Holiday Craft Fair
Crafters from all over New England will gather on Friday and Saturday, November 25th and 26th, 2011, for the 39th Annual Christmas in the Country Craft Fair. The fair, which takes place at Bonny Eagle High School in Buxton, Maine (see map below), runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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 organizations largest fundraising event.
If you have any questions about this year's fair, please contact Eleanor Dudek at (207) 653-9247.
Partcipate in the 2011 Craft Fair!
The Christmas in the County Craft Fair is the major fundraising event for The Old Red Church in Standish, Maine, and is sponsored by the Trustees of the church. All proceeds from the fair support the maintenance of The Old Red Church and school programs, including scholarships awarded to Bonny Eagle High School seniors.
Hours for the Fair are on Friday, November 25th from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. (school opens to crafters at 6:30 a.m.) and Saturday, November 26th from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. (school opens to crafters at 7:30 a.m.)
The cost of a 5’ X 10’ wall space or a 4’ X 10’ center space is $100.00. There is an additional fee of $10.00 for electricity.
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.
In addition to our fundraising goal, the Trustees seek to recognize, foster and honor the hands-on originality, individual creativity and personal commitment of crafters both traditional and contemporary. In an effort to maintain the integrity of the fair, only handcrafted items will be accepted. Therefore, we call your attention to the following guidelines for future entry and acceptance as exhibitors at this craft fair.
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, do 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.
The Old Red Church screening committee is responsible for the maintenance of the “original, handmade” criteria and may question crafters if there are concerns about whether or not crafters meet the criteria.
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.
Please remember to bring your own chairs, as we can not provide them for you. All music should be played through headsets. Please unload your vehicle at the High School and then park it at the Middle School (next to the High School). This allows more parking for your customers. Bonny Eagle school groups and parents will serve lunches, snacks, and beverages.
Displays must be set up within the allotted space. Please be ready to open at 9:00 a.m., opening time, and be open the entire time of the show. No display should be taken down prior to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Each space must be manned by the person who designs and makes the craft. Compliance with these rules will impact future invitations to participate in the fair.
If a crafter must cancel his/her spot in the fair, refunds will only be available until August 31st, 2011.
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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