Flowood’s 11th Annual Arts & Crafters Fair
May 2, 2015 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Market Street Garden Area
(Located next to J.C Penny, Dick’s Sporting Goods, etc.)
You are invited to take place in an exclusive event that will host impressive artist & crafters from around the Mississippi area. We will showcase school choirs and art students as well as presenting a creative atmosphere to display & sell your wares. This event will be highly publicized. For further questions or information, contact the Flowood Parks and Recreation Department at (601) 992-4440.
THE FOLLOWING RULES APPLY TO ALL ARTS & CRAFTS AND DISPLAY BOOTHS:
- All Arts & Crafts must be handcrafted items (NO IMPORTS OR WHOLESALE)
- A 12’ x 12’ booth space will cost $50.00 (No electricity available) These spaces will be assigned to the first 75 entries.Registration fees are non-refundable
- You are responsible for your tables, chairs, & tent (free standing on asphalt, no larger than 12’ x 12’ with bucket or similar tie downs). No stakes driven into asphalt.
- Items that are considered weapons will not be allowed for sale. This includes fake or play guns, knives, firecrackers, poppers, etc. The event committee reserves the right to refuse anyone a space if the products they sell are deemed unsuitable for our fair.
- Music may not be played at the booths as this may conflict with the entertainment on the main-stage and other vendors.
- Vendors must sell out of their booth space only.
- Parking is limited to designated parking areas only. You can drive to the nearest area allowed to unload only and then park your vehicle in the parking lot area. Please bring your own dolly or wagon to transport your items.
- The Booth areas may begin setting up Friday, May 1stafter 8:00 p.m. completed by 11:00 p.m. or 5:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. the following day. All booths must be ready to go by 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2015.The Arts & Crafts area will open at 10 a.m. Saturday morning sharp!
- If more space is required, you may purchase an additional booth space side by side for an additional $50 (Total $100).
- The number of craft vendors will be limited to the first 75 entries and will be assigned by the product sold, (so as not to overload similar items in one area, the committee will do our best with limited space available).
- Mississippi State Tax Commission office must collect sales tax from each vendor at the end of the day. We need for everyone to charge the normal 7% on every dollar sold, fill out a small form provided by us (day of fair), and take to information table near stage at 3:45 p.m. You must pay sales tax in check form;
Please make payable to: Mississippi State Tax Commission.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
(Don’t forget to bring your checkbooks).
FRIDAY, APRIL 17th IS THE DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION OR WHEN THE FIRST 75 VENDORS ARE ACCEPTED.
AFTER THE DEADLINE THE FEES WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:
April 20th – April 24th $75.00
April 27th–April 30th $100.00
The City of Flowood Parks & Recreation Department enforces the following rules to ensure the safest & most desirable environment during your attendance at our event.
* NO SMOKING *NO PETS *NO GENERATORS
* NO SKATEBOARDS *NO SCOOTERS *NO BICYCLES
*AREA MUST BE LEFT CLEAN
With this being Flowood’s 11th Annual Arts & Crafters Fair, we would like to assure you of our efforts to present one of the very best shows around. We have established a high profile draw for all of our events surrounded by a beautiful and safe facility. Therefore it is imperative that you return your application as soon as possible so that you may be one of our first 75 applicants.
You may call us for your booth space # the week of April 27th through May 1st.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE ARTS & CRAFTS VENDOR REGISTRATION FORM AND RETURN TO THE CITY OF FLOWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION.
IF YOU ARE A NEW VENDOR WITH US PLEASE SUBMIT PHOTOGRAPHS OF YOUR WORK AND INCLUDEWITH THIS APPLICATION.
THERE WILL BE A MODIFICATION THIS YEAR OF OUR SET-UP IN ORDER TO MAKE LOAD IN AND LOAD OUT EASIER WE ARE GOING TO ELIMINATE THE CENTER ISLE. FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO REQUEST THE SAME PLACE AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS AND WERE IN THE CENTER, WE WILL CERTAINLY WORK TO PLACE YOU IN THAT SAME AREA.
For additional information contact: Flowood Parks and Recreation 601.992.4440
P.O. Box 320069 Flowood, MS 39232
FLOWOOD’S 11th ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTERS FAIR
VENDOR FORM
Vendor Name______
Mailing Address______Zip______
E-Mail Address______
Home Telephone #______Cell #______
Item(s) to sell______
Amount Enclosed $______
I have read the rules & regulations concerning the Flowood Arts & Crafters Fair and agree to abide by its laws and I will hold The City of Flowood harmless in the event of sickness, injury or damage resulting from any claims involving the sale of my products or my actions.
Signature______Date______
Please make check or money order payable to: The City of Flowood
Mail to: P.O. Box 320069, Flowood, MS 39232-0069