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 High Country Arts & Crafts Festival

July 24 & 25, 2010

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The High Country Arts & Craft Festival is an ALL-JURIED SHOW open to qualified artisans and crafters. It has brought area and out-of-state talent to the Moreno Valley since 1982, benefitting the Eagle Nest Chamber of Commerce. It is a proud tradition and a proven success for the many participants.

Located between Angel Fire and Red River, Eagle Nest is surrounded by the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and is home to beautiful Eagle Nest Lake. Information is available through:

Eagle Nest Chamber of Commerce Website: www.eaglenestchamber.org
P.O. Box 322 E-mail: info@eaglenestchamber.org
Eagle Nest, New Mexico 87718  Phone: 575-377-2420 or 1-800-494-9117
     
Categories:   (1) Fine Art  
  (2) Dimensional & Artisan Sculpture  
  (3) Craft & Fiber Art  
     
Prizes: Best of Show $100.00 plus ribbon
  First (each category) $50.00 plus ribbon
  Second (each category ribbon
  Third (each category) ribbon
 
Each exhibitor may have one (1) specific item to be judged. Please place number provided in your check-in packet in a visible place on the item to be judged. Judging will start at 9:00 A.M. Saturday, July 24. Winners will be declared by 4:00 P.M.
 

Guidelines

Participants are asked to donate one item to benefit the Chamber’s Silent Auction.  Donated items are to be delivered to the Silent Auction table during check-in time. Exhibitor is to set the opening bid for the donated item. Forms are provided.

 
All arts & crafts must be handmade or handcrafted by the accepted exhibitors. Commercially manufactured items or items done by jobbers other than the accepted exhibitor(s) may not be sold or displayed. Without exception, non-compliance to this rule on day of show will lead to action by the High Country Arts & Crafts Festival staff. You will be required to remove all of these items or close the entire booth. In case of the latter, all fees will be forfeited.
 
Participants are responsible for the design and construction of their own booth and fixtures, including extension cords and indoor lamps. Booths must be totally self-contained and entire area covered with traditional booth canopies. Participants are responsible for their own clean up. Participants are responsible for their own property. Indoor booths are locked at night.
 
Security is not provided. By submitting your application, you release the Eagle Nest Chamber of Commerce from any liability resulting from loss of any and all property.
 
Absolutely no overnight camping on the site is permitted by Eagle Nest Village ordinance and the lease of the festival property. Please make your lodging arrangements early.
 

Show Hours

Saturday, July 24 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, July 25 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Check-in

Friday, July 23 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Hospitality Hours

Saturday & Sunday 7:30 am to 11:00 am
 
Early set-up is not allowed. Please open and close on time. Booths are not to be cleared off or closed prior to the closing festival time of 4:00 PM on Sunday, July 25.
 

Application

Deadline: July 15, 2010. (Allow adequate mail time). Reservations will be on a first paid, first served basis. If spaces are available, late applications will be accepted for an additional $50.00 fee. Refunds do not apply to the $50.00 late fee. No refunds will be made on cancellation requests received after the application deadline of July 15, 2010. All fees (except late fees) will be refunded on any rejected application.
 
A copy of your New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Dept. Certificate must be submitted with your application. Contact New Mexico Tax & Revenue Dept. at (575-827-0700).
 
Two (2) color photos representative of the work to be sold must accompany the application before it is considered complete.
 
Your confirmation letter will include your booth assignment. You will be notified of acceptance or rejection within 2 weeks after we receive your application.
 

Fees

Indoor (10X10) $125.00
Indoor corner $150.00
Outdoor (10X10) $100.00 (all are corner booths)
Food vendors (10X20) frontage $150.00
Electricity (special request) $25.00
Tables $10.00
Special permission is required for generator use. Apply with application.
 

All fees, photos, and tax ID number must accompany the application!

 
Mail application to: Eagle Nest Chamber of Commerce
  PO Box 322
  Eagle Nest, NM 87718
 

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