The Libby Nordicfest Board invites you to get your craft juried for our 2011 Craft Show at the Memorial Center. Crafts are juried on quality, uniqueness and Nordic appearance. You will need to submit photos of your craft and your craft booth. We will be glad to return these photos to you if you include a self addressed and stamped envelope. Your craft will be juried as promptly as possible and we will inform you of the judges' decisions.
Please be sure to read the craft show information below.
Please mail your photos as soon as possible to: Noelle Gilmore, PO Box 791, Libby, MT 59923
INFORMATION
The dates for the 2011 craft show this year are September 9 - 11, Friday - Sunday. Set-up for the show is Thursday, September 8th from noon to 8:00 pm. For those crafters within a one hundred mile radius of Libby, we will offer set-up at 6:00 am on Friday. However, all set up MUST be concluded by 9:00AM Friday and YOU MUST LET US KNOW AHEAD OF TIME IF YOU CHOOSE THIS OPTION.
Requirements for Craft Show Participation:
1. Reservation of booth space = Filled-out application + booth rental fees.
2. Exhibitors must wear white blouse or shirt, a vest and dark skirt or slacks. Scandinavian costumes are encouraged!
3. All craft tables must be skirted to the floor. All boxes and storage units must be out of sight.
4. All craft booths must be attended at all times while the show is open to the public. You must find a replacement if you need to leave your booth. This is for both security and show appearance.
5. Outdoor crafters need to provide their own canopy, table, and chairs.
Indoor Booths
Indoor fees vary according to booth size: 8x10 booths = $140.00, 10x10 booths = $150.00, 12x12 booths = $160.00. Fees includes electricity and security costs, plus one table and two chairs. You may order additional tables ($2.00) and chairs ($0.50) on your application. You will need to set up your booth within the marks that indicate the size of your booth.
Outdoor Booths
The fee for outdoor booths are $110.00, including security costs. The dimension of these booth is 10x10. You will need to set up your booth within the marks that indicate the size of your booth. You will need to provide your own tables, chairs, and canopy. If you would like to move to an indoor booth this year, please let us know and we will accommodate your request as soon as there is a vacancy.
Refund policy
Any cancellations received by June 15, 2011, will receive a refund of one half the booth fees. Cancellations received after June 15, will not receive a refund. Cancelled booths will not be guaranteed a space the following year.
Booth space will not be reserved until fees are received.
Credit Cards
Credit cards may be used, but there is an additional $7.00 handling charge fee.
New Craft Items
Items that were displayed and sold last year and previously approved by our judges, do not need to be re-approved. However, any new items will need to be juried for approval. Please send us photos as soon as possible so that we can get these items juried for you. Please remember this is a SCANDINAVIAN CELEBRATION.
Junior Scholarship Fund
The Scholarship Raffle is a very important part of our Nordicfest celebration. Two worthy high school students are chosen to represent and promote our town and restival during their senior year. Having met their obligations, each is rwarded with a cash scholarship. these funds are raised by raffling craft items donated by participating crafters. Please mark on your application if you are willing to donate an item for this raffle. Craft donations will be collected during set-up on Thursday and Friday morning. We will provide a donation receipt for your tax purposes.
WE TRULY APPRECIATE YOUR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS
AND SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND RAFFLE.
Thanks you and we look forward to seeing you in September at Libby Nordicfest.
For further information, please contact: Noelle Gilmore, P.O. Box 791, Libby MT 59923
Phone: (406) 293.3131
e-mail address: ngilmore3384@yahoo.com
Return your application by August 15 and reserve a booth space for Nordicfest 2011. |