Fabulous Fox Island October Market
Sat Oct 2nd 10
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| Event Location
690 9th Avenue
Fox Island, WA 98333
Location/Facility Name: Nichols Community Center
Location/Facility Type: One-story white building with playground and gazebo in back.
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| Listing Details for Event #: 1297545
Posted: Feb 16, 2010
Last Updated: Feb 6, 2012
Listing Completeness %: 98%
Views: Total: 31 Registered Users: 2
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Event Details
Primary Category:
- Art & Craft Events
- Art and Craft Show
Additional Categories:
- Craft Boutique
- Childrens Event
- Family-Friendly Event
- Vendor Events
- Bazaar
- Vendor Market
- Community Events
Dates: Sat Oct 2nd 10
Date Pattern: Always the First Saturday of Each Month
Show Hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Setup Time: Sat Morning 7:30am - 9:30am
Public Admission Price: Free
Attendance: 300
Attendance Method: Estimated Anticipated Attendance
Year #: 1
Parking: Free parking on 9th Avenue and on Gway Drive. Do not block private driveways.
Vendor Parking: Please park on 9th Avenue or Gway Drive. Do not block private driveways.
RV Parking: None on site, Camping at Kopachuck State Park
Restrooms: Separate inside mens and womens restrooms.
Awards/Prizes: none
Electricity: Electrical outlets are available. Please bring your own extension cords.
Water: Fresh water is available inside the kitchen and in the restrooms.
Tables/Chairs: $20.00 for one (1) 6' x 3' table. Chairs are available at no extra charge.
Misc Details: Indoor Event, Retail Items, Non-Juried Crafts
Website: URL on file! Click Here for more info.
Advertising: This event is listed in The Peninsula Gateway, the Fox Island News, The Kitsap Sun, The Tacoma News Tribune, Take-A-Break, Gig Harbor Magazine, Craig's List and on the foxisland.net website.
Entertainment: No entertainment provided, except for shopping.
Activities: Shopping at the Market, playground with swings and slides, Fox Island Nature Center is next door if you want to go for a walk in the woods.
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Jury Fee: none
Jury Requirements: Not juried, but keep your table attractive looking.
Commission: No commission
Art/Craft Spaces This Yr: 35
Art/Craft Spaces Still Open: 6
Number of Apps Expected This Yr: 60
Art/Craft Space Price: $20.00 for one (1) 6' x 3' table. Chairs are available at no extra charge.
URL to Offical Art/Craft Application: View!
Retail Spaces This Yr: 5
Retail Spaces Still Open: 5
Retail Space Price: $20.00 for one (1) 6' x 3' table. Chairs are available at no extra charge.
URL to Offical Retail Application: View!
App Deadline: 2010-09-18
App Deadline: Passed
Still Accepting App's: NO
Latest Notification/Hear-back Date: 2010-10-01
Vendor Types Needed: All types of crafters, vendors and artists.
NOT Needed: Massages, pet supplies, jewelry, candles
% of Vendors that Re-Apply: 75%
% of all Applications Accepted: 80%
Applications are Screened & Accepted progressively, as they arrive, until all spaces are filled.
Applications are Screened & the best Accepted, all at once, after the application deadline.
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Description
Fall is in the air! Spend the day at The Fabulous Fox Island October Indoor Market! Browse from over 40 crafters and artisans for goodies galore. Free admission, free parking and win fabulous Free Door Prizes! We have a large playground for the kiddies, too!
Call: Lise Ohlson at 253-549-2701
E-Mail: ficra@foxisland.net
Location: Nichols Community Center, 690 9th Ave., Fox Island, WA 98333
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Event/Application Rules & Regulations
We will provide you with one table that measures 3 feet by 6 feet. We also have metal folding chairs at no extra cost if you need them. The tables will be set up in both classrooms and the auditorium of the Nichols Community Center. All spaces are inside of a heated building.
YOur name will be marked on a table if you have made a reservation. You must supply your own change. We do have electrical outlets if you need electricity. Please bring your own extension cord. All vendors are asked to donate an item for our Free Door Prize drawings that are held throughout the day.
You may set up your table on Saturday, October 1, 2010 between 7:30am - 9:30am. FICRA is not responsible for any theft or damage of any materials, merchandise or equipment left on site. Your space must be completely dismantled no later than 5:00pm on the day of the event. Please clean up and take with you any trash that you generate during this event. We have no garbage service at the Nichols Community Center.
Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase at the event.
The Indoor Market is part of FICRA's fund raising activities to raise money for the continued maintenance and operation of the Nichols Community Center. Therefore, the cost to participate in the Market is $20.00 per table. This $20.00 vendor fee must be received no later than September 18, 2010 to insure your reservation. No shows and cancellations will not be refunded. Please make your check or money order payable to “FICRA”. Your cancelled check is your receipt.
The Market will be held one Saturday each month.
No animals are allowed inside the building. Do NOT bring your pet.
Common Rules Selected: Previous acceptance does not guarantee re-acceptance. A percentage of vendors are cycled out each year to maintain freshness. Vendors can share a booth. Vendors do not have to signup for all event dates. Spots are selected by vendors day of show - first come, first pick. No Refunds or Show Credits. Held Rain or Shine! 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 event premises. No receptacles provided. No Gas Generators. No Early Packup Allowed. Raffle / Door Prize Donation Required. Table Cloth or Drape Required. NO Setup until vehicle fully unloaded and moved. Vehicles can not be brought near stand for un/loading. 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:
Retail Items Allowed.
All items must be hand made or embelished.
All items must be Fine Craft or Art.
Limited number of Artists per category.
Artist must be present day of show.
Floor length table cloths required.
No inventory boxes in view.
All product types to be sold must be listed on application.
Pre-show inspection of items and booths will be performed.
Vendors with items violating contract terms WILL BE asked to remove them.
Determined Quality Level: 2
quality levels explained
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Driving Directions From the Tacoma Narrows Bridge the total distance is 14.0 miles.
The estimated total driving time from the bridge is 33 minutes.
From Tacoma, cross the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
Continue on State Route 16, going west.
Take the third exit off the right side of highway.
Turn left. Go over highway overpass.
Follow the road signs that direct you to Fox Island.
You will pass the Gig Harbor Grange on your right.
You will pass Artondale Elementary School on your right.
Turn left onto 70th Avenue NW.
Turn right onto 32nd Street NW.
Road name changes to Warren Drive NW.
Keep left and cross the Fox Island Bridge
Follow Island Boulevard to 9th Avenue.
Turn left onto 9th Avenue.
Go down a steep hill. You will come to a stop sign.
Nichols Community Center will be on the left. It is a large, one story gray building with white trim. You will see a playground in back of the building.
Promoter Details
Fabulous Fox Island Market
Promoter Number: 29254 User Number: 136154 UserName: Scarlett
Contact Name: Lise
Make Checks out to: Lise' Ohlson
Phone: 253-549-2701 Please mention EventLister.com!
Phone 2: 253-549-2701
Fax: 253-549-7701
Email: Email on file! Click Here for more info.
Website: Website on file! Click Here for more info.
Payment Types Accepted: Checks, Money Orders, Cash - day of
Years Promoting: 8
PromoterType: Professional Event Promoter
Last Site Activity: 3 days ago
| Fabulous Fox Island Market
690 9th Avenue
Post Office Box 581
Fox Island, WA 98333
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