Inyo Council for the Arts
Labor Day Arts and Crafts Festival
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday
September 3-6, 2010
Bishop, Calif.

Please carefully review all information provided.
The deadline for the entries is July 15th, or when all spaces are sold.

New applicants and returning vendors that wish to change product line must submit at least two photos of your work and booth set up. All applicants must submit completed application form, payment and "Thursday No Sales Agrement." Food Vendors must include $20 Health Inspection Fee. Also, enclose your R.V. space request (if required).

If you fail to meet these requirements, or to complete legibly all of the forms, your application will not be accepted. A checklist is provided.

Any food items must meet the criteria of 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, and must pay $20 additional fee. For more information, write the Inyo County Environmental Health Department, 207 West South Street, Bishop, CA 93514 or call 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

GENERAL INFORMATION

~ Booths: The fee is $135 for one space measuring 12 X 12 ft. Booths do not have electricity. 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. Vendors must display work only in the catagory in which they were accepted. Only vendors diplaying their own work will be eligible to participate. No stand-in vendors, dealers or agents permitted. Artists must be present. The spirit of the show is that you are selling arts and crafts that you made yourself.

~ Large vinyl tie-on signs/ bannders are not allowed.

~No dogs allowed in the park.

~Location: Bishop City Park in the center of Bishop's downtown Main Street (Hwy 395) is the location of this outdoor show.

~Set-Up and Show Hours:
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.

All vendors must be present during the show.

~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 will 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. Rooms are filled far in advance for this weekend, so make your reservations early. A limited number of RV/trailer spaces, which have no hook-ups, will be available behind the park for a fee of $35.00 for the five day period( Thursday, Friday, Saturday and sunday nights). 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 show to improve sales.

~Booth Location: Inyo Council for the Arts cannot guarantee requested booth locations, except for crafters who request their previous years booth space and pay by June 15, 2010. Every effort will be made to assign booth locations as requested. In general, spaces are assigned as applications come in, so earlier requests are more likely to be successful in procurring a specific site.

Vendor Application for 2010 Labor Day Arts & Crafts Fair Coming Soon