2017 Art and Craft Market Application
Important Information at a Glance
Event Location.……………………The Canal Market District
24 E Canal St
Newark, OH 43055
Event Dates.………………………. Saturdays:
May 13th
June 3rd
July 22nd
August 5th
September 9th
Sunday:
October 1st
**There will be an additional combined Christmas farm and
craft market on Black Friday, Nov. 24th. A separate
application for this market will be distributed later in the
season, but make sure to save the date!**
Market Hours……………………….10 am to 3 pm
Cost.……………………………… 10’x10’ spaces are $25 per day or $125 for the season
(Excludes November Christmas Market)
Application Deadline…………… Priority deadline April 1st, 2017
Additional applications will be accepted on a rolling basis
throughout the season.
Send Application to.…………….. Canal Market District and Enterprise Hub
25 E Walnut St
P.O Box 4217
Newark, OH 43058-4217
Or email [email protected]
Set-up/Tear-down………………. Set-up 8am-10am, Tear-down 3pm-4:30pm
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Our Market includes:
a. A 10’x10’ covered space – no tent required!
b. Free on-site parking. You can pull up and park right next to your space!
c. Free electricity. (110V with a 20 amp breaker)
d. Central location with easy access for patrons and vendors.
e. Clean, on-site restrooms.
f. A chance to promote your work by donating a piece to our door prize drawing.
Important Note: Please be aware that the pavilion is covered but still technically an outdoor
space. You may be subject to hot or cold temperatures, and there is often a stiff wind that can
knock displays down if not secured properly.
Mandatory Vendor Standards
All vendors accepted into the Canal Market District Arts and Craft Market MUST meet the
standards listed below. If you cannot meet these standards your application will not be
accepted into the market.
1. Vendors must be located in Ohio.
2. All products must be assembled by the applicant. No kits, commercial molds, or buyresell merchandise will be accepted.
a
You may accessorize your booth with manufactured goods, but accessories must
be marked as “Not For Sale.”
b You may use manufactured pieces as a part of your merchandise, but you must
refurbish, improve, or otherwise add to them in order to qualify for this market.
Email [email protected] if you have any questions.
3. The priority application deadline is April 1st, and applications received before this date
will be reviewed by April 15th. However, additional applications will be reviewed on a
rolling basis throughout the season.
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4. All vendors must complete set-up by 10:00 am and must remain open until 3:00 pm.
Failure to comply may result in revocation of space at future markets.
5.
Tear down must be completed by 4:30 pm. Vendors are responsible for entire cleanup of
your booth space. Failure to comply may result in space revocation.
6. Booth space is not transferable without permission.
7. Displays and merchandise must stay within the assigned 10’x10’ space. Please be
considerate and leave a small aisle way between your booth and your neighbor and make
sure your space is fully secured with no tripping hazards in the walkways.
8. Vendors are responsible for all of their own display items and merchandise.
9. Open flames are not permitted.
10. Checks returned for non-sufficient funds will incur a $35.00 fee and may result in loss of
space.
11. Cancellations received within 7 days of contract date will receive a full refund.
Cancellations received after the 7 day window will not receive a refund.
12. A “no-show” (not attending without prior notice) impacts the entire market negatively.
As a result, you will go to the bottom of the waitlist for future markets if you no-show or
cancel less than 24 hours before the market begins. Exceptions may be made on a caseby-case basis.
13. Payment is due at least two weeks prior to the market date. In order to reserve a space for
the full season, you must pay the full amount up front in order to guarantee a space.
14. If payment is not received by the deadline, then the booth space may be released to those
on our waiting list.
15. Material misrepresentation is grounds for immediate expulsion from fair without refund
of fees paid.
16. During the market, please report questionable, unusual, illegal or dangerous behavior and
activity to the staff immediately.
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17. The Canal Market District will not be held responsible for any loss, damage, defacement
or destruction of any property displayed by the Vendor no matter how it is caused. This
also includes Personal Injury. The Canal Market District provides no insurance on the
Vendor or against the acts or omissions of the Vendor, its agents or employees. All
insurance for personal property, public liability and personal injury is the responsibility
of the Vendor.
18. You must have a Transient Vendor’s License from the state of Ohio in order to
participate in the festival. There is a $25 fee for this license. You can find it online at
http://www.tax.ohio.gov/portals/0/forms/sales_and_use/Applications2009/ST_S
T1T_FI.pdf
19. Minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
20. Failure to comply with the above terms and conditions may result in dismissal from the
event without refund of fees paid
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APPLICATION
Please TYPE or NEATLY PRINT.
Application Date: ________________________
Applicant’s Name: ____________________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________________________________
Email Address: _____________________________________________________________
Home Address: _________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Business Name: ______________________________________________________________
Business Phone: ______________________________________________________________
Website: ______________________________________________________________
Business Address: (Where is your product made if not your primary residence?)
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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Rates for 2017 Arts and Craft Market
Date
Rate
per 10x10’ space
May 13
$25
June 3
$25
July 22
$25
August 5
$25
September 9
$25
*Sunday* Oct 1
$25
How many booth spaces
do you need?
**Reserve a spot for the full 6-mo. season for $125 ($25 discount)**
Calculate total cost of booth rental ($25 x # of spaces) ___________
What do you plan to sell? Please be specific. If you later decide to change your product, give the
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market a two week notice to review. (Type or print in box below.)
Where was your product assembled? Who is responsible for creating your product? Please note that
we require all merchandise to be assembled in Ohio by Ohio artists. (Type or print in box
below.)
Who will be selling your products at the market? Please note, we request the main artisan to be
present at 50% of all events to better engage with the community. Please explain if
producer/owner is unable to participate.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Do you have the necessary license to sell at the fair? See #16 in Mandatory Vendor Standards.
Yes ☐
No ☐
We will offer back-in vendor parking at each space. Each location will have electrical outlets free of
charge (110V with a 20 amp breaker). Please let us know any other requirements you have for
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your booth set-up.
In the space below please include any other information or comments you feel might be pertinent
regarding your vending at the Canal Market District Arts and Craft Fair.
All applicants must include 3 images of your work or a link to images on your website. Photos will
be returned only if a self-addressed, stamped envelope is provided.
Website: ______________________________________________________________
Door Prize: You may choose to donate one of your products to the door prize. Products will be
collected by 10:00 am. The door prize will be drawn at the end of the market day. Would you
like to donate an item?
Yes ☐
No ☐
The undersigned hereby agrees to adhere to all terms and conditions listed in this agreement.
Applications are not accepted unless signed and dated.
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Signature: ____________________________ Date: ___________________
Applications are reviewed by the Craft Market Committee.
Please return application early. Application review will begin April 1. Vendors can continue to apply throughout
the season if spaces are available. All applications are kept on file. All Committee decisions are final and
there is no appeal process. If you are not accepted, vendors are encouraged to reapply for the following
season.
PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO:
Canal Market District and Enterprise Hub
25 E Walnut St
P.O Box 4217
Newark, OH 43058-4217
Or email [email protected]
PAYMENT
Make checks payable to Canal Market District. Full payment due within two weeks before show
date.
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