2010 Crafty Wonderland
Super Colossal Spring Sale!
Featuring art and handmade goods from over 200 amazing vendors!!
Saturday + Sunday, May 1st + 2nd
from 11am-5pm
at The Oregon Convention
Center - Exhibit Hall D
777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
FREE Admission - All Ages!
Sorry but we are no longer taking applications
for our Spring event.
We will have a waiting list but it will consist entirely of vendors who applied before the deadline. We get nearly twice as many applicants as we have room for and it is only fair to pull from that pool in the event of a cancellation.
If you sign up for our mailing list on the front page of this site, you will receive notification when the applications open up for our
Holiday Sale.
FAQs:
What are the criteria for becoming a vendor at
Crafty Wonderland's Spring sale?
The items represented for sale must be handmade or hand-altered by you. No mass-produced or imported goods will be allowed. We accept all types of art and handmade crafts.
How do I become a vendor at
The Super Colossal Spring Sale?
Thoroughly read through these FAQs then follow the link at the bottom of
the page to the application. All applications must be fully completed to be
considered, including 4 requested photos or website links and non-refundable
application fee. You should have your photos and information prepared before
you begin the application process - if you leave the application idle part
way through it may not process correctly.
When are the applications due?
The deadline to apply has already passed.
Is there a fee to apply?
There is a $10 non-refundable application fee due along with your application. If you are accepted to the show, this fee will be credited towards your booth fee. If you are not accepted to the show, this fee will not be refunded.
How big are the booth spaces?
What are the booth fees?
There are two booth sizes available.
5' deep x 10' wide for $150
10' x 10' for $235
You only need to pay the non-refundable $10 application fee with your completed
application. The full booth fee will be due after acceptance. Please note that the booth fees have increased slightly since the sale is now a two day event.
Can I mail in my application?
In an effort to eliminate the enormous amount of paper waste
that our application process has created in the past, our system is now entirely
digital. All applications are done here through our website and fees are processed
entirely through Paypal. Yay to that!
Are there other ways to pay besides Paypal?
Paypal is the only payment option. It is not necessary to have a Paypal account - you can pay with a credit card or bank transfer through Paypal. When you submit the application form you will be redirected to Paypal to complete the payment of your $10 application fee. Upon acceptance, the remainder of your booth fee will also be due via Paypal.
What happens if I AM accepted?
You will receive notification via email by midnight on March 1st. At that
time you will receive instructions on how to pay the remainder of your booth
fee by the March 15th deadline. Please be sure to add craftywonderland@yahoo.com
to your email contacts to help our email avoid your spam box.
What happens if I'm NOT accepted?
You will be notified by email by midnight on March 1st. Please note that
the $10 application fee is non-refundable. Please be sure to add craftywonderland@yahoo.com
to your email contacts to help our email avoid your spam box.
Can I cancel my application or booth reservation at any time?
Please only apply if you are sure you can participate on May 1st + 2nd. You may cancel your reservation up until March 15th. After that time your booth fee will only be refunded if we are able to fill your spot from our waiting list. Booth fees are non-refundable after April 1st.
Can I share a booth with another vendor?
We are allowing booth sharing but are limiting it to only two vendors per
booth. Please note that both vendors need to apply together on the same application.
The primary contact will be the first vendor entered on the application and
the secondary vendor's info. can be entered in the optional fields below that.
Do you accept food vendors?
The Convention Center has a very strict no outside food policy
and we are obligated to only use their food service for the majority of our
needs. They have been very nice about allowing us to have a small number of
our vendors selling specialty handmade items like chocolate + candy. Any food
product sold at the show needs to be packaged for off-site consumption. If
you are a food vendor and are considering applying, feel free to email
us to see if your product would be a good fit.
Do you provide any tables and chairs?
We will have tables and chairs available to rent for those vendors who do not wish to bring their own. Vendors will receive details on how to do so upon acceptance.
Is there access to electrical outlets?
Electricity is available for a fee of $79 per booth from the Convention Center. Vendors will receive details on how to rent electricity upon acceptance.
Will there be any special promotions or swag bags?
Yes! We'll be handing out 200 swag bags / door prizes to the first visitors through the doors each day. All vendors are encouraged to donate to the swag bags, but it is not a requirement. You can donate as much or as little as you like. This is a great way to get your products in front of eager shoppers and potential customers! Promotional material (such as business cards and postcards) will not be included in the bags unless packaged with or attached to your swag. Some ideas of things that make great giveaways: small inexpensive handmade items that represent your line, product samples, patches, one inch buttons, stickers, temporary tattoos, magnets, whatever you can think of ... there are tons of possibilities! More details about swag donations will be available upon acceptance.
We'll also be creating an event program to hand out at the door. It will be a cute little booklet with a map of the vendors, interviews, crafty surprises, and advertising. Ad rates and sizes are available HERE. Accepted vendors will have the opportunity to reserve and pay for ads when they pay their booth fee. Please email us at craftywonderland@yahoo.com with any questions.
Why have the fees increased?
As we transition the show from a one day event to a two day event our costs increase substantially. We have tried to keep the fee increase to a minimum so the show is affordable for smaller businesses. There will also be an increase in the event program ad rates as we will be printing three times as many programs as last year - reaching three times as many shoppers! (We printed 2000 progams last year and will be printing 6000 this year.)
Do you need volunteers?
YES! We are looking for a team of dedicated volunteers to help us with various tasks during the event and with set up the day before. We are also putting together a Street Team to help spread the word by distributing posters and postcards in the weeks leading up to the event. If you or someone you know is interested in being part of our team in either of these ways, please email us at craftywonderland@yahoo.com for more information. Volunteers will be rewarded with crafty goodies galore!
Questions?
Thank you for reading through the FAQs!
We are no longer accepting applications
for the Spring event.
