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Option 1:
BIG HAT DAYS Signup  - Print and Mail Application

CLICK HERE TO PRINT APPLICATION

Please Note: The printable application is in a PDF format and requires an Adobe Reader to open. Please click here to visit the adobe site and download the required software. The application may also take a few minutes to download depending on your connection speed.

Should you be unable to download the application please email Tammi Walton tammiw@clovischamber.com

Option 2:
BIG HAT DAYS Signup - ONLINE APPLICATION

 ONLINE APPLICATION
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE PROCEEDING

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RETURNING PARTICIPANTS

Please make note of the new events contact e-mail address; tammiw@clovischamber.com.

HOW TO APPLY

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: This application is specifically for Arts & Crafts, Commercial Crafter, Business Commercial and Pre-packaged Gourmet Food vendors. If you are interested in becoming a Food Vendor, please contact the Clovis Chamber by e-mailing info@clovischamber.com. We do not allow booth sharing.

APPLICATION/CONTRACT: Please follow instructions closely or your materials will be returned to you. There are no commission or jury fees. Please fill out the application completely, read and “sign” Conditions and Guidelines by clicking “yes” that you accept when filling out the application survey. Make a copy for your records and complete the additional information. Applications will only be accepted for review after receiving. all information along with your full booth fees for your first choice selection.

Each application must have colored photos of products or merchandise, Polaroid’s and faxes are not acceptable. Send at least four 3x5 current pictures of merchandise and at least one of booth display or e-mail jpg attachments to tammiw@clovischamber.com.
See additional requirements for arts and crafts. Photos will not be returned if you have been accepted.

Incomplete applications will be returned. Applications missing required photos and payment will not be accepted for jury and will be returned. You will receive a confirmation if you have been accepted and contacted if your choices are not available. Applications are accepted up to two weeks prior to show date unless sold out. Allow up to 10 business days for acceptance upon receiving all information. Pre-packaged food exhibitors will incur additional health department fees and an application available through the Clovis Chamber of Commerce.

JURING: All past and new participants must submit photos and all new products added to your booth must be approved. Any new product added after you are placed in a show could effect your placement due to category limitations and classifications. For example: if your primary craft is not jewelry or floral arrangements, you must receive prior approval to sell these products in our booth. You will be asked to remove any item from your booth that has not been juried and approved. The main factor taken into consideration for acceptance is quality and uniqueness of craft.

SALES TAX/RESALE # (required): All exhibitors are responsible for collecting and paying their California Sales Tax on all sales made during each Festival and need to possess a California Resale License. If you are coming to the event from another state, you must get a temporary license. If you do not have a resale number, please contact the California State Board of Equalization at 1-800-400-7115 or visit www.boe.ca.gov. The City of Clovis 2009 tax rate is 8.975%.

CONFORMING TO BOOTH SIZE: If you wish to hang or place anything on the outside of your booth, you may do so, as long as it does conform to the size of your space. If you do not have enough room for everything to fit in your space, please purchase a larger one. Boxes and merchandise may not remain on sidewalks for any reason. Boxes or other storage items may not be visible. Table cloths must be draped to the floor.

PROFESSIONAL MARKETING AND PROMOTION: The Clovis Chamber of Commerce Events are aggressively marketed by professional radio and television publicity, statewide print media, websites, multiple crafters websites, VIA Magazine, RV Journal, Chamber Newsletters 28,000 distribution.

CATEGORY LIMITATIONS! We have category limitations at each event. This helps limit the number of arts and crafts in your category so that each event has a variety of different media for the attendees to choose from. It also helps improve the overall quality of each show.

ONLINE EVENT APPLICATIONS
Please choose the classification that most closely matches your business.

BOOTH TYPES:
•Inline = 1 Selling side
•End Cap = 2 Selling sides at end of section •Prime = 2 Selling sides

•20’ Spaces are available - Deduct 10% on the second booth, second booth being the least of the two.
•For 10% 2-show discount you must fill out both the BIG HAT DAYS application and the ClovisFest application

ARTS & CRAFTS VENDORS click here

Arts and Crafts Vendor Description:
PLEASE NOTE: Should you choose Arts & Crafts Vendor are required to prove the items are handmade by you. See below-
• Items that are handmade by the applicant
• Purchased products that are significantly enhanced by your personal artistic additions
• Include picture to show item partially constructed along with finished item (shows workmanship and handmade process). Should include photo of crafter at work on partially completed item.
• Picture of partial construction of items that will be sold in the booth. Picture can include project clusters, instead of single items.

COMMERCIAL CRAFTER VENDORS click here

 Commercial Crafter Vendor Description:
• Items ordered/carried through another company and not handmade by the applicant

BUSINESS COMMERCIAL VENDORS click here

Business Commercial Vendor Description:
• Life Insurance/Loans, Satellite/Internet Communications, Wireless Phones, etc.
• Please Note: Vendors in this category ONLY must tear-down Saturday and set-up Sunday

Click Here for Print Application