ATTENTION ALL VENDORS. PLEASE READ.

SARATOGA ROTARY ART SHOW AND FRANK BETTE PLEIN AIR PAINTOUT APPLICANTS

DO NOT PAY THIS FEE

Each year, Fesival Productions reviews all applications regardless of whether the vendor is a returning artist, commercial enterprise, non-profit organization, food vendor, or a first time applicant in any of these categories. Event sponsors are not required to have their information reviewed as these organizations have been screened by the hosting organization. 

In order to have your application processed, you must select this "event" by checking the box to the left of the application event selection page the first time you apply for an event. The $25. application processing fee will automatically be added to your total space fee charges for the events you signed up for. This is a one time annual charge. If you wish to apply for other events at a later time in 2012, you will not be charged the application processing fee.

ANNUAL APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE - $25

The Frank Bette Plein Air Paintout is the City of Alameda's defining art event. The paintout is sponsored and produced by the Frank Bette Center for the Arts a 501(c)(3) non-profit art center. It is open to all painters including water color, acrylic, oil, etc. Plein air refers to painting outdoors. Selected artists will paint at various locations in Alameda for a week and compete for over $2,000 in cash and art supply prizes. You can read the full prospectus by going to www.frankbettecenter.org. Festival Productions is honored to have been selected to assist the center in processing the artist entries.

Artists interested in applying should fill out this online application, upload their pictures, pay the $35 application fee by credit card or sent in a check prior to the April 23, 2012 application deadline. Jurying by a selection committee will take place immediately after the dedline and applicants will be notified of their acceptance on May 1, 2012.

The application fee is $35.

Crafters and artists that feature Japanese items or better quality art or craft items imported from Japan are allowed in this event as well as traditional American arts and crafts. Booths are arranged around a small lake. Fair goers are primarily Asian. Japanese drummers and other entertainment including a major cultural display attract fair goers from the entire South Bay Area. You will be able to find excellent Japanese food provided by non-profit groups. The Cherry Blossom Festival takes place in Memorial Park that fronts on Stevens Creek Blvd. and is adjacent to the Oakes Shopping Center so the festival gets good drive by traffic. Parking ($2.00) for the general public is directly across the street. Booths are set up on grass and may be left up over night. Friday Setup Available
Space Fee:  Arts & Crafts - $200    Commercial - $355    Information/Nonprofit - $180 Food - We do not book food vendors in this event.

This is one of the largest one-day, juried art shows in the Western United States. The event has a strong buyer profile Saratoga and the surrounding Los Gatos area ranking in the top 100 wealthiest US zip codes. Artist hospitality includes breakfast, lunch and snacks. Cash prizes will be given to recognized outstanding achievement. For a complete description of this event, go to: www.saratogarotary.org.

No Commercial or Food Vendors applications please. Sponsors please contact us at (510) 865-3636 before applying.

Application processing for this event is as follows:

1. Fill out and submit the application on this site. The application period ends January 23, 2012. Pay the $25.00 application fee. No applications will be processed or juried without payment of the application fee.

2. Your application will be juried by a professional team of jurors early in Febuary. You will receive the results by email on or about February 7, 2012.

3. If you are accepted, you will be instructed to "register" on this site and pay the $175 (early registration) or $225 (regular registration) space fee. Note: There is also a 20% commission on all sales.

4. Space assignments will be sent via email several weeks before the event.

For more information on the event, application and registration processing, the jury process, and obtaining space assignments,  go to: www.saratogarotary.org or call us at (510) 865-3636.

This well established festival has enjoyed good success in the past. Look for the same special attractions like the business area on the street and the carnival, which will be located adjacent to the event. The Chamber does a good job of advertising and foot traffic last year was very good. The event takes place on the street along Shell Blvd. Booths may be left up overnight. Vendors should bring extra weight for booth. Show hours are 11 AM to 7 PM on Saturday and 11 AM to 5 PM on Sunday. Friday Setup Available.
Standard Space Fees: Arts & Crafts - $250    Commercial - $375    Info/Nonprofit - $280    Food - $475 
Chamber Members Space Fees:                      Commercial - $280    Info/Nonprofit - $175    Food - $350     
Booth rental: $205 (not required if you bring your own equipment)

Now in its 4th year, the Newark Chamber of Commerce does a nice job withthis event. The site is located in the main parking lot  (between Macy's & Sears) at the NewPark Mall in Newark. This is sure to be a great family day of fun, entertainment and Arts & Crafts. The focus is on Micro-Brews and music and  will include a Car Show (Saturday), Farmers Market (Sunday), Arts & Craft Vendors, Food Vendors and local Commercial Vendors along with a Kids Zone Park.  There will be something for everyone! Great talents will perform from 10 AM to 6 PM both days.We will have a variety of different breweries for our guests to taste test and discover some new favorites. Easy access and ample parking will facilitate good crowds.

Arts & Crafts Space Fee - $155        Commercial - $305 (chamber $250)          Informational/nonprofit - $155 (Chamber $105)  

Food - $305 (Chamber $205)

Last year, the client was forced to move off of Castro Valley Blvd. due to road contruction. The crowd loved the new location along Norbridge Dr. and the peaceful county library parking lot. Last year's addition of a classic car show has increase foot traffic by drawing attendees regionally. Advertising is good and many locals attend this event due to the number of community booths and local entertainment. The Fest does allow a limited number of vendors to sell import items. Vendors are encouraged to bring their hand crafted good quality, inexpensive and reduced price items for best sales. However, better quality art items have also been successful. Booths are arranged in the street and may be left up over night. Show hours are 10 AM to 6 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Certificate of Insurance required upon acceptance.

Space Fee: Arts & Crafts - $250   Commercial - $455 (Chamber $380)    Info/Nonprofit - $285 (Chamber $185)  Food - $575 (Chamber $475)      

The 2010 Fog Fest was a great success, well attended and most vendors had good sales. The Saturday morning parade brings lots of locals to the fair site. You will be able to find the same excellent food provided by non-profit groups. The Fog Fest takes place on Palmetto, the main street in Pacifica. Over 200 booths are arranged on the street.
Space Fees:  Arts & Craft-$300     Local Pacifica Commercial/Professional Services-$505     Info/Nonprofit-$180 

Based in Alameda, Festival Productions is excited to have the opportunity to produce the 2012 Neptune Beach Community Celebration in its home town. The Alameda Chamber of Commerce is collaborating with the West Alameda Business Association and Festival Productions to produce what was known as the Webster Jam. The event name has been changed to take advantage of the historic tie between Webster Street and Neptune Beach - an amusement park and swim center that was located at the foot of Webster Street and was referred to as the "Coney Island of the West" in the 1920s. The Chamber and FP will use their extensive connections in Alameda to kick this event into high gear. The community is excited to see what this new team will bring to the street, which should translate to some great crowds for this year. There are a number of great ideas being considered like a sand sculpture contest right on the street and a dunk tank featuring candidates running for office being dunked for their favorite charity. Invites to demonstrate services are going to both the police and fire departments.  Watch this site for additonal updates

Standard Fees for 10' x 10' spaces:     Arts & Crafts - $195    Commercial - $300    Info/Nonprofit - $125   Food - $325

Chamber  Fees for 10' x 10' spaces:     Arts & Crafts - $195    Commercial - $225    Info/Nonprofit - $  50   Food - $200

Webster Street Merchant Fees             Arts & Crafts - $195    Commercial - $100    Info/Nonprofit - $  50   Food - $100

Optional professional heavy duty booth rental (with 1 table and 2 chairs) - $200

Event Sponsors should contact FP at (510) 865-3636 for additional information and participation levels.