The  43rd.  Fireside Craft/Art Show will be held February 17th and 18th, 2018. Unicoi State Park and Lodge is excited about the show and is certain it will be a tremendous success. This show will be coordinated by Unicoi State Park Programming Department. 

The cost for participating artists is $150.00 per booth for those who book between 6/1/17 and 9/30/17.  If booking 10/1/17-12/1/17 the cost per booth will $175.00.  The booth fee will not include lunch. All vendors are encouraged to demonstrate their work during the duration of the show. 
 A special sleeping room block will be set aside for all vendors at $69.00 per night plus taxes and fees for those booking 6/1-9/30/17 and $79 plus taxes and fees for those booking 10/1-12/1/17.  
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The approximate booth sizes are 10X10’.  We will do our best to meet your requests.  If your booth requires two booth spaces, then you must purchase two spaces, two space maximum. Unicoi does not provide extension cords      or power strips. Although, it is an indoor show, lighting throughout the building varies and is not always conducive to the needs of the vendors.  Please indicate if you need electricity on your application. If you require the use of a tent it is by written consent of the venue, some spaces are not conducive to tents.  

Applicants may request the 2018 application by emailing Karen Lovan at k.lovan@unicoilodge.com or by calling 706-878-2201 ext. 592.  The 2018 application may also be found at   www.unicoilodge.com  under the Things to do tab.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The 2018 show will take place on February 17th and 18th from 10am-5pm Saturday and 10am till 4pm Sunday. 
UNICOI FIRESIDE CRAFT/ART SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONS
In fairness to all artist/crafters that are accepted into the Fireside Craft/Art Show and to insure a quality show for our visitors, we require that all participants comply with the following rules. All show rules will be enforced. Failure to abide by these rules can result in non-acceptance in future years.
(1)	Craft or Art work must be the direct product of artist. Items created from kits will not be considered. 
(2)	Only one (1) craft/art category will be allowed per booth.  If each individual handmade product is created through efforts of more than one artist or crafts person the jury may consider them. 
(3)	Original art must occupy at least 75% of the booth display. The remainder 25% of the booth must also be the direct product of the applicant. Medium not included in the application will not be permitted.
(4)	Applicants must provide own Booth/Display. 
Booth fee is non-refundable
(5)	Booths are required to be completely set up and ready to open by Saturday at 9:30am Feb. 17th 2018.
(6)	Booths must remain set up until 4pm Sunday Feb. 18, 2018. There must be enough products to sell through the entire show.
(7)	Application forms must be signed to be considered.
(8)	Artists/Crafters need to remain in their booths Saturday 10am till 5pm and Sunday from 10am to
 4pm with the exception of breaks, and/or emergencies.
(9)	This year Fireside will be accepting food vendors that are unique to the area and have unique products.

Booth Application February 17th and 18th 2018
Name_	Telephone #_		E-mail 		  Address		_City	State/Zip_ 		 
Type of Medium:   _____________ 	

*Please assist us in our promotions by giving us a more detailed description of your craft or art. This will also help the jury to better understand your product for selection: 	 

Price Range Arts or Craft?  $ 		to $_ 		Demonstrating at the Show? YES 	_NO 	  Require Electricity? YES 	NO 		

*Note that electrical cords and additional lighting will not be provided

Requirements: Chairs_ 	

# Tables	*Tablecloths will not be provided.

 I will need___________name tags for *(Note, the nametag ensures access to the exhibit area when the show is closed,)   		  If I am selected as an exhibitor for the Unicoi Fireside Craft/Art Show, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations governing the show as shown on the previous page.
I will need ____ number of boxed lunches per day of :
Vegan wraps _____  Turkey wrap_____

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 1, 2017
Mail Application to:	Unicoi State Park and Lodge
Attn: Karen Lovan 1788 Hwy 356
Helen, GA 30545

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UNICOI FIRESIDE CRAFT/ART SHOW LIABILITY RELEASE FORM
Exhibitors shall be solely responsible for operating facilities in a safe and proper manner. Unicoi State Park & Lodge shall have no duties or responsibilities for operating, or supervision of said facilities.
Exhibitor shall and does hereby agree to occupy, use and enjoy the leased premises at its sole risk shall pay, protect, indemnify, release, save, and hold Unicoi State Park & Lodge and its employees and agents harmless from and against all liabilities, damages, cost, expenses (including all attorney’s fees and expenses incurred by Unicoi State Park & Lodge and any of the Unicoi State Park & Lodge employees or agents), causes of action, suits, demands, judgments and claims of any nature whatsoever (excluding those based upon the negligence of the Unicoi State Park & Lodge, but not including those caused in whole or part by the negligence of the Exhibitor, its officers, agents, employees, customers, invites or licensees), arising from, by reason of or in connection with: (I) injury or death of persons or damage of property  (a) on the premises or
(b) in any manner arising from use, non-use or occupancy of the Exhibitors officers, agents, employees, customers, invites, or licensees or © resulting from a condition of the premises, excluding any conditions of the premises for which Unicoi State Park & Lodge specifically is responsible under the Agreement, if any:
(ii) violation of any agreement, representation, warranty, provision, term of condition of this Agreement by Exhibitor of any of Exhibitor’s officers, agents, or employees: or (iii) violation of any law affecting the premises or the occupancy or use of the premises.

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