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LOCATION:
The craft show is held in Fishel Park on Grove Street just west of Main
Street, Downers Grove. Hours of the craft show are Saturday, June 2 3
from 9am to 5pm and Sunday, June 24th
from 10am to 4pm. There is NO RAIN DATE.SECURITY:
Private security will be provided Saturday night to Sunday morning.
DISPLAY:
Exhibitors must supply their own set-up (tent, tables, chairs, etc.) Tables,
tents and chairs are NOT available for rental at the event.
SETUP/TAKEDOWN:
Set up begins at 6am on Saturday.
Takedown must be complete by 6pm Sunday. Any crafter merchandise or exhibit
supplies remaining in Fishel Park after takedown will be considered litter and
will be disposed of.
Artist must remain setup until 4pm Sunday or until notified by committee
members that early takedown is allowed in the case of severe weather conditions.
ELIGIBILITY:
All work is to contain a significant quantity of your own handwork to be
considered an artisan craft and NOT produced by another source for resale.
Committee will be present at setup to review the quality of work displayed
compared to photographs submitted. Those violating policy or displaying
substandard work will be asked to leave with no refund granted.
PROCEDURE OF ENTRY:
Previous show participation does not guarantee acceptance. Crafts are judged
only on photographs provided.
Complete the application and submit:
· Four (4) current
photos of your crafts, one (1) of your typical
booth setup and one (1) of your production process/studio. Photos must be of
work no more than two years old. Only crafts at or above quality shown in photos
may be displayed at the craft show. Photos from selected crafters will be
returned at the show after committee review.
· A check for the event fee of $125 per 10’ x 10’ booth space. Your check
will be returned if not selected to exhibit at craft show.
· Artists wishing to purchase additional 10’ x 10’ booths to display their
work may do so for $100 per booth.
· A separate $35 check if requesting a specific booth location. Requests are
filled on a first-come/first-serve basis based on
postmark date on the application’s
envelope. In the event of a tie the jurors overall score will be considered.
Your check will be returned if request cannot be filled.
· A self-addressed, stamped #10 envelope for return notification.
All checks will be held until after jurying. A $25 fee will be charged for any
NSF check. Please make checks payable to: Downers Grove
Junior Woman’s Club.
DEADLINE:
Application deadline is April 30, 2012. Applications that do not include the
above or that are received after the deadline may not be considered. You will be
notified of your acceptance during the month of May.
Return photos and payment to:
Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club
Rotary Grove Fest Craft Show
P.O. Box 344
Downers Grove, IL 60515
RESTRICTIONS: The Downers Grove Rotary Club along with the Downers Grove
Junior Woman’s Club reserves the right to restrict or prohibit the sale of
objectionable materials in connection with the DGJWC Rotary Grove Craft Show, as
well as, to prohibit behavior that threatens public health, safety and welfare.
WAIVER: In consideration of my being able to exhibit and sell my crafts in
the DGJWC Rotary Grove Fest Craft Show and in consideration of security
provided, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency
of which is hereby acknowledged, I hereby waive any claim or action for damages
or theft including, but not limited to, those based on negligence, against the
Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club, the Downers Grove Rotary Club, or their
security firm arising from injury to my person or theft or damages to my crafts.
LIABILITY: In consideration of the acceptance of the right to participate,
the undersigned entrant by execution of this entry form, releases and discharges
the DGJWC Rotary Grove Fest Craft Show, the Downers Grove Rotary Club, the
Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club, Downers Grove Park District, the Village of
Downers Grove their respective officers, directors, employees, agents,
representatives and servants and anyone else connected with management or
presentation of the Rotary Grove Fest of and from any and all known or unknown
damages, injuries, losses, judgments and/or claims from any cause whatsoever
that may be suffered by an entrant to his person or property. Further, each
entrant expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the DGJWC Rotary Grove
Fest Craft Show, the Downers Grove Rotary Club, the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s
Club, Downers Grove Park District, the Village of Downers Grove their respective
officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives of and from any and all
liability occasioned by or resulting from the conduct of entrants or any
participant assisting or cooperating with the undersigned entrant under the
direction or control of the undersigned entrant. The entrant agrees that
participation in any contest, games or activities may be limited to exhibits
which have been preregistered or have met registration requirements.
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the items I will display at the Rotary
Grove Fest Craft Show contain a significant quantity of my own handwork so as to
be considered an artisan craft and not produced by another vendor and purchased
for resale. A violation of this certification is term for dismissal from the
DGJWC Rotary Grove Fest Craft Show. Fees will NOT be refunded.
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