Presented by T.A.C.O.

, the "Craft Slayer Autumn Market" is an excellent opportunity for artists,

craftsmen, & shops to display a wide variety of handmade gifts & crafts to kick off the holiday shopping season in a
beautiful setting. The Taiwanese American Cultural Organization (T.A.C.O.) is a non-profit volunteer service organization
dedicated to the betterment of local community. Proceeds benefit local non-profit animal rescues.

Date: Saturday, October 9th, 2010

Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 1555 Windmill Pointe Road,
Palm Harbor, FL 34685
Fees: (A) $100 for an outside, 10x10 space (non-refundable & non-
transferrable)
(B) $85 for an inside 6' table (non-refundable & non-transferrable)
(C) Non-profit organizations FREE (limited space)
(D) Optional 6’ table & 1 chair rental (fee $10) & optional electricity (fee $10)

Important
The "Craft Slayer Autumn Market" exhibits must be HANDMADE arts and crafts. In order to maintain a diverse &
exciting show for our customers, we will limit the amount of exhibitors selling similar types of wares. Exhibitors will
be categorized & selected based on the description & photographs provided. Exhibitors PLEASE get your applications in
early, as you would not want to lose your requested space or be declined participation because your particular category of
art or wares is closed.

To register...
1) Read the information in this packet carefully.
2) Complete & sign the Exhibitor Application.
3) Review & sign the Exhibitor Rules & Regulations page.
4) Return your completed application forms by mail with a check or money order payable to T.A.C.O. by Friday, July
16th, 2010.
5) Include a self-addressed return envelope, 6" x 9" or larger, with appropriate postage (4 first-class stamps suggested).
6) Submit at least 3 photos demonstrating the construction of your craft of ware(s). There must be sufficient photos
to represent ALL crafts or wares you plan to exhibit or sell at the show. If you display wares not included in
these pictures, you will be asked to remove those items from your booth. We also ask for 1-2 photos of your
display itself. Please submit prints only (no slides). Computer printed photos are acceptable if they are high quality
& preferably on photo-type paper. Photos will be returned if your envelope is large enough & has sufficient postage.
Inclusion of your biography is optional; however, it will be helpful for advertising & show promotion purposes.

We want to maintain the integrity of the show by displaying only handmade arts and crafts. If the photos
submitted do not demonstrate that the construction of your wares follows this guideline, or no photos are included
with your application, your application will be returned to you. You may resubmit your application for consideration
with the correct information requested, NO EXCEPTIONS. For your convenience, you may submit the requested
photos via e-mail at CraftyChickEvents@gmail.com so long as you properly reference your mailed application.

7) Mail completed application packet to: The Craft Slayer Autumn Market, T.A.C.O., 9100 Dr. Martin Luther King Street
N., Suite #1601, St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Questions?
E-mail the event coordinators at CraftyChickEvents@gmail.com or call Stephanie Hurst at (727) 455-2931 or Kerry Chen at
(727) 492-3210.
General Information
Name: _____________________________________________________________________________
(Business or individual name, as you would like it to appear in the show program)

Contact person: _____________________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

Best phone number to contact you: ______________________________________________________________

E-mail: _____________________________________________________________________________

Website: _____________________________________________________________________________

Category of work (circle) photography painting sculpture glass wood

pottery/ceramics jewelry mixed media other (see next 2 lines)

Please describe: _____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

Booth Information/setup time

In an effort to select the best location for you, please circle your preferences below. We will do our best to grant
requests; however, locations & check-in time requests cannot be guaranteed. Please note that if you are a non-profit
organization, there are limited spaces & you must provide documented proof of your non-profit status. Please circle
all requested below:

1) Outside 10x10 booth space (fee $100)

2) Inside (1) 6 ft table space (fee $85)
3) Non-profit organization (limited space) (free)
4) Optional 6’ table & 1 chair rental (fee $10)
5) Optional electricity (fee $10)
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Total fee= _____________________________________________

Specific booth preference (we will try to accommodate your needs as much as possible): _____________________

I would prefer to set up (please circle): 1) Friday, October 8th: 2) Saturday morning
Web Opportunity
Great web opportunity!!! Advertise in advance of the show. We will add a link to your web page on the Crafty Chick
Events Blog where we will list our 2010 exhibitors (only $10.00).

1) Yes! $10.00 is included with my application. My web address is _____________________________________

2) No thank you

Raffle
We would like you to donate an item or two to our charity raffle baskets that will benefit local animal rescues. All
items donated must be received prior to the show, no later than October 1st, 2010. As incentive, we will announce your
business name for each item donated at designated times throughout the day. This will help with additional
advertisement of your booth. Please describe the items that you will be donating. If you run out of room, please list
remaining items on the back.

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Description of Wares
Please describe any & all crafts or wares you plan to exhibit or sell at the show, & describe how you construct
your craft or wares (be specific). If you run out of room, please list remaining information on the back.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ 

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

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In support of…
The Craft Slayer Autumn Market’s proceeds include contributions to multiple local non-profit animal rescues that
truly need our help. They include (but are not limited to)…
Advertising…
Rest assured our advertising efforts will be fantastic! We will be running 30-second spots (commercials) that include
major television stations such as HGTV, Food Network, & Bay News 9. Our advertising will also include (but is not
limited to) the St. Petersburg Times, TBT (a free daily newspaper published by the St. Petersburg Times, appearing
five days per week), NuYou Magazine (a monthly, all gloss publication that is distributed to local businesses),
mailers, & flyer distribution. Information will be posted on many popular websites such as Etsy, Craig’s List, &
other database lists to give our event the full advantage of being seen by a targeted audience.

Agreement
I hereby submit my application to participate in the T.A.C.O. & Crafty Chick Events, Craft Slayer Autumn Market. I
have read, understand, & agree to abide by the rules & regulations set forth & other rules that may be established.
I release & forever discharge the T.A.C.O. (Taiwanese American Cultural Organization), Crafty Chick Events, Lutheran
Church of the Resurrection, & all sponsoring organizations, businesses, their representatives, & committees from
responsibility, personal liability, loss, claim or damages arising out of, or in conjunction with the Craft Slayer
Autumn Market. I hereby certify that all display work is completely handcrafted & created by the show
applicant/participant. I understand that any mass-produced item on display can cause expulsion from the show and/or
future shows. I understand that there are no rain dates & no refunds or credits of any kind.

I hereby grant T.A.C.O. & Crafty Chick Events permission to reproduce, display, & otherwise use for publicity &
promotional purposes the show participant’s name, photographs, & descriptive information submitted with its
application, as well as photographs or video taken of the show participant during this show to be used for
promotion of future shows.

Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________

Printed name: ___________________________________________________________________________

Date: _____________________________________
1. All work must be original, handcrafted, created, & exhibited by the approved artists themselves. Buy-sell, kits,
imports, & mass produced items of any kind will not be tolerated. This rule shall be strictly enforced.
2. The number of exhibitors with like or similar works will be limited.

3. All applications shall be reviewed & screened prior to our acceptance. If your application is in any way
incomplete, your entire application will be returned to you, & you will need to resubmit said application for
reconsideration completed appropriately. You should receive a confirmation of your acceptance no later than August
1st, 2010. If your application is rejected, your photos and check will be returned to you.

4. Checks submitted for entry will be deposited on or after August 1st, 2010. If you have an e-mail address,
confirmation of acceptance will be submitted via electronic mail. To ensure the most prompt response to your
application & for expedited show updates, please provide a legible e-mail address.

5. Should you display any craft or wares in your booth different from the items stated in your application, which
were not approved during the application process at the event, you will be requested to remove such media or be
subject to expulsion from the event.

6. You must submit at least 3 photos demonstrating the construction of your craft of ware(s) from start to
finish. There must be sufficient photos to represent ALL crafts or wares you plan to exhibit or sell at the
show. If you display wares not included in these pictures, you will be asked to remove those items from your
booth. We also ask for 1-2 photos of your display itself. Please submit prints only (no slides). Computer printed
photos are acceptable if they are high quality and preferably on photo-type paper. Photos will be returned if your
return envelope is large enough and has sufficient postage, If the photos submitted do not demonstrate that the
construction of your wares follows this guideline, or no photos are included with your application, your
application will be returned to you. You may re-submit your application for consideration with the correct
information requested, NO EXCEPTIONS. For your convenience, you may submit the requested photos via e-mail
at craftychickevents@gmail.com so long as you properly reference your mailed application.

7. Booth size is 10x10 outside, or (1) 6ft table space inside. Booth space assignment is based on first-come, first-
serve basis.

8. Exhibitors must provide their own tables, chairs, tents/canopies, display hardware, etc. Limited amount of tables
will be available for rental. Availability is bases on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each 6ft table is available for
rental for $10. Please indicate how many tables are needed in your application. Your tent/canopy and display must
be strong enough to withstand harsh weather – weights are required to be used during the show if you are
outside. Staking IS NOT permitted.

9. Electricity is limited to the inside spaces. Availability is based on first-come, first-serve basis. Electricity
is available for $10 fee. Exhibitor must provide own power/extension cords. Please indicate electricity is needed
on your application.
10. Saturday check-in & set-up will be between 6:00am – 9:00am. Vehicles should be unloaded & out of the show
area no later than 8:30am. Dollies are highly recommended for set-up and breakdown. We will promptly open the
doors at 9am. If your space is not occupied by 8:00 AM. you will be considered a “No Show” and your space will
be given away without refund. Designated exhibitor parking will be enforced. Parking in patron-designated spaces
will not be tolerated.

11. You will be responsible for researching, collecting and reporting all applicable local and state sales taxes to the
appropriate department of revenue. Out of state exhibitors must also adhere to their individual state laws.

12. A $35.00 bank fee will be charged on all returned checks. The check amount plus $35.00 shall be thereafter
payable with a money order or cashier’s check to secure your acceptance into the show.

13. Tables are to be covered to the ground completely, front and back.

14. Exhibitors will leave their exhibit space clean on Saturday after packing up on Saturday afternoon. A cleaning fee
of $25 will be assessed for all those that do not respect this rule.

15. Absolutely no alcoholic beverages allowed. There will be designated smoking areas.

16. Complimentary coffee & doughnuts will be provided to exhibitors beginning at 6:00am. Boxed lunches will be
available for purchase at the check-in/registration table. Other foods and drinks may be purchased at the
concession area beginning 8:45am.

17. Sharing of booth space is NOT permitted. Each exhibitor must apply separately.

18. The Taiwanese American Cultural Organization, Crafty Chick Events, Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, the
sponsoring organizations, businesses, their representatives & committees reserve the right, at its sole discretion,
to require an exhibitor to withdraw from the show. In such event, the Taiwanese American Cultural
Organization, Crafty Chick Events, Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, the sponsoring organizations, businesses,
their representatives & committees will refund any monies paid directly to it by said exhibitor. Exhibitor shall
have no recourse nor shall the Taiwanese American Cultural Organization be liable in any way for any indirect,
direct, consequential, lost profits, or any other damages that may be incurred by the exhibitor.

19. Because The Craft Slayer Autumn Market is held both indoors and outdoors, the Taiwanese American Cultural
Organization, Crafty Chick Events, Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, the sponsoring organizations, businesses,
their representatives & committees cannot be responsible for weather, ground conditions, or other factors beyond
our control. Booth spaces may be on grass, dirt, concrete, or asphalt surfaces, & may have uneven areas. Rain,
wind, & other weather conditions may be present. We will do our best to accommodate all exhibitors & their
needs, & we request that exhibitors remain considerate of their customers, fellow exhibitors, & the volunteer
staff organizing & running the show. Fees are non refundable, non-transferable.

Signature: ________________________________________________

Printed name: ________________________________________________ Date: __________________________