Show Information

• All spaces in the Exhibit Hall are 10' x 12'.
• Space fee is $225.00 per space.
• Spaces will only be held until 7:00 p.m. Thursday unless the Chairman is notified.
• Craftsmen will be notified of acceptance or rejection.

Benefiting

• Local Charities & Thomas W. Davidson Senior Center

Set Up Times

• September 18, Thursday, Prior to Show (8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.)

Notes

• Free Admission to the public
• Over 150 Craftsmen
• 25,000 Attendance Expected

General Information

• There will be NO admission charge to the general public.
• Craftsmen desiring adjoining spaces are required to mail individual applications together.
• Applications must be complete. No hand carried or phone reservations accepted.
• Applications must be mailed. 3 Photos plus SASE (4 1/8 x 9 1/2" or larger) must be submitted with applications. Applications processed without a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) will be charged $5.00.
• Early application does not necessarily mean acceptance into the show.
• NEACA prohibits the use of alcoholic beverages on their premises.
• Craft categories will be limited to maintain a balance in the show.
• Parking passes available only if prepaid with application.
• No commission will be charged. State and local taxes will be collected.
• There will be security on duty each night and the Exhibit Hall will be locked.
• Concession stand in Exhibit Hall will be open during show hours (hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn and soft drinks). There are restaurants within walking distance of the Von Braun Center.
• Checks for insufficient funds are just cause for removal from the show. A $30.00 handling fee will be charged on checks for insufficient funds.
• There will be a $25.00 handling fee on all cancellations. There will be NO refunds on cancellations made within 30 days prior to the show.

Rules

• Craftsmen must register with the show chairman before setting up. The chairman's tables are at the front center of the exhibit hall, and will be marked with a sign.
• This is a juried show.
• No "Sale" signs or "Mark-Down" tags will be permitted.
• The craftsman must exhibit a finished craft. the selling of parts and supplies is prohibited.
• Any exhibitor planning to offer food items for sale must submit copies of their business license and health department inspection with their application.
• Craftsman must be present for the full duration of the show.
• Each craftsman must furnish his own display equipment an accessories. The Center will have tables and chairs which may be rented. the cost of a six or eight foot table is $30.00 each and the cost for chairs is $2.25 each for three days.
• Phone hook-ups for credit card use are $100.00 with application or $200.00 at set-up.
• Electricity is available at the cost of $50.00 per booth (up to 30 amps) and $100.00 (over 30 amps) for the duration of the show. You must furnish your own electrical cords.  Electricity fees not prepaid will double at set-up.
• Tables will be draped to the floor on all sides. backdrops and displayed items thereon shall not exceed a maximum of 8' high and must be finished front and back.
• Each exhibitor will stay within the allotted space including provision for entrance and exit. This applies to overhanging exhibits as well.
• When using stains, paints, etc. a protective covering must be placed on the floors, under and around work. No paint or other materials may be sprayed during the show.
• All exhibits must be in place by 8:00 a.m. on the opening day of the show. Each day exhibitor will have booth uncovered and ready for business 30 minutes before opening.
• If a member and non-member show together, the non-member rate will apply.
• Unprofessional conduct and/or failure to comply with show rules are just cause for removal from the show.
• Due to show safety considerations, children who are non-participating craftsmen are not allowed to attend shows with exhibitors. This does not apply to teenagers who come to help set-up or sell.
   

A PDF copy of the application can be downloaded here for printing.

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Print Out - Fill Out - Enclose Payment - Mail to:
Annie Hannah
2100 Mythewood Drive
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 880-7987

If you would prefer an application be mailed to you, please contact Fin Pendergast, finzin@earthlink.net

• There is no extra benefit for early entries

• NEACA would be happy to mail an application to you anytime after our mailing date for each annual show

• Please send an email with your complete mailing address, and phone numbers.