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2011 ARTS & CRAFTS ENTRY FORM:  July 29, 2012

2012 ARTS & CRAFTS ENTRY FORM

Thank you for your interest in participating as an Arts and Crafts vendor for 2012.  This year the Courtland Pear Fair is celebrating 40 years of fun and festivities in the beautiful California Delta.

Our fair attracts 6 to 8 thousand folks (primarily families) from all over California and is one of the last small agricultural fairs around.  We offer a great selection of food including Pear Pies, Pear Ice Cream, Pear Strudel, Pear Cakes, and fresh pears for sale.  Fabulous entertainment is offered throughout the day, we offer a children’s area with many different activities, a car show, and our Pear Parade that ends with the coronation of our Pear Fair
Queen and her royal court.

We are looking for Arts and Crafts vendors with unique hand crafted items and prefer pear related items to be included in the selection.   Vendors selling commercial items will be accepted but on a limited basis. 

APPLICATION GUIDELINES -

• The application must be completed in full and initialed and signed where indicated.
  The signature indicates that you have read the rules and agree to abide by them.
• Your fee for booth space must accompany this application. We accept checks and
   money orders (money orders ONLY after June 30^th) 
• WE NEED PEAR RELATED ITEMS!!!  Priority will be given to those selling pear related items. 
• Seller’s Permits are required by the California State Board of Equalization.  Please list your permit number in the space provided on the next page and be prepared to display your permit number the day of the fair.  No applications will be processed without one. 
• Food Vendors:  This application does not apply.  Any vendor selling or sampling
  food products of any kind must file a Food Vendor Application.  Please see our
  website for further details.  No exceptions.
• Photographs of your work are required with your application each
  year. Please list all items on the application and only approved
   merchandise may be sold.  Non compliance will result in dismissal
  without a refund.  SHOWCASE THE PEARS!!
• Applications are due by June 30th, applications received after June 30th are
  subject to a $25.00 service fee. Approved crafters will receive confirmation email
  or telephone call upon receipt of application. 
• Booth assignment and parking pass: Enclose a self addressed and
  stamped letter size envelope with your completed application. Booth assignments and passes will be mailed out the week of July 14th.
• No space switching the day of the fair.  Spaces have been carefully planned
  to take into consideration the types of products being sold.  No
  Switching. No exceptions. 
• Exhibitor agrees to hold the Courtland Pear Fair Committee, the River
   Delta Unified School District, and all those associated with its production regardless of fault, negligence or lack thereof, of any responsibility of theft, damage, or injury to exhibitor’s property or person. You exhibit at
   your own risk.
• An accepted application is a commitment to show, no refunds will be made
  once the application has been accepted.  _______initial here.

EVENT INFORMATION –Pear Fair Hours are 9 am until 6 pm. Set up starts at daybreak Sunday July 29th and not before. All Exhibitors must be set up and ready to go by 9 am. This includes all cars off the street and in the designated parking area. No exceptions.

• Booth Space is 10 x 10 to accommodate a 10 x 10 awning.  You are paying for a 10x10 space and therefore can only display in that designated area regardless of how much open space surrounds your assigned area.  No exceptions.  If you need more space, please purchase 2 booth spaces. You must provide your own awning, tables and chairs.    _______initial
• Booth Fees: - $125.00- Please add $25.00 if you are applying after June 30th.
• Please be present during exhibit hours. Relocating your booth is prohibited.
• This is an outdoor event. Please come prepared for all weather situations. No refunds
  will be given do to weather conditions.
• Please remember no pets or alcohol are allowed on fair grounds.

• Thank you again for your interest. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Courtland Pear Fair at www.pearfair.com.