Treasure Chest Arts & Craft Shows - Craft & Gift Show
Fri May 21st - Sun May 23rd 10
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| Event Location
One Gateway Drive
Collinsville, IL 62234
Location/Facility Name: Gateway Center
Location/Facility Type: Convention Center
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| Listing Details for Event #: 1277823
Posted: Jan 9, 2010
Last Updated: Sep 1, 2010
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Event Details
Primary Category:
- Art & Craft Events
- Craft Show
Additional Categories:
- Holiday & Seasonal Events
- Spring Festival
- Vendor Events
- Bazaar
Dates: Fri May 21st - Sun May 23rd 10
Show Hours: Fri.2-7 p.m., Sat. 9 am-5pm, Sun. 10 am-4pm
Setup Time: Friday 9am-1:30pm
Public Admission Price: FREE
Attendance: 3000
Attendance Method: Estimated Anticipated Attendance
Year #: 1
Parking: Convention Center - multiple lots near entrances
Vendor Parking: behind building
RV Parking: at nearby Wal-Mart
Restrooms: Convention Center restrooms
Awards/Prizes: none
Electricity: $45-120v,10amp service
Water: not provided
Tables/Chairs: 8' table-$12 with skirt-$25;chair-$3.00
Misc Details: Indoor Event, Retail Items, Non-Juried Crafts
Website: URL on file! Click Here for more info.
Entertainment: No entertainment currently scheduled.
Activities: Shopping, shopping and more shopping!!
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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: 6x8-$150;8x8-$200;10x10-$250;10x15-$350; 10x20-$450: discounts for applications and payments received by Jan. 31.
URL to Offical Art/Craft Application: View!
Retail Spaces This Yr: 30
Retail Spaces Still Open: 27
Retail Space Price: 16x8-$150;8x8-$200;10x10-$250;10x15-$350; 10x20-$450: discounts for applications and payments received by Jan. 31.
URL to Offical Retail Application: View!
Food Spaces This Yr: 20
Food Spaces Still Open: 19
Food Space Price: 6x8-$150;8x8-$200;10x10-$250;10x15-$350; 10x20-$450: discounts for applications and payments received by Jan. 31.
URL to Offical Food Application: View!
App Deadline: 2010-05-01
App Deadline: Passed
Still Accepting App's: NO
Latest Notification/Hear-back Date: 2010-05-15
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, Fudge makers
This is a first year show. No percentages are available on application acceptance rates.
Applications are Screened & Accepted progressively, as they arrive, until all spaces are filled.
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Description
| Treasure Chest Arts & Crafts Craft and Gift Show to be held May 21-22-23 at the Gateway Center in Collinsville, IL. Over 200 booths of unique, hand-made and one-of-a-kind items. 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! Regiser early for best booth locations. Some catagories have limited number of spaces. Discounts for registering before Jan. 31, 2010. |
Advertising Done for This Event
| This show will be advertised on several radio stations, t.v channels 2,11 and 30 (at least one; all three if funding allows), local newspapers, Magazine ads, web postings, fliers, mailers and e-mail data base. |
Event/Application Rules & Regulations
Treasure Chest Arts & Craft Show
Craft and Gift Show
Friday - Saturday Sunday May 21-22-23, 2010
Gateway Center
Collinsville, IL
Exhibitor Rules and Regulations
1. Items that are handmade, hand crafted or of a craft nature is 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. $45 if paid with booth fees, $60 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, May 21, beginning at 8:00am. 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 promoters 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. Illinois 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 approximately 2 weeks prior to the show and will include your booth space number, floor plan and other detailed information. If no envelope is provided, you 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 will be charged a 10% concessions fee by the Center. If selling a food or beverage product, samples may be no greater than 4 oz. Items must be manufactured, processed and distributed by the exhibiting firm and must be related to participation in the exhibiting event. Securing of all necessary licenses and/or permits is the responsibility of the exhibitor. Exhibitors are responsible for complying with all Marion 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.
Exhibitor Price List
Booth Sizes and prices are listed below. Register early for best prices!!!
Booth Size If paid by 1/31/2010 1/31/2010 5/1 After 5/1
6x8 $125 $150 $200
8x8 $150 $200 $250
10 x 10 $200 $250 $300
10 x 15 $300 $350 $400
10 x 20 $400 $450 $500
Other items you might need:
If paid with application If adding to your application
Electric* 120V-Single phase 10 amps (960 watts) $45.00 $60.00
Skirt* fits an 8 table $18.00 $23.00
Skirted Table* 8 x 30 skirted exhibit table $25.00 $30.00
Table* 8 x 30 exhibit table (no skirt) $12.00 $17.00
Chairs* Folding, no cushion $3.00 $5.00
*The prices of these items are set by the Center.
Show Hours
Friday, May 21st:
8:00am Doors will open for crafters to begin setting-up. All booths must be
ready by 1:30pm.
2:00pm Doors open for business.
7:00pm Show closes. Crafters may restock their booths at this time.
7:30pm - Everyone must leave the building.
Saturday, May 22nd:
8:00am Doors will be open for crafters to restock their booths.
9:00am Doors open for business.
5:00pm - Show closes. Crafters may restock their booths at this time.
5:30pm - Everyone must leave the building.
Sunday, May 23rd:
9:00am Doors will be open for crafters to restock their booths.
10:00am Doors open for business.
4:00pm - Show closes. Crafters may begin packing their booths at this time.
7:00pm - Everyone must be out of the building.
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 Gateway Center is located at
One Gateway Drive, Collinsville, IL
Gateway Center's Location on Mapquest
Traveling North on Interstate 55/70, take Collinsville Exit 11. At traffic light, turn left onto Highway 157/Bluff Road to Eastport Plaza Drive, turn Left. Continue to Gateway Drive, turn right. Gateway Center is located on your left.
Traveling East on Interstate 40 or Interstate 44, Take Interstate 55/70 North, to Collinsville Exit 11. At traffic light, turn left onto Highway 157/Bluff Road to Eastport Plaza Drive, turn Left. Continue to Gateway Drive, turn right. Gateway Center is located on your left.
Traveling East or West on Interstate 64, Take Exit 9 and drive North on Hwy 157, approximately 7 miles, to Eastport Plaza Drive which is located off Hwy. 157. Turn left on Eastport Plaza Drive, then right on Gateway Drive. Gateway Center is located on left.
Traveling North or South on Interstate 255, take Exit 26, Horseshoe Lake Road, Turn Left. Immediately turn right onto Eastport Plaza Drive and then left onto Gateway Drive. Gateway Center is located on right.
By Highway:
Access is remarkably easy and convenient. Five interstate highways, including I-55, I-64, I-70, , I-270 and I-255 intersect in the Collinsville area. Just take exit 11 from I-55/70 or exit 26 from I-255 and you are here!
By Air:
Lambert St. Louis International Airport is located about 30 minutes from Collinsville by car, bus or airport limousine. In addition, the new Mid America Airport in southern Illinois is located just 20 minutes away.
By Mass Transit:
The St. Louis metro area mass transit district, which includes Collinsville, is served by a combination of light rail, bus and train service. All are easily accessible from Gateway Center with bus stations on site and just minutes away.
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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