La Kermesse Franco-Americaine
MAY 2008

Dear Applicant:

We are in the process of planning the 26th  La Kermesse Franco-Americaine Festival.  The dates for this year's festival will be June 27- June 29 and  the craft tent will be open June 27, 28 and 29.  We are very excited about Maine Made Crafts coming back to run the Craft Tent.  Lois Taylor, a promoter and crafter herself of over 28 years, has agreed to come back after many years away.  The tent will feature many Maine craftsmen along with others from New England.  The tent will feature crafters selling their wares inside and out for the three days.  There will be other entertainment and festivities featuring many local groups along with a carnival.

I would like to extend the opportunity to apply for space in the Craft Tent which is for hand-crafted items only.  We supply the following:
1.  General lighting and power near each table in the tent.  Space renters must supply their own extension cords if needed.
2.  A space approximately 8ft. wide by 6ft. deep (some spaces will have the center posts in the depth.
3.  One (1) table and two (2) chairs are included in the price of space rental for the first thirty (30) crafters.

**All hand-crafted items will be displayed in the Craft Tent.

Please read the application carefully and note any special needs you may have so that we can properly address them prior to your arrival on the field.  Space rental is on a first /space first serve basis so please send in your application paid in full as soon as possible.  Applications must be postmarked no later than May 23, 2007.  As in past years, your application must be paid in full in order for us to reserve your space as space is very limited this year.

Passes:
In order to save time this year, included in the price of the Craft Tent Space Rental are:  one (1) crafter festival admission pass and one (1) parking pass for one vehicle at the adjoining Waterhouse Field for the first thirty (30) crafters.  Additional festival passes for $8.00 can be purchased with your application or during set up times on the field.  Talk to Lois about purchasing additional passes before the gates open.

Times:  La Kermesse Festival Rules
Times for setting up your booth is as follows:  Friday 11AM - 3PM.  All vehicles must be removed from the field by 2:30PM and spaces should be manned and ready for business by 4PM when the gates open to the public for the night.  The Craft Tent operating hours are:  Friday 4PM - 10PM, Saturday 11AM - 10PM and Sunday 11AM - 7PM.  You and /or your coworkers are responsible for setting up your booth/space on Friday and tearing down on Sunday night.  We ask that someone be at your space/booth during operating hours.  This policy will be strictly enforced.  The Prospect St. service gate, which is located behind the Craft Tent, will be open on Sunday night between 8:00 and 9:30PM for crafters' convenience.  All trash must be removed from your space before  you leave.  Crafters who leave before closing time on Sunday will not be asked to return the following years.

Parking:
There is parking available in various locations near the festival grounds, some on the streets, on Waterhouse Field (football field), Kennedy School.  Other than the one (1) parking space reserved with your application fee, vendors are responsible for additional parking and lodging.  Please visit our website for a list of local motels, etc.

Location:
We are located at Exit 34 of RT95 in Biddeford.  After the toll booth go straight through the traffic lights.  At the next traffic lights, turn left to Rt 1.  Follow Rt 1 to the next set of traffic lights (approximately 1 mile).  Take a right to West St. The festival grounds are located 1/4 mile on the left.

Rules:
1.  No motor homes, travel trailers or vehicles will be used as part of a concession unless specifically designed for that use and must be approved by the festival committee.  There is no vehicle parking on the field however parking is available in the surrounding areas.
2.  Each concessionaire will be responsible for any licenses and inspection fees  Each concessionaire will be subject to inspection by the State of Maine for cleanliness and safety.
3.  All workers are required to purchase an admission festival pass beyond the crafter pass provided by La Kermesse.
4.  La Kermesse reserves the right to determine suitability of sale and display.
5.  All workers will be properly attired with shirts and shoes.
6.  NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED ON THE FIED EXCEPT IN POSTED AREAS. La Kermesse has the right to have anyone removed from the festival grounds is he/she is found to be using drugs or alcohol while working on the field.
7.  No pets allowed on the festival grounds unless prior authorization is requested and has been granted by La Kermesse.
8.  La Kermesse has the exclusive rights to its logo and this logo cannot be used without our express permission on any items for sale or display.
9.  No selling of lighters, pocket knives, or any items related to illegal substances will be allowed.
10. No yard sale or flea market merchandise is allowed for sale or display in the craft tent.
11. All Crafts sold must be of hand-made quality and not novelty items.  If any vendor is found selling such products, they will be asked that  such items be removed from table(s) and not sold or displayed for the remainder of the festival.  Failure to comply with the rules and regulations of the Craft Tent may result in escorted removal from the premises for the remainder of the festival weekend and
no refund will be allowed for space rental, admission pass , parking , etc.
If you have any questions call me, Lois Taylor, at (706)843-9188 or (207) 946-7079 a week before and during the festival.  You can also email me at LTpromo@aol.com for information on Craft Tent Space Rental.  We look forward to seeing you at the 25th Annnual Festival.  It will be a pleasure working with you!

Sincerely,
Lois Taylor
Craft Tent Rentals

For show space sizes and fees click of the following link:http://www.newenglandcraftfairs.com/showfees.html.  Enter the information in the form and it will bring you to our fee page.  My credit card machine will be available for customer purchases with this show also.  Please complete the application and return with full payment by May 20, 2007.
To:  Lois Taylor
C/O Craft Tent Space Rentals
PO Box 67
Greene, Maine  04236