The Kiwanis Club of Safety Harbor puts on two Arts and Crafts Shows that are usually held the third Sunday in March and the second Sunday in December on Main Street in downtown Safety Harbor.
One hundred percent of net proceeds from these events goes directly back into the Safety Harbor Community. The proceeds finance our student service projects, scholarships, and community grants.
Our shows are an excellent opportunity for artists and crafters to display and sell their products. We make every effort to ensure crafts and art are original and are very well attended.
RULES
DATE: Sunday, December 13, 2020
LOCATIONS: Main Street, Safety Harbor, Florida
TIMES: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For 40 years, the Kiwanis Club of Safety Harbor has presented outdoor arts and crafts shows. Kiwanis is a not-for-profit organization of volunteers that focuses on local service. Kiwanis is committed to changing the world one child and one community at a time through our many service projects, scholarships and community grants. Our shows are an excellent opportunity for artists and crafters to display and sell their items. The shows are well recognized and well attended. We prefer handcrafted items and reserve the right to accept/reject any exhibits or merchandise.
ENTRY DEADLINES
Spaces are filled by request and category.
Placement is on a “first come, first served” basis, and the club reserves the right of refusal to any vendor or item.
Space placement is at committee discretion. Application is not assured until payment is made.
Checks/money orders must be made payable to Safety Harbor Kiwanis and are non-refundable and non-transferable.
If you are not accepted for the show, your payment will be returned.
1. PHOTOGRAPHS
a. Send photos via email (to acshkiwanis@gmail.com) or include your website. One photo of your art/craft, one of you making the items and one of your display setup. Digital photographs are preferred over hard copies.
b. Hard copy photographs will be returned at show by block captains.
c. You may be asked to resubmit photos, regardless of participation is past shows.
2. BOOTH SPACE
a. A single space is at least 10’ by 10’.
b. You must provide your own tent and set-up hardware. No stakes are allowed.
c. There is limited electricity. We must be advised pre-show if you need electricity. NO generators without approval of the Committee.
d. The set-up is on a paved surface but may be unlevel. Booths back to sidewalk/driveway & must be kept clear.
e. The show is divided into blocks.
f. Set-up begins at 6 a.m. Sunday. Drive onto Main St from the avenue of your space number i.e. 502 enter from 5th Ave, turn west and park on south side for unloading. No Saturday set-up. Vehicles must be off street by 9 AM.
3. NUMBER OF EXHIBITORS
a. December 200+ exhibitors
b. Double booths are available yet limited. Request in advance.
4. SETUP/SECURITY
a. Main Street is blocked by barricades and Sheriff’s deputies.
b. Set-up is supervised by block captains.
5. VEHICLES
a. Parking in the downtown area can be a challenge.
b. Please obey ‘No Parking’ signs and posted No parking in private lots. City lot at 800 and Main.
6. ADVERTISING
We advertise in show magazines, city publications, local newspapers, online, fliers, etc.
7. SALES TAX
a. Each exhibitor is responsible for collecting Florida Sales Tax and reporting to the FL Department of Revenue.
b. Out of state vendors must adhere to their individual state laws also.
c. No city sales tax.
8. INFORMATION TENT/HOSPITALITY//MEDICAL
a. There will be a Kiwanis booth.
b. We provide complimentary coffee and donuts
c. In case of medical emergencies, please call 911.
9. ALCOHOL & PETS
a. Please, no alcohol.
b. Pets are discouraged as this is Main Street and our shows can become crowded.
You will be liable for any disruption, damage or injury caused by a pet.
10. PARTICIPATION IN OUR OTHER SHOWS
a. You are not guaranteed a space.
b. Each show requires a separate application.
11. FOOD
We allow a limited number of food vendors and each requires separate consideration. Rates may vary.
Full Menu vendors must provide Florida food license
12. ANIMALS
NO Live animals allowed for sale or as an incentive to purchase.
Remember this is an outdoor event. There is no rain date. The show goes on rain or shine. NO refunds.
Kiwanis Club of Safety Harbor Foundation, Inc.
FAQs
A. 6:00 am to 9:00 am.
What time is take down?
A. 4:00 pm.
Will I be on Main Street?
A. All spaces are on Main Street
Registration
The Arts & Crafts Shows have initiated an online registration option as well as the traditional paper registration option. What should I do?
A. We have launched online registration to save your valuable time and to make registration easier and more efficient.
Can I pay by check?
A. Yes, but we prefer vendors register and pay online. Offline registration will be more expensive.
If I send a check, where do I send my check and how do I make it out?
A. Checks are made payable:
Kiwanis Club of Safety Harbor Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 312
Safety Harbor, Fl 34695
What if I am not accepted into the show?
A. You will receive an email answer within 5 days regarding your acceptance status.
Can I bring cash the day of the show?
A. No, the fees are due when you are accepted.
What is the deadline for applying?
A. The deadline for applying online is December 2, 2019.
Can I register now for the A&C show after this one?
A. No. The application for the next Arts and Crafts will be online after this show.
How do I upload my photographs?
A. Send photos via email (to acshkiwanis@gmail.com) or include your website.
- One photo of your art/craft,
- one photo of you making the items,
- and one photo of your display setup.
Amenities
Is there security?
A. Two Pinellas County Sheriffs will be onsite from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Is electricity available?
A. Electricity is limited and only 20 amp service is available. A fee of $10 will provide this yet you must request it in the application.
Where do I park?
A. You can park on any side street, 2nd St through 8th St N or S, and on Avenues not noted by No Parking signage. Avenues allow only one side parking due to emergency vehicle access. City parking lot available at 801 Main.
Spaces
The vendor space assignments will be emailed to you . Be sure to check your Spam filter setting for this email.
How do I find my space?
A. When the assignments are posted, directions to the spaces will be included. Also, there is a block captain for each block to help you find your space.
Can I request a specific space?
A. Yes. Some spaces are reserved for downtown merchants.
Can I have a corner?
A. Yes, if a corner is available. Corners are reserved on a first come/first served basis. A corner is an additional $25 fee. Corner spaces are limited by the number of blocks in the show.
Do you have larger booth spaces?
A. No. However, Food Menu spaces are usually intersections and thus larger.
Can I get a double space?
A. Yes; the cost is for two spaces.
How can I get this same spot next show?
A. Requests can be made yet each show will have separate space allotments. We work with city and merchants first and then place artists.
Can we share a booth?
A. Not as a rule, but the committee in a few cases has considered case by case.
Do we take resales?
A. We do our best to avoid resale merchandise.
