications by April 22, 2009. We will not consider your application if it is not complete or if we receive it after the deadline.

Fee:
The fee to participate is $225 (this amount does not include parking – parking fees are the responsibility of each vendor). This amount is due with your application. Once accepted, you will be given the option to rent a tent ($100),
tables ($10 each) and chairs ($5 each) from us to use during the event. This is optional, you can bring your own.

If you are not accepted $215 will be promptly returned to you after April 22, 2009. There is a $10 processing fee.

renegadecraftfair

Renegade Craft Fair is accepting applications for their show in multiple cities.

First up is Renegade Brooklyn, with applications due March 27. From the Renegade site:

  • Brooklyn’s event will take place June 6 + 7 from 11am – 7pm in McCarren Park.
  • You must submit your application, photos + payment by March 27 in order to be considered for a spot in the fair.
  • You’ll be notified by email on April 6 whether or not you’ve been accepted into the fair. If you are not accepted, $300 of your $310 fee will be refunded by April 10.
  • Booth spaces are 10ft. x 10ft., and vendors are responsible for supplying their own display items. Canopies, tables + chairs will be available to rent thru us once accepted.
  • Your fee covers booth space for both days, a temporary vendor permit, and your logo + link on our website throughout the year!

renegadela

Next is Renegade Los Angeles, with applications due May 1. From the Renegade site:

  • The Los Angeles event will take place July 11 + 12 from 11am – 7pm at the California Market Center.
  • You must submit your application, photos + payment by May 1 in order to be considered for a spot in the fair.
  • You’ll be notified by email on May 11 whether or not you’ve been accepted into the fair. If you are not accepted, $300 of your $310 fee will be refunded by May 15.
  • Booth spaces are 10ft. x 10ft., and will be supplied with 2 tables + 2 chairs. The fair is indoors, so no need for a canopy!
  • Your fee covers booth space for both days, and your logo + link on our website throughout the year!

Renegade San Francisco applications are also due May 1. From the Renegade site:

  • San Francisco’s event will take place July 18 + 19 from 11am – 7pm in Fort Mason’s Festival Pavilion.
  • You must submit your application, photos + payment by May 1 in order to be considered for a spot in the fair.
  • You’ll be notified by email on May 11 whether or not you’ve been accepted into the fair. If you are not accepted, $300 of your $310 fee will be refunded by May 15.
  • Booth spaces are 10ft. x 10ft., and vendors are responsible for supplying their own display items. Tables + chairs will be available to rent thru us once accepted. The fair is indoors, so no need for a canopy!
  • Your fee covers booth space for both days and your logo + link on our website throughout the year!

Did we miss one?  Leave a comment and let us know.

Photo: Sara Dick

About Sara Dick

I enjoy fresh produce, bumpy yarn, craft brews, Frank Zappa and smart people. I make stuff and love to buy handmade. Craft events I’ve helped create & run include WCP’s Crafty Bastards and the Craft Mutiny’s Holiday Booty Market. I also know a thing or two about online advertising. Thank you, day job.

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  • 60bugs

    I happen to have it on good authority that there will also be a rad LOCAL art+craft market on May 31, so keep that in mind before sending in applications. :)

    More details to come VERY SOON.

  • Kim

    Urban Craft Uprising is now taking applications for their first summer show at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, on Aug. 1st and 2nd. To apply, go to: http://www.urbancraftuprising.com.

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