Breathitt County Honey Festival
4466 HWY 30 WEST JACKSON, KY 41339
606-295-4061 606-272-1272
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honeyfestival@gmail.comALWAYS LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Dear Craftsmen and Exhibitors,
Breathitt County, (Jackson, Ky.) is planning its Annual Honey Festival to be held Friday - Sunday, Labor Day Weekend. The planning committee has done extensive work to maintain a truly outstanding festival. Come join us for a week-end of old fashioned fun, great country food, and good times with our friendly Mountain Folks.
This year the Arts and Crafts will be located in one 30' x 300' lighted tent in Downtown Main Street, Jackson for Artists and Craftsmen to display and demonstrate. Only a limited number of spaces are available to rent, so it is advisable to return your application as soon as possible. Booths will be assigned according to the date applications with photos are received and on the type and quality of the craft work. Placement of artists and craftsmen will be at the decision of the Arts and Crafts Committee. Requests for specific spaces will be honored within these guidelines, if possible, but NOT GUARANTEED. Payment of Booth Fees will be due after you have been approved by the Craft Committee, You will be notified ASAP.
As usual, the Arts and Crafts Committee of the Breathitt County Honey Festival is striving to maintain and improve the quality of the show. It is therefore necessary if you are a new exhibitor to the Honey Festival or if your craft work has significantly changed from previous years, that you MUST submit clear photo's of each type of item you plan to display and sell. You may email your application and photos to
honeyfestival@gmail.com, if desired. Just be sure to identify your name and business name with the submission and list “application” in the subject line.
This year all booths, inside and outside the tent, will be 10 x 10 spaces only. Prices for a single craft booth in the Big Tent will be $85.00 and a double space (very limited) will be $170.00. Spaces outside the Craft Tent will be $75.00 per 10’ x 10’ space. We regret having to raise prices, but this is the first time in over 15 years.
NO BUY - SELL Items are allowed in any craft booths! If the Committee discovers that these items are being sold you will be required to remove them and you may be disqualified from continuing the current show and all future Honey Festivals. Bring a heavy duty grounded extension cord if you need additional electricity in your booth. A general outlet is provided for reasonable additional lighting (0-500 Watts). If extra electricity or 220 electricity is required, this must be noted on the application (please be as specific as possible for the benefit of our Electrician). Exhibitors will be responsible for providing their own display materials including tables, chairs, and additional lighting if desired. (Additional Lighting Recommended).
Security will be provided by the National Guard at night under the large craft tent - from 10 PM Thursday until 10 AM Friday; from 10 PM Friday until 10 AM Saturday; from 10 PM Saturday until 10 AM Sunday. Only general security will be provided by the Jackson Police Department to the spaces outside the large craft tent: you are welcome to park a van or car near the booth at night if space permits. Please make plans to cover the front of your booth or all your tables, shelves etc. with sheets, plastic or other coverings at night to make the job of the Security easier. The Breathitt County Honey Festival will not be liable for loss or damage to your craft and display items.
Please carefully read the following rules and regulations regarding participation in the Breathitt County Honey Festival. Completion of the enclosed application and your signature indicates your acceptance of all items and conditions of this agreement. We sincerely hope that you can participate and enjoy our festival this year. If you need further information or assistance, please feel free to call: Patricia Caudill ( 606-272-1272 or leave message at 606-295-4061).
Patricia Caudill
Arts and Craft Committee
SET UP INFORMATION:
Check out & follow our exhibitors blog for updates to this years festival:
http://honeyfestival.blogspot.com New Show hours are: Friday 10 AM - 10/11 PM; Saturday 10 AM - 10 PM; Sunday 10AM - 8 PM. Set up is on Thursday Evening after 6:00 PM - and Security will be provided after 10 PM. You may also set up before 10 AM on Friday, if needed. ALL BOOTHS should be set up completely by 10 AM on Friday and remain open during stated hours. Please contact us if you will not be able to set up by the scheduled time. If you cannot be in your booth by 10 AM on Sunday we request that your completely cover your tables/display with tarps, plastic, etc so your booth can be guarded until your arrival. We ask that you be in your booth 1/2 hour before the tent opens each day. You may also work after closing, if needed, to prepare for the next day. Anyone packing up or leaving before 8 PM on Sunday, unless pre approved by the Breathitt County Honey Festival may be refused entrance to future festivals.
We require that all tables be covered to the ground (sheets, tablecloths etc.) and that you keep your booth as uncluttered as possible. A good display will show enough of your work to demonstrate its range without overwhelming your customer. Extra stock may be kept under your tables or in your vehicles. No boxes in the walkways will be allowed! Ample inventory should be maintained. All extra stock and equipment should be stored under cover and out of sight the entire length of the festival. Parking for exhibitors will be relatively close to your booths. You may set up a small table or chairs outside your booth (between the tent ropes) but KEEP IT NEAT PLEASE!
EXHIBITORS' RESPONSIBILITIES:
Each exhibitor must check in at the information booth before setting up. Badges are required for each exhibitor in each booth. Badges must be worn during all hours of the festival. No one will be allowed into the tent when it is closed without them.
Each booth is required to have a sign listing their Craft Business Name and Address; or their own Name and Address (City and State). This does not need to be elaborate - a computer generated sign or poster paper and neat lettering will be fine. This is to help the Committee and your customers identify each booth.
NO BUY - SELL ITEMS, NO IMPORTED ITEMS, No Food items, Flea Market Items, No Kit Items, are to be sold in any Craft Booths unless pre approved by the Committee. We require that crafts you sell be handmade by you or under your direction. Exhibitors will be limited to items specifically mentioned on their application form or which have otherwise been approved by the Honey Festival Committee. The exhibitor agrees to maintain the quality and workmanship of his or her craft. Discounts are discouraged as they distract from the Festival.
No heaters, fans, televisions or other electrical appliances will be permitted unless listed on your application and receives prior approval from the Honey Festival Committee. All exhibitors are requested to have an ABC fire extinguisher in their booth. Exhibitors are responsible for setting up and tearing down their display. The Breathitt County Honey Festival shall not be responsible for injury to the exhibitor, his employees or agents, nor any loss or damage to any goods or property of the exhibitor, his employee or agents, nor for any cause whatsoever while the Honey Festival is in progress (including while goods and property are being loaded and unloaded.)
Exhibitors are responsible to pay any applicable sales taxes. All insurance must be placed and paid for by the exhibitor. The Breathitt County Honey Festival is hereby relieved of all responsibility in connection with the safekeeping of the exhibitors property. All paintings and craft items may be left over night, at owners risk, but security will be provided as before.
Any reservations for rooms need to be made well in advance at the Jackson Inn (606-666-7551), Paul's Motel (606 -666-2471) or in Hazard, Ky at the Hazard Hotel (606-436-4428), Hampton Inn (1-888-603-5303) Days Inn (1-800-423-7846), Super 8 Motel (606-436-8888) or in Campton, Ky at The Campton Parkway Inn (1-606-668-7072). Hazard and Campton are approximately 30 miles from Jackson. The Honey Festival is not responsible for arranging any accommodations.
All Honey Festival Committee Members are unpaid volunteers. Exhibitors are expected to treat them as courteously as they themselves wish to be treated. Exhibitor agrees to abide by all regulations presently in effect and as may be adopted for proper operation of the Breathitt County Honey Festival.
Exhibitors signature on application form indicates acceptance of all items, rules and regulations of this application.
