27^th ANNUAL

FRIENDSHIP CRAFT FESTIVAL

Dear Crafter,

We invite you to join us to exhibit and sell your crafts:

WHEN: SATURDAY, JUNE 10^th, 2006

Set-up: 6:30 am If you are using a U-Haul or a trailer, etc., be early if you want to park in back of your space.

Festival: 9 am to 4 pm (Crafters are asked not to leave before 4 pm. Anyone who leaves early will not be invited back.)

WHERE: Village park on Route 20 at the light in Richfield Springs under the shady maple trees.

REGISTRATION: Please line up at the CLOCK on MAIN STREET facing the traffic light. DO NOT PARK on Church Street.

FEE: 2 pictures in a self-addressed, stamped envelope, plus the correct fee

LIABILITY: Each crafter is responsible for displaying, selling and supervising his/her own work and his/her children. The Church of Christ Uniting will not be liable for any injuries, loss, damage, or theft. Each crafter is also responsible for his/her own tax liability. Tax #s B New York State is getting sticky about tax numbers, so please make sure you include yours.

FACILITIES: Booths B 10= or 15= frontage B Depth of pavilion booths is about 8=. Depth of outside booths is 10= - 20=. Guide wires for tarps must be included within your space and not extend into the walkway. We have only a few spaces available under the pavilion.

- You will receive a free coffee/tea and doughnut coupon with your acceptance letter.

- Parking will be available either in back of your booth or close by.

- **Crafters assigned inside corner spaces will not be able to park in back of their spaces.**

- You must provide your own tables and chairs.

- This is not an appropriate place for animals, so we ask you to please leave them home where they=ll be happier.

- Please pray for good weather so you won=t need your tarp. We have had only 1 day of rain in 26 years and the people still came. So our prayers work!

SELECTION:

- Crafter selection will be made based on quality of product and originality of craft.

- We are asking you to please enclose 2 close-up pictures of samples of your work with your registration. Also be very exact in describing your craft on the back of your pictures and on your application. We cannot make a decision when you tell us Asewn@ or Awood.@ Be specific! Be sure to have your own name on the back of your pictures.

- Also, no baked goods allowed.

Final decisions will be made by May 1, 2006 or earlier. All applicants will be notified by mail of our decision. Those accepted will receive their space numbers and general location in the mail. Those not accepted this year will have their checks returned. No checks will be cashed until final decisions are made.

FOOD: Brooks Barbecue will again be featured with its delicious chicken. We will also have hamburgers, sausage, hot dogs and our famous home-baked delectables to tempt your palates.

SPECIAL NEEDS: Please indicate on the application any specific needs you might have. Our spaces are more than generous and are approximate measurements, but the natural beauty of the trees and working around corners do present unique situations with vans, etc. If you use just a front table so you do not need much depth, I would appreciate it if you would let me know that.

Please help by displaying the enclosed poster at all your craft shows, and by passing the word to your fellow crafters and customers.

Fill out the attached application promptly, return it via US mail with your pictures, a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope and your check made payable to: ACOCU-GUILD@ to:

Patti Van

181 Sheridan Road

Richfield Springs, New York 13439

If you have any questions, please call Geri Erwin at (315) 858-2103 or me at (315) 858-2182. Additional copies of the application may be obtained by e-mail to me at granslam@capital.net or Geri Erwin at GeriErwin@aol.com

FYI: We are also listed on www.craftlister.com. This web site is an excellent source for finding craft shows and offers you an opportunity to critique shows.