February 1, 2010 - Postmarked deadline for entry
March 1, 2010 - Notification of entries accepted for the show (on or about)
March 26 & 27, 2010 - Festival on the Green
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Application & Fees l Selection Process l Booth Judging & Awards
Festival Specifics l Hospitality l Calendar of Important Dates l Checklist l Mail To

Festival on the Green welcomes the Northwest Florida and South Alabama communities to the beautiful University of West Florida campus. This two-day festival includes food booths, entertainment, and outdoor events for all ages. All Northwest Florida and Southern Alabama crafters are encouraged to participate in the festival's Crafts Fair.

Application & Fees
To apply for the Crafts Fair, send an Application, Hold Harmless Agreement, and check or money order for $40.00 (Includes Florida sales tax of $2.80). Booth fee will be refunded if crafter is not accepted.

Only items crafted by the exhibitors are eligible for entry and sale. Items not allowed for the Crafts Fair include mass-produced crafts and food.

Submit one photograph of your craft for consideration. Please include your name on the back of the photograph. FOG is not responsible for damaged photographs. Photos will be returned during the festival, or will be mailed if a return envelope of sufficient size and postage is provided with an application.

The Selection Process
Festival on the Green Crafts Fair has space for 35 to 40 crafters. To ensure impartiality, all entries are assigned numbers; crafters' names are not used during the selection process. Selections are based on craftsmanship and appeal, as well as providing an overall variety of craft booths to be in the Fair. The Committee reserves the right to determine which crafts are appropriate for this event and to make final judgment of all rules.

Booth Judging & Awards
Awards will be given for the best booth displays, though this is not a juried event. A panel of judges will review each booth on the following criteria: creativity, appeal, organization and overall appearance of display.

Cash prizes totaling $350 will be awarded in these categories:

Festival Specifics

• The work of only one exhibitor may be displayed in each assigned space. A two-person team producing a product may qualify as a single exhibitor, but this arrangement must be explained on the Application; both also must sign the Hold Harmless Agreement.
• The campus is patrolled day and night by the UWF Police Department. While care will be taken to avoid hazards to crafts, FOG is not responsible for any loss or damage to displays or crafts. Although FOG will provide overnight security on Friday night, it is recommended that each crafter have insurance.
• Each exhibitor space is 10' x 10' maximum. Crafters must provide their own tables, chairs and structure for their displays. No electricity will be provided at exhibitor spaces. Generators are not allowed; batteries are permitted.
• Each exhibitor is responsible for collecting Florida sales tax (7.5%) on all sales.

Hospitality

• A reception and Awards Presentation will be held on March 26 at 5:30 p.m. in Building 12, Alumni Room.
• A limited number of volunteers will be available for booth sitting throughout the festival.
• Restrooms and an ATM are available on campus in the Commons.

Calendar of Important Dates

CHECKLIST:

• Completed and signed Application.
• Signed Hold Harmless Release Agreement.
• Check or money order for $40.00 (includes Fla. sales tax of $2.80), payable to "UWF Foundation, Inc."
• Include a photograph of the craft(s); Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for the return if desired.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. For more information, call Laurie Cihota at (850) 474-2036.

SUBMISSIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN February 1, 2010.

MAIL TO:
UWF Festival on the Green Crafts Fair
Attn: Valerie Moneyham, Bldg. 20W, Rm. 159
11000 University Pkwy., Pensacola FL 32514

All Northwest Florida and Southern Alabama crafters are encouraged to participate. For additional crafter applications, e-mail lcihota@uwf.edu, call (850) 474-2036.

last update: October 16, 2009