EVENT APPLICATION: Artist and Food vendor applications are now closed. 

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FESTIVAL DATES: Labor Day Weekend Saturday September 5th, Sunday September 6th.

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FESTIVAL HOURS: The event will be open to the public 10am-5pm Saturday and 11am-5pm Sunday. Artists are not permitted to pack up or depart early. Art in the Park is a RAIN OR SHINE event.

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BOOTH FEES:  $200

 

PRIZES: The judge will begin their review on Saturday. In order for a booth to be judged, the booth label (provided in your packet upon arrival) must be visible. 

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LODGING: Please contact the SAAC office if you would like information on area lodging options.

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FESTIVAL REGISTRATION & SET-UP:   Artists may arrive to set up booths on Friday evening from 5-7pm. Enter the park via the entrance off of Thornrose Avenue and check in at SAAC’s information tent. We will have an Artist’s Packet ready for you upon your arrival and your booth placement will be assigned at that time. [Sorry – no last minute requests, trading or booth location changes.]  On Saturday, registration/set-up begins at 7:00am. We ask that you unload your vehicle as quickly as possible and move to vendor parking no later than 9:30am Saturday. If you set up and register Friday evening, you may unload as early as you like Saturday morning. If you arrive on Saturday, you must check in before setting up and check in starts after 7am.

   

VENDOR PARKING: Armory Parking Lot. The use of handicapped spaces for handicapped licenses is strictly enforced by the City of Staunton.

 

TAXES: please note that Virginia sales tax (5.3%) is required on all sales.  It is each vendor's responsibility to report and pay taxes. The Art Center will pay for and arrange for a temporary promoter's license, a requirement of the City. SSN or EIN is required of all participants.

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STAUNTON BUISNESS LICENSE The Staunton Augusta Art Center is able to cover Staunton City buisness license for vendors who do not have their own. A staff member will come around during the festival to verify vendors who need to be placed on this list. 

   

SECURITY: Local law enforcement makes extra rounds in the park during the festival however the Art Center accepts no responsibility for the safety and security of participants and their artwork.

 

VENDOR SPACES: Vendors are expected to display their work under a tent. All tents and canopies must be secured against strong winds (heavy block or window weights work well, tent stakes may not work in some areas). Tents must be no larger than 10x10. 

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ASSISTANCE: please note that although we will happily help you as much as we can in any way that we can and this includes popping over to your booth if you need to step away, but keep in mind we do not have staff on hand as full-time booth-sitters and cannot guarantee someone will be available. Please be sure to arrange your own help as needed for breaks and lunch times.