FAQ for Artists
How can I participate in your event?
- We have two events per year, one in the Spring and one at the Holidays. We usually have about a 6 week to two month period when we take applications and then review and accept artists. The only way to participate is to apply and pay the fee online.
Can I share a booth with another person?
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Yes, you may share a booth with as many people as you like provided everyone's complete information is included on the application. This means that each participant must include their name, business name, web/email contact info, etc., to be considered for acceptance and to be included on our vendor list. Those sharing a booth should apply on a single application, not separate applications, and payment should be made in in one full payment.
I want to share a booth but don't know anyone who wants to split with me. Can you help me find someone?
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We would love to, but we have no way to do this right now. Currently the best suggestion would be to post on our facebook event page to see if someone would like to share.
Will the festival be cancelled and rescheduled for inclement weather?
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No, there will be no cancellations or refunds due to inclement weather--this is a rain or shine event, and our vendors are expected to come prepared for any conditions that may arise.
I sent in my application and my payment and I haven't heard from anything. How do I know if I am participating in your event?
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This is a juried event, meaning that we collect and review all applications before making a decision about who will participate in our show. There is usually about a week after the deadline before we make a final decision and notify everyone. If you are concerned about whether or not your application was received, please contact us and we will let you know if we received it, though we cannot confirm your status in the event.
If I am not selected for the event, will I get a refund?
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Yes, those applicants not selected for our event will receive a refund of their application fee.
How do I know if you got my payment?
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Since we only accept online payments, you should get a confirmation that your payment has gone through. It is very helpful to us, however, if you include a message in the notes to seller that your payment is for Craftstravaganzaa and who it belongs to--i.e., if you are paying from an email address that does not correspond with your business or contact email, it avoids confusion to clarify who the payment is from and what application it belongs with, though we can usually match it up.
Will I have access to electricity?
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No, we do not provide electricity as part of our vendor fee. Because we do not have a generator and pull from local businesses that allow us to plug in, we cannot risk overloading circuits by providing electricity to every vendor. Our event ends before nightfall and there is usually no need for lighting. However, if you have special needs you may contact us and we may be able to provide electricity for an additonal fee, and you are welcome to bring you own generator as well.
Can I come early/stay late?
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Within reason, yes. We strongly prefer vendors not come early to set up, and because the lot becomes a pay lot after in the evening, you are not permitted to stay set up much past the end time of the event, but we encourage you to arrive on time for set up and if people are still buying, to stay set up.
Can I sell food items?
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We do permit the sale of packaged food items, according to GA law. Goods must be made in a food service grade kitchen and labeled accordingly. Please contact the Health Department for more specific rules and regulations regarding this issue. There will be no cooking or production on site.
I just realized I cannot participate and it's only a week away! Will I get a refund?
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Unfortunately, no. We have a short grace period after notification that allows people to cancel and get a refund; after this period there are no refunds.
We would like to sell import goods that are handmade in other countries. Is that okay?
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No. Craftstravaganzaa only accepts wares handmade by the artist. We work hard to keep this festival fair and good for people who put time and energy into handcrafting their wares and consider imported goods unfair competition and not in the spirit of our event.
When is the date for the next show?
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We post this information as soon as we make a decision. It seems that each time people want to know sooner and sooner, and we do our best to get the word out, but keep in mind we must coordinate with Prestige Parking, UGA schedule, and other events happening to make sure we do not conflict with anything else going on.
Can I bring a tent for my booth?
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Absolutely, we encourage you to do so as most of our vendors have event tents. However, the tent must be 10 by 10, the booth size, as there is no wiggle room and you must not go outside of those parameters for any reason.
Are there any photos of your event I can check out?
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Yes, there are lots of them! Check the Gallery Pages for lots of photos from our past events. We also have a Flickr Gallery. with submitted photos.
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