Summary
This 8th annual 2 day art and craft show takes place in the heart of Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island at City Field on Marina Drive, across from The Ugly Grouper.
This holiday event will accept handmade and also unique gift ideas.
There are onsite bathrooms, free parking and overnight self contained stays are available for additional fee ($50).
Admission is FREE to the public
Free Artist parking and trailer parking
- Limit 60 booths
- Open Saturday & Sunday 10am to 5pm
- Apply early and save $50 - $275 if paid before Oct 12, $325 if paid after
- May apply in up to 2 categories
Event setup is Saturday morning 6:30am to 9am.
Focus is on handmade & artist designed items but the jury will consider unique/creative gift ideas, authors, inventors and designers for holiday gift giving.
We love and encourage emerging artists of all levels. Please feel free to reach out if you need assistance in applying or booth setups.
General information
The artists are selected through a review of their work by a panel of experts. We are busting the box open and making changes! The art industry is changing and we are encouraging creatives of all types to apply.
For all events, we will accept the following:
- artist - made by my hands
- artist - production/studio work - no more than 2 assistants
- artist - studio work with more than 2 assistants
- craft - made by my own hands
- craft - production/studio work - no more than 2 assistants
- inventor - created an innovative concept that is put into production
- designer - creates all designs and images that may be utilized in final creation
- other, describe - this includes fair trade and anything NOT made by your hands
- sponsor - (start $600) All other service businesses looking to sell a service or product
Sponsors are home service repairs, car dealerships, and any large contract type retailer. These spaces are limited to no more than 4-6 at this event.
Easy load in and load out next to booth, weather providing. Setup is Saturday 6:30am to 9:30am. All vehicles must be off festival footprint by 9am! There is NO day before setup.
You will receive setup email about 30 days before event. Booth numbers are given out when you check in.
- All artist exhibitor tents must be white with the exception of branded sponsor booths. NO exceptions!
- No cheap camping tents. Pop up tents are NOT recommended as in heavy winds and rains, they are the 1st tents to have issues blowing down or collapsing. If you choose to use an EZ UP or umbrella type pop up tent, a minimum of 40 pounds per leg are required for a minimum of 160 pounds.
- Booth spaces are approximately 10' wide by 10' deep with at least 2 foot between booths. Booth and a half and Double booths are also available on a limited basis.
- Your displays must be professional and pleasing to the eye. No hand made signs. Your booth space should be a reflection of your creativity.
- You must display within your allocated space and not infringe on your neighbors without show directors approval.
- If invited, your booth display should reflect the pictures you sent in for jurying. NO EXCEPTIONS! If your display changes you need to send updated photos. Booth checks will be done Friday am
Rules and regulations
The applicants are selected through a review of their work by a panel of qualified experts. The top applicants in their categories are selected according to their skill and quality of work.
- You may submit an application in up to two categories.
- Any and all jewelry, no matter what it is made from, MUST apply in the jewelry category! If you are NOT juried in for jewelry - you may NOT sell or display jewelry.
- OTHER category does not mean a mixture of categories, it is designated for those non-traditional creations that do not fit in any other category.
- All participating artists must use a white tent. If using sides during event hours they must be white.
- Pets are not allowed as per many municipality codes or ordinances. If you intend on bringing a pet, you must notify in writing at least 4 weeks before event and submit required insurance (1 million/2 million) naming Blue Ribbon Events, LLC and the event venue as additional insured.
- You must be open for full event hours, there are no one day opportunities.
- The Event Committee reserves the right to change any requirements for the betterment of the event as a whole.
Booth information and fees
Jury Fee: early bird $15 before 8/1, $25 after
Booth Fee: $299 if payment received before Oct 11, if paid after booth fee is $349
Corner booth: additional $75
15' by 10' Booth = $449 before Oct 12, after $499
20' by 10' Double Booth $598 if paid before Oct 12, after $698
Please notify show director of trailer size at least 14 days before event for logistics. Regular size vehicles and booths check-in times begin setup at 6:30am to 9am. All vehicles must be off festival footprint by 9am!
Refund and cancellation policy
There is no refund on your jury/application fee. There are no rain dates. A $50 non refundable deposit is required for every event you have signed up. There will be no refunds or credits if a show is cancelled due to rain, floods, hurricanes, or any other forces of nature after logistics and advertising have been arranged. There will be no refunds on artist cancellations within 60 days of the event. Credit will be issued if Blue Ribbon Events, LLC is notified in writing at least sixty days prior to an event.
Jury details
Average number of applications submitted each year: 65
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event: 45
Vendors that are excluded/ineligible: fleamarket, antiques unless recycled
Jurors score applications using the following scale: 1 - 7
Number of jurors scoring applications: 3