Inyo Council for the Arts Vendor Information Memorial Day Arts and Crafts Festival Bishop, Calif. May 23-26, 2008 Please carefully review all information provided. The deadline for the entries is May 2, 2008, or until all booth spaces are filled. Click here for application. You are required to send at least two photos of your work with your application unless you are a returning vendor, or if your booth configuration or product has changed notably. Also, enclose your R.V. space request (if required) and payment for booth space and the Release of Liability form. If you fail to meet these requirements, or to legibly complete all of the forms, your application will not be accepted. A checklist is provided. Any food items must meet the criteria of the 18th Agricultural District and the Inyo County Health Department regulations. If your edibles are packaged, they must be labeled with weight and contents. Vendors will be subject to County inspection. For more information, write the Inyo County Agricultural Commissioner, 207 West South Street, Bishop, CA 93514 or call 760-873-7860. The phone for the Inyo County Environmental Health Department is 760-873-7866 The selection committee will notify you of your entry approval, but a deposited check is a sign of acceptance. In the event your application has not been accepted, your check will be returned or your credit card will not be debited. Booth assignment and R.V. passes are provided upon approval of participation. Looking forward to hearing from you, The staff of the ICA Click here for application.   General Information ~ Booths: The fee is $250 for one space measuring 12 X 12 ft. Each participant must supply his or her own display. Booths must include a canopy or tent, and tables with storage underneath must have a table skirt. Booths should be clean and professional looking. ~Criteria for Entries: All items displayed and for sale must be handcrafted. Any market or mass-produced items are unacceptable and may not be sold at this show. Imports are strictly NOT permitted. The spirit of this show is that you are selling Arts and Crafts, which you have made yourself. *Large tie-on signs are not allowed. * No dogs allowed in the park. ~Set Up Time: The Bishop City park on the north end of Main Street (Hwy 395) is the location of this outdoor show. Hours will be: Thursday, Set-up after ALL spaces are marked, approximately 2:00 p.m. Friday, (Set-up) Selling may begin at 9:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ~Security - Each participant is responsible for the safety, protection and insurance of his or her own exhibit and merchandise. Protection against theft cannot be guaranteed. However, security guards will be on duty each night from 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. ~Refunds - No refunds wil be made on accepted and processed applications. ~Lodging- A list of motels and local campsites is available at www.bishopvisitor.com or by phoning the Bishop Chamber of Commerce: 760-873-8045. A limited number of RV/trailer spaces, which have no hook-ups, will be available behind the park for a fee of $55 for the five-day period. (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday nghts). Please see attached RV and Trailer Parking Application. ~Special Emphasis- giving on-site demonstrations of your skills is encouraged. Showing people the process of your craft helps them to develop a deeper appreciation for the arts and for the artists who are exhibiting. It has also been shown to improve sales. ~Booth Location - Inyo Council for the Arts cannot guarantee requested booth locations. Click here for application.

Inyo Council for the Arts 137 South Main Street Bishop, CA 93514 Phone: 760-873-8014 FAX (760) 873-5518 InyoArts@inyo.org