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GUIDELINES & APPLICATION
1.  FILL OUT FORM
2.  PRINT FORM
3.  ATTACH ITEMS A, B, & C
4.  KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS
5.  MAIL TO ADDRESS BELOW

1. The application form is for new applicants or former exhibitors, who have not participated in
   The Cotton Pickin’ Fair, in the past year. Current exhibitors in good standing receive an invitation/contract
   two weeks after each edition of the Fair.
2. Submit application by:
    March 1 when applying for the May Fair
    August 1 when applying for the October Fair
3. Provide 3 photographs of your work, 1 of work in progress, and 1 of your display. Photos are non-returnable.
4. Exhibit items must be handmade by the applicant and applicant is required to be present.
    Commercial crafts or crafts originating from kits are not acceptable.
5. Exhibit original art with no more than 50% of booth composed of prints.
6. Crafts or reproductions are not permitted in antique applications.
7. Exhibitors are limited to one medium.

RESPONSE:
Applications will be juried on a monthly basis. Applicants will receive a prompt response from the jurying committee concerning their status for an upcoming festival. Depending on when we receive your application, we may be delayed in knowing whether we have a vacancy in your category, so please be patient with us.

EXHIBITORS:
The Cotton Pickin' Fair is limited to 300 exhibitors. Invitations are first sent to all exhibitors in good standing, who attended our most recent festival. After their deadline has passed, invitations are sent to perspective exhibitors, who in our opinion, will best add creativity, uniqueness, originality, and balance to The Cotton Pickin' Fair.

FEES: Do not send money at this time. There are no jurying or commission fees.

LOCATION:
The Cotton Pickin' Fair is located in the little town of Gay, Georgia, 39 miles south of the Atlanta Airport
and 50 miles north of Columbus on the eastern side of GA Hwy 85.

FAIR DATE:
The Fair is a semi-annual event held the first weekend in May and October, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
on Saturday and Sunday.

SITE:
The Cotton Pickin' Fair is held in historic Gay, GA, where the Gay family's 1891 Victorian home, the cotton gin and warehouse, the peach packing shed, and the 1911 general store anchor the grassy eight (8) acre venue.
Five (5) additional old farm buildings and a series of sheds also provide covered exhibition space.

BOOTHS:
The Cotton Pickin' Fair has an assortment of 10' by 10' booth spaces located in and around our buildings.
Some booths do have access to electricity. Booths are priced according to size and amenities;
fees range from $175- $250 for a single booth. Double booths are also available.

 

 

Cotton Pickin' Fair Application

Name: 

Business Name:

Address:

City, St, Zip:
Phone No:   E-Mail:

A. DESCRIBE THE WORK
    TO BE EXHIBITED.
    (Please be specific,
    include all items that
    you wish to be juried
    for inclusion in
    your display.)
IF YOUR TYPED DESCRIPTION CAUSES THIS BOX TO SCROLL, YOU WILL NEED TO PLACE YOUR DESCRIPTION ON A SEPARATE SHEET.

B.  Include 3 photographs of your work, 1 of your display, and 1 of your work in progress.
      Photos are non-returnable.

C.  On a separate sheet Write a brief resume'. Include specific previous show participation,
     awards, special training/education and/or interesting techniques.

D. Range of Prices for your work: to

E. Do you require electricity for your display?      yes        no

F. If you answered yes,
    for what purpose is
    the electricity used?

G. Booth Preference:   Inside   Outside   Single (10' x 10')   Double (10' x 20')
     (Booth Locations are dependent on availability)

H. Have you exhibited at The Cotton Pickin' Fair before?     yes        no

I. Do you demonstrate how your craft is made?      yes        no

Incomplete Applications will not be considered.
 Return your completed application to the address listed below:
The Cotton Pickin' Fair
P.O. Box 1, Gay, Georgia 30218
 706-538-6814

No E-Mail applications Accepted!