Sponsored by Maize Valley and Custer’s Alpacas

Location: Maize Valley Farm Market and Winery
6193 Edison Street NE
Hartville, OH 44632
www.maizevalleywinery.com

Contact: Nora Custer-Haberbusch
E-mail: nora@custersalpacas.com
telephone: 330.628.3678
216.235.0367


The Fall Wine and Arts Festival (formerly, Wine and Wool Gathering) is a gathering to be held the last full weekend in September at Maize Valley Market & Winery in Hartville, Ohio. Hartville is located between Akron and Canton, Ohio.

The Maize Valley team has their fall corn maze, pumpkin cannon and even a hot air balloon event scheduled, that day, weather permitting. Let’s hope we have a beautiful, sunny, warm day this year!!

Maize Valley is located in a 140 year old refurbished barn. The remodeled barn is complete with the original hand hewn beams and cut stone wall. In June, 2001, the new and expanded Maize Valley Farm Market opened for business. They added a bakery that produces made-fresh-daily doughnuts, baked pies, breads, and cookies. They also added a deli that boasts a full line of Amish Country meats and cheeses, and have a variety of Dutch chocolates and other candy. In March, 2005, Maize Valley Winery opened. They grow the fruit for their wines which are bottled on site. Wines can be tasted and bought at the tasting bar located inside the market.

Vendor Selection Criteria: This is a juried show. Selection is based on the quality of the handcrafted item and the number of vendors who apply with similar items. All exhibitors must submit at least two (2) photographs showing items to be sold (via email or with the application, preferred). All items to be sold must be handcrafted. If you would like your photos to be returned, please indicate it on your application. All vendors will be notified of his or her show status by August, 2008.


Changes for 2008: Artisan Village: This year we are having a different set up for the show – we will be having a tent village on the back lawn (main traffic area to the corn maze and balloon lift). The porch area to the winery is not available this year as it is scheduled to be under construction.

Booth size: Tents are approximately a 10x10 – if you require any additional space contact Nora.

Vendor License: Write your vendor number on application where indicated.

Tents, tables and chairs: Exhibitors must provide their own: tents, tables, chairs – etc.

Musicians: Contact Nora for details prior to sending in application.

Preview: You are welcome to view the location at any time. Just stop by Maize Valley Farm during business hours.

Dress: There is no dress theme associated with this event.

Set up time: Exhibitors can start setting up Friday around 4:00 to 5:00PM. Please let Nora know if you will be setting up on Friday. Otherwise set up is prior to the show beginning on Saturday.

Security is not available overnight outside.

Day of: The show starts promptly at 12pm (noon) and tear down is after 6pm.

Electric: Electricity is available with limited availability – you must specify the need for electric on the application. Vendors do have the option of staying open later than the designated close time and may need lights and lanterns. Vendors must supply own heavy-duty electric cords and must set up in accordance with visitor safety at all time.

Exhibitor parking: Immediately after unloading, each exhibitor must move his or her vehicle to exhibitors’ parking. Parking will not be available behind your booth area. If you see that the weather report indicates wet weather, plan ahead for extra unloading time/recruit people to assist with carrying items and have sides for your outdoor tents.

Advertising Fliers: Promotional fliers will be returned with your acceptance letter if you would like to distribute it in your community and at other shows. Feel free to reproduce and distribute the promotional flier we will provide you.

Liability: Each exhibitor hereby releases Custer’s Alpacas and Maize Valley Farm and Market and their volunteers and employees from any and all liability arising from participation in the event in any way and for any reason, on or off Maize Valley, including theft of property or merchandise, and or damage to stand, equipment, booth, or any other property, etc., while booth is attended or unattended, including accidents, personal injury and breakage of property or merchandise, a signed Liability Waiver must accompany all applications.

Return Applications to:
Fall Wine and Art Festival
Attn: Nora Custer-Haberbusch
3283 Samuel Rd
Akron, Ohio 44312

Thank you for your consideration to participate as a vendor. We hope to see you in September!
Fall Wine & Arts Festival
Hartville, Ohio
September 27, 2008

Vendor Application

Please type or print legibly

Exhibitor Name:________________________________________________
Business Name:_________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________
City:_______________________ State:_________________ Zip:__________
Phone;_____________________ Fax:___________________ e-mail:_____________
Vendor license Number:______________________________

Circle which applies:

Tent: No Electric
Early Bird Registration
(before August 1, 2008)
$ 50

Regular Registration
(After: August 1, 2008)
$ 65


Tent: With Electric
Early Bird Registration
(before August 1, 2008)
$ 65

Regular Registration
(After: August 1, 2008)
$ 80


Performing Musician(s): Contact Nora

Describe items to be sold:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Amount enclosed:_____________

Make checks payable to: Custer’s Alpacas
Return to: Fall Wine and Arts Festival
Attn: Nora Custer-Haberbusch
3283 Samuel Rd
Akron, Ohio 44312


Payment must accompany the following:
Completed application
Liability waiver
At least 2 photos
Check or money order
Stamped, self addressed envelope
Thank you!

For Committee use only:
Check #_______________ Confirmations sent:_______________
Amount Rec’d____________ Photos Received:___________________
Date Paid________________ Photos Returned:____________________
Fall Wine and Arts Festival
Hartville, Ohio
September 27, 2008

Vendor Waiver and Contract


I, intending to be legally bound, hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, voluntarily assume all risks of accident or injury and release and forever discharge
Maize Valley Farm Market and Winery
and
Custer’s Alpacas

Their employees, officers, and agents, from any and all liability for personal injury or property damage of any kind sustained on Maize Valley Farm property during the Fall Wine and Arts Festival held on September 27, 2008 whether such personal injury or property damage is caused by the negligence of the Maize Valley Farm or Custer’s Alpacas or their employees, officers, and agents, from all loss and expense, including but not limited to, damages, legal expense and cost of defense, in any manner arising from my use of Maize Valley Farm.

I acknowledge there are no refunds regardless of weather, illness, or any other circumstances that arise. I also realize that leaving a show early may jeopardize participation at any future shows.

Participant signature_______________________________________________________


Participant (Name Printed)_____________________________Date_________________








Show Guideline Agreement

I have hereby read the above Fall Wine and Arts Festival guidelines on the vendor invitation and agree to abide by them to make the event a success for all participating artisans and the general public.


Signed__________________________________________________________________