Holiday Craft Fair
The fair takes place at Bonny Eagle High School, located at 700 Saco Road in Standish, Maine (see map below).
The Christmas in the Country Craft Fair features exclusively handmade crafts including: jewelry, ceramics, stained glass, paintings, ornaments, candles, quilts, specialty foods, and much, much more! The fair is sponsored by the Trustees of the Old Red Church in Standish, Maine, and serves as the organization's largest fundraising event. All proceeds from the fair support the maintenance of The Old Red Church and school programs, inclusing scholarships awarded to Bonny Eagle High School seniors.
PARTICIPATE IN THE 2012 CRAFT FAIR!
2012 Country Craft Fair application: Click here to download and print a copy of the application.
FAIR GUIDELINES
All work exhibited and offered for sale must be created by the exhibiting craft person. The resale of any item produced by another, commercial or handcrafted, does not meet this fair’s requirements. These items include:
- Embellished or altered items substantially created/manufactured by another.
- Items made from kits.
- Items made substantially from electronically operated machines (for example, items produced by electronically operated knitting or weaving machines, even if the machine is operated by the exhibitor).
- Prints and photographs are acceptable only if the original was created by the crafter.
In view of these general guidelines, if there is any doubt about the acceptance of your items, please contact The Old Red Church at louel@fairpoint.net to discuss the situation. Please bear in mind that these rules were created to preserve the integrity of our fair. Compliance with these guidelines and rules will impact future invitations to participate in the fair.
FAIR HOURS
- Friday, November 23rd, from 9 am to 4 pm (school opens to crafters at 6:30 am)
- Saturday, November 24th, from 9 am to 3 pm (school opens to crafters at 8 am)
APPLICATION INFO
- Space Reservation: To guarantee your spot, complete application and payment must be in by January 1st, 2012. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Space Allotment: 5'x10' wall or 4'x10' center space is $100. This includes a 2.5'x8' table. Displays must be set up within the allotted space and manned by the person who designs and makes the craft.
- Electricity is an additional $10, and you need to bring your own extension cords.
- Chairs: Please remember to bring your own, as we cannot provide them for you.
- All music must be played through headsets.
- Deadline: Application and payment must be received by November 10th, 2012.
For more information, click here to download and print a copy of the 2012 Country Craft Fair Application.
If a crafter must cancel his/her spot in the fair, refunds will only be available until August 31st, 2012.
IF YOU HAVE REQUESTS FOR APPLICATIONS, QUESTIONS, OR SPECIAL NEEDS, PLEASE CONTACT: Eleanor Dudek, Fair Coordinator, at 207-653-9247 or at louel@fairpoint.net. All calls or emails will be responded to within 24 hours.
Getting to the Craft Fair
From Greater Portland - Follow route 22, West from Portland. Cross route 202. Cross route 112. At the intersection of 22 and route 35, the Middle School will be on your right. Continue straight through this intersection, past the sports field, and Bonny Eagle High School will be on your right.
From Points north - Follow route 35, South. Cross route 302 in Windham. Cross route 114 in Standish. Cross route 25 in Standish. At the intersection of route 22 and route 35, the Middle School will be on your right. Turn right at this intersection, pass the sports field, and Bonny Eagle High School will be on your right.
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