ARTISAN INFORMATION

Permitting Costs:

• All vendors must have a temporary or permanent retailer's license for the state of Colorado by the time you vend with us. More details below

• Food Vendor Permit: Jackalope will assist in ensuring that you are compatible with city health regulations. 

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Refunds:

Refunds will be considered until 3 weeks prior to the event.  If you need to cancel you attendance within 3 weeks of the fair, no refunds will be made.  Fees will not be refunded due to poor weather conditions. 

REQUIRMENTS & FAQ

What types of artisans will be exhibiting?
We will be accepting handmade designs into the fair, including: visual art, fashion design, accessory design, bath and body care, home decor, housewares, food and more.

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No AI, vintage, or resale items will be permitted.  
We are looking to feature original designs and handmade goods made by the artisan who will be showcasing during the event.   Manufactured goods are permitted as long as they are your original concept.  

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How does your jury process work?  
Our jury reviews applications and scores them based on quality, aesthetic, originality, branding, and sell-ability.

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Permit Requirements:

• All vendors must have a temporary or permanent retailer's license for the state of Colorado by the time you vend with us. In addition, all vendors must fill out a special event application for the City of Arvada and return form upon completion of the event with any sales tax collected. Colorado law states that you must have a retailer's license in order to make sales. You are considered a retailer if you are selling any tangible items to customers.

  • State of Colorado Tax Information: INFO HERE

  • City of Arvada Tax Event Application:

    • The City of Arvada is a home rule city so the local sales tax rate of 3.46% needs to be remitted directly back. Upon acceptance, a form will be provided for you to return within 30 days of the event.

• Food Vendor Info:
  Any retail operation that stores, prepares, packages or provides food for sale for human consumption to consumers directly or through a delivery service is subject to rules designated by the Department of Environmental Health’s Rules Governing Food Establishments.  Cottage food vendors must be compliant with Colorado Cottage Foods Act regulations.

  • COLORADO COTTAGE FOODS REQUIREMENTS

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Insurance Requirements:
It is suggested that all participating vendors obtain general liability insurance prior to vending.

• Here is a great resource for affordable insurance: ACT INSURANCE (use discount code jackalope5 for a one time show discount and jackalope for an annual discount)
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Set up Details:

• All participating artisans MUST remain set up for the entire duration of the fair.

• Our fair is OUTDOORS. We will have security overnight. However, we do suggest you pack up your product between show days, display materials can be left up overnight.

• Each artisan is given a blank slate to work with, no equipment or display materials will be provided. Tents are required for all spaces, except for the 6x6 table spaces (feel free to bring a standing umbrella).

• Artisan spaces are either on the street or on concrete- tent weights are required, NO STAKING.

• Electricity is NOT available.

• Special requests for neighbors and location may be stated in your application.

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What is your expected attendance?

• We expect to see 4,000+ attendees over the course of the weekend.

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Where is the exact location of the event?

• This OUTDOOR fair will take place within Olde Town Square (5738 Olde Wadsworth Blvd), along Olde Wadsworth Ave (from Grant to Grandview), along 57th Street (from Yukon to Webster), & Grandview Ave (from Olde Wadsworth to Webster).

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I'm traveling for the fair, where do you recommend I stay?

• Hilton Garden Inn Arvada: 5455 Olde Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80002

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wheat Ridge-Denver West: 10101 W 48th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

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ACCEPTANCE POLICIES

When will I know if I am accepted? 

You will be notified via email regarding your fair application.  Please mark vendors@jackalopeartfair.com in your safe sender list.  Gmail users: check your "promotional folder" as well as your spam folder for filtered messages from us. 

Waitlist Applications: These applications will be notified only if a spot opens up for you.
 

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How do I submit my booth payment?  

Booth fees are not due until you are officially accepted into the fair.  You can make payment by credit card or check at that time.

After you've been selected, you will have approximately two weeks to return a signed copy of our Artisan Agreement, along with your Booth Payment to hold your space in the fair.  If either of these is not received within that timeframe, your space will be forfeited.