Information for Exhibitors/Vendors
FINESSE FUNK Fest

Craft Exhibitors/Vendors

The Festival Marketplace, located on the grounds of the Campanelli Stadium, showcases domestic and international exhibitors and vendors displaying quality traditional and non-traditional crafts, foods and beverages. If you are an artisan interested in exhibiting in the Festival Marketplace, or you are a food/beverage vendor, you will need to submit a craft exhibitor/vendor application. Applications will be accepted until August 10, 2018.

Please supply a copy of:

·        Vending/Exhibitor License

·        Insurance/Bond

·        Food Handling Certificate   

 

 

 

Fee (Application Fee): $10.00 (for processing application, NON Refundable)

JURY DETAILS


Event Summary
The doin’ it with ‘FINESSE!’ FUNK Fest is in its first year. We are PIONEERS seeking to bring to the area a two-day FUNK festival that has never been done in the Boston area. The last FUNK Festival was ‘Uptown in the Park’ hosted by the Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts back in the early and mid ‘70’s. We are doing a rendition of Uptown in the Park, to bring back memories and talents that made that event so successful for years. The FINESSE Funk Fest event will surely attract a relatively upscale audience and is an attractive alternative to traditional craft shows. The Festival Marketplace, located on the festival grounds, will showcase domestic and international craft exhibitors displaying quality traditional and non-traditional crafts. The Marketplace is not just a place to sell your wares, but also a great way to build your customer mailing list.

General Information
Festival Marketplace Date: Saturday, October 6th 2018 (rain or shine)

Location: Campanelli Stadium, home of the Brockton ROX pro Baseball Team, located at 1 Feinberg Way, Brockton, MA (18 mins from Boston)

Average Expected Attendance: 3000+ (a ticketed event)

Program: Live music, crafts, food.

Exhibitor Check-in Times:

• Saturday: 9 AM to 11 AM

•

Selling Hours:

• Saturday: 12 PM-10 PM

Audience Profile: African-American adults, age 40-65, middle- to upper-income, college-educated, and homeowners.

 

Selection Criteria

Admission into the Festival Marketplace is selective and competitive. When choosing exhibitors/vendors, the selection committee will consider the following criteria:

• Distinctiveness of product

Type of food/beverage (non-alcoholic)

• Creativity in design

• Quality of craftsmanship

• Excellence in display

 

Craft Exhibitor Categories

All applicants will be classified in one of two exhibitor categories:

 

a) Traditional Crafts: These exhibitors showcase traditional crafts handcrafted by the exhibitor, which may include paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography, digital art, jewelry, textile goods, leather ware, ceramic ware, glassware, woodwork, or metalware. To qualify in this category, all work exhibited must be original and the artist must be present to show their work. Traditional craft exhibitors provide their own booth coverings. Any tents and canopies used must be NFPA 701 certified and a manufacturer's certificate must be presented.

 

b) Non-Traditional Crafts: These exhibitors showcase a variety of quality novelty items or other innovative, uncommon, or exotic works not falling into the traditional crafts category. Also included will be any graphics, clothing, imports, reproduced artwork, mass-produced items, or any work produced from patterns, kits, or molds. Non-traditional craft exhibitor spaces are located under a large common tent.



Rules/Regulations

1) Booth space in the Festival Marketplace is for the use of craft exhibitors/vendors only. Applications are available, email finessefunkfest@gmail.com and put Exhibitor Application or Food Vendor Application in the subject field, and a contact telephone number and email in the body field.

2) Food or beverage that is to be prepared on site may be sold in the Festival Marketplace area, Exhibitors should be aware of this when purchasing space.

3) The name “FINESSE FUNK Fest” is a registered service mark of FINESSE Entertainment. Merchandise bearing this mark may not be produced, displayed, or sold.

4) Exhibitors/Vendors are responsible for delivery, erection, removal, storage, and protection of their own displays, goods, and materials. Overnight storage is permitted on-site.

5) Tables, chairs, electrical cords, and tents are not provided by the festival.

6) Exhibitors/Vendors must display their work and staff their booth during all selling hours of the festival. Tents may not be dismantled during festival operating hours.

7) Exhibitors/Vendors will not be admitted after check-in hours. Refunds will not be given to late-comers or no-shows.

8) Exhibitors/Vendors must dispose of all trash at end of event.

9) Exhibitors/Vendors are responsible for lighting their individual booths after dark. Electricity may be provided but is NOT GUARANTEED. Exhibitors/Vendors planning to use machinery, heating devices, or other high-consumption electrical equipment at their booth must receive prior written approval for the use of said equipment. Additional fee may apply and festival reserves the right to disconnect or cut power to any booth using any such unapproved equipment.

10) Any extension cords used must be heavy-duty, three-prong outdoor type. Two-prong cords are not permitted.

11) Pets, alcoholic beverages, and open flames may not be brought on-site. Additionally, smoking is not permitted neither outdoors nor indoors at Campanelli Stadium.

12) Music may not be performed or broadcast from any exhibitor booth.

13) Exhibitors/Vendors are responsible for collecting and paying their own Massachusetts sales tax.

14) Please bring appropriate rain covers and ground coverings in case of rain. Any tent or canopy provided by exhibitor must display a fire safety compliance label and must be properly secured to ground in case of strong winds.

15) Festival is not responsible for loss of or damage to exhibitors' property.

16) Booth assignments are made based on date of receipt of exhibitor application and payment. Early applicants are given priority in the assignment of booth locations.

17) Exhibitors/Vendors may not share, sublet, or assign space to other Exhibitors/Vendors.

18) Festival reserves the right to request removal of displays which have been misrepresented on their application, as well as any work or displays deemed by the festival to be inappropriate.

19) You are advised not to purchase or prepare any materials or inventory for this event until your application has been officially approved.

Booth Information

Booth Sizes

• 10x10 Open Space - Tradtional Crafts: $200 per booth

• 10x10 Covered Space - Non-Tradtional Crafts: $250 per booth

Note: If larger booth space is required, you may purchase multiple adjacent booths.

 

Amenities

All Exhibitors/Vendors receive the following:

• (POSSIBLE) Electrical connection. (Extension cords are not supplied by festival.)

• Entry passes for two persons per booth. Additional entry passes, if needed, are available for purchase until August 30th.

ENTRY PASSES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED, PLEASE DO NOT EMBARASSE YOURSELF TRYING TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL PERSONS UNTICKETED ENTRY!

• Parking pass for one vehicle per exhibitor/vendor. Additional vehicles, if any, may be parked in nearby lots (Parking fee may apply).

 

Fee (Application Fee): $10.00

JURY DETAILS


Event Summary
The doin’ it with ‘FINESSE!’ FUNK Fest is now in its first year. We are PIONEERS seeking to bring to the area a two-day FUNK festival that has not been done in the Boston area for over 45 years. The event attracts a relatively upscale audience and is an attractive alternative to traditional craft shows. The Festival Marketplace, located on the festival grounds, showcases domestic and international craft Exhibitors displaying quality traditional and non-traditional crafts, as well as food/beverage Vendors making traditional and non-traditional dishes and exotic non-alcoholic beverages. The Marketplace is not just a place to sell your wares, but also a great way to build your customer mailing list.

General Information
Festival Marketplace Date: Saturday, October 6th 2018 (rain or shine)

Location: Campanelli Stadium, (home of the Brockton ROX pro Baseball Team), 1 Feinberg Way, Brockton. MA (18 mins from Boston)

Average Expected Attendance: 3000+ (a ticketed event)

Program: Live music, crafts, food.

Exhibitor Check-in Times:

• Saturday: 9 AM – 11 AM

• 

 

Selling Hours:

• Saturday: 12 PM - 10 PM

Audience Profile: African-American adults, age 40-65, middle- to upper-income, college-educated, and homeowners.

 

Selection Criteria

Admission into the Festival Marketplace is selective and competitive. When choosing Exhibitors/Vendors, the selection committee will consider the following criteria:

• Distinctiveness of product

Type of food/beverage (non-alcoholic)

• Creativity in design

• Quality of craftsmanship

• Excellence in display

 

Craft Exhibitor Categories

All applicants will be classified in one of two Exhibitor categories:

 

a) Traditional Crafts: These Exhibitors showcase traditional crafts handcrafted by the Exhibitor, which may include paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography, digital art, jewelry, textile goods, leather ware, ceramic ware, glassware, woodwork, or metalware. To qualify in this category, all work exhibited must be original and the artist must be present to show their work. Traditional craft Exhibitors provide their own booth coverings. Any tents and canopies used must be NFPA 701 certified and a manufacturer's certificate must be presented.

 

b) Non-Traditional Crafts: These Exhibitors showcase a variety of quality novelty items or other innovative, uncommon, or exotic works not falling into the traditional crafts category. Also included will be any graphics, clothing, imports, reproduced artwork, mass-produced items, or any work produced from patterns, kits, or molds.



Rules/Regulations

1) Booth space in the Festival Marketplace is for the use of craft Exhibitors and food vendors only.

2) Food or beverage that is to be prepared on site may be sold in the Festival Marketplace, so please register early to choose the best marketplace location for your products.

3) The name “FINESSE FUNK Fest” is a registered service mark of FINESSE Entertainment. Merchandise bearing this mark may not be produced, displayed, or sold.

4) Exhibitors/Vendors are responsible for delivery, erection, removal, storage, and protection of their own displays, goods, and materials. Overnight storage is permitted on-site.

5) Tables, chairs, electrical cords, and tents are not provided by the festival.

6) Exhibitors/Vendors must display their work and staff their booth during all selling hours of the festival. Tents may not be dismantled during festival operating hours.

7) Exhibitors/Vendors will not be admitted after check-in hours. Refunds will not be given to late-comers or no-shows.

8) Exhibitors/Vendors must dispose of all trash at end of event.

9) Exhibitors/Vendors are responsible for lighting their individual booths after dark. Electricity MAY be provided but is NOT GUARANTEED! Exhibitors/Vendors planning to use machinery, heating devices, or other high-consumption electrical equipment at their booth must receive prior written approval for the use of said equipment. Additional fee may apply and festival reserves the right to disconnect or cut power to any booth using any such unapproved equipment.

10) Any extension cords used must be heavy-duty, three-prong outdoor type. Two-prong cords are not permitted.

11) Pets, alcoholic beverages, and open flames may not be brought on-site. Additionally, smoking is not permitted neither outdoors nor indoors at Campanelli Stadium.

12) Music may not be performed or broadcast from any Exhibitor/Vendor booth.

13) Exhibitors/Vendors are responsible for collecting and paying their own Massachusetts sales tax.

14) Please bring appropriate rain covers and ground coverings in case of rain. Any tent or canopy provided by exhibitor must display a fire safety compliance label and must be properly secured to ground in case of strong winds.

15) Festival is not responsible for loss of or damage to Exhibitors'/Vendors’ property.

16) Booth assignments are made based on date of receipt of Exhibitor/Vendor application and payment. Early applicants are given priority in the assignment of booth locations.

17) Exhibitors/Vendors may not share, sublet, or assign space to other Exhibitors/Vendors.

18) Festival reserves the right to request removal of displays which have been misrepresented on their application, as well as any work or displays deemed by the festival to be inappropriate.

19) You are advised not to purchase or prepare any materials or inventory for this event until your application has been officially approved.

Booth Information

Booth Sizes

• 10x10 Open Space - Tradtional Crafts: $200 per booth/per day

• 10x10 Covered Space - Non-Tradtional Crafts: $250 per booth/per day

Note: If larger booth space is required, you may purchase multiple adjacent booths.

 

Amenities

All exhibitors receive the following:

• (POSSIBLE) Electrical connection. (Extension cords are not supplied by festival.)

• Entry passes for two persons per booth per day. Additional entry passes, if needed, are available for purchase until August 30, 2018.

ENTRY PASSES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED, PLEASE DO NOT EMBARASSE YOURSELF TRYING TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL PERSONS UNTICKETED ENTRY!

• Parking pass for one vehicle per exhibitor. Additional vehicles, if any, may be parked in nearby lots (PARKING FEE MAY APPLY).

 

 

Parking for Exhibitors

Exhibitors and vendors will not be allowed to park in the disabilities parking lot. Parking pass for one vehicle for Exhibitors will be in the adjacent lot, however, vehicles will be able to pull up to the rear entrance for unloading. Any additional vehicles must go to a different lot (parking fee may apply).

 

 

Information for Exhibitors and Vendors

It is strongly suggested you arrive on time during the said check-in times, to get the best parking and avoid the unloading crowds. Security will be at the rear entrance and will be extremely tight. Please obey the rules and regulations set forth to insure a safe, smooth and uneventful unloading process. Any violations of the rules will forfeit the Exhibitor/Vendor space, refunds will not be given.

Festival Facts

General Rules for Exhibitors

1.   The name “FINESSE Funk Fest” is a registered trademark of FINESSE Entertaiment. Merchandise or promotional items bearing this mark may not be produced, displayed, or sold.

2.   Exhibitor/Vendor booths may be used for the sale of food or beverages, please register early for the best locations.

3.   Exhibitors/Vendors are responsible for delivery, erection, removal, storage, and protection of their own displays, goods, and materials. Overnight storage is permitted on-site.

4.   Festival is not responsible for loss of or damage to Exhibitors'/Vendors’ property.

5.   Booths must be staffed at all times during all exhibiting/vending hours.

6.   All Exhibitors/Vendors must check-in during check-in hours each show-day. Exhibitors/Vendors will not be admitted after check-in hours. Refunds will not be given to late-comers or no-shows.

7.   Exhibitors/Vendors must dispose of all trash at end of event.

8.   While the exhibiting/vending area is lit after dark, Exhibitors/Vendors are responsible for lighting their individual booths. Electricity may be provided but is NOT GUARANTEED! Electricity (if provided) is to be used for lighting purposes only. Supplemental electricity may be available for an additional fee.

9.   Any extension cords used must be heavy-duty, three-prong outdoor type. Two-prong cords are not permitted.

10.                Tables and chairs are not provided by festival.

11.                Pets, alcoholic beverages, firearms, and open flames may not be brought on-site. Additionally, smoking is not permitted neither outdoors nor indoors at Campanelli Stadium.

12.                Music may not be performed or broadcast from any Exhibitor/Vendor booth.

13.                Please bring appropriate rain covers and ground coverings in case of rain. Any tent or canopy provided by Exhibitor/Vendor must display a fire safety compliance label and must be properly secured to ground in case of strong winds.

14.                Exhibitors/Vendors may not sublet or share space with other companies.

 

Please read the above rules before beginning your application.
For further information on Exhibitor/Vendor booths, please call 617-839-3824.

 

Food Concessions

If you would like to apply to be a food concessionaire for the FINESSE FUNK Fest, please contact Blue! at 617.839.3824. All food concessions NOT managed by Campanelli Stadium are selected and managed by FINESSE Entertainment. Please contact FINESSE Entertainment: finessefunkfest@gmail.com . Thank you.

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