General Granbury's Birthday Celebration
- 2010
March 20th and March 21st
Granbury's Good Ol' Cowboy Fixins
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m./Sunday,
10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Artist & Crafters Application
The Historic Granbury Merchants Association
(HGMA) is pleased to invite you to apply for booth space in our
GENERAL GRANBURY'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.
Over 8,000 people annually enjoy this 2-day outdoor festival on the
Historic Downtown Square in Granbury,
Texas. Our historic setting, community support and attendance all
enhance exposureof the artist’s work, sales and demonstrations.
Due to the renovation of the Historic
Courthouse we cannot guarantee booth spaces. Booth spaces
will be subject to change right
up to the date of the event. We will do our best to accommodate the
requests, but construction could
change our plans. Although unlikely, it is possible that the festival
could also be moved to an alternate location.
You will be notified of the official
site when you receive your vendor packet. Your confirmed booth space
will be final upon receipt of your vendorpacket at vendor check-in.
We appreciate your patience and understanding in the matter.
RULES & REGULATIONS
1. All accepted exhibitors will be
notified by mail. Please send your completed application and 1 color
photo of your art/craft.
Since the committee cannot see or
touch your work, photo quality is essential and should provide as much
detail as possible.
The work exhibited must be consistent
with the photos submitted. Photos become the property of HGMA.
2. If you would like to be a demonstrator,
please describe what you will be demonstrating, the media in
which you work and the techniques
you use. Demonstrators cannot charge a fee for their demonstration.
3. HGMA reserves the right and responsibility
of enforcing all regulations. This is not limited to refusal of
any work that is exhibited or sold
that is not consistent with photos submitted and accepted. This includes
novelties, prints
(unless sold by the artist) or any
merchandise purchased at Market that has not been hand-embellished by the
seller.
Failure to comply with HGMA rules
& regulations will result in exhibitor's removal from the show.
4. Exhibitors are responsible for
proper insurance and protection of work and set-up. HGMA, it's respective
officers, agents,
employees, the City of Granbury and
Hood County will not be responsible for damage to work or set-up due to
weather or
unrelated incidents. Exhibitor
also acknowledges that in case of rain, severe weather or any other act
of God, there will
be no reimbursement of booth fees
or any other monies submitted to HGMA.
5. All vehicles must be removed from
the area after unloading, you will have 30 to 45 minutes to unload your
vehicle.
Exhibitor parking will be available.
No other parking lots are available to vendors and must be kept open for
attendees.
You will be provided with a parking
pass in your check-in packet. Under no circumstance will a vendor
be allowed to drive
over the curb on the square, or leave
earlier than 5:00 p.m. on the Sunday after the event.
ENTRY DEADLINE is February 27, 2010. Entries postmarked after this date will be charged an additional $25.00
* Entry Fee-Booth Space (10X20)
is $225.00 (ELECTRICITY IS $ 35 MORE)
* If your work is not
accepted, your entry fee will be returned to you promptly.
* Booth assignments will
be made according to the earliest postmark.
* All artists MUST HAVE A CANOPY
OR TENT. Weights or sand bags must anchor tents. No stakes,
nails or holes
can be driven into the parking lot. Tent poles must have blocks to
rest on.
* Exhibitor must provide their
own lights, display boards, showcases, etc.
* If electricity is rented,
exhibitor must provide their own 100' heavy duty outdoor extension cord.
They
must be taped
down throughout the show.
* Sales tax collections and
payment will be the exhibitor's responsibility. Exhibitors are required
to report
sales tax collected
in Hood County
* Security is provided both
Friday and Saturday nights
Application should be mailed to:
HGMA, P.O. Box 2011, Granbury, TX 76048
Name _________________________________Business
Name ____________________________________
Address: ______________________________
City: ___________________________State ____Zip _____
Day Phone: ___________________________
Evening phone: ___________________________________
Email address: _________________________
Sales Tax Permit #; ________________________________
Wattage/Amps needed: ___________________
Booth Space Choice: 1st ______ 2nd _______ 3rd
_______
Circle category entered: Clay/Ceramics,
Drawings, Fiber, Jewelry, Leather, Painting, Photography,
Sculpture, Wood, Glass, Metal, Mixed
Media, Demonstrator, Other ___________________.
_____ Single booth $225.00
______ Double Booth $450.00 _____
Electricity $35
Please sign below:
RELEASE: The participant(s)
release the City of Granbury, Hood County, State of Texas,
the Historic Granbury Merchants Assn.
and individuals connected with this said event from any and
all liabilities arising from any
transactions or occurrences anywhere at said event and
agree to hold such parties forever
harmless.
___________________________
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Signature
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