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      We couldn't be more excited about our

    new partnership and show offering 

    NH Pumpkin Festival

    Craft & Artisan Show 

     

    Attendance is estimated at

    15,000 - 20,000 guests

     

    Saturday, October 29

    10am - 7pm

    The theme is Pumpkins & Fall

     

    We are asking accepted exhibitors to offer at least one fall themed or pumpkin like product if at all possible! 

    We also ask that you bring a carved pumpkin.....

    it is a pumpkin festival after all!! 


    We will be giving away $100 cash prize to the exhibitor with the Best Costume - yup, please wear a costume..while not required, we thought it would add to the fun!! Additionally, Best Dressed booth receives FREE entry into the 2023 Festival!  

     

    Show will take place in

    Downtown Laconia 

     

    Move in Saturday morning

    You will be able to drive up close to your booth space to drop off your items 

    We will offer staggered move in times

    (may be a chance to drop items off on Friday)

     

    Direct any questions to us at 

    GNECraftArtisanShows@gmail.com

     

  • Applications will be reviewed as received

    Applicants will be notified within 10 business days of submission. Please refrain from contacting us until this time has lapsed. **Please check your spam folder for an email prior to contacting us.
  • We are so excited we can offer you such a great venue to sell your handmade creations at. 


    The show will be included in marketing materials for the festival, we will have a highlight spot on the commercials and radio ad.  Our banner will be displayed on the festival website.  We will have flyers and signs throughout the festival announcing the show....this is going to be Spectacular!!! 

    The festival was previously held in Keene and has moved to Laconia.  It has been cancelled the last two years - attendance two years ago for the two day event was 40,000.  

    75+ JURIED ARTISANS, CRAFTSMEN & SPECIALITY FOOD VENDORS will be offering amazing handmade products (no direct sales or commerical permitted)

    Best part- THE CHAMBER & GNE WILL HANDLE ALL OF THE PERMITS- YOU NEED ONLY LIST US AS ADDITIONAL INSURERS ON YOUR POLICY IF YOU HAVE A CONSUMABLE PRODUCT. 

    Unfortunately, Electric is very limited and will be available on a shared basis to charge electronics needed for the show at no additional charge. 

    Carry in and out trash- dumpsters will be available for use.  

    Wifi is not available.  Plan accordingly. 

    Held rain or shine.    

    Complimentary coffee Saturday morning and bottles of water throughout the show. 

    Vehicles will be permitted to drive up very close to their booth space to unload and load.  Move in times will be a bit staggered.  

    Door prizes to include local gift certificates to restaurants and shops plus $100 cash door prize.   

    Be sure to follow our facebook event page to stay up to date on show information, promotions and details

    FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE HERE

      

     

  • Terms & Conditions for our show->

    Please note the following before completing the application-

    * 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. 

    * No pets or animals allowed.

    * 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. 

    * Booth 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 consumables (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) and The Town of Laconia 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 (accepted, denied or waitlisted) within ten business days of application receipt via email.  PLEASE CHECK SPAM! 

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

    * Lakes Region Chamber  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

    * Booth sitters available

    * Tents and displays must be located entirely within the assigned space. 

    * Electricity is very limited and will not be available at your booth space but a central area for shared use.  Generators (outdoors) 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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  • Click the submit button below to receive an email confirming receipt of your application. All applicants will receive an email with Selection Committee decision.  Those accepted will be invoiced and emailed deposit payment details. Thank you for your interest!

     

    ***** PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER IN APPROXIMATELY 10 DAYS IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE AN EMAIL FROM US REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION STATUS ******  

    ***** WE REACH OUT TO ALL APPICANTS WITH EITHER AN ACCEPTANCE, WAITLISTED OR DECLINED STATUS.  ****

     

    THANK YOU! 

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