Treasure Chest Arts & Craft Show Autumn Festival
Fri Aug 27th - Sun Aug 29th 10
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| Event Location
One Convention Center Plaza
Saint Charles, MO 63301
Location/Facility Type: Convention Center
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| Listing Details for Event #: 1277818
Posted: Jan 9, 2010
Last Updated: Feb 10, 2012
Listing Completeness %: 99%
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Event Details
Primary Category:
- Art & Craft Events
- Craft Show
Additional Categories:
- Holiday & Seasonal Events
- Holiday Gift Fair
- Vendor Events
- Bazaar
- Music Event
- Bluegrass Music
Dates: Fri Aug 27th - Sun Aug 29th 10
Date Pattern: Last weekend in August
Show Hours: Fri.2-8 p.m., Sat. 9 am-6 pm, Sun. 10 am-4pm
Setup Time: Friday 9am-1:30pm
Public Admission Price: FREE
Attendance: 5000 last year
Attendance Method: Previous Estimated Crowd Count
Year #: 2
Parking: Convention Center - multiple lots near entrances
Vendor Parking: Lot C on Friday and Sunday; Lot D for Saturday
RV Parking: at nearby Wal-Mart
Restrooms: Convention Center restrooms
Awards/Prizes: none
Electricity: $60-120v,10amp service
Water: not provided
Tables/Chairs: 8' table-$10; with skirt-$20;chair-$3.00
Misc Details: Indoor Event, Retail Items, Non-Juried Crafts
Website: URL on file! Click Here for more info.
Entertainment: Bluegrass and Gospel music, clarinetist Jerry Gottler, and Sit-Means-Sit dog trainers performing throughout the weekend.
Activities: Shopping, shopping and more shopping!! Browse the many booths then relax and listen to the music. Be sure to catch a show by the Sit Means Sit dog trainers in the front lobby.
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Jury Fee: none
Jury Requirements: 3 photos
Commission: none
Art/Craft Spaces This Yr: 200
Art/Craft Spaces Still Open: 185
Number of Apps Expected This Yr: 200
Art/Craft Space Price: 10x10 $250, 10x15 $365, 10x20 $450; discounts for applications and payments received by Mar. 31.
URL to Offical Art/Craft Application: View!
Retail Spaces This Yr: 30
Retail Spaces Still Open: 27
Retail Space Price: 10x10 $250, 10x15 $365, 10x20 $450; discounts for applications and payments received by Mar. 31.
URL to Offical Retail Application: View!
Food Spaces This Yr: 20
Food Spaces Still Open: 19
Food Space Price: 10x10 $250, 10x15 $365, 10x20 $450; discounts for applications and payments received by Mar. 31.
URL to Offical Food Application: View!
App Deadline: 2010-07-31
App Deadline: Passed
Still Accepting App's: NO
Latest Notification/Hear-back Date: 2010-08-15
Vendor Types Needed: All types of hand-made, unique items. Gifts, decor, florals, seasonal. Home based businesses limited to 1 rep per company.
NOT Needed: Juice Plus, Bath Fitters, Leather workers, Fudge makers.
% of Vendors that Re-Apply: 60%
% of all Applications Accepted: 95%
% of Re-applying Re-accepted: 100%
Applications are Screened & Accepted progressively, as they arrive, until all spaces are filled.
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Description
| Treasure Chest Arts & Crafts Second Annual Autumn festival to be held Aug. 27-28-29 at the St. Charles Convention Center. Over 200 booths of unique, hand-made and one-of-a-kind items. Bluegrass and Gospel music, clarinetist Jerry Gottler, and Sit-Means-Sit dog trainers performing throughout the weekend. We have everything imaginable: scented candles, decor, florals, jewelry, clothing, wood items, doll furniture and clothing, ornaments, Sea Salt scrubs, fudge, and much, much more all under one roof! Participants must register early as this show does fill quickly. No corner booths available. Some catagories have limited number of spaces. Discounts for registering before March 31, 2010. |
Advertising Done for This Event
| This show is heavily advertised on several radio stations, t.v channels 2,11 and 30 (at least one; all three if funding allows), Journal and Post newspapers in St. Charles, St. Louis, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Warren counties as well as nearby Illinois counties. Magazine ads, web postings, fliers, mailers and e-mail data base. |
Event/Application Rules & Regulations
Autumn Festival
Friday - Saturday – Sunday August 27-28-29, 2010
St. Charles Convention Center
St. Charles, MO
***Parking and Admission are FREE***
Exhibitor Rules and Regulations
1. Items that are handmade, hand crafted or of a craft nature are preferred. A limited number of resale items allowed. All vendors of resale items will be placed together and not intermixed with crafters selling hand-made items. Absolutely NO flea market or garage sale type items allowed. We reserve the right to reject items we find in poor taste or any person who does not conform to the regulations. All Exhibitors must submit 3 photos of your products, including one photo of display. Photos will be kept on file.
**FOOD VENDORS – SEE NOTE BELOW**
2. Electricity is available upon request. $60 if paid with booth fees, $90 if added on later. Exhibitors must have a surge protected power strip (type S or SJ) UL approved for multiple outlet requirements.
3. Show set-up is Friday, Aug. 27th, beginning at 9:00am. Food vendors must be ready by 1:00pm for inspections. All displays must be ready by 1:30pm. Tables must be covered to the floor, on all sides. Display must be neat and attractive. Candle burning is not allowed. Exhibitors are responsible for the clean up of their exhibit area.
4. Booth spaces are assigned in the order the applications are received. Applications must include full payment to be considered complete. Special requests must be in writing and will be honored to the best of the promoter’s ability. We reserve the right to assign or relocate any booth as necessary. Do not sublet spaces to anyone without permission.
5. Exhibitors should refrain from early breakdown of booths, removal of inventory, or loading of vehicles until the show has been officially closed at 4:00pm on Sunday.
6. All applicants must be at least 21 years of age. Workers under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult at all times. Exhibitor assumes all responsibility/liability for any loss, theft, damage or personal injury occurrence inside or in front of your booth that requires an insurance claim. Treasure Chest Arts & Crafts Shows LLC will not assume any responsibility or liability for damage, theft or personal injury incurred directly or indirectly as a result of the show.
7. Missouri State Sales Tax collection and disbursement is the responsibility of the exhibitor.
8. All fees are non-refundable. Charge per returned check is $50.00.
9. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for the return of your confirmation packet. Packets will be mailed about 2 weeks prior to the show and will include your booth space number and other detailed information. If no envelope is included, your confirmation will be e-mailed to you.
10. Management requires all exhibitors and their co-workers to park in designated parking areas only. This is mandatory.
11. If you need to contact me, I can be reached at 636-240-5689 or via e-mail at treasurechestshows@yahoo.com ~Jane Chema
**NOTE FOR FOOD VENDORS**: Food and beverage for consumption on premises is not allowed. If selling a food or beverage product, samples may be no greater than 2 oz. Items must be manufactured, processed and distributed by the exhibiting firm and must be related to participation in the exhibiting event. Additionally, all unsealed products require a health permit. Securing of all necessary licenses and/or permits is the responsibility of the exhibitor. Exhibitors are responsible for complying with all St. Charles & St. Charles County Health Department regulations regarding food sampling, storage, equipment, temperatures, etc. If an exhibitor is not in compliance or does not obtain the proper licenses and/or permits, the Health Department can shut down the booth. All food vendors must be ready for inspection by 1:00pm Friday. For further information, please request a Food & Beverage Vendor Packet from the show Promoter.
Common Rules Selected: No Refunds. Show Credits available by condition. Held Rain or Shine! Overnight Security Provided. ALL product categories must be itemized on the application. No vendor may sell any soft drinks, name brand drinks, or bottled water. No streamer poppers, snaps, silly string, stink bombs or other similar items may be sold! No pop guns, marshmellow guns or other disruptive items may be sold. Trash must be removed from your space to provided receptacles. No Gas Generators. Additional Lighting Recommended (bring lights and cords). No Early Packup Allowed. Floor Length Table Cloth Required. Vehicle must be parked in designated areas. Standard Rules: All work and displays must stay within designated space.
No boxes, extra merchandise or debris should be visible.
Spot area must be kept clean throughout the event and be left spotless afterwards.
No soliciting, approaching patrons, or distribution of advertising material outside of booth area.
All vendors must have a state sales tax license. Vendors are responsible for collecting and remitting all sales tax. |
Event Quality Level Determining Flags:
A single-person or more panel lightly screens slides or photos.
Retail Items Allowed.
Limited number of Artists per category.
Floor length table cloths required.
No inventory boxes in view.
All product types to be sold must be listed on application.
Determined Quality Level: 2
quality levels explained
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Driving Directions Getting to the Saint Charles Convention Center is EASY!
Maps are available at http://www.stcharlesconventioncenter.com (Parking lot map, I-70 Exit Map, and St. Louis Metro).
When Traveling From The East
(St. Louis/Airport):
Take Interstate 70 West over the bridge to St. Charles. Take the second exit after the bridge, 5th Street South (Exit 229A), and go to the first light at Veterans Memorial Parkway and make a right. Go 1 mile to the light at Fairgrounds Road. The Convention Center will be immediately on your left. Make a left onto Fairgrounds Road and enter to the rear of the complex.
When Traveling From The Southeast
(Clayton / Kirkwood):
Take Interstate 270 North to Highway 364 (Page Road). Go West on 364 (Page Road Extension) approximately 6 miles and take the second exit after the bridge (St. Charles). When exiting at the St. Charles exit, stay to the right to get on Highway 94. Highway 94 intersects Veterans Memorial Parkway just before Interstate 70. Turn right and head East on Veterans Memorial Parkway. Go one mile and turn right on Beverly Street. The Convention Center will be immediately on your left.
When Traveling From The West
(Kansas City):
Take Interstate 70 East to St. Charles. Take the 5th Street exit (Exit 229) and veer right at the end of the ramp. Go to the first light at Veterans Memorial Parkway and make a right. Go one mile to the light at Fairgrounds Road. The Convention Center will be immediately on your left. Make a left onto Fairgrounds Road and enter to the rear of the complex.
When Traveling From The Southwest:
Take Interstate 64/ State Highway 40 to State Highway 94. Go North on Highway 94 to St. Charles. Highway 94 (First Capitol) intersects Veterans Memorial Highway just before Interstate 70. Turn right and head East on Veterans Memorial Parkway. Go one mile and turn right on Beverly Street. The Convention Center will be immediately on your left.
When Traveling From The North:
Take the Interstate 270 loop to Interstate 70 and head West. Take the second exit after the bridge, 5th Street South (Exit 229A), and go to the first light at Veterans Memorial Parkway and make a right. Go 1 mile to the light at Fairgrounds Road. The Convention Center will be immediately on your left.
Promoter Details
Treasure Chest Arts & Crafts Shows
Promoter Number: 75933 User Number: 34204 UserName: TreasureChestShows
Contact Name: Jane Chema
Make Checks out to: Treasure Chest Arts & Crafts Shows
Phone: 636-240-5689 Please mention EventLister.com!
Email: Email on file! Click Here for more info.
Website: Website on file! Click Here for more info.
Payment Types Accepted: Checks, Money Orders, Visa, MasterCard, Discover
Years Promoting: 5
PromoterType: Professional Event Promoter
Last Site Activity: 8 days ago
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