Handcrafted Goods Fair

09/27/2023

We are looking at the idea of holding a craft fair this coming Spring 2024. Last year, a bazaar was held in the same location with nothing more than $5 per item. They were absolutely swamped with customers. It would be fantastic to bring in the same kind of crowds. To accomplish that goal, we would like tables to offer various prices, with a cap of no more than $15 per item. We would still require a donation from each vendor for the chance auction. Net proceeds from the chance auction & table fees would again go to the Gardner CAC to aid our local area. Does this sound like something you would like to be a vendor at?

11/25/2022

Thank you to everyone who was part of the fair this year. We were able to donate $544 to the Gardner CAC. They will be using the money to help our community here in Gardner, from meals to food pantry needs to emergency aid. Be sure to check out the CAC home page to see how you can help with their ongoing mission.

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11/15/2022

This post is for our vendors for the upcoming fair.

SETUP:

* The doors open to vendors for setup at 7am. Park close to the doors to unload, then move your vehicles to the back of the large parking lot so the customers will have room to park close to the entrance during the fair.
* If you are assigned to the upper level, come in through the handicapped entrance. If you are assigned to the lower level, come in the bottom entrance and down the short hall.
* When you arrive, check in with Nancy Chase and bring your donated item to the raffle table.
* Your space is an 8' x 3' table, plus a couple feet of standing room behind it. While tables are your responsibility, chairs are available at the venue. We automatically place two chairs at each allocated space for your convenience.
* No masking tape may be used to tape things to the walls or floors, per the Legion. Use painters tape only!
* Please follow common courtesy rules when it comes to dealing with both customers and each other.
* No burning incense or candles. Do not apply aerosol scents of any kind as some folks are allergic to perfumes and such.

DURING:
* The American Legion will be selling tap soda and a limited selection of snacks during the fair. Last year was hot dogs and a packaged pastry. You are welcome to bring your own snacks & drinks, if you'd like.
* The raffle will be drawn at 2:30 so winners can receive their prizes before the fair is over.

END OF FAIR:
* The fair ends at 3pm. Please do not take down your table any earlier. Our advertisements all say 9-3!
* Everything must be taken down right after the fair. Your area needs to be cleaned up before you leave (ie: pick up any trash).

Other things to note:
You may want to bring a tablecloth or something to spruce up your table. If your table is only 6' x 3', you can bring a small 2' table for the end or place a small display on the end. As long as it fits within the space you have been allotted.

11/04/2022

To everyone who is participating as a vendor this year, there are 3 things you can do to help promote the November 19th fair:
* This picture can be saved to your computer so you can print it and put it up around your area to help promote the fair.
* We have been promoting this event through both of our Gardner community pages on Facebook. If you are part of another community page, feel free to share it with your town.
* Don't forget to share it with your friends and family to help spread the word.

11/03/2022

We still have a couple tables available for anyone still interested in being a vendor at this Autumn's craft fair, Nov 19 here in Gardner. Please send a DM to us on the HGF page.

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An indoor fair with local handcrafted goods available for purchase. There will also be a raffle table for assorted items, with all proceeds going to local charity.

09/14/2022

For those interested in being a vendor, tables are $25 plus a donated item from your table for the chance auction.

09/11/2022

APPLICATIONS
(Updated 9/25/22)
Now that the date and location are set for the Autumn fair, we will be sending out applications. If you want an application, DM us on the HGF page and we will reply with the application attached as a PDF. Please do not add a comment of "interested" as we need you to first DM us in order to send the PDF application. Facebook makes it so we cannot send attachments until you do this.
** We will message you once the payment clears the bank (usually about 2 business days) to confirm your space at the fair. **

09/11/2022

Here is the official flyer for the autumn fair dated for November 19th. Feel free to share!

09/01/2022

We are now setting up the next craft fair for November 19th, here in Gardner. Will be signing the contract this weekend. Once that is done, will announce the where and send out applications.

11/25/2021

The Handcrafted Goods Fair, held on November 20th here in Gardner, was able to donate $761 to the American Legion. Monies came both from table fees and raffled items.

Thank you everyone ❤