2025 Jane Addams Band Boosters Holiday Craft Fair

Come join us for a festive and fun-filled day of holiday shopping, and all of the proceeds will benefit the students in the Jane Addams Middle School Band Program!

Admission to shop at our Craft Fair is FREE.

Our Holiday Craft Fair is the perfect place to find unique and handmade gifts for your loved ones. With a wide variety of local artisans and crafters showcasing their talents, you're sure to discover something special.

Participate in our raffle and try to win a wide variety of items from our crafters and community members!

Purchase homemade cookies made by our band families by the pound!

Bring your friends and family along for a day of shopping, and holiday cheer. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to support local artists and find unique treasures for everyone on your list.

REGISTRATION PRICING: (THIS EVENT TYPICALLY FILLS UP FAST. REGISTER EARLY!)

• Sept. 23 = Registration opens at $60 per space.
• Nov. 14 = Registration will increase to $75 per space.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: All types of arts & crafts are welcome at the Holiday Craft Fair. Crafts must be handcrafted.

CRAFTERS/VENDORS MUST EMAIL PICTURES and a DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THEIR ITEMS to our Craft Fair Chair at [email protected] for review to make sure that their items follow our guidelines listed below. If the items do not follow the guidelines, the crafter/vendor will not be allowed to participate in the craft fair and the registration ticket payment will be refunded in full.

PROHIBITED ITEMS:

• In accordance with school district policies, any items involving or depicting alcohol, tobacco or cannabis will not be allowed.
• In accordance with county health department policies, no candy or other consumable items may be set out on tables for guests to take for free.
• The sale, distribution, advertisement, promotion or display of counterfeit merchandise or "knockoffs" including, but not limited to, handbags, sunglasses and t-shirts is not allowed. The sale of counterfeit items will lead to immediate eviction from the event.
• Vendors such as chiropractors, medical products, home remodelers, etc, will not be allowed.

SELLING FOODS:

Home-to-Market Act, or cottage food law, allows foods to be prepared and packaged in a home-kitchen for sale directly to the consumer at our Craft Fair. The operator must register with the health department of the county that they live in.

DIRECT SALES BUSINESSES: (Such as Tupperware, Stella & Dot, Mary Kay, etc.) A limited number will be allowed in the show. This is a very strict policy. Because we are a craft show, it is only fair to our crafters to have a limited amount of DSB vendors. If you register as a DSB for our craft fair and you are not the first to register for that business, you will be contacted and refunded.

EXHIBIT TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

SET-UP INFORMATION:

• Friday, December 5th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Jane Addams Middle School is not responsible for items that are left overnight.)
• Saturday, December 6th from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
• Booth spaces that are not occupied by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the Craft Fair will be resold without refunds. We have a waiting list and want to be fair to everyone. If you are running late, you must contact us ASAP at [email protected].

BOOTH SIZE:

• 10 feet wide by 6 feet deep in Gymnasium & Cafeteria
• 12 feet wide by 5 feet deep in Hallway

BOOTH ASSIGNMENTS:

• All crafters will receive your booth assignment when you arrive to set up.
• As a reminder, please do not expect past participation to dictate your space assignment.
• Requests for specific booth locations will be considered, but cannot be guaranteed.

PAYMENT: You will register and pay online with Eventbrite.

TABLE RENTAL FEE: Crafters are encouraged to bring their own tables, but may rent one (8 feet long and 30 inches wide) from the Band Boosters for a $12 fee that can be added in the "Tickets" payment section. Tables can only be rented from the Boosters up until Nov. 21.

ELECTRICAL OUTLET NEAR TABLE: We have a limited number of spaces available that have access to an electrical outlet. You can reserve one for $5 in the "Tickets" payment section. Once they are sold out, we cannot add any more.

RAFFLE: Each crafter is expected to donate at least 1 item worth at least $10 to the raffle table. All donations will be given away during a continuous raffle held throughout the day. Please include your name, phone number and/or business card to let everyone know of your talent and generosity.

REFUNDS:

If you are accepted into the craft fair, your money is non-refundable.

TEAR DOWN:

• Vendors are required to keep booths open for business from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• No early tear-down will be allowed. If you tear down before 3:00pm, it will jeopardize your future participation in this event.

Thank you for your participation in this popular event sponsored by the Jane Addams Band Boosters Association.

Host or Publisher Jane Addams Band Boosters Association