2023 Jane Addams Band Boosters Holiday Craft Fair & Cookie Sale

The Jane Addams Band Boosters Association is pleased to announce our

32nd Annual Holiday Craft Fair & Cookie Walk

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2023

9:00 am-3:00pm

 The Jane Addams Band Boosters support  all students in the Band Program.

****Please read all information below****

REGISTRATION PRICING: (THIS EVENT TYPICALLY FILLS UP FAST. REGISTER EARLY!)

• Up to Sept. 30th = Early-Bird Registration Price is $50 per space.
• October 1st = Registration will increase to $60 per space.
• Nov. 15th = Registration will increase to $75 per space.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE:

All types of  arts & crafts are welcome at the Holiday Craft Fair.  Crafts must be  handcrafted.  In accordance with school district policies, any items involving or depicting alcohol, tobacco or cannabis will not be allowed. In accordance with county health department policies, no candy or other consumable items may be set out on tables for guests to take for free.

CRAFT VENDORS MUST SUBMIT PICTURES OF THEIR WORK AND SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS. 

DIRECT SALES BUSINESSES:  (such as Tupperware, Stella & Dot, etc.)  A limited number  will be allowed in the show.  This is a very strict policy. Because we are a craft show, it is only fair to our crafters to have a limited amount of DSB vendors.  

NOTE TO DSB VENDORS: BEFORE SIGNING UP, YOU MUST CONTACT MARY HELEN REYNA AT janeaddamscraftfair@gmail.com.  WE ONLY ALLOW ONE VENDOR FROM EACH COMPANY.  THANK YOU!

***CHIROPRACTORS & MEDICAL PRODUCTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.*** 

EXHIBIT TIME:  9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

SET-UP INFORMATION:

• Friday, December 3rd from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Jane Addams Middle School is not responsible for items that are left overnight. 
• Saturday, December 2nd from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
• Booth spaces that are not occupied by 8:30 a.m. will be resold without refunds. We have a waiting list and want to be fair to everyone.  If you are running late, you must contact us ASAP at janeaddamscraftfair@gmail.com.

BOOTH SIZE:

• 10 feet wide by 6 feet deep in Gymnasium & Cafeteria
• 12 feet wide by 5 feet deep in Hallway

BOOTH ASSIGNMENTS:

• All crafters will receive your booth assignment when you arrive to set up.
• As a reminder, please do not expect past participation to dictate your space assignment.   
• Requests for specific booth locations will be considered, but cannot be guaranteed.

PAYMENT:

 You will register and pay online with Eventbrite.

TABLE RENTAL FEE:

Crafters are encouraged to bring their own tables, but may rent one (8 feet long and 30 inches wide) from the Band Boosters for a $12 fee that can be added in the “Tickets” payment section. Tables can only be rented from the Boosters up until Nov. 15th.

ELECTRICAL OUTLET NEAR TABLE:

We have a limited number of spaces available that have access to an electrical outlet. You can reserve one for $5 in the “Tickets” payment section. Once they are sold out, we cannot add any more.

RAFFLE:

Each crafter is expected to donate one of their works worth at least $10 to the raffle table. All donations will be given away during a continuous raffle held throughout the day. Please include your name, phone number and/or business card to let everyone know of your talent and generosity.

REFUNDS:  

If you are accepted into the craft fair,  your money is non-refundable.

TEAR DOWN:  

• Vendors are required to keep booths open for business from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• No early tear-down will be allowed and will jeopardize your future participation in this event.

COUNTERFEITS:  Our policy expressly prohibits vendors from engaging in the sale, distribution, advertisement, promotion or display of counterfeit merchandise or “knockoffs” including, but not limited to, handbags, sunglasses and t-shirts.  The sale of counterfeit items will lead to immediate eviction from the event.

Thank you for your participation in this popular event sponsored by the Jane Addams Band Boosters Association

LUNCH OPTIONS: Vendors may pre-order a Jimmy John’s sandwich box which includes a sandwich, chips and a chocolate chip cookies. Order forms will be available and completed when vendors set up either Friday night or Saturday morning. Each box is $15.00 and does not include a drink. Vendors may purchase drinks at the concession stand at the event. Volunteers will deliver meals to vendor tables and make drink purchases on vendors behalf if vendors do not wish to leave their booth.

WI-FI OPTION: Vendors may use our site’s wi-fi. The Guest Network is OpenVVSDWifi. The password is openvvsdwifi. If it says that you need a valid certificate to use this network, scan the QR code below to go to the VVSD webpage that explains how to install the certificate that you will need on your device in order to use the Open VVSDWifi network. You may also go to this link: https://www.vvsd.org/departments/administrative-services/technology/wi-fi-network-access