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the schedule

Exhibitors must be present for the entirety of the festival.

important dates

June 10
Deadline to pay booth fee and complete Participation Agreement

June 20
Booth assignments sent out

July 15
Deadline to submit giveaway information

August 16 & 17
Festival time!

festival schedule

Friday, August 16
11:00 am - 4:00 pm: Unloading and Set Up
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Finish getting your booth ready and complete exhibitor check-in (loading area is closed). All check-ins must be completed by 4pm.
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Exhibitor Dinner
5:30: Doors open for Emerging Artists
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Indie Craft Parade begins! First Dibs Party for ticket holders. All exhibitors must be present.

Saturday, August 17
8:00 am - 9:00 am: Exhibitor access only
9:00 am - 6:00 pm: Open to the public
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Tear down and load out

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exhibitors

festival check in Procedure

Friday, August 16: Festival load in begins at 11:00 AM and closes at 4:00 PM.  You may come at any time during these hours. You will not have an assigned load in time.

Check In and booth set up must be completed by 4pm.

exhibitor perks

WE'VE PLANNED A FEW SPECIAL THINGS, JUST FOR YOU! 

Dinner on us! On Friday, August 16 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, we will have a complimentary dinner — bbq sliders, chips and veggies — with drinks provided by Magnetic South. This is an opportunity for you to grab a quick bite before the festival opens that night.

The exhibitor lounge is a private area where you can escape from the crowds and grab a complimentary snack or PB&J sandwich. The lounge is centrally located off the Smokestack Courtyard and will be available for the entire duration of the event.

Lunch Options: There are several restaurants at Judson Mill and on Saturday there will also be an option to order a box lunch that will be delivered directly to your booth.

TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS

There are lots of places to stay in the greater Greenville area. There are no hotels within walking distance. It is very easy to drive around the city and suburbs of Greenville, so finding lodging within a 5-10 minute drive of the festival site should be fairly easy. (Sidenote: if you happen to be flying into the festival through GSP, you will need to rent a car.)

Here are a few options for lodging in the area:
Modal Hostel: nightly rates from $35-125
use discount code ““Indie2024” for 2 nights or more. Book here or take a virtual tour. Accommodations are limited, so book soon!

Swamp Rabbit Inn: nightly rates from $135-299

Greater Greenville: nightly rates from approximately $100 - $200
A large concentration of hotels are located on Haywood Road, which is approximately 20 minutes from the festival.

Downtown Greenville: nightly rates from approximately $250 - $400
The driving time from downtown to the festival is 5 minutes. 

You can also check Airbnb which has a few options around Greenville.

INDOOR BOOTHS

Size: 10’x6’ or 8’x8’
Cost: $395

The majority of the booths are located indoors, spread over 4 spaces. You’ll be notified of your booth size on June 20 so that you can plan your set up accordingly.

Emerging Artist BOOTHS

Size: 6’ table space
Cost: $195

These spaces include a pipe and drape backdrop and approximately 3 feet behind the table. Tables are provided, but exhibitors will need to bring their own linen and chair.

INDIE CRAFT PARADE WILL PROVIDE:

Security during festival hours
Exhibitor lounge and snacks
Volunteer assistants during festival hours
Designated exhibitor parking

INDIE CRAFT PARADE WILL NOT PROVIDE:

Tables (with the exception of 6 foot Emerging Artist tables)
Chairs
Linens
Individual booth signage
Extension cords

Booth Assignments 

Your booth assignment will be sent out on June 20 and will include your booth location and your booth size.

Note about wifi

As of this time, there is not accessible wifi at the venue. Plan to use cellular data or operate in offline mode when running credit card transactions.

Rentals

If you would like to rent tables, chairs, stools, or linens, these items can be rented and will be ready and waiting for you when you arrive! Rental orders are due by August 9th.

Booth Displays

You must stay within your booth area. Booth dimensions may vary by a couple inches. Indie Craft Parade is not responsible for booths that do not fit within the space provided.

The entirety of your display (walls, furniture legs, helpers, etc) must fit within your booth space. If your booth does not fit into the allotted space, we will ask you to change it on site. This is particularly important to note if your booth setup has fixed or hard walls.

Booth display elements must not pose a safety risk to others. Rugs, extension cords and any propped displays must be secured to prevent possible injury to attendees. No helium balloons are allowed in the venue.

PLEASE NOTE: All displays must be freestanding.

This is a historic venue. Nothing can be adhered to or leaned against the walls (no tape or 3M strips — nothing can touch the walls). Any damage to the venue (walls, floors, windows, etc) or rental equipment that you may cause during the event are your responsibility and repair costs will be passed to you.

Electrical access

If you requested electrical access on your application, we will be in contact as the event approaches to finalize those arrangements. Basic cost for electrical access for vendors will be $25 and will be paid directly to the venue.

important vendor noteS

Unloading and Setup

Unloading hours are from 11am - 4pm on Friday, August 16. All booths must be set up by 4pm. Specific directions for unloading will vary based on which space your booth is located in. Stay tuned for more info!

Exhibitor Badges and Assistants

All exhibitors will receive 2 exhibitor badges, which must be worn to gain entrance to the festival site any time during the weekend after load in and before load out.

Our staff will be monitoring badges and wristbands, and anyone without them will be asked to pay admission at the entrance.

Kids under the age of 16 are free at the festival.

If you would like to have extra assistants beyond your 2 allotted exhibitor badges, you may purchase additional badges for $25 each. For unloading and set up as well as tear down and load out times, additional helpers are fine without badges, but they must clear the area as soon they are done assisting you. If your kids under the age of 18 are assisting you, let us know, and you will not be required to purchase an additional badge. 

There will be Indie Craft Parade volunteers available at all times if you want additional help, need a bathroom break, or just want to escape your booth for a few minutes.

SALES TAX

Here is the information you need for obtaining a Retail License from the South Carolina Dept. of Revenue. Every vendor is required to know the rules about sales tax reporting in SC.

Direct any questions about this to SCDOR. Neither Indie Craft Parade nor its organizers are responsible for any fines you might incur with the SCDOR.

GIVEAWAYS

Giveaways are an exciting part of our Friday evening First Dibs Party, which is the primary fundraising event for our non-profit organization. All items donated will be displayed with your business name and the item info. We ask that all giveaway items be valued at $25 or higher. If you have questions about this, reach out to erin@makerscollective.org.

Submit your giveaway information here by July 15.

Items will be collected during check in on Friday, August 16.

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marketing & Promotion

Tell everyone you know about the festival! Word of mouth is still the best form of advertising.

Below is a selection of graphics that can be used to share Indie Craft Parade. Include the hashtag #indiecraftparade to make it easier for us to follow along and share your work. You can also share this link in your own newsletters, event schedules, and social profiles.

#indiecraftparade

Let us help promote you!

We know every one of our makers has a story worth telling, and we love when artists get media attention. Tell us what we should know about you and what you’d want the press to know.