We will do our best to accommodate special requests, but they are not guaranteed!
BROOKS PARK ARTS AND CRAFT FESTIVALS FALL HARWICH CRANBERRY FESTIVAL
Please READ them ALL: no particular order Rules and Regulations.
1. All applications must give the name of the artisan in addition to the business name.
2. All goods must be made by the artist or under his/her direct supervision. Grown goods must be produced locally. Priority is given to Cape Cod and Massachusetts artists. Manufactured or import items will not be allowed.
3. The Harwich Cranberry Festival (HCF) reserves the right to require that goods that are not in compliance with the rules or as represented in the application be removed from the show. Those not complying will be asked to leave without refund.
4. Any cancellation must be requested four weeks in advance of the show date or the booth fee will be forfeited.
5. These are Rain or Shine events, please be prepared. The HCF officers have the right to cancel the show “in the event of an act of God or other unavoidable circumstance or at the direction of public safety officials.” The right to cancel will continue during the show. There will be NO REFUNDS.
6. Applicants assume all responsibility of risk for any loss connected to the reservation and/or use of space at any show organized by the HCF. Organizers of HCF shows shall in no way be liable to the applicant, or persons the applicant my employ, for damage to property or any other injury.
7. Applicants agree to indemnify and hold HCF and its agents, officers and volunteers harmless for any injury to person or property, including loss of life associated with or arising from the applicant’s participation in any of the shows sponsored by HCF and related activities. Applicants shall indemnify and hold HCF organizers, officers and Volunteers harmless and shall pay damages, costs and expenses and reasonable attorney’s fees that may be incurred or paid by HCF in connection with any litigation arising from this applicant’s participation in HCF sponsored shows.
8. Vendors of food products must obtain health permits as required.
9. The fee covers rental of the space, 10’ x 10’, and security overnight on Friday and Saturday. Water and electricity is available for incidental use but not at your booth. If an artist is going to demonstrate his craft and needs electricity, some arrangement may be able to be made but your location will be limited to adjacent to the bandstand at Brooks Park.
10. Vehicles must be unload and moved to designated parking BEFORE you set up. You must pack up on Sunday before you bring your vehicle to the park. This makes for easier set up and breakdown. Parking is limited. You will not be invited back if this rule is not followed.
11. When applying submit, 3 photos, Crafters who have done two or more recent shows do not need pictures.
12. Submit booth fees as separate checks if you mail your application. Postdate your checks to the dates on the application.
13. No applications will be accepted without a check.
14. During and after the event you are expected to clean up after yourselves. Trash Dumpsters will be provided.
15. The festival puts a great deal of stock in cooperation; we expect this of you also. It just makes for a better event
16. We are all volunteers and will help you unload and deliver food to you ONLY if we have enough volunteers. We will have a youth group helping with unloading and loading.
17 NO PICTURE TAKING OF OTHER CRAFTERS WORK
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have received, read, understand and agree with the terms and conditions set forth by the Harwich Cranberry Festival, Inc.
