Please carefully review all information provided.

The deadline for the entries is March 31st, 2010 or when all spaces are sold.

In 2009, all spaces were sold prior to the deadline.

Electricity is not available except for food vendors.

New applicants and returning vendors that wish to change product line must submit at least two photos of your work and booth set up. All applicants must submit completed application form, payment and "Thursday No Sales Agrement." Food Vendors must include $20 Health Inspection Fee. Also, enclose your R.V. space request (if required).

If you fail to meet these requirements, or to legibly complete all of the forms, your application will not be accepted. A checklist is provided

Any food items must meet the criteria of the Inyo County Health Department regulations. If your edibles are packaged, they must be labeled with weight and contents. All food vendors will be subject to County inspection and must pay $20 additional fee. For more information, write to Inyo County Environmental Health, 207 West South Street, Bishop, CA 93514 or call 760-873-7866.

The selection committee will notify you of your entry approval, but a deposited check is a sign of acceptance. In the event your application has not been accepted, your check will be returned or your credit card will not be debited. Booth assignment and R.V. passes are provided upon approval of participation.

Looking forward to hearing from you,
The Staff of the ICA

~ Booths: The fee is $250 for one space measuring 12 X 12 ft. Each participant must supply his or her own display. Booths must include a canopy or tent, and tables with storage underneath must have a table skirt. Booths should be clean and professional looking. No dogs allowed in the city park. Any vendor bringing dogs in the park may be asked to pack up and leave.

~Criteria for Entries: All items displayed and for sale must be handcrafted. Any market or mass-produced items are unacceptable and may not be sold at this show. Vendors must display work only in the catagory in which they were accepted. Only vendors displaying their own work will be eligible to participate. No stand in vendors, dealers or agents permitted. Artist must be present. The spirit of this show is that you are selling arts and crafts, which you have made yourself. Large tie-on signs/banners are not allowed.

~Location: The Bishop City Park on the north end of Main Street (Hwy 395) is the location of this outdoor show.

~Set-Up & Show Hours:
Thursday, Set-up may begin after ALL spaces are marked, (estimated time: 2:00 p.m.)
Friday (Set-up continues) Selling begins at 9:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m

~Security - Each participant is responsible for the safety, protection and insurance of his or her own exhibit and merchandise. Security guards will be on duty each night, starting Thursday, from 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.; however protection against theft cannot be guaranteed.

~Refunds - No refunds wil be made on accepted and processed applications.

~Lodging- A list of motels and local campsites is available at www.bishopvisitor.com or by phoning the Bishop Chamber of Commerce: 760-873-8045. Rooms are filled far in advance for this weekend, so make your reservations early. A limited number of RV/trailer spaces, which have no hook-ups, will be available behind the park for a fee of $55 for the five-day period. (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday nghts). Please see attached RV and Trailer Parking Application.

~Special Emphasis- giving on-site demonstrations of your skills is encouraged. Showing people the process of your craft helps them to develop a deeper appreciation for the arts and for the artists who are exhibiting. It has also been shown to improve sales.

~Booth Location - Inyo Council for the Arts cannot guarantee requested booth locations. We will do our best to place all vendors in locations that meet their needs.