Artisans and Crafters

Late application will be accepted upon space availability and are subject to a $25 late fee.

This application is for handcrafted items made by artisans and crafters who will be present in the booth during the show. Items may not be bought and re-sold under this application.

We do limit the number of vendors within a show category to avoid saturation of a product. We request that the Artist producing the work be present at the show. All items must be handcrafted and produced by the individual who will be at the booth throughout the weekend. Imports and mass-produced items are not allowed and you will be asked to remove any such items from display or to pay the commercial booth fee.

Artists and Crafters must submit four (4) slides or photos of their work plus one of the artist producing the works. Samples of work are accepted and encouraged, but will be returned only if postage is prepaid. If you make an edibles or scented crafts, samples are requested but they will not be returned. A jury committee will review the work to determine acceptance, based upon quality, uniqueness, salability, and overall presentation. Please list all items that will be sold in your booth on the application.

The price of each booth includes 3 name badges, 2 buffet tickets for the VIB party, discount coupons which can be copied for your customers, 2 tables and 2 chairs. All tables must be skirted. If you don't have Tables skirts, they may be rented from the Convention Center. Electricity is available at a cost of $35, but must be requested in advance as it is available in only certain locations. If electricity is not requested in advance, the Convention Center assesses an additional $10 charge on the day of set up.

All sellers must have a California Resale License and a City License. License numbers must be on file by October 20. We require a temporary city license if you do not have one. If you are a gourmet foods vendor, you will need a permit from the Health Department. The temporary city license fee is $20.00; the health fee is $65.00.

The three day show is held at the Visalia Convention Center at 303 E. Acequia Street which provides over 44,000 square feet of space for over 220 booths. Show hours are:

Location	Size	Price
Exhibit Hall	10’ x 10’	$285.00
Exhibit Hall	10' x 15'	$430.00
Exhibit Hall	10' x 20'	$570.00
Exhibit Hall	2 8’ L-shaped tables	$210.00
Exhibit Hall	Corner Space	$10.00 additional
Lobby	Small Booth	$300.00
Lobby	Medium Booth	$335.00
Lobby	Large Booth	$355.00
Small Ballroom	12' x 10'	$315.00
Small Ballroom	12' x 12'	$330.00
Small Ballroom	12' x 16'	$350.00

A completed application form, photographs and/or work samples and a $50.00 check for deposit must be submitted by August 1. The deposit will be returned if your application is not accepted. Upon acceptance, a contract will be sent to you to be signed and returned with any remaining balance due. All fees must be paid by August 1, or within 15 days of acceptance into the show. Booths may be shared, but the names of all the artisans and crafters must be listed and must be present in the booth.