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2nd Annual St. Mark Christmas Craft Fair

Quick Facts

1. Vendor Application - Artists & Crafters: https://forms.gle/oPmFn5pfnPPZ5GP48 

2. Application Deadline: December 1st, 2023, 11:59pm

3. Set Up: Saturday, December 9th 12pm-6pm 

4. Event Date: Sunday, December 10th, 8:30am-2pm

5. For more information/parishioner inquiries: https://www.stmarkov.com/2023-christmas-craft-fair  

6. Location: St. Mark The Evangelist Catholic Church - Parish Hall 

2727 W. Tangerine Rd. | Oro Valley, AZ 85742

1. Event space is FREE with a donation of handmade item(s) valued at under $15 to sell in Gingerbread Lane, our children’s shopping area

2. 2 tables & 2 chairs will be provided; cover table in a christmas themed table cloth

3. Only handmade, original, unique to you items will be approved for sale at the Fair

4. No power available

5. See full terms & conditions below

This show is FREE to Vendors. (We ask for a donation of your talent to be placed in the Gingerbread Lane children's store to sell, with proceeds to benefit St. Mark Religious Education. Item(s) valued at under $15.00. The children always want to buy things but sometimes the prices are too much for them to afford. If your item is left after the show closes, please feel free to pick it up and take it with you. Thank you for your patronage. 

Please share the Christmas Craft Fair on your social media platforms with our flyer  and that you will be there showing your wares. The more awareness of this event, the better! Let’s have a great show!       

Contact Organizer, Linda Jewell, with any questions: [email protected] or 602-748-3231

About the application

This is a Christmas Craft Fair vendor application for Artists and crafters of handmade items. Applying does not guarantee space. All applications will be reviewed. 

Only handmade items will be approved for this event. Items must be original and unique to you.

You will be notified of your application status. The locations of booths will be assigned by the committee in charge and shown to you upon setup. 

The St. Mark Christmas Craft Fair will be the same as last year and held inside the Parish Hall which is located behind the main Church.

There is no power available at this event.

Vendor tables are 6ft in length. You are eligible for 2 tables and 2 chairs, free of charge. If you prefer to bring your own tables, that is welcome as well. Our tables are limited in quantity, so first come first serve. You will need to cover the tables with a Christmas Themed tablecloth or simple solid Red, White, or Green will do!

Please review our application and let us know if you have any questions. This is an electronic agreement and by signing up you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

Link to Application

Terms & Conditions

VENDOR/SPONSOR 

1. If a child wants to set up as a Vendor, a parent or guardian must fill out an application for the child and list what they are selling. Children will get 1 table for their wares. Items that must be handmade. Children will need a Parent or Sponsor to be with them for the duration of the show since they will be dealing with money transactions. 

2. Children’s Vendor area in Gingerbread Lane will be limited in space. Please get your applications in quickly to assure a space for your child. 

3. The proceeds from all donations that are given and sold in the Gingerbread Lane Children’s Store (other than the actual Child Vendors setting up) will go to the St. Mark Religious Education program. 

4. The set up for Adult & Children Vendors will be Saturday, December 9th from 12pm – 6pm. All setup must be done on this day. If a Vendor is a “no show” for setup, Event Coordinator will contact waitlist Vendors and the spot will be forfeited by the “no show.”

5. Doors will be locked no later than 6:15pm. All wares will be securely locked inside Parish Hall till we open on Sunday for business.

6. St. Mark is not responsible for any breakage of your items. Please secure them properly on your table. 

7. Please show up on the event date (Sunday, December 10th) no later than 8:00am. 

PARKING/VEHICLES

1. Parking is available all around the Parish Hall. Vendors may park close to entry ways during unloading on setup day. Once your wares are inside and at your booth, please move your vehicles so that others who come after you have easy access to enter the building. 

2. Day of event Parking: Vendors must park their vehicles on the North Side of Church Building. We want to leave as much close parking for our guests. 

3. At 2pm when the show is over you may move your vehicles closer to parking spaces at the Parish Hall to load out. 

ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. Vendor/Sponsor agrees to hold blameless the promoter and St. Mark Evangelist Catholic Church, it’s employees, officials and principals and expressly release it from all liability from loss or damage caused to a person or property for any cause whatsoever. 

2. Vendor/Sponsor shall indemnify St. Mark Evangelist Church against all liability or expenses arising out of any claim or injury, damage to any person or property, together with all cost in connection with the defense thereto, including attorney’s fees. 

BREAK DOWN/LOAD OUT

1. Vendors/sponsors are required to clean-up their space after the event. Breakdown may not occur until after the event has ended. Vehicles may not enter the event area until the event promoter has opened the roads for load out. 

VENDOR ETIQUETTE

1. Vendors/Sponsors are required to treat event staff and volunteers with professionalism. 

NON-SMOKING

1. No smoking will be allowed inside the Parish Hall during this event.

By submitting this application, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the terms and conditions indicated in this application and contract.