2015 CRAFTS APPLICATION Heritage Crafts Tent

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2015 CRAFTS APPLICATION Heritage Crafts Tent
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2015 CRAFTS APPLICATION
Heritage Crafts Tent
The Heritage Crafts Tent offers some of the region's finest demonstrating artisans a place to not only sell their handcrafts but also demonstrate and educate MerleFest fans about their craft. To be considered as a MerleFest Craft Vendor, please complete this form and return postmarked by January 15, 2015 .
Selections are made by committee.
Are you a member of a Crafting Association?
YES
NO
If yes, what is the name of your Association?
Vending Booth Name
Contact Person
Title
Address
City
Phone
State
Zip
YES
NO
Mobile
Fax
Email
Have you been a vendor in the Heritage Crafts Tent in the past?
If yes, when?
BOOTH FEE This fee covers all four days of the festival and includes tent, table, chairs, sides, and lighting.
(Table, chairs and lighting subject to availability.)
Single Booth (10'x10') $250
Includes two (2) general admission wristbands and one (1) on campus parking pass
Double Booth (10'x20') $500
Includes four (4) general admission wristbands and one (1) on campus parking pass
There will be a 2% processing fee if payment is made with credit card
OPTIONAL FEES QTY
On‐Campus Tent Camping
$100
Includes one (1) vendor tent camping laminate and one (1) on campus parking pass
One tent per laminate
On‐Campus tent camping available Tuesday, April 21st through Sunday, April 26th
*tent camping laminates will be checked by festival staff*
$450
Includes one (1) on‐campus RV Lot Camping parking pass and one (1) vehicle on‐campus parking pass
On‐Campus RV Camping
RV Lot Camping available Tuesday, April 21st through Sunday, April 26th
Additional Tickets (Discounted)
$40
$125
Single day general admission pass ‐ good for any day (LIMIT 4 PER BOOTH)
4‐Day general admission wristband (LIMIT 2 PER BOOTH)
MERCHANDISE & DEMONSTRATION
Please describe the items that you will have in your booth and submit either a photo of your products or provide a link to a
webpage where they can be viewed. Please include the demonstration of your craft. Use additional sheets if needed.
Website
Demonstration
Vendor selection will be made based on the following criteria:
All crafters must demonstrate their craft on site
All crafters will display and sell handmade products
Commercially produced merchandise and/or imports are not eligible for display or sale
First preference will be given to crafters who are a current member of a Crafting Association
Uniqueness, creativity and quality of products
Item
Item
Please be specific and use additional sheets if needed. Undisclosed merchandise MAY or MAY NOT be displayed at the discretion of the MerleFest Vendor Selection Committee.
ELECTRICITY
Each 10'x10' booth space may be provided with a light. Additional limited electricity is available on a first come, first serve basis. YES
NO
Do you require additional electricity?
If yes, please list your electrical needs including voltage and amps ‐ RAFFLE & SILENT AUCTION TENT
Upon being selected as a vendor for MerleFest, you have the opportunity to donate an item from your merchandise selection to contribute to the fundraising efforts of the festival. These items will become a part of the silent auction and raffle prizes and all funds raised will go toward scholarships and capital improvements at
Wilkes Community College. Your contribution is a choice and not a requirement, however, it would be very much appreciated! You will receive recognition in the
Raffle & Silent Auction Tent
Would you like to donate?
YES
NO
If YES please describe the item:
Value of Item:
$
INSURANCE
All vendors must carry a one million dollar liability insurance policy, listing Wilkes Community College Endowment
Corporation as additionally insured. Proof of insurance is required.
INDEMNITY
The organization hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Wilkes Community College Endowment Corporation, Endowment Corporation employees, Wilkes Community College, and assignees against any and all claims, damages, liabilities (including, but not limited to, liability for personal injury, property loss, and liability for breach of confidentiality), costs and expenses, including without limitation, reasonable legal fees and costs arising out of any event sponsored by or associated with
the festival, or resulting from any third party action of any kind, or incurred for by reason of breach of signee of any of the obligations, warranties, agreements, covenants or representations herein contained.
FORCE MAJEURE
The festival shall not be held responsible for events beyond the festival's control, such as, without limitation, acts of God, acts of
war, terrorism, strikes, or governmental restrictions, or for acts of omissions of persons, entities or companies not controlled
by it, such as, without limitations, police officials and government entities. All activities described or referred to herein are
deemed to be for the period of April 23‐26, 2015 unless otherwise noted.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply, please complete and return (postmarked by January 15, 2015):
Melissa Stanley
MerleFest Vendor Coordinator
Phone: 336‐838‐6414
PO Box 120
Fax: 336‐838‐6457
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Email: [email protected] Submission of this application, valid for the current year only, signifies your understanding and acceptance of, and agreement to abide by the Heritage Crafts Rules
and Guidelines if invited to participate. We reserve the right to accept or reject any vendor. By signing this form, I am responsible for employees that may assist me.
Signature
Date
This agreement is between vendor stated above and Wilkes Community College Endowment Corporation
MerleFest Mission Statement: MerleFest was founded in 1988 in Memory of Eddy Merle Watson as a fundraiser for Wilkes Community College and to celebrate traditional plus music.