Crafters
Our original 1980 mandate was : "The Parent's Club of De Pere High School desires to gather local artists and crafters to offer unique items for sale to the public, and our proceeds will benefit the students of De Pere High School." As time has passed, our original goal has not changed but we also now desire to continue maintaining our well-deserved reputation. This reputation, according to our customers, depends on offering products which can only be found at art & craft shows- not local stores or online.
Participation is open to all artist/crafters 18 years of age and older who personally hand make all products for sale in their booth. All exhibitors are required to submit photographs of the products to be sold and you working on your product. This helps us ensure all items are handmade by the exhibitors. Photos submitted for jury must be representative of work to be exhibited. We absolutely do NOT allow resale and multi-level-marketing companies at this event.
Booths are located in the gym and commons area. Each measures approximately 8’x10’. Tables and electricity are available for an extra charge. We can not guarantee specific booth spaces, but will do our best to accommodate requests.
Please contact Anne or Elizabeth at hollycraftfaire@netnet.net if you have any questions about the application process.
Vendor FAQ
Where do I check in?
You will find an information booth near the entrance to the gym. There will be a crafter coordinator available to check you in, give you your welcome packet, show you where your booth is, and answer any questions you may have. This table will be set up throughout the entire event if you need anything!
When is set up?
Set up is Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. There will be student volunteers to help between 10:00am and 1:00 pm. All doors will be locked, and building is secured after 4:00 to ensure building security and booth safety.
Doors will open at 6:30 am Saturday for crafter set up. All booths need to be completely set up by 8:30am.
New crafters need to be set up by 8:15am so that the booth may be checked for compliance to the jury photos.
Where do I park?
You may pull to the front of the building to unload during set up. We ask that you move your vehicle as soon as possible after unloading so other vehicles are able use this space.
Crafters are required to park in the back of the school to provide as much parking as possible for shoppers. This is not optional.
Will chairs and tables be provided?
Each booth will be provided with 2 chairs. Tables are available for an additional fee. If you do not pre-order a table we cannot guarantee availability.
Will you be checking booths?
On the day of the show the compliance committee will be walking the faire and checking booths. The committee has the authority to to ask you to remove any products from your display that do not meet jury standards. Failure to comply with compliance committee requests may result in the exhibitor being asked to leave immediately without the return of application fees.
Can I order lunch?
Lunch is available in the cafeteria. You may pay a visit to the cafeteria to purchase your lunch or use the order form in your welcome packet. Pre-order lunches will be delivered to your booth, details will be in your welcome packet.
What if there is inclement weather?
The Holly Craft Faire is a rain or shine event, we have (knock on wood) never had to cancel the event due to weather. In the event that weather is deemed unsafe and we need to cancel the show we will follow the official cancellation policy and notify all crafters via email.
Is there a cancellation policy?
Crafter cancellation: A crafter/ artist who cancels more than 48 hours before the event will receive a full refund provided the booth can be resold to another crafter/artist. Refund will not be made until the booth is resold.
The cancelling crafter/artist will not be guaranteed a booth for the next year and will be required to submit an application in a timely manner for consideration in the subsequent year's show.
Cancellation within 48 hours of the event will result in a 75% partial refund provided the booth is able to be resold or NO REFUND if the booth is not able to be filled prior to the event.
No shows: Any crafter who does not show for the event and has not made any contact with the crafter coordinator, will not receive a refunnd of booth fees and will not be offered an application for future shows.
Show Cancellation: In the event that the Holly Craft Faire is cancelled by the organization for any reason, crafters/artists will receive a full refund of fees. Crafters/vendors who choose to have those fees applied to the next year's show will be accepted into the show automatically. If you choose to receive a refund you will need to apply for the next year.
Is the application online?
The Holly Craft Faire application is not available online. Vendors must go through the jury process before receiving an application. We always offer application to vendors who are currently in the show the option to apply again for the next year before opening up the jury process to new vendors, stop at the information booth during the show for more information.