Vendor Frequently Asked Questions
- How Much Does it Cost?
- Do you offer electricity?
- Do you offer tables?
- When is the event and how long does it run?
- When can I expect notification that I'm in the event?
- Am I guaranteed my same booth as last year?
- Who can I contact if I have a question?
- Can someone help me unload and load my products?
Question #1 - How Much Does it Cost?
The cost per booth space is $80.00.
Question #2 - Do you offer electricity?
Yes, on a first come first served basis. We have limited booth space that has electricity so if this is one of your needs the sooner you get your application back to us the better your chances of receiving a booth with electrical capabilities. Cost of the electrical hook-up is $10.00.
Question #3 - Do you offer tables?
Yes, as with question #2 it is on a first come first served basis. We have limited amounts of two different size tables. You can get one (1) 2 1/2' x 6' table for $10.00 or you can get two (2) 3' x 3' tables for $10.00. Tables are the property of Lake Central High School and must be left there after the show is over.
Question #4 - When is the event and how long does it run?
This year's event is on Saturday, December 10th 2011 and opens to the public from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Vendors are asked to show up at 6:00 a.m. to begin unloading their goods at the doors specified in the packet you will receive upon completion of your vendor application and payment.
Question #5 - When can I expect notification that I'm in the event?
Periodically the webmaster of the site will be notified by our event coordinator of whose payment has arrived. We'll provide the list of those in the event on the website. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL TO FIND OUT IF YOUR IN THE EVENT. The administrators are very busy taking care of more than 3,000 students and are not involved with this event. You can always send an email to cfc@lcband.com and our coordinator will answer those emails or just watch the website.
Question #6 - Am I guaranteed my same booth as last year?
Booths are reserved on a first come first serve basis. There is no guarantee you'll be in the same booth space as the previous year(s). Our coordinator works very hard to satisfy the needs of EVERY vendor and where possible, she'll accomodate the request. Please understand that this is not guaranteed. When dealing with anyone involved with this event please understand that we are all just volunteers. Nobody who works the event is paid to do so. We hope all of our vendors will keep that in mind and try to keep the 'holiday spirit' in the forefront during the day.
Question #7 - Who can I contact if I have a question?
You can always send an email to cfc@lcband.com. Our event coordinator will be more than happy to answer your questions.
Question #8 - Can someone help me unload and re-load my products?
Well, you're lucky here as we have Santa's Little Helpers. One of the 'Perks' of our craft fair is that students are enlisted to help the vendors unload their products and re-load them after the show. It makes the entire process easier for you. We ask that you consider tipping the students as they work this event to help garner some money for their own Christmas Shopping. Being members of the high school band means they don't have as much of an opportunity to get a job as they're at the school at practice nearly everyday. Tip Jars will be provided and we ask that you think of the students as they help you unload and re-load and also as they bring you your lunch later in the afternoon.
