Clone of 2025 Haliburton Art and Craft Festival Application

Haliburton Art and Craft Festival 2026 Vendor Application

2026 deadline to apply is: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2026 10 PM
COVID19 and Haliburton Art and Craft Festival

Ontario Health, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health (HKPR) and Haliburton and the Municipality of Dysart et al regulations may impact Haliburton Art and Craft Festival 2026. Last year we made modifications to entry to grounds, layout, arrival and departure logistics and services; these will continue until further notice. We are a "mask-friendly" environment.

VISIT OUR WEBPAGE FOR IMAGES OF PREVIOUS YEARS, SELECTION PROCESS AND SOCIAL LINKS
We welcome your application online. There is no fee to apply. Online applications are due Friday February 27 at 10pm.

ONLY accepted applicants will receive the Registration Package, Payment Form and regular updates.
- ALL applicants must complete this application. This includes anyone who has participated in past year(s).
- We do not accept paper applications.
- Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
- A maximum of 100 spots are available.
- If you are accepted you will be emailed the Registration Package and Payment Form on or before April 11, 2026.
- Jury selection is final.
- No booth sharing between distinctly different types of work/studios/artists/artisans
Festival Hours

Friday July 24 12 noon until 5 pm

Saturday July 25 10 am until 5 pm

Sunday July 26 10 am until 4 pm

Location

Head Lake Park next to Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre, 23 York Street, Haliburton Village, Ontario K0M1S0

Attendance projection and admission

5,500 local residents, cottagers, Canadian and International tourists. Public admission $5 by cash or tap

Amenities

Park setting, WIFI, Tourist Welcome Centre on site with accessible washrooms, free bikeshare, E-vehicle charging, water-bottle refill station, swimming, adventure playground, dog park, 2 min walk to downtown Haliburton, overnight security, Vendor Parking on site.

Booth Fees 2026

One 10' x 10 ' canopy/tent will fit in a standard spot. WIDTH is across front, DEPTH is how far back it goes. ***SHADE AWNINGS may extend beyond the front line of your assigned spot by 30 inches provided they are securely attached to the canopy/tent and do not interfere with foot or vehicle traffic or adjacent participant's spots.

STANDARD 10' x 10' $395 plus HST

DOUBLE DEEP 10' front x 20' deep $595 plus HST

DOUBLE WIDE 20' wide x 10' deep $595 plus HST

*If your booth requires additional square footage please contact us at the time of space booking for pricing.

Fees may be paid by:

E-transfer (preferred method)
cash
certified cheque/money order

Invoicing

DO NOT SEND PAYMENT BEFORE GETTING YOUR INVOICE!

If you are accepted you will be sent an Acceptance Notice which must be completed and returned immediately. (this is where you choose booth size etc.)

Your invoice will then be created emailed to you with payment instructions.

Contact us to ask if you have questions.

It's time to start your Application!

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Exhibitor Agreement

Please read and sign off below:

If selected to participate in Haliburton Art and Craft Festival I will only show and sell articles which are in keeping with my application images in identity, materials and methods.

I certify that all works in my booth will be original works, created by my studio, using my own original designs.

If I apply into Visual Art, all reproductions will be clearly identified for customers. My application will indicate what percentage of my inventory is made by my hand vs. reproduced by other means i.e. digital reproduction on any material.

The organizers reserve the right to remove work that does not comply with this agreement.
Exhibitor Agreement *

I agree
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Have you applied to Haliburton Art and Craft Festival before?*
Have you been a vendor at Haliburton Art and Craft before?*
Studio name*
How do you wish to appear in the PROGRAM
Your Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number we can reach you at*

Area CodePhone Number
Email*

Confirmation Emailthis is the email we will use for all communication.
Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
How many years has your Studio been in operation? *
Website (if you have one)
Instagram (if you have one)
Facebook (if you have one)
Choose your category
APPLICATION CATEGORY Which Category are you applying in? CHECK ONE (1) ONLY. You may apply in one (1) category. Please note Vendors are not permitted to show or sell work that does not fit the category they applied for and were juried under. There is no food category for this event.*

visual art and sculptureceramics and glassfine woodworkingfashion and accessorieshome, cottage and garden accessoriesjewelleryother
Biography

Tell us a little about you and your artistic practice in one paragraph (200 words or less). This information may be used for promotional purposes related to Haliburton Art and Craft Festival. What you write here may be reproduced as written. We reserve the right to make corrections or edit for marketing purposes. Remember to check your spelling and punctuation. Thank you.

To save time you can copy and paste from an external text (txt) document.
Biography*

Please use FULL SENTENCES.0/200
Materials and Method (Max 200 words)
- Use point form only
- List materials you use to create your work.
- Describe any unique characteristics of your work or methods. i.e. eco-friendly, locally sourced materials etc.
- Visual artists: this is where you let us know if you are offering reproductions of your work alongside original work. Be specific. i.e. 20% giclee, 10% digital print on silk scarf, 70% original
- If other people are involved in making your work describe their role
- To save time you can copy and paste from an external text (txt) document.
Materials and Methods*

please be clear and concise, USE POINT FORM0/200
Image upload

You will need:
- CURRENT images representing examples of the work you plan to sell - not old work.
- 6 different high quality PRODUCT images (max. file size 5MB)
- NO Booth images allowed
  NO duplicate images
- Re-name these 6 images, in order, before upload as follows: YOURSTUDIONAME-1.jpg
- size/function/title/medium for each image (up to 20 words)
- retail price range in $ for each product shown
TIP 1: Be sure your images show your work at it's best. Eliminate visual clutter. Provide closeup images if you want the viewer to notice detail. Do not include branding.

TIP 2: Use CURRENT images! This is very important.

The images you provide may be used for promotional purposes for Haliburton Art and Craft Festival if you are accepted.
LIST YOUR 6 IMAGES HERE (NOTE: image upload is the next step after this one)
Image list - LABELS SHOULD READ: STUDIONAME-1.JPG , -2, -3 ETC*
UPLOAD YOUR IMAGES HERE
IMAGE 1*
IMAGE 2*
IMAGE 3*
IMAGE 4*
IMAGE 5*
IMAGE 6*

You are almost done... it's time to

REVIEW

Please take a moment to review your content before submitting. You may review your application by using the REVIEW button.

+ SUBMIT

This upload process will take time, depending on your internet speed and file size.

After you SUBMIT DO NOT "go back" or close this window.

When your upload is complete you will see a rainbow with a check mark + confirmation message like this:

********If you do not see the green checkmark on your screen after sending it means we did not get your application!

Acceptance notices will be sent by email early by April 11 to the email address you provide us with on this application.

Thank you for your application.

Laurie Jones, Executive Director

Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre

705-457-2330 Office Hours: Wednesday - Friday 11 - 5

NOTE: Office is closed December 22 through January 20.

Emails will be checked periodically. If your concern is urgent put the word URGENT in your subject line.

Haliburton Art and Craft Festival 2026

www.railsendgallery.com info@railsendgallery.com
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