Vendor Contract

Thank you for your interest in participating in Friendship’s Craft and Gift Show. Proceeds from this event will benefit Friendship Missions, Ministry and Assistance. This event will be open to the entire community.

DATES and TIMES:

Friendship’s Craft and Gift Show will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 9am to 4pm inside the church buildings at

270 Country Club Road, Fairview, Texas 75069

.  Vendors may begin checking in on Saturday, October 9 at 7am. All booths must be set up and manned no later than 8:45am on Saturday. Vendors may not start to break down booths until 4:00pm Saturday.

ADVERTISING:

We advertise in many ways! We advertise the event through various web sites, newsletters - Frisco, Allen, McKinney and Plano event calendars, Allen 0n-line.com and more. We promote this event through the church and by putting signage out facing 1378.  The best advertising we can have is you personally inviting everyone you know.  

VENDOR INFORMATION:

1. Booth space will be assigned in advance of the Show, based on the order in which the signed contracts and payments were received. An effort will be made to separate vendors selling similar products. However, all booth assignments are final and no changes will be made during the set-up process for any reason.  Booths are approximately 8’ x 10’.  

2. Vendors may use their own tables and chairs. Chairs will be available at no charge. A 6ft (approximate) rectangular table can be provided for a fee of $10 – must be requested when booth is reserved as supply is limited. No dividers will be provided; however, vendors may provide dividers of their own.

3. Electricity will be provided for a $5 fee but must be requested when the booth is reserved as plugs are limited. Vendors must supply their own power sources (extension cords, etc.)

4. Vendors will be responsible for setting up their own booths and for providing their own dollies/carts.  All booths must be attended at all times. 

5. Vendors must keep the aisles free of merchandise and will be limited to the space provided. No hanging of any materials will be allowed on the walls or ceiling of the building.  Any damages to property of Friendship Baptist Church will be paid by the Vendor.  

6. Vendors will be responsible for their own cash box and receipts. Vendors will be responsible for collecting and making payment of all taxes. Liability insurance, if desired by the vendor must be obtained by them at their own expense. All Food Vendors must carry a Food Permit for the State of Texas.

7. Vendors may bring in their own meals and drinks.  No smoking allowed inside facility. Pets are not allowed at show. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted.  Open flames are not permitted on premises.   

8.  Friendship reserves the right to have inappropriate, misrepresented, or flea market type items removed from the Show. This event is for handmade merchandise and/or products from independent home businesses (i.e. Tastefully Simple, Usborne Books, Avon, etc) only.  Only a certain amount of each type of vendor will be allowed (i.e. baby items, jewelry, home décor).  Space is limited as we will only be using the gym and entry for vendors.  

9.  Wireless internet is available to vendors free of charge.  A code will be supplied on the day of the event.  

DEADLINES and PAYMENT INFORMATION:

Contracts must be signed and returned, along with payment in full, no later than September 1, 2011. Please make checks payable to Friendship Baptist Church and mail to Friendship Baptist Church, Craft and Gift Show,

270 Country Club Road, Fairview, Texas 75069

.  A $25.00 fee will be collected for any checks returned due to insufficient funds.

CANCELLATIONS:

Vendors whose cancellations are received in writing no later than September 30, 2011 will be refunded 50% of the booth fee(s). Booth fees are non-refundable after September 30, 2011.

DISCLAIMERS:

Booth space is limited and will be offered on a “first come, first served” basis. Friendship will not be responsible for any lost or stolen merchandise, property or money. Friendship, its staff and members will be held harmless in case of any accident or injury that may occur during set up, take down and the event.

Fees for Show

Booth Space 8X10 $ 20.00 Tables $ 10.00 ea

Electric           $ 5.00 per plug

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APPLICATION FOR CRAFT SHOW

_{(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE, FILL IN COMPLETELY)}

NAME: ________________________________________ PHONE: _______________________________

BUSINESS NAME: __________________________ ADDRESS: _________________________________

WEBSITE (if applicable):  _______________________________________________________________

CITY: ___________________ STATE: __________ ZIP: ___________ E-MAIL: _____________________

BEST WAY TO CONTACT:  ______________________________________________________________

TYPE OF ITEMS: ______________________________________________________________________

# OF SPACES

ELECTRIC $5 per plug Yes__ No__

TABLES $ 10 each # tables _____

Booth Size approx 8’ x 10’

Office Use Only

Where did you hear about the show:  _______________________________________________________

Comments:  _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I have thoroughly read and understand the Vendor Contract for Friendship’s Craft and Gift Show and I agree to the terms specified.

Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: ________________________

Make check payable to “Friendship Baptist Church” 

Send a printed copy of the Vendor Contract page, photo of items to be sold (or e-mail) and payment to:

Friendship Baptist Church

Craft and Gift Show

270 Country Club Road

Fairview, Texas 75069

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Heather at.

Craftandgiftshow@friendshipconnect.org