50th Annual Morton Pumpkin Festival Pumpkin Craft Faire Crafter/ Artist/ Food Vendor Call September 16 & 17*, 2015 (Rain Date 9/18)

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1 Pumpkin Craft Faire Crafter/ Artist/ Food Vendor Call September 16 & 17*, 2015 (Rain Date 9/18) March 1, 2016 Calling all Crafters, Artists, and Food Vendors! Applications are open for the 2016 Pumpkin Craft Faire, one of the most popular events at the Annual Morton Pumpkin Festival. The theme for this year s festival is Golden Pumpkin: Celebrating 50 Years. While every Pumpkin Festival is a special event, 2016 is going to be bigger and better than ever! Seventy-five thousand plus lovers of all things pumpkin are expected to visit over the course of the four day festival. The event will be held at the new parking lot bordered by Adams, Washington, and Plum Streets. Please read all the following information carefully, as there are significant changes from previous years. Friday 9/16 7:30am-2:00pm 12:00pm-3:00pm 3:00pm-6:30pm Schedule Staggered set-up Booths inspected according to following Guidelines. Show Hours (All booths closed for night by 7:30pm) Overnight security is provided on the Craft Faire grounds on Friday. Saturday 9/17 8:00am-5:30pm 9:00am-4:00pm Show Hours Selected crafters may register for 2017 show. Juried Application Process To receive priority placement, the application, five photos (no images), and payment must be received in our office by 5:00pm on March 31. Applicants will be notified of status by 5:00pm on April 11. Accepted crafters who have a consecutive history of participation in the Pumpkin Festival Craft Faire will be given priority booth placement. This application process does not include any guarantee of exclusivity to exhibitors, nor does submission of this application guarantee acceptance into the event. Keep an eye on your as we will also be sending additional Craft Faire information and logistics (including parking and set-up/tear-down) as we get a bit closer to Festival. If you have any questions between now and the Festival, please contact our office. Details will also be on the Morton Pumpkin Festival website, so check back frequently for updates. For up-to-date information, join Morton Chamber of Commerce 415 W. Jefferson St., Morton IL Ph Fax kbill@mortonillinois.org

2 Pumpkin Craft Faire Crafter/ Artist/ Food Vendor Call September 16 & 17*, 2015 Show Guidelines Crafters/Artists/Food Vendors All items must be either handmade in the USA by the exhibitor, or the character of the item must be substantially altered/embellished by the exhibitor. Items sold must reflect what is represented on the application and in supplemental photos. If you are unsure of an item, please ask. (We do not allow flea market or home party type merchandise to be resold by a third party.) Any items not meeting the above criteria may not be displayed or sold. Noncompliance with this guideline will result in immediate removal from the Faire without refund. Food Vendors: Only snack items will be allowed to be sold out of your booth. We reserve the right to reject any food not considered to be a snack item or misrepresented, and to shut down your booth if you do not meet our requirements. Because of the family nature of the Pumpkin Festival, absolutely no alcoholic beverages, knives, firearms, or illegal substances will be permitted in booths. All displays must remain entirely within the space provided. Aisle space must not be infringed upon. Storage must be covered and out of sight. The Morton Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to sell all items with the Pumpkin Festival logo. No vendor shall display any item with the Morton Pumpkin Festival logo or the words, Morton Pumpkin Festival. We reserve the right to reject any work considered to be of inferior quality, misrepresented or undesirable and to shut down your booth if you do not meet our requirements. Vendors may not share booth space with other vendors. The exhibitor must accompany their work and agree to demonstrate a professional and courteous attitude toward the volunteers and staff of the Morton Pumpkin Festival Craft Faire. Any exhibitor unwilling to comply with the guidelines will be asked to leave the Faire without a refund and forfeit participation in future events. No smoking on Craft Fairegrounds. Spaces All spaces are 10 x 12 on hardscape, with the exception of 24-55, which are 10x10. Spaces may use the greenspace behind their booths for storage (within reason). Spaces are 10x10 and must be set up to allow access from both sides. Eight spaces have electrical access. They are in areas around spaces 7,20, 29, and 42. Vendors must supply their own cords. Electricity must be used for the art/craft/food. Participants may not use electricity for their personal use. Tents may be no larger than 10 x 10 and must be set at the front of the space, creating a 2 space at the back of the booth. This additional space is to be used for storage and personal items, not additional retail space. Anyone purchasing a 10 X 24 interior space must allow access from both sides of the booth. Vendors furnish own tables, chairs, tents, display materials, as well as protection from weather. Morton Chamber of Commerce 415 W. Jefferson St., Morton IL Ph Fax kbill@mortonillinois.org

3 Pumpkin Craft Faire Crafter/ Artist/ Food Vendor Call September 16 & 17, 2015 Deadline, Cancellation, and Notification Submission of a completed application, five photos, and payment of a basic booth (electrical and corner fees will be billed upon assignment) must be received by 5:00pm on March 31, The jury meets April 7 and all applicants will be notified of status by 5:00pm on April 11. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will be considered for unfilled categories/spaces. Refunds will be made to those artists not selected for participation. Cancellation policy: please notify the Morton Chamber of Commerce as soon as possible. Refunds (excluding a $25 cancellation fee) will be made before August 1, You may not sell your space or share it with a non-registered exhibitor. Refunds after August 1 will be made if the vacated space can be filled with a wait-list crafter. Detailed information (including your booth space, unloading and parking) will be ed to all approved and accepted vendors by August 21. Fees: $125 non-members $100 Chamber Members Corner Spaces Add $25 (Billed after space is assigned) Electrical Outlet Add $25 (Billed after space is assigned) Sales Tax: The Morton tax rate is 7% and is the responsibility of the exhibitor. All vendors are required by law to pay sales tax to the State of Illinois. We will provide a Special Event Tax Payment Coupon to those not having an IL Sales Tax ID number. Publicity: The Morton Pumpkin Festival will be advertised in local and regional newspapers, posters, booklets, radio, and television. Exhibitors having an online presence will be promoted through a social media campaign. Chamber Membership: Home-based businesses/part-time professionals may join the Morton Chamber of Commerce for a flat fee of $100/year. Expand the reach of your home-based business through Chamber initiatives like I Shop Morton. Participate in hot deals and take advantage of opportunities for training and networking. Download the application at and send it in with your Pumpkin Festival Craft Faire Application. Application Process: Fill out the following application in its entirety and be sure it arrives by 5:00pm on March 31 for priority booth assignment. Send the completed application, payment ($100/space for Chamber Members and $125/space for non-members), plus five photos to Morton Chamber of Commerce Attn: Craft Faire 415 W. Jefferson St. Morton, IL Morton Chamber of Commerce 415 W. Jefferson St., Morton IL Ph Fax kbill@mortonillinois.org

4 Craft Faire Application Name: Business: Category: (How you want to be listed in the Pumpkin Festival Guide) (Categories are in bold print on the attached list) Address: City: State: Zip: Ph. Number: IL Sales Tax ID #: (Tax coupons will be provided in August mailer) I have been a vendor at the Morton Pumpkin Festival Craft Faire for consecutive years. I participated in the 2015 show. Yes No How long does it take you to set up your booth? Please list any online sites on which potential customers may view your work List all items you plan to sell. All pieces must adhere to the guidelines outlined on page 1. (Use back if needed) If you don t list it, you can t sell it. Indicate reason for requiring electricity if requesting a spot with electrical access. Fees Member $100 x space(s) $ (Chamber membership application must be included if joining.) Non-member $125 x space(s) $ Do not send payment for corner or electricity; they will be billed upon assignment. List 5 space requests. #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Final Placement is determined by event staff. The undersigned exhibitor/food vendor agrees to abide by the enclosed guidelines and requirements and release the Morton Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Morton from any liability of any kind to any work art, craft, or food exhibited at the Morton Pumpkin Festival Craft Faire, and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Morton Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Morton and its officers, directors, and agents from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses caused in whole or in part, by, or arising out of the activities of the undersigned participating in the Morton Pumpkin Festival Craft Faire.. Further, it is hereby agreed that those selling food items agree to properly refrigerate and hold all perishable items. Signature: Date: Payment Information Office Use Only Check # enclosed. (Make checks payable to: Morton Chamber of Commerce, 415 W. Jefferson St., Morton IL 61550) Credit Card: Master Card Visa Number: Exp: Signature: Check the oval if you would like your credit card billed upon assignment of a corner or space with electrical access. Received: Photos: Payment: Space:

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6 Craft Faire Application Craft and Art Categories for Show Application Keep in mind when filling out the application that the first category listed should be your primary craft. This will be used to help determine booth placement in the show so that we do not have two similar exhibitors right next to one another. Please list both your primary and secondary craft/art. Listing the correct categories is beneficial to everyone; your show application and photos are all the show directors have to determine a booth placement that is most advantageous. Baskets Carving Gourds Mushrooms Wood Ceramics Clay Freeform Polymer Porcelain Pottery Slab Built Tiles Wheel Thrown Decorative Arts Air Brushing Faux Folk Art Painting on Gourds Hand-painted Clothing Hand-painted Glass Hand-painted Reproductions Painting on Slates Stenciling Tole Fiber Arts Felting Hooking Macrame Rugs Spinning Weaving Fine Arts Acrylic Charcoal Ink Oil Pastels Watercolors Food Glass Etched Fused/Slumped Hand Blown Lamp work Sculptured Stained Graphics Calligraphy Caricatures Lithography Stationary Pen & Ink Silk Screen Jewelry Bead Weaving Ceramic Copper Decoupage Enamel Fused Gemstones Gold Hand Painted Lamp work Lapidary Non-metal Paper Pewter Polymer Clay Porcelain Precious Metal Clay Pressed Flowers Scrimshaw Silver Wire-wrapped Leather Metal Blacksmithing Brass Chimes Music Copper Sculpting Hand Crafted Instruments Original Creations Natural Materials Dried Florals Eggeury Everlastings Herbs Potpourri Pressed Flowers Stone Wreaths Needlecraft by Hand Applique Crochet Cross Stitch Embroidery Fabric Sculpture Knitting Lace Quilting Sewing Tapestry Tatting Needlecraft by Machine Applique Baby items Clothing Dolls and doll clothes Fabric sculpture Fashion accessories Flags Knitting Quilting Patchwork Pet Products Pocketbooks Sewing Stuffed toys Teddy Bears Tote Bags Paper Craft Books Cut & Pierced Decoupage Handmade Origami Sculptured Scherenschnitte Personal Care Balms Herbals Lotions Soaps Photography Wax Products Candles Beeswax products Hand dipped Molded Gel Wood Bird houses/ feeders Cabinetry Clocks Cedar products Decorations Frames Fretwork Furniture Lathe Turned Puzzles Sculpture Signs Toys Unfinished Walking Sticks Wood burning Other Use only as a last resort.