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    The Great New England

    CRAFT & ARTISAN SHOWS

    on the Seacoast 

    Coming this summer to the very popular & vacation destination

    Kittery Premium Outlets

    (Between McDonalds and Nike ~ right on Rte 1)

       

    Saturday, July 23 & Sunday, July 24

    Saturday, August 27 & Sunday, August 28 

    9am - 4pm

    Choice of one or two day participation either weekend 

    NOTE- Schedule and times are subject to change.

    Questions? 

    The Great New England Craft & Artisan Shows

     www.gnecraftartisanshows.com

    gnecraftartisanshows@gmail.com

     

    Facebook at Greatnecraftartisanshows

    Jody at 603-321-9794

  •  About the Kittery Premium Outlets->

    345 Rte 1  Kittery, Maine  (just minutes to the NH border yet so close to the very busy York Beach and on the way to Oqunguit and Wells, Maine! 

    Just off Exit 3 on I-95, discover Kittery Premium Outlets, 60 designer and name brand outlets an easy drive from Portland, Maine, Boston and Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Enjoy savings of 25% to 65% every day on brand outlet stores including Adidas, American Eagle, Coach, Cole Haan, ECCO, J.Crew, kate spade new york, Nike Factory, Old Navy, Saucony, Tumi and more.

    The outlets' shopping traffic drastically picks up in the summer months as it is a highly desireable location especially for those seacoast vacationers (thousands of them!) ...and soon they will have the opportunity to pick up some handmade, handcrafted wares!  All stores are in full compliance with CDC and State COVID guidelines.  We will go above and beyond to ensure our outdoor shows are as safe as possible.  

     

    Two ways to participate--> 

    1- Rent an outdoor space (10x12 or 20x12) - bring your own tent, tables and chairs

    2- Be part of our Show Market- Drop your products off and we will sell for you

    How does the Market work?->

    Complete an application for approval (juried event)

    Upon approval you will be issued a Vendor Number

    On the morning of the show bring your products to the Outlets. You may also ship them ahead of time.  All products must be tagged with vendor id and price. (note- there may also be an option to meet someone in your area to drop products off to). 

    We will set up your products for you! In other words, no need to set up your display.  Certainly if you have racks, display items or decorations we would be interested in looking at them for use over the long weekend.  Bring as many items as you wish.  We have the right to determine which products are displayed and where.  We will keep the shelves well stocked with back-up inventory stored in our large back office storage space.  

    We will see you at the end of your rental term to pick up any products that remain.    

    Sales' checks will be issued within the week of the show/market. 

    Market Fees-> where you drop off* and we sell for you 

    $50 for a two day show plus a commission of 25% of sold items

    Have a large item with a high price tag?  Contact us to discuss custom pricing. 

    Credit card fee passed along to Market Participant (3% per transaction)

     

    MARKET FEE DEPOSIT- A non-refundable deposit of $50 due upon approval.  Commissions and cc transaction fees will be deducted from sales' check. 

    BOOTH DEPOSIT- For booth renters- a $50 non-refundable deposit per date will be requested upon acceptance.  You will receive an email with payment instructions. 

     

    *subject to merchandising staff approval and discretion to display. We are looking to display as many products as possible in the well thought out floor plan and spacious market. 

  • Applications reviewed beginning January 30 and will continue until categories fill

    Applicants will be notified within 10 business days of submission. Please refrain from contacting us until this time has lapsed. Please check SPAM FOLDER before reaching out to us.
  • Terms & Conditions for our Seacoast shows->

    Please note the following before completing the application-

    * Applications will be reviewed as received.  To keep the show interesting, creative and ensure to offer a diversity of wares and products we limit acceptance by category. Categories are highly competitive and prior participation does not ensure continued acceptance.

    * This event is juried and intended for Artists, Artisans, Specialty Food Vendors, Craftspeople and sellers of Vintage goods. We ask that all handmade products be offered by those that create the products they are offering. Few (if any) exceptions are allowed. No Direct Sales (such as Avon, MD, Tupperware, etc..). 

    * No application fee and no need to send payment now, if accepted you will be sent payment instructions.

    *GNE Craft & Artisan Shows uses email to communicate lots of important show and application information.  Please be sure to provide us with your current email address!

    * This event is held rain, snow or shine OUTDOORS. No refunds: The space fee for this show is non-refundable. Do note- in the event of severe weather we will most likely postpone a Saturday Show to the next day (Sunday). If a two day show and we must postpone we will do our best to find an alternate summer date in which to host the show.  If we postpone, all fees are transferrable.  

    * No pets or animals allowed.

    * Food is in the area and we will be offering for sale cold drinks and snacks in the show space.  Complimentary coffee on Saturday mornings. 

    * We ask that you do not sell or offer baked goods or candy unless you are categorized as Specialty Foods.

    * All products must remain for the entire show and may not be removed earlier than your rental term. 

    * Product offerings must be from a single Artisan- no sharing or combining products from multiple Artisans.  Few to no exceptions permitted. 

    * Market space will not be considered secured until full payment is received.

    * A $35 collection fee will be assessed on any returned checks.

    * We will not offer products that create dangerous conditions that might cause injury which are inappropriate, offensive, not previously approved or lacks a label. 

    * Vendors selling products that are used (personal care products, candles, lotions, food, etc) are required to submit a Certificate of Insurance listing GNE Events, LLC (23 Hiltons Run, Kittery Point, Maine) as Additional Insurers.Please reach out if this is an issue. 

    * Any orders placed at the show must be place in a timely manner.

    * GNE Events nor it's staff or volunteer is responsible for any product breakage.  Additionally, GNE Events nor Jody Donohue is responsible for theft or misplaced items.   Offer products at your own risk.   

    * GNE Events (dba The Great New England Craft & Artisan Shows) reserves the right to amend and/or add to the applicable rules pertaining to and governing this show at any time prior to the commencement of said show/market. Additions or amendments will be circulated to exhibitors in writing. The interpretation of all rules by the promoters shall be final.

    * We expect all participants to promote this show to the best of their ability, by hanging posters, posting on social media using the #greatnecraftartisanshows hastag, email blasting your network, inviting on our Facebook event page, etc.  However, we ask that your DO NOT create your own Event page for this event.  Please share ours and feel free to post to it.  

    * We ask below that you agree to the terms noted above and agree to not hold the promoter nor owners or managers of the property responsible for loss, theft or damage of exhibitors’ wares, exhibits, or personal property or for loss or injury caused by products sold or exhibited by exhibitors directly or through warranty express or implied. Insurance for such loss, damages or injury will be your (applicant/exhibitor) sole responsibility.

    * Each applicant will be notified of application status within ten business days of application receipt.  Upon acceptance, a phone conference will be arranged to discuss participation, terms and finalize logistics. 

    * Vendors must provide their own tents (no larger than a 20 x 10 is permitted).  Tents must have 40 pound of weights on each frame leg.  Staking into the pavement is not an option. 

    * For a two day show- tents may be left overnight- however, we are not responsible for your items and while security roams the mall throughout the evening hours, they are not specifically patroling the show area.  The Kittery Premium Outlets nor GNE Events or Jody Donohue are responsible for items lost, stolen or damaged. 

    * Vendors should bring their own tables and chairs. 

    * Booths must be professional looking with ironed tablecloths.  No plastic tableclothes allowed. 

    * Very easy move-in and move-out!  Vehicles will be permitted to drive up next to their space to unload.  Move in may begin Friday evening. 

    * Indoor restrooms

    * Booth sitters available

    * Tents and displays must be located entirely within the assigned space.  Tents must have a back drop.  Sidewalls are optional however a backdrop is required.  

    * Electricity is VERY limited. Generators may be permitted, please note this request on your application and we will discuss. 

    * GNE Events has the final decision about ALL products being sold. 

    * Carry in and Carry out trash.  Vendors are not permitted to leave boxes, paper, food, broken equipment or trash of any kind on the ground or around booth spaces.  The trash cans are NOT to be used for vendor trash.  There is, however, a dumpster we would be happy to direct you to for use. Your space will be inspected after you leave the event.  If your space has been left a mess, there will be a $75 fine assessed.  

     

    Stay informed->
    To stay up to date on show information and to see photos from past shows:

    FACEBOOK The Great New England Craft & Artisan Shows

    WEBSITE - www.gnecraftartisanshows.com

    EMAIL - gnecraftartisanshows@gmail.com

     

    NOTE- Schedule and show times are subject to change. 

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  • Thank you for your interest.  Please visit our website often and be sure to follow us on facebook for show updates, promotions and more

     

    Facebook page ~ Great New England Craft & Artisan Shows

    Website ~  www.gnecraftartisanshows.com

     

    Questions ~ Please direct to 

    gnecraftartisanshows@gmail.com

    Jody at 603-321-9794

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