2023 Arts and Craft Fair Application

CASTLEBERRY FAIRS & FESTIVALS

2023 Arts and Craft Show Application

Use the form below to Apply online.
2023 Printable Application PDF

2023 Arts & Craft Show Application

Contact Information

If Applicable

Primary Email Address for your account. *May also be linked publicly to your Profile Page. If you do not receive our emails please look in your spam or promotions folder and “approve” emails from Castleberryfairs.com

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Specialty Food Vendor Required Documents

Note: All Food Vendors must provide a copy of their ServSafe (or equivalent) Certification, Allergen Awareness Certification and a Certificate of Liability Insurance listing Castleberry Fairs & Festivals as Additional Insured.

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This information may be included on your online Profile Page.

We offer premium placement and larger booths at no additional cost for exhibitors who can demonstrate their work.

Generators are allowed at most outdoor shows but require special placement. All generators must be safe, quiet and not interfere with traffic flow, fellow exhibitors or the public enjoyment of the show.

Payment Information

Please Note: Credit / Debit Card Charges are NOT automatic..
You will NOT be charged until your application is processed and you are accepted into the show/s.
$50.00 Deposit per show will be charged upon acceptance.
NOTE: If you are applying for only one show, the required deposit is $100.00.
Balances are charged to the Credit / Debit Card provided no sooner than 45 days prior to each show.

The three digit code on the back of your card or four digits on the front of AMEX.
Credit / Debit Card Terms
Payment information must accompany application.
A deposit of $50.00 per show will be charged upon acceptance.
NOTE: If you are applying for only one show, the required deposit is $100.00.
Note: A deposit is a commitment to a show and is NOT REFUNDABLE.
Balances will be charged no sooner than 45 days prior to each Show to the card number provided.
If your card is declined or has expired please enter new payment information via our secure server. https://castleberryfairs.com/make-a-payment/
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2023 Arts and Craft Events

21st Annual Spring Castleberry Fair
March 18 & 19, 2023
Shriners Auditorium, 99 Fordham Road, Wilmington, MA

Capital City Craft Festival
April 1 & 2, 2023
Everett Arena, Loudon Road, Concord

14th Annual Mother's Day Weekend Craft Festival
May 13 & 14, 2023
Town Common, Route 1, Hampton Falls, NH

31st Annual Memorial Weekend Craft Festival
May 27, 28 & 29, 2023
Mill Falls Marketplace, Route 3, Meredith, NH

4th Annual Hampton Falls Liberty Craft Festival
July 1 & 2, 2023
Town Common, Route 1, Hampton Falls, NH

7th Annual Chatham Liberty Craft Festival
July 8 & 9, 2023
Community Center Lawn, Main Street, Chatham, MA

11th Annual Brewster Summer Craft Festival
July 29 & 30, 2023
Drummer Boy Park, Route 6A, Brewster, MA

7th Annual Chatham Summer Craft Festival
August 5 & 6, 2023
Community Center Lawn, Main Street, Chatham, MA

42nd Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival
August 19 & 20, 2023
Stage Fort Park, Hough Avenue, Gloucester, MA

11th Annual Kill Tide Arts and Craft Festival
August 26 & 27, 2023
Drummer Boy Park, Route 6A, Brewster, MA

Labor Day Weekend Craft Festival
September 2 & 3, 2023
John Simpkins Field, Route 28, South Yarmouth, MA

15th Annual Hampton Falls Craft Festival
September 16 & 17, 2023
Town Common, Route 1, Hampton Falls, NH
Set up Hours: 9/15: 3pm to 8pm & 9/16: 6am to 9am
Show Hours: Saturday 10am to 5pm / Sunday 10am to 4pm
Scenic Town Common on Busy Busy Route 1!

Specialty Food Vendors Note: There is no additional Health Permit fee for this event.
Bring with you to the show any Health Permits, Serve Safe certification,
Allergen Awareness certification and copies of product labels.

24th Annual Autumn Craft Festival on the Lake
September 30 & October 1, 2023
Mill Falls Marketplace, Route 3, Meredith, NH
Set up Hours: 9/30: 5am to 9am
NO FRIDAY SET UP
Very tight set up. No cargo trailers or oversized vehicles allowed in the parking lot.
Show Hours: Saturday 10am to 6pm / Sunday 10am to 4pm
Lovely location across from the Big Lake Winnipesaukee!

Specialty Food Vendors Note: There is no additional Health Permit fee for this event.
Bring with you to the show any Health Permits, Serve Safe certification,
Allergen Awareness certification and copies of product labels.

Champlain Valley Craft Show & Antique Expo
October 20, 21 & 22, 2023
Champlain Valley Exposition, 105 Pearl Street, Essex Junction, VT
Set up Hours: 10/19 from 2pm to 7pm & 10/20 from 8am to 11am
Show Hours: Friday 12 noon to 7pm / Saturday 10am to 5pm / Sunday 10am to 4pm
Well Established Location, Great Buying Crowds!

Booth Fee Includes Pipe and Drape and Electric* (110-volt/10 amp or less)
*Enough for basic lighting, a string of lights, cash register, phone charger.
If you need additional power, please pre-order.

Specialty Food Vendors Note:
There is no additional Health Permit fee for this event.
Bring with you to the show any Health Permits, Serve Safe certification,
Allergen Awareness certification and copies of product labels.

NOTE: Local accommodations are expensive. The sooner you book you hotel, Inn, Airbnb, the better.
Dry RV Parking is FREE.
The Antique Expo is in a connected building and is operated by Champlain Valley Expo
Contact Shawn Quinn: SQuinn@cvexpo.org (802) 878-5545 ext. 27

Fall Castleberry Fair
Shriners Auditorium, 99 Fordham Road, Wilmington, MA
October 28 & 29, 2023
Set up Hours: 10/27 from 2pm to 7pm & 10/28 from 6am to 9am
Show Hours: Saturday 10am to 5pm / Sunday 10am to 4pm
Booth Fee Includes Pipe and Drape, in the Auditorium only.
Specialty Food Vendors Note: There is no additional Health Permit fee for this event.
Bring with you to the show any Health Permits, Serve Safe certification,
Allergen Awareness certification and copies of product labels.

27th Annual New England Craft and Specialty Food Fair
November 10, 11 & 12, 2023
NEW LOCATION
Fox Run Expo Center
Former Sears in the Fox Run Mall
GPS Address: 50 Fox Run Road, Newington, NH
Set up Hours: 11/9: 2pm to 7pm & 11/10: 6am to 9am
Show Hours: Friday 10am to 5pm / Saturday 10am to 5pm / Sunday 10am to 4pm
Booth Fee Includes Pipe and Drape
Back to 3 BIG DAYS! Over 200 Booths, great shopping crowds!

Specialty Food Vendors Note: There is no additional Health Permit fee for this event.
Bring with you to the show any Health Permits, Serve Safe certification,
Allergen Awareness certification and copies of product labels.

28th Annual Castleberry Faire
November 24, 25 & 26, 2023
Shriners Auditorium, 99 Fordham Road, Wilmington, MA
Set up Hours: Wednesday 11/22 from 2pm to 7pm and again on Thursday 11/23
(Thanksgiving) from 4pm to 7pm
NO FRIDAY SET UP.
You can of course bring in more product but all Exhibitors Must be checked in before Friday.
Show Hours: Friday 9am to 5pm / Saturday 10am to 5pm / Sunday 10am to 4pm
Booth Fee Includes Pipe and Drape (Auditorium Only)
This is the Big One Folks! Over 250 Artisans and throngs of happy shoppers!
A True Holiday Tradition!

Specialty Food Vendors Note: There is no additional Health Permit fee for this event.
Bring with you to the show any Health Permits, Serve Safe certification,
Allergen Awareness certification and copies of product labels.

This Show is FULL.
23rd Annual New England Holiday Craft Spectacular
December 2 & 3, 2023
Starland Sportsplex, Washington Street, Hanover, MA
Contract Pending
Set up Hours: 12/1 from 2pm to 7pm & 12/2 from 6am to 9am
Show Hours: Saturday 10am to 5pm / Sunday 10am to 4pm
Easy Ground Level Entrance
Booth Fee Includes Pipe and Drape

Specialty Food Vendors Note: There IS AN additional Health Permit fee for this event $
Bring with you to the show any Health Permits, Serve Safe certification,
Allergen Awareness certification and copies of product labels.

You must Apply for a Show to be considered for the Waiting List.
(Meaning you cannot apply just for the Waiting List.)
No Deposit is required for the Waiting List.
If we have a cancellation, we will attempt to fill the space from our Waiting List.
If we contact you and you tell us that you cannot participate, no problem.
We understand and respect that you need to fill your show calendar.

Guaranteed Corners are in ADDITION to the Booth Fee.

We will make every attempt to accommodate Special Requests.
However, please be aware special requests are not guaranteed.

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Your privacy is very important to us. Accordingly, we have developed this Policy in order for you to understand how we collect, use, communicate and disclose and make use of personal information. The following outlines our privacy policy.
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We are committed to conducting our business in accordance with these principles in order to ensure that the confidentiality of personal information is protected and maintained.  

Acceptance of Show Rules and General Release

I/We the Applicant(s) have read and agree to abide by all Castleberry Fairs & Festivals 2023 Show Rules & Regulations. I/We understand that failure to abide by said rules may cause forfeit of future shows and fees.  I/We agree to assume full responsibility for our conduct and for all property I/We will bring on the premises. I/We will hold neither the producers of these events (Christopher or Teresa Mullen or Castleberry Fairs & Festivals, or any agents thereof) nor the owners or managers of the show sites responsible for any loss or damages to any person, matter or thing resulting  from storm, wind or water or other Acts of God, nor from fire, sale of property, strikes or lockouts, change of name, change of venue or for any injury, loss or theft by any reason whatsoever. I/We understand that Wi-Fi / cellular service is never guaranteed. I/We understand that in the event the show is cancelled or closed early due the weather, mandate, strike or lockout no refunds will be given. I/We understand and agree that my/our Name(s) and or Business Name(s) and or Website(s) Email Address and any photos, video, item description and prices may be used for promotional and/or informational purposes.

CASTLEBERRY FAIRS & FESTIVALS

2023 Show Rules & Regulations

Artists, Crafters, Authors, Musicians & Specialty Food Makers: All are invited to apply. Please read carefully. To keep a well-balanced show, we strictly limit the number of Exhibitors per category.
Jurying: New applicants must submit 3 images of their work. We can also jury via images on your website. Exhibitors are permitted to sell their own creations only. No sales representatives. Only top quality, made in USA items may be sold. All work must be made by the Seller. No Buy-Resell, No Multi Level Marketers or Vendors, No Imports, No Supplies, No “Seconds” or “Clearance” Items, No Tumblers, Insulated Cups or Sublimation Printing on Blanks. When in question, an exhibitor may be required to submit copies of orders from material suppliers.
Specialty Food Applicants: All Specialty Foods MUST be made by the seller. This rule does not apply to food vendors who have continually participated in Castleberry Fairs prior to 2015. All Health Codes apply. All licenses and food vendor permits must be displayed & obtained at your own expense. Remit with Application proof that the food you are selling or sampling is made in an inspected facility along with any locally obtained permits, ServSafe Certification (or equivalent) and Certificate of Liability Insurance.
If you are a Food Vendor looking to prepare and cook food to be consumed onsite, you need to apply with the Food Vendor Application. 
In Regards to Sublimation Printing:
Simply using Sublimation Printing to print a stock, purchased or supplied images, text or other graphics, on a purchased “blank”  is not craft and does not meet our jury criteria.
If you are the Artist or Photographer and use Sublimation Printing to create copies of your own images, this is allowed.
If you are the Clothing Designer and use Sublimation Printing to print your own designs on fabric, apparel and accessories, this is allowed. 
If you use Sublimation Printing on your own Craft (adding decorative artwork that you made, to enhance a piece that you made) this is allowed. 
All Applicants:
  1. Applicants selling consumable items (products “used up” such as Food, Personal Care Items, Candles, etc.) must provide a Certificate of Liability listing Castleberry Fairs & Festivals as Additional Insured.
  1. All exhibitors are responsible for collecting and remitting all taxes.
  2. Once accepted you may not add any products to your booth without prior consent.
  3. No calling out or hawking allowed.
  4. All exhibitors shall be responsible for delivery, set up and removal of their own display and materials.
  5. All tables must be covered to the floor on all sides with no visible boxes, back stock, dollies, etc
  6. Displays must be kept neat and professional.
  7. All outdoor booths require your own flame retardant, wind and rain resistant tent or canopy with sidewalls.
  8. All outdoor booths require your own stakes and weights to secure your canopy and display. (Min. 40lbs per leg)
  9. No attachments to any walls of any facility. No staking into the pavement.
  10. Trash - A dumpster is available at all outdoor locations. Condense all trash. Do not put trash in the public barrels.
  11. Display must be contained within your own booth space with no signage, chairs or racks or product in the aisle.
  12. No exhibitor may sublet or share booth space.
  13. No open flames at any show.
  14. All items must be priced.
  15. All booths must remain intact until the show closing.
  16. All booths and materials must be removed within 4 hours of show closing on the final day of the event.
  17. All booths must be secured and covered during closed hours.
  18. All extension cords must be heavy duty 3 prong, with ground fault surge protectors.
  19. Exhibitors who sell exclusively off the aisle at indoor shows MUST pull in their display 1 foot on all aisle sides.
  20. Smoking is not allowed in your booth, on the show grounds or outside public entrance.
  21. Set-up: Anyone not registered 60 minutes prior to show opening may lose space, without refund.
  22. We reserve the right to OPEN any show 30 minutes prior to posted times.
  23. We reserve the right to remove any offensive or non-juried product.
  24. All vehicles must move to the designated parking area after unloading. Vehicles may be towed at the owner’s expense.
  25. Orders received at a show or via any Castleberry Fairs affiliated website or directory must be filled in a timely manner.
  26. A $50.00 Fee will be assessed to any check returned for insufficient funds.
  27. Failure to leave your area clean will result in an assessed clean up fee of $100.00.
  28. All Shows are held: Rain, Snow or Shine. In extreme cases show hours are subject to change due to weather.
  29. Friendly, non-nuisance pets on a leash are welcome. Pets are not allowed at any indoor shows. (Service animals are exempt.)
  30. All Exhibitors must follow policies at various show venues regarding fire lanes, masks, parking, plastic bags, outside food, etc.
  31. If for any reason you are unable to make it to a show it is your responsibility to inform us ASAP by calling 603-332-2616.
  32.  During the event, exhibitors must follow all local mandates.
  33. Access to Wi-Fi / cellular service is never guaranteed.  
  34. Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be in writing. Show deposits and fees are not refundable.
We may, at our discretion, transfer show fees (less deposit) to another show within the same year, provided we are able to fill the booth.

Failure to comply with all Rules and Regulations may result in removal and forfeit of future shows

  ~  ABSOLUTELY NO IMPORTS or BUY & RE-SELL ALLOWED  ~