2023 OktoberFest Vendor Application
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 1, 10am-4pm
WHERE: Champaign County Historical Society Museum
(809 E. Lawn Ave. Urbana, Ohio)
FEE: Outdoor space only (10 ft. by 10 ft.) cost is $40.00. No subletting of booth space will be allowed. Limited outdoor space with electricity (10 ft. by 10 ft.) cost $90.00. Entry fees are not refundable after August 31, 2023. There will be refunds only upon cancellation of OKTOBERFEST. There is no rain date. Two individuals per exhibit will receive a pass. DUE TO LIMITED SPACE, ENTRIES WILL BE PROCESSED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS.
ELIGIBILITY: To apply for this year’s festival, all new exhibitors and exhibitors who have new crafts will be juried by submitting a minimum of three photos of your new craft. All exhibits will be limited to high quality, handcrafted, arts and crafts. Imported and mass-produced or factory-made items will be rejected. Also send a SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED, BUSINESS SIZE ENVELOPE WITH YOUR APPLICATION AND YOUR BOOTH FEE no later than September 22, 2023. A contract with your tickets will be sent as soon as possible. A committee will determine which items will be accepted. If your exhibit is rejected your check will be returned by the Oktoberfest Committee. Artist and crafts people, in addition to exhibiting and/or retailing their work, are asked to demonstrate their craft, if at all possible.
FACILITIES: Display areas are provided on the spacious lawn at the museum. Exhibitors must provide their own display equipment, tents, tables, and chairs. Spaces supplying electricity are limited and must be approved by the committee. Exhibits can be set up prior to Sunday morning at your own risk. All exhibits must be in place and set-up by 10:00 A.M. Any vehicle remaining on the show grounds after 10:00 A.M. without permission, will be towed. Dismantling exhibits, or bringing vehicles onto the grounds, before 4:00 P.M. without Society management approval will be considered cause for rejection at future Oktoberfests.
ELIGIBILITY: To apply for this year’s festival, all new exhibitors and exhibitors who have new crafts will be juried by submitting a minimum of three photos of your new craft. All exhibits will be limited to high quality, handcrafted, arts and crafts. Imported and mass-produced or factory-made items will be rejected. Also send a SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED, BUSINESS SIZE ENVELOPE WITH YOUR APPLICATION AND YOUR BOOTH FEE no later than September 22, 2023. A contract with your tickets will be sent as soon as possible. A committee will determine which items will be accepted. If your exhibit is rejected your check will be returned by the Oktoberfest Committee. Artist and crafts people, in addition to exhibiting and/or retailing their work, are asked to demonstrate their craft, if at all possible.
FACILITIES: Display areas are provided on the spacious lawn at the museum. Exhibitors must provide their own display equipment, tents, tables, and chairs. Spaces supplying electricity are limited and must be approved by the committee. Exhibits can be set up prior to Sunday morning at your own risk. All exhibits must be in place and set-up by 10:00 A.M. Any vehicle remaining on the show grounds after 10:00 A.M. without permission, will be towed. Dismantling exhibits, or bringing vehicles onto the grounds, before 4:00 P.M. without Society management approval will be considered cause for rejection at future Oktoberfests.
Click here to download, fill out and mail in an application.
Applications are due by September 22, 2023.
Once your application has been submitted, reviewed AND APPROVED, we will email you with payment instructions.
Applications are due by September 22, 2023.
Once your application has been submitted, reviewed AND APPROVED, we will email you with payment instructions.
Once your application has been submitted, reviewed AND APPROVED, we will email you with payment instructions.
