1. art and entertainment
2. shows and events
3. festival

Oconee Chamber Fall Festival
Since 1974
October 18, 2014
Watkinsville, GA
Craft Vendor Application
Mail Application to:
Oconee Chamber Fall Festival
ATTN: Julia Estess
PO Box 348
Watkinsville, Ga 30677
The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host the
our Annual Fall Festival. Please read this application carefully and
fill out all areas. We ask that you return all pertinent pages of the
application, you may want to make a copy for your records.
Festival hours are 9:00am—5:00pm.
** all information is required and must be legible—please print**
Business Name:________________________________________________________________
Contact Name:_________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address:________________________________________________________________
City:________________________________________ State:__________ Zip: _______________
Email: ______________________________________Website: __________________________
Day Phone: (____)____________________Alternate Phone/Cell: (____)____________________
Application Deadline:
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We will continue to accept applications until all booth spaces are filled.
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Applications received after September 1, 2014, WILL NOT have a listing in our vendor brochure.
Of the categories listed below, please check ONE that best describes your work :
___ Children’s Toys/Clothing
___ Glass
___ Photography
___ Bath & Beauty
___ Handmade Cards
___ Pottery
___ Candles
___ Home Baked goods
___ Prepared Food/Home baked goods
___ Dog Items
___ Jewelry
___ Recycled Items
___ Drawing/Graphics
___ Leather
___ Sculpture
___ Fabric
___ Metal
___ Wearable Fiber
___ Fiber/Baskets/Brooms/Gourds
___ Mixed Media
___ Wood
___ Floral
___ Painting
___ Other-Please explain
Items to be sold (must be a complete list —use additional sheet if necessary). You may only sell
the items you have listed:
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
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Craft & Specialty Items - Exhibitor Requirements:
 Items being sold must be original work and 75% handmade by the applicant. Applicant is required to be present
in booth.
 Buy and sell items or products made from a kit are strictly prohibited. If you have these items, you will be asked to
remove them from your booth.
 All articles & displays must be in good taste with no reference to race, ethnic group, gender, sexual, or religious
prejudice. No obscene items will be allowed.
 Only items listed on the application are to be offered for sale.
 Include with this application, 4 - 4 x 6 pictures of your work. One should show you making your product and one
should show your display. The other two will show the items you will sale.
 We still require pictures even if you have previously attended. Photos cannot be returned.
 You must provide your own tent, table, trashcan and chairs.
Booth Space Assignment:
Booth spaces for the 2014 festival will be chosen on a seniority basis. Space will be assigned by the Fall Festival
committee in the following order:
 Previous exhibitors from the 2013 festival whose applications are postmarked by May 1, 2014, will have the
choice to either keep the same booth they occupied during the 2013 festival, or change their booth space, but
they must still abide by the seniority system rules and the deadline of May 1, 2014 in order to do either.
 All other eligible applicants (whether they be exhibitors from a past festival or a new exhibitor) will be classified
as a new applicant, and will be assigned booths on a space remaining basis after May 1, 2014, in the order
their applications are received.
 What was you booth# in 2013? _________________
 Would you like the same booth? ____________
 If not, do you have a booth area preference? ______________________.
 Once you have been accepted, you will get an email notification (if email address is provided on application) from
us. If you do not have an email address, we will notify you by a phone call.
If you wish to change your booth space, we will use the guidelines stated above.
Booth Space Information:
 Booth spaces are 12 x 12. Vendors must provide their own tent, tables and trashcan.
 Please bring tent weights (not anchors); tents without weights must be removed if weather dictates.
 No objects (including trailer tongues) should extend out of the 12 x 12 area, additional booth spaces must be
purchased if your items are larger than the area specified above. NO EXCEPTIONS.
General Rules and Regulations for All Vendors:
 No refunds will be given once your application has been accepted. If your application is declined by the Fall
Festival Committee you will receive a complete refund.
 Festival will be held rain or shine, no cancellation. Booths are not allowed to be taken down early because of
rain. Each exhibitor will be responsible for their own protective covering.
 Pets are not allowed in the Festival area at any time. NO EXCEPTIONS. Please plan accordingly.
 Craft and Food booths may not be combined.
 We are a smoke-free festival. No smoking in booths or festival area.
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This year we will be celebrating our 40th Anniversary!
Each exhibitor will receive one T-shirt per paid booth space commemorating this years festival.
If you would like to purchase extra shirts, they are $10 each. Be sure to list this below.
Please let us know what size(s) you need and how many of each.
_____Small
______Medium
______ Large
_____ XL
_____ XXL
______ XXXL
Electrical Requirements:
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Electrical space is limited, not all booths have electricity available.
Electrical booths are provided on a first come, first serve basis.
You will need to provide your own heavy duty 3 prong 100 -150 ft. extension cord for 120 volt power per plug in.
Electrical plugs can be purchased at $10 per plug, limited to 2 plugs per booth space
No generators allowed.
Fee per 12 x 12
Description
Booth Space
Amount Needed
Extended Price
12 x 12 Booth
$125.00
$
Electricity
$10 - per plug
$
Extra T-Shirt
$10 Each
$
Total Amount
Check #______________
$
Credit Card Payment
Visa or MasterCard _________________-_______________-________________-_____________
Exp Date _____/_____
Signature ____________________________________________________________
Advertising:
 Vendors will receive a listing in our Fall Festival brochure, applications must be received in our office by
September 1, 2014 to be included. We distribute 22,000 of these county-wide, as well as surrounding counties.
 Posters advertising the festival are put up in local businesses.
 Festival ads are placed with local newspapers and magazines.
 Banners advertising the festival are placed around the county.
I have completely read and understand the rules and regulations set forth in the application for vendor space in
the Oconee Chamber 2014 Fall Festival (Since 1974). I also agree to adhere to the rules and regulations with the
understanding that my failure to do so will forfeit my right to exhibit.
I further understand that there will be no refunds or roll-over fees issued after my application is approved.
Signed______________________________________________________Date_______________
(Application must be signed, dated and full payment enclosed, or will not be accepted)
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Places to Stay
Springhill Suites by Marriott
Holiday Inn Express
3500 Daniells Bridge Rd.
Athens GA 30606
(706) 410-2581
www.springhillsuitesathens.com
513 West Broad St.
Athens GA 30606
(706) 546-8122
www.hi-athens.com
Candlewood Suites
Sleep Inn & Suites
156 Classic Ave
Athens GA 30622
(706) 548-9663
www.candlewoodsuites.com
109 Florence Drive
Hampton Inn
Country Inn & Suites
2220 West Broad St
Athens Ga 30606
(706) 548-9600
www.hamptoninn.com
236 Old Epps Bridge Rd
Athens GA 30606
(706) 612-9100
www.countryinns.com
Ashford Manor Bed & Breakfast
Pine Lakes RV Campground
5 Hardin Hill Rd
Watkinsville GA 30677
(706) 769-2633
www.ambedandbreakfast.com
5540 High Shoals Rd
Bishop GA 30621
(706) 769-5486
www.pinelakervcamp.com
Athens Ga 30622
(706) 850-1261
www.sleepinn.com
Directions to the Festival site:
Use address 21 N. Main Street, Watkinsville, Ga 30677; for your GPS system.
From I-20: Take 441 North, at Watkinsville, take business 441 into downtown. The festival site will be on the
right at 3rd Street.
From Atlanta area: Take I-85 North to GA Hwy. 316. Travel approximately 28 miles to GA Hwy. 53. Turn
right on GA Hwy. 53 and travel for 14 miles. Turn right onto Experiment Station Road (at Publix/RiteAid) and
go approximately 2 miles until the road intersects Main Street. Turn right on Main Street. Festival site is on the
left at 3rd Street.
From Macon: Take U.S. Hwy. 129 North toward Eatonton. Turn left onto U.S. 29 toward Madison. Cross I-20
and turn right onto U.S. 129/441 North toward Watkinsville. Follow U.S. 129/441 for 22 miles. At Thomas’ Orchards, turn right onto South Main Street. Go Approximately 2 miles. The festival entrance will be on 3rd St on
the Right.
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