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

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 - $230    Commercial - $330    Info/Nonprofit - $255    Food - $405
Chamber Members Space Fees:                      Commercial - $255    Info/Nonprofit - $130    Food - $205    
Booth rental: $175 (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