Exhibitor Information
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Exhibitor Categories:

1.

 Handmade Arts & Crafts

2.

 Childrens Area

3.

 Food/Concessions

4.

 Market Place (Example: packaged food items)
5. Antiques


Booth Spaces:

12 x 12- Art/Craft, Childrens Area, Antiques & Market Place

15 x 15- Food/Concessions (including trailer tongue)


Booth Rates:

 

 

 

 EXHIBITOR GENERAL INFORMATION

Thank you for your interest in our show! Applications will be screened beginning June 1st. Once your application has been processed, you will receive your confirmation within one month. You will receive any additional information the first week of September.

You MUST mail the following with each application:

ARTS & CRAFTS and ANTIQUES:
 Molly Mercer, Chairman......770/704-5991(Voice Mail)

  1. Entrance fees - including electricity if applicable
  2. Completed and signed application
  3. 4 non-returnable color photographs: 1 whole booth, 3 individual items


CHILDREN’S AREA:
Erin Thomas, Chairman.....770/704-5991(Voice Mail)

  1. Entrance fees - including electricity if applicable
  2. Completed and signed application
  3. 2 non-returnable color photographs


FOOD/CONCESSIONS:
Holli Kimsey, Chairman..........770/704-5991(Voice Mail)

  1. Entrance fees - including electricity if applicable
  2. Completed and signed application
  3. 1 non-returnable photograph


MARKET PLACE:
Jory Cannon, Chairman..........770/704-5991(Voice Mail)

  1. Entrance fees - including electricity if applicable
  2. Completed and signed application
  3. 1 non-returnable photograph


Your application will be returned to you if any of the above items are deleted.
NO EXCEPTIONS!

Acceptance or rejection will be made in writing and is at the discretion of the Arts and Crafts or Concessions committee. Deposit of your check by the Riverfest committee does not constitute acceptance to the show. Applications are not accepted on first come, first serve basis.

This is a juried show and judge’s awards will be given in each category.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Mia Temples (Chairman of Riverfest)....................770/704-5991
 Debbie Murdock/Sherry Wallace (Vice Chairman)............................770/704-5991

or send an e-mail to: riverfest.org@comcast.net

 Application Deadline is June 1st

All applications must be received by this date or a $40.00 late fee will be charged.

A fee of $40.00 will be charged for returned checks.

Make checks payable to:
SERVICE LEAGUE OF CHEROKEE COUNTY

GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS

All Categories:

  1. All crafts must be handmade by the exhibitor. ALL WORK must be suitable for a family oriented show. The artist must be present. Agents will not be allowed to exhibit. No resale of wholesale items (buy/sell) is permitted. Commercial products are only accepted in our Children’s area. Deviation from the items listed on your application could result in the closing of your booth without refund.
  2. Exhibitors agree to be present for all scheduled show hours, rain or shine.
  3. No rain date or refunds due to rain or any other weather situations.
  4. ALL WORK must be suitable for a family-oriented show.
  5. Cancellations that occur after exhibitor’s acceptance into show will result in loss of all fees.
  6. Electricity will be provided only to those exhibitors who pay the designated fee.
  7. Each exhibitor is responsible for collecting 6% sales tax and sending to the State at the conclusion of the show. No commission is charged.
  8. Exhibitor agrees to have booth set-up & ready for viewing by 9:30 am, Saturday & Sunday. Set-up time: Friday 12 noon to dark, Saturday 7am to 9:30am.
  9. The booth may not be dismantled before 5:15pm on Sunday (Absolutely no early breakdown allowed).
  10. One car or truck per applicant will be permitted. Said vehicle must be parked in exhibitor parking area during the show.
  11. ALL EXHIBITORS will decorate their booth to provide an attractive appearance. EXHIBITORS will be responsible for their own display set-up (which includes: tools, display screens, tables, table coverings, chairs, shade or anything required to exhibit.)
  12. A list of overnight accommodations is available for Exhibitors and/or campers upon request.
  13. NO PETS allowed in Boling Park. This is a city ordinance.
  14. Riverfest makes no exceptions regarding the allocation of booth space including, but not limited to, requests from non-profit organizations for free booth space. No exceptions will be made for requests for booth space to sell raffle items, requests for donations, or any other requests that are determined to be inappropriate by the Riverfest Committee.
  15. No generators allowed.

Specific Rules: Crafts/Fine Arts

  1. All work must be original, creative, hand-made quality art & craft.
  2. NOT ACCEPTABLE: Kits, copies, commercial products, or ceramics. All work must be for sale.
  3. The Artist must accompany his/her own work. Agents will not be allowed to exhibit. Works which have been purchased or donated for resale purposes will not be accepted. 
  4. Proof of product knowledge may be required.

Specific Rules: Children’s Area

  1. All original, creative, hand-made quality art and craft work accepted.
  2. Commercial products are also accepted.

Specific Rules: Food/Concessions

  1. All concessionaires will decorate their booth so as to provide an attractive & clean appearance.
  2. Trailers (including tongue) must be no longer than 15 feet. If the trailer is longer the exhibitor must pay for 1 1/2 spaces, 15 x 23 space size.
  3. Concessionaire agrees to sell only those items approved by the concession committee.
  4. All trailers must be in their designated booth space during the hours of 3:00pm until dark on Friday. Trailers will not be permitted into the park for Saturday morning set up.

Security and Insurance

Riverfest will provide security Friday and Saturday nights, however, we will not guarantee against loss or damage of any kind. The exhibitor understands that neither Riverfest nor the City of Canton maintains insurance covering the exhibitor’s property and it is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor to obtain such insurance. Exhibitor assumes responsibility and agrees to indemnify and defend Riverfest, the City of Canton, and its employees against claims or expenses arising out of the use of the exhibit space.

Interpretation and Violation

Any points not covered above or elsewhere are subject to settlement by the management. Any violation of these rules and regulations by any exhibitor may void the agreement for booth space, and such exhibitor could forfeit all monies that have been paid. Riverfest reserves the right to terminate the agreement for booth space. Written notice by Riverfest to terminate the agreement for booth space is not required.

Festival hours:     Saturday, September 27, 2008 10:00am - 6:00pm
                         Sunday, September 28, 2008 10:00am - 5:00pm