The Town of Mount Pleasant invites all interested artists and crafters to submit applications for the
one-day craft show held in conjunction with the Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival at Memorial
Waterfront Park. The event attracts around 15,000 participants to this historic harborside community.
SHOW DATE AND TIME:
Sunday, April 26, 2020 - 11 a.m to 5 p.m. There are no rain dates. Exhibitors are not permitted
to break down booths until the advertised closing time of 5:00 p.m. All exhibitor booths must be
removed by 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
Outdoor Event - Memorial Waterfront Park is located at 99 Harry M. Hallman, Jr. Boulevard, below
the Arthur Ravenel Bridge in Mount Pleasant. Admission to the festival is free.
ACCEPTABLE TO SHOW:
Original works in any category listed on the application. The participating artist must be the one who
conceived the design and executed the fi nished product. Commercial or mass-produced items are
not acceptable. Any craftsperson or artist age 18 or older may submit an application with photos to be
reviewed for possible acceptance. Prior year participation does not guarantee acceptance.
BOOTH SPACES:
All booths will be 10' x 10', although there may be some irregularities due to trees, etc. Electricity
is NOT available. All participants must supply their own booth materials (tables, chairs, tents, etc.)
Please do not begin set up before confi rming space location with event staff . You may be moved if
set up incorrectly. Booths must be set up by 10:30 a.m. on event day. Important: The setup area
will not open until 8:30 a.m.
COST:
The cost of each booth is $50. Do not send booth fee until after you are notifi ed of acceptance
(failure to follow this rule will void your application). Payment for booth must be received within
1 week of acceptance notifi cation or your space will be forfeited. Please send check payable
to the Town of Mount Pleasant to: TOMP Blessing of the Fleet, 391 Egypt Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC
29464. If you must drop out of the show, no refunds will be processed after April 10
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LICENSES & REGULATIONS:
A Town of Mount Pleasant business license is NOT required to participate in this event. The Town
purchases an umbrella permit to cover each crafter for this event day only. All participants must have
a SC Retailers License once accepted to the show. All Vendors must comply with the town of Mount
Pleasant Environmentally Acceptable Packaging Ordinance 18024.
PARKING:
A map with the unloading area will be sent to each participant the week of the event. A parking
lot will be designated for vendors. All vendors will receive a parking pass, which must be clearly
displayed in his/her vehicle throughout the entire event. Vendors are to (1) unload, (2) park vehicle,
THEN (3) set up booth (in that order to facilitate other vendors' ability to pull into unloading area).
All vehicles must be removed from unloading area by 10 a.m. Anyone not complying with the
parking procedures will jeopardize their space in the show and eligibilty for entry into future shows.
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