Lauren Canaday has accepted the post of Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce arts and crafts festival vendor manager, according to Paula Scott, chamber CEO. She replaces Jerry Burkholder, who is retiring this year.

This year's show is the day before Mother's Day, Saturday, May 12 (Mother's Day is May 13).

The chamber is extending invitations to crafters to have a booth in this year's show.

GUIDELINES:
An online vendor registration form is on the chamber website along with vendor guidelines. Click here to visit the website.

For the Arts and Crafts Facebook page click here

• Vendors with non-commercial artwork and crafts are invited to participate in this event. Mass-produced components should be limited and not sold separately.

• You may send photos to help vendor coordinators determine if your artwork or crafts are appropriate for this event.

• New in 2018: Direct sales representatives are limited to chamber members only.

• All merchandise shall be of a family-oriented nature. The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to refuse any merchandise deemed offensive or not suitable to our festival.​

BOOTH FEES:
$40 each through April 30
$60 each after May 1
$20 each for Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce members

VENDOR AGREEMENT:
Application approval by the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce is required.
Complete, sign and mail or email agreement.​

PAY BY MAIL Make checks payable to / send to: Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 142, Bluffton OH 45817.​

PAY ONLINE Service fee by Eventbrite. Link provided after application is approved.

There is no rain date or alternate facility provided. No refunds are given if the festival is canceled due to weather.

RULES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Vendors must have proof of liability insurance.

Securing a State of Ohio sales license/permit is entirely the responsibility of the vendor; a state vendor number must be listed on the event application and presented on the day of the festival. Learn more at bit.ly/2otvdxF.

Business must be conducted within the assigned booth.

Vendors must abide by and keep show times as stated. No late arrivals or early departures.

Vendors must supply their own currency to make change.

The vendor is responsible for collecting sales tax.

All booth equipment – tables, racks, chairs, canopies, etc. – must be supplied by the vendor.