3rd Annual Artisan and Craft Fair Application Form

Join Us for the 3rd Annual Artisan & Craft Fair!

Saturday, June 13, 2026
(Rain Date June 14)
11am - 4pm

APPLICATION ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS
(PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 2 WEEKS FOR AN ACCEPTANCE EMAIL AS WE DO NOT MEET DAILY)

We are excited to welcome talented artisans, crafters, and handmade creators to our 3rd Annual Tolland County Artisan & Craft Fair, hosted by the Tolland County Chamber of Commerce and Wood & Word Blooms. This event celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and small businesses that make our community unique.

Our Artisan & Craft Fair brings together a supportive, engaged audience that values shopping local and discovering one-of-a-kind, handcrafted items. Whether you are a returning favorite or joining us for the first time, we invite you to be part of an event designed to highlight your work, connect you with new customers, and create a memorable experience for all.

To those who have been with us from the beginning — thank you. Your creativity and commitment have helped make this event a success year after year. We’re excited to continue growing this fair with you and to welcome new artisans into our community.

Why Participate?

✔ Showcase your handmade products to a local, supportive audience
✔ Gain exposure through Chamber marketing and promotion
✔ Connect with fellow artisans and small business owners
✔ Be part of a well-organized, professionally managed event
✔ Grow your customer base and brand visibility

Exciting News — New Location for 2026!

We are thrilled to share that this year’s Artisan & Craft Fair will be held in a new, highly visible location directly along the main road. We will be on the Green at CT Golfland. This prime placement offers increased exposure to passing traffic and attendees, creating even more opportunity for your business to be seen.

Even better, vendors will be able to drive right up to their assigned space for easy unloading and setup, making arrival and breakdown smoother and more convenient than ever.

10 x 10 Outdoor Spots
Tents Required - All tents must be weighted or adequately secured to the ground with stakes, no color restrictions.
No electricity provided. Besides food trucks, vendors needing electricty may only bring their own silent power sources.
Set Up: 9am - 10:45am

Artisan / Crafter / Cottage or Tented Food Vendor Rates:

Chamber Member $40 / Returning $60 / New $70

PLEASE NOTE: We do allow booth sharing of up to 2 businesses; however, each vendor must still apply individually and pay their separate vendor fee, if accepted. Booth Sharing does not equate to a split booth fee. We are also accommodate requests to put booths near a vendor friend, when possible. Please understand, that is not always possible.

Food / Beverage Truck Vendor Rates:

Member $90 / Returning $110 / New $125

SPACES ARE LIMITED, SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
We took 50 vendors last year but hope to expand to even more unique vendors this year. We do limit the number of vendors in each category and look to showcase uniqueness between like vendors (ie. jewelry vendors all make something unqiue, bakers have different specialties, crocheted items are not all similar, etc).

Application Details:

Thank you for applying to join us as a vendor. Please be sure to fill out the form completely and upload artwork/logo to be used for promotions. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. We are only accepting a limited # of each type of vendor.
Items must include an element of hand-crafting (ie. time, artistry, and work put in by the crafter). No MLM vendors or resellers please.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Your organizers have full time jobs, so please know we do not approve on a daily basis. Please be patient.
All applicants will receive an email of acceptance or to let you know you have not been approved or have been waitlisted.
If approved, you will will get an invoice from the TCCC. You can pay with CC or check. Payment would be due within 2 weeks from your approval date. If you have not paid, you may lose your spot to another on the wait list.

(Submitting your application tells us you agree with all that is mentioned on this agreement)

No refunds due to weather.

Business name:*

Full name:*

First NameLast Name

E-mail:*

example@example.com

Cell phone:*

City:*

State:*

CT Sales & Use Tax Permit - All businesses selling in the State of CT are required to have a Sales & Use Tax Permit. A VALID permit is required.

Here is the link for more information.

Please attach a copy of your valid CT Sales & Use Tax Permit*

Browse Files

Are you a current Chamber Member??*

Main Product Category (Select One)*

Are you a returning Artisan, Crafter, Cottage or Tented Food Vendor or new to our event?

Are you a returning Food or Beverage Truck or new to our event?

Fine Art Sub-Category

Ceramics & Pottery Sub-Category

Woodworking Sub-Category

Jewelry (Handmade) Sub-Category

Metalwork Sub-Category

Glass Art Sub-Category

Fiber Art & Textiles Sub-Category

Apparel & Wearables Sub-Category

Leather Goods Sub-Category

Candles & Home Fragrance Sub-Category

Soaps, Skincare & Bath Products Sub-Category

Herbal & Natural Products Sub-Category

Photography Sub-Category

Mixed Media & Paper Art Sub-Category

Floral, Botanical & Wreaths Sub-Category

Home Décor & Functional Art Sub-Category

Upcycled & Reclaimed Creations Sub-Category

Children’s Handmade Items Sub-Category

Pet Accessories Sub-Category

Personalized & Custom Gifts Sub-Category

Beeswax & Honey Products Sub-Category

Seasonal & Holiday Items Sub-Category

Food /Beverage Truck Sub-Category

Cottage or Tented Food Vendor Sub-Category

Copy of your Food Service Permit

Attach Here

Food / Beverage Trucks & Tented Food Vendors: Food trucks (and other food vendors) must obtain a Temporary Food Service Permit or appropriate license from the North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) — the local health authority covering Vernon. This permit is required for food vending at special events like fairs, and must be submitted in advance (usually at least 10–14 days before the event) with the required fee. If you need a copy of the blank application, email Melissa directly.

Are all of your products made by you?*

Please explain what element is not handmade (ie. sticker printing outsourced, component of your jewelry, etc.) This is not a deal breaker.

Description of your Art/Craft:*

Price Range of your Products:*

Product photo (helps with advertising your participation):

Upload a File

Accepted file formats: GIF, JPG and PNG

Product photo (helps with advertising your participation):

Upload a File

Accepted file formats: GIF, JPG and PNG

Product photo (helps with advertising your participation):

Upload a File

Accepted file formats: GIF, JPG and PNG

Table/Truck / Booth photo:

Upload a File

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This year, we’re shaking things up with an exciting new raffle experience designed to boost shopper engagement and drive vendor sales! Vendors will receive raffle tickets to hand out to shoppers with purchases, creating an interactive incentive that keeps attendees shopping and exploring throughout the event.

Vendors are also invited to donate raffle items, which will be combined into fun, curated raffle baskets featuring multiple businesses. These baskets will be raffled off to shoppers during the event, adding extra excitement and visibility for participating vendors.

Would you like to participate in the raffle?*

If you would like to participate in the raffle, what will you be donating?

Are you available on our Rain Date of Sunday, June 14, 2026?*

Upload your business logo if you have one (used for marketing)

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Short business description to be used on social media promotions:*

Website:

Facebook:

Instagram:

Etsy:

Questions & Comments:

If you have additional questions or comments, let us know here. If you are requesting a location near another vendor, please note it here.

We will do our very best to advertise and market this event with our members and the community. But please, do your part and also share share share!

If you are approved to participate and have a facebook page, we will add you as a co-host on our event facebook page so it will show up on your page for easy sharing.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND!! There are a lot of scammers out there. Especially on social media. The ONLY people you should be reaching out to with questions on this event are Melissa Smith and Jen Angle. We are the ONLY 2 people planning this event. If you have questions, play it safe and email us directly.

With Gratitude,

Melissa Smith / Executive Director / Tolland County Chamber of Commerce Email: melissa@tollandcountychamber.org

Co-Organizer, Jen Angle / Owner / Wood & Word Blooms Email: woodandwordblooms@gmail.com

Before you go....

Did you know that the Tolland County Chamber of Commerce now offers membership opportunities specifically tailored for Artisans, Crafters, and Part-Time Hobbyists? This membership allows businesses to promote their products and services through Chamber marketing channels, participate in events, and build meaningful connections—supporting growth, exposure, and long-term success.

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