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 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 con rming space location with event sta . 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 noti ed of acceptance
(failure to follow this rule will void your application). Payment for booth must be received within
1 week of acceptance noti 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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Fඍඛගඑඞඉඔ Aකගඛ Cකඉඎගඛ Sඐ඗ඟ A඘඘ඔඑඋඉගඑ඗ඖ
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RULES TO APPLY:
1. Each artist must apply individually with one applicant per entry form.
2. No more than two media categories will be permitted per booth.
3.
Booth sharing is allowed by no more than two applicants. Both parties must ll out individual forms
with notation requesting to share a booth. If accepted, artists may split the booth fee.
4. Any artist participating in this event must be present for the entire event and booths must remain
open during scheduled hours of operation.
5. Spaces will be assigned and space number assignments will be sent to all participants with parking
passes the week of the event.
6.
Exhibited works must re ect the caliber presented in the submitted photos. Those not in
compliance will be suspended from participation in future Town of Mount Pleasant events.
7. Due to space limitations, artists may only apply for one 10’ x 10’ space at this event.
SCREENING PROCEDURE:
Applicants MUST SUBMIT a minimum of four photos - one of booth display, one of creative work
space and two or more of recent work representative of what will be sold during the event. These
photos are necessary for selection purposes. Quotas exist for each category in order to present an
interesting, diverse & balanced show for the public. All entries will be juried simultaneously with
the best entries in each division selected. Make certain your photos present your best work and a
cohesive body of work. These photos may be utilized for advertising including social media, websites
and/or print and will not be returned; submission of photos indicates your consent for these purposes.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
UNACCEPTABLE TO SHOW:
Commercial or mass-produced items, imports, kits, un nished work, manufactured leather,
decoupage, or group exhibits are not acceptable. Salespersons and/or agents hired to operate
booths are not allowed.
TO ENTER, SUBMIT ONLY THE FOLLOWING:
At least four (4) photos (two of the type of work you intend to exhibit, one of your work space &
one of booth setup). Color computer printouts are acceptable but links to websites are not. Label
each photo with your name as it appears on the application. PHOTOS WILL NOT BE RETURNED.
Website links are not accepted in place of photos.
Completed application form.
IMPORTANT DATES:
February 28 - Application deadline (postmarked)
March 20 - All applicants will be noti ed via e-mail about status of entry by close of business
March 27 - Deadline for $50 booth payment (postmarked)
For more information contact:
Craft Show - events@tompsc.com
843-884-2528
PLEASE KEEP THIS SHEET FOR INFORMATION
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Annual Mount Pleasant Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival
Arts & Crafts Show Application
Event Date: Sunday April 26, 2020
Mail to: Blessing of the Fleet Craft Show
Town of Mount Pleasant
391 Egypt Rd
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Entry deadline: February 28, 2020 (postmarked).
Include photos of work, workspace and booth only. Do not send booth fee with application.
Business Name:__________________________________________________________________________
Contact Name: __________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
City/State: ______________________________________________________ Zip: ____________________________
E-mail (you must notify us if this changes): _____________________________________________________________
Business Phone: ___________________________ Event-Day Mobile Phone: ___________________________
SC Retail License # ______________________________________________________
(License must be onsite the day of the event for inspection.)
Will you be bringing a 10’x10’ tent to the event? (Recommended) _____ Yes _____ No
Average price of crafts or artwork: $
_______________
Type of Work: No more than 2 media categories permitted per booth.
___ Basketry ___ Floral ___ Leather ___ Photography
___ Baby Items ___ Folk Art ___ Lotion/Soaps ___ Wood
___ Candles ___ Furniture ___ Metal Work ___ Other: ____________________________
___ Clay/Pottery ___ Glass ___ Paintings ____________________________________
___ Clothing/Fiber ___ Jewelry/Beadwork ___ Paper (Sketches/Prints/Notecards)
If more than one type of work, indicate primary:_________________________________________________
The undersigned does hereby certify that he/she is the sole producer of the work exhibited. If the nished
product is the result of a two-person team, both must sign below. The undersigned does agree to have read
and to abide by the rules of the Craft Show and hereby authorizes the use of photos and information for
publicity or documentation. The Town of Mount Pleasant assumes no responsibility for work displayed during
these events. Photographs submitted may be used by the Town of Mount Pleasant for advertisement
purposes including, but not limited to all social media, print and websites.
________________________________________________ _______________________
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