AMHERST ARTISAN GALLERY PRESENTS Collins Christmas NOVEMBER 15TH TO 18TH ARTS-CRAFTS-FOOD ENTERTAINMENT HANDCRAFTED-LOCAL ONE OF A KIND COME ENJOY HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Ho! Ho! & Amherst Air Cadet Squad _ a
Contents Partners... Why this Craft Show... Events Schedule... Regulations & Conditions... Arts-Crafts-Food-Entertainment... Location Information... Application & Contract...
Partners All proceeds from our event will returned to the local community, specifically the following not-forprofit organizations. The supporting organizations are very generous with their involvement. We wis to thank not only these various organizations involved but especially the volunteers that make this a happen.
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Why this Craft Show The 1 st Collins Christmas Craft Fair will astound you November 16 th to 18 th in their new home at Amherst Centre Mall 21, 000 square feet of home grown products. With more than 70 marit exhibitors, you can choose painting, photography, crafts, sculpting, jewelry, greeting cards, fi products, wood working, seascape crafts, scale boats, antiques, fine, fine, fine food and so much mor You will find that special gift for a friend, relative or even yourself at the Amherst Centre Mall, l of free parking and the feeling of home. And, it is a fund-raising event for a few local not-for-profit organizations.
Collins Christmas at the Amherst Centre Mall Amherst Nova Scotia
The big plus : you are supporting the local community with 100% of the proceeds distributed to artisans, food vendors and a few not-for-profit organizations. All staff are volunteers who believe home is extraordinary, just like you.
Where else would you want to start your Christmas shopping! Contact Information Canada Post address: Collins Christmas Craft Fair Amherst Centre Mall
142 South Albion Street, Suite 130 Amherst Nova Scotia B4H 4H4 Contact People: John Warner Tel: 902.664.2787 or Arlene Collins Tel: 902.254.2857 or Fax: 902.667.0764 Web site: amherstartisangallery.com
Email: amherstartisangallery@outlook.com Events Schedule Thursday, November 15 th Noon 7pm Vendor set - up Friday, November 16 th 9am noon 2pm - 9pm 2pm 9pm 7pm 9pm Vendor set - up Vendor s Village open Santa Claus Music: Peter Frenette Saturday, November 17 th 10am 9pm 10am 9pm Vendor s Village open Santa Claus
3pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 8pm 7pm 9pm Music: RA & Company Christmas Parade Awards Santa Clause Sunday, November 18 th 10am 5pm 10am 5pm 5pm 7pm Vendor s Village open Santa Claus Vendor take-down Regulations & Conditions Welcome If you wish to be part of our Craft Fair, simply submit your application along with a cheque deposit, $50 per booth, and a post-dated cheque for the balance payable October 19 th, 2018. Booths will only be secured with a deposit.
Booth fees are refundable up to September 28 th. Date & Hours Set-up Friday, November 16 th 2pm to 9pm Saturday, November 17 th 10am to 9pm Sunday, November 18 th 10am to 5pm Thursday, November 16 th noon to 7pm Friday, November 17 th 9am to noon Saturday November 18 th 8am to 10am *** all take-downs can only occur after the Craft Fair is closed. Space Rental Costs Acceptance All spaces are 10 x 10 (100sq.ft) booths, surrounded by rod and drapes. 8 height rear; 3 height each side. One table and one chair provided. Cost for each space is $200, including taxes. Electricity is an additional $20, may require an extension cord. Corner booths, same price. Space, this year, is first-come, first-served. Acceptance is a first-come, first-serve basis. The organizers reserve the right of refusal of any entry. Next year: 2018 exhibitors will have their space reserved until April 26 th, 2019. 2018 exhibitors will be favoured in our 2019
Craft Fair. Product Acceptance Appearance of Space Security & Liability This is a juried show: handcrafted products by the presenting artisan, NO 100% CONTENT OFF-SHORE IMPORTS. All tables must be covered. Coats, empty boxes, etc. must be kept out of sight. Storage available for larger items near rear door. Each exhibitor should have an approved ABC fire extinguisher. All garbage must be placed in the appropriate containers. The Amherst Centre Mall is staffed all day and evening plus a Security & Fire system after hours. You are personally responsible for any lost or stolen articles. The exhibitor agrees to indemnity and hold harmless the Amherst Centre Mall, Amherst Artisan Gallery and the organizers for all damages, costs and/or claims or expenses arising from the exhibitors use of the area. Music Local musicians will provide background music, on stage, both Friday and Saturday Friday, November 16 th 7pm 9pm Saturday, November 17 th 3pm 7:30pm Santa Claus Santa Claus will be available, on stage, for children during our Craft Show Friday, November 16 th 2pm 4pm Saturday, November 17 th noon 3pm Saturday, November 17 th 8pm 9pm
Amherst Christmas Parade Award Questions Prime Contacts The annual Town of Amherst Christmas Parade will terminate at the Amherst Centre Mall, Saturday evening. Awards will be presented in our stage area Saturday, November 17 th 7:30pm 8pm The Best Booth Award will be presented Saturday evening, approximately 8pm. Will include a plaque along with $200.00. Please, do not hesitate to contact us for clarification, questions even suggestions. John Warner 902.664.2787 or Arlene Collins 902.254.2857 Arts-Crafts-Food-Entertainment Location Information Application & Contract Your Name: Collins Christmas Craft Fair
Collins Christmas Craft Fair ARTS-CRAFTS- FOOD- ENTERTAINMENT Amherst Centre Mall 142 South Albion Street, Suite 130 Amherst Nova Scotia B4H 4H4 Exit 4, off TransCanada Highway Hydraulic lift available front entrance next to Giant Tiger retail store Loading dock entrance available directly into Craft Fair location Air Cadet squad available to assist Café & Food Village facilities available, onsite (detail layout maps available upon request and upon registration check-in). NOTE: BOOTHS ARE THE SAME SIZE 10 X 10 ; ROD & CURTAIN HEIGHT 8 REAR & 3 EACH SIDE; BOOTHS CAN BE COMBINED TO CREATE LARGER SPACE. Company Name: Web Site: Mailing Address: Postal Code: Contact Number: Facebook: Email: Items to be sold: CONTRACT I have read the Regulations & Conditions ; here understand and agree to abide by all of the Enclosed is my cheque for $50 deposit per booth, a a post-dated cheque dated October 19 th for balance made payable to:
Co-coordinators: Arlene Collins Amherst Artisan Gallery Date: Signature of Applicant Don t delay returning your signed contract and PAYMENT to secure the BEST LOCATION. John Warner 902.664.2787 November 15 th to 18 th THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. This is a not-for-profit fund-raising event; staffed by volunteers only. Be patient with us, we will do our best to accommodate.