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5th Annual Crafters Corner
Part of the 42nd Fulton County
Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive
Crafters Corner is held at the Old School Center. We have indoor restrooms, outside spaces, and 39 indoor spaces. Farmington is one of the largest
areas on the Scenic Drive with over 200 vendors within the city limits. We have ample free parking for the public, buses, and exhibitors.
Crafters Corner is one of 26
different official site/areas along the 140 mile route. Approx. 80.000 people from all over the country came to come to enjoy what the Scenic Drive has to offer.
Since
we are a sanctioned site with the Scenic Drive, in addition to your booth fee, all our exhibitors are required to pay Scenic Drive Association fees. For non Fulton County food vendors the fee is $100. After September 1st, 2009,
the fee raises to $150. All other vendor fees are $50 and after September 1, 2009 the fee is $75. The Association spends over $80.000 each year promoting the Scenic Drive. The advertise in dozens of newspapers, radio
station and TV throughout the midwest, including Chicago and St. Louis areas. They also have informational booths as far away as IN, MO, and WI and are listed in the Illinois Tourism Guide.
We
offer the choice of one or both weekends. Setup can be left on site during the week. The gym is locked separate from the rest of the building. We offer two different days for setup (see registration for actual dates and times).
Load in and out are very easy, no steps and all on level inside and level grassy ground outside.
We will maintain our standards of handcrafted only (see rule #5 and
#11) and will accept registrations until the category and/or fair is full. food concessions are welcome to participate in this event. A Fulton County Temporary food Permit and proof of product liability insurance is required by
all food concession vendors.
If you register before June 1st, 2009, your name will appear in the Fulton County Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive program Book, which is
sold for $1.00 prior to and during the event at local stores and along the route.
Free camping for exhibitors. All campers must be self contained since the WILL NOT be any
sewer, water , or electric hookups available. We can send out a list of motels and camp grounds in the area, but can not offer discounted rates.
We will have a period
costume contest for anyone interested in participating, but it is not required. The winner will receive a coupon for %50.00 off next year’s association fees. 2008 winner is Gene and Pam Yocom for Crafters Corner site.
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