Artists & Craftspeople
(Please fill out the "Booth Application Form" accessed through column on the left of this page)

Eligibility & Rules for Artists and Craftspeople

Participants are responsible for their own insurance and are encouraged to review their coverage with their present representative. For additional insurance related information please contact Connie Robinson of McDougall Insurance Brokers. Contact her at  (613) 473-5266, crobinson@mcdougallinsurance.com.

There are a limited number of sheltered spaces available for artists and craftspeople. Participants should bring everything they need to do business: waterproof tent (if exhibiting in the open), tables, chairs, shelves, displays etc. Electrical power is available in designated sheltered exhibitor areas.

Applicants must be residents of Canada, Canadian citizens, or landed immigrants.

All work must be designed/ created and executed/ produced by the artist or craftsperson and the artist or craftsperson must be present to sell their work during all four days of the Festival. No agents or imported work.

With the exception of furniture and limited samples, work on display must be for sale. Custom orders may be taken, but such sales should be secondary. This is primarily a ‘cash and carry’ event.

No “mark-downs” or “seconds” are permitted, especially on the last day of the Festival.

If you have a retail outlet, your pricing at the Festival must match, or be lower than, the prices available at your retail outlet.

Photographs (as fine art) must be taken by the artist, and printed or processed under the artist’s supervision.

All government regulations regarding health, safety, and labeling must be met. (For example: plastic eyes on toys must be anchored firmly through the fabric, not just applied with glue, etc.)

Makers of garments or other textile items must specify their process, where the item is made, and the level of their individual involvement in each step of its creation.

Preference will be given to products that are primarily handmade. The Festival does not invite product that is purchased in bulk and repackaged with minimal or no enhancement by the exhibitor.