Longwood Arts and Crafts Festival Sat Nov 23 & Sun Nov 24, 2024
Held in the Longwood historic city district 200 W Warren Ave, Longwood, FL 32750
The annual Longwood Arts and Craft Festival features 200 artists and hand craft exhibitors selling unique items, fine jewelry and seasonal decor just in time for visitors to get a jump on the holiday shopping season while supporting local artists and hand crafters. There will be festival food. beer, cocktails, wine tasting, and live entertainment. It is held outside. Rain or Shine. Hours are Sat 9am to 5pm and Sun 9am to 4pm. It is Free to the public to attend. www.LongwoodFestival.com
VENDOR INFO:
The applicant participating at the event must be the actual creator or originator of the items in the booth. Retail, Buy-Sell vendors are NOT considered unless you apply as a Business/Lead generating/Branding community partner.
HOW exhibitors are chosen: This is a quasi juried event. Time of
application has no bearing on acceptance. On the deadline date, applications
are closed and all files are categorized, reviewed and scored. The highest
scoring exhibitors in each category are invited to participate. Everyone else
in that category is placed on the wait list.
The more UNIQUE your product is, the better chance you have of being
accepted into this event.
Registration is NOT a GUARANTEE of ACCEPTANCE.
Balance is not payable until/unless your file has been Approved and you have been notified by email. Payment is a commitment to participate and booth fees are non-refundable:
2024 Fees:
$200 single/$375 dbl for artists/crafters. Hand Craft vendors and Artists representing their OWN work will be considered at this rate. Cottage food industry reps selling packaged goods to go may apply at this level.
$500 single for Retail reps/Buy Sell vendors selling actual goods on site.
“Corners” (L or R open) +$50 are premium locations based on availability. Requests are not guaranteed.
$1000 single Business/Lead generating/Branding community partners.
$5000 Event sponsor 10 x 10 space, logo on TV ads, posters & social media mentions
Food Vendors: Carts w/out tent $175 / 10 x 10 tent $300 / 15’- 25’ $500 / 28’+ $900
Electric available $50
Registration is NOT a GUARANTEE of ACCEPTANCE. It is the sole right of WTDI, INC to allow or deny participation in this event.
The DEADLINE to Apply for the 2024 Longwood Arts and Crafts Festival is July 1, 2024.
If you apply after July 1, you will be automatically placed on the Wait List.
IMPORTANT VENDOR INFORMATION
Event Hours are Sat Nov 23 9am-5pm
and Sun Nov 24 9am-4pm
DO NOT BREAK DOWN EARLY! If you are flagged for breaking down before the event end time you risk being rejected from future events!
Load In Traffic Map
2024 Exhibitor List TBD
Sunrail Parking is at GPS 200 E. Warren St. It is located at the corner of Myrtle St and E. Warren Ave (Cross over N. Ronald Reagan Blvd.)
COVID-19 Disclosure
By registering, paying for and participating in this event you AGREE to the following guidelines and waiver for the Longwood Arts and Crafts Festival as written below.
Exhibitor SET UP INFO
Hello Exhibitor,
OFFICIAL SET UP INFO WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU A WEEK PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
Here are 15 important points to know about your participation and SET UP.
- FIND your Space # and Entry Point on your pass or the Exhibitor List.
- PRINT the attached Vendor Traffic map to locate your booth space, note the traffic flow and find parking locations.
- ENTER at (S. Milwee St at Church St) Use 250 W. Church Ave, Longwood, FL 32750 as a general GPS point
- You may enter to drop your tent and product any time after 4 pm on Friday. Anyone can set up on Saturday morning. Please have your vehicle out of the event area by 8:15 am on Sat and Sun.
- FOLLOW the traffic pattern! Do not back up. If you miss your space, proceed to the exit and reenter through the Vendor entry point again. Do NOT go against the traffic flow. All traffic moves in the same direction.
- Be courteous and Unload all of your items, proceed to your parking area and return on foot to complete your setup. Stay to the right of the road when unloading so vehicles can pass.
- Your booth number is in the MIDDLE of your booth space. If you are not sure if you have correct placement, CALL ME before setting up or you will have to break down and move.
Free Parking is at (Sunrail) GPS 200 E. Warren St or on W. Jessup Ave between Florida and W. Church Ave. You can call PAY to Park (407)339-6812 to secure private parking at the Christ Episcopal Church on W. Church Ave. Call Janet for HC parking or PAY to Park at Village Inn. (352)217-8390 First come/First serve.
If you purchased Electric for the event, bring a long (100 ft is suggested) cord and a multi outlet plug in case others are using the same outlet.
- Tents must be weighted to sustain 40 mph winds! Please bring concrete blocks or sandbags to secure your tent legs.
- Although there is overnight security, you are encouraged to zip up your tent and cover or remove expensive items.
- For your convenience, there will be a “Vendor Only” bathroom available during the event at the Longwood Community building at Wilma and Warren.
Lastly but very important!
- Event hours are Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 9am-4pm. You MUST STAY OPEN until the event is over. If you are flagged for packing up early, you risk being rejected from participating at any of my future events!
Don’t forget to LIKE, Share and post your photos on the event FB page:
https://www.facebook.com/Longwood-Arts-and-Crafts-Festival-106137000989636
Don’t hesitate to call me if you have any questions. Janet Gamache (352)217-839FREE