Thursday, January 29, 2015

Wow - it's been forever since I've written on here. New Year's resolution! Weekly blogs! I have to.

I unfortunately could not afford the website anymore. It was coming out of my own pocket. Sorry folks. So I thought I'll start a blog - get some sponsors and hopefully build this one step at a time.

So we are almost (1 day away) in February and things need to be rolling and shaking. The registration will open up this weekend. Sunday evening. OFFICIALLY. Thank you to all that have been inquiring about it. And thank you for your patience.

RULES to REGISTER:
1. Your product MUST be handmade. We want to see your craft. Whether it's painting, illustrating, photography, pottery, sculptures (metal, wood, mixed media), crafts, oils (if homemade), baking, music,  drama, writing/writers, poetry, dance - those are all ART RELATED.

2. You must send in photos of your craft or a link to facebook or website if available. For reference and to help us promote your craft on our blog and facebook page.

3. You must be prepaid through the paypal registration form. If it does not go through then it is not confirmed.

4. You must provide your own table - the area is 10' x 10' and it will be in the grass area this year. Leaving the sidewalk free for the public. Cost is $20.00/ booth area and $80.00 for food trucks
Along with a table - we highly recommend chairs, tents (overhead to shade you from the sun) and any drinks or snacks for the day.

5. Restaurants area providing special for that day. And will come to your booth for orders and deliver the food, so you don't have to leave your booth.

6. Invite friends, family and groups you below to - church or volunteer groups. The more you invite the more the word spreads to help bring MORE business for you. SHARE our fb page and blog!

7.  Parking is only permitted up front for the public. All participates must park behind Sports Junction and or the Salon on the corners.

8. EVERYONE is responsible for their own trash. So please be respectful and pick up after yourselves.

9. 80% of the registration is going towards the scholarship. the other portion needs to help with advertising and flyers. Any in-kind donations is greatly appreciated.

Any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me directly at Teresa Stern (teresastern16@yahoo.com) or you can reach me at my work at teresas@journalbooks.com
You can call me after 6:00 p.m. at 704.458.0362. (cell)