Holiday Art & Fine Craft Fair 2023
Sunday, November 5th from 10 AM – 4PM
(Rain Date: November 12)
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Join us outside on our expansive lawn for a fun day of artwork, food, and more! Artists from around the region will showcase their work in a range of media including jewelry, ceramics, glass, textiles, painting, and photography. Enjoy handcrafted food and locally brewed beer while exploring our 27-acre sculpture park.
Parking for this event is limited, but additional parking is conveniently located across the street at the Triangle Parking Lot, courtesy of Abington Friends School, on the corner of Meetinghouse and Jenkintown
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RAIN DATE: This event is rain or shine, and will ONLY move to the designated rain date in the event of hazardous weather. All weather-related changes will be announced 24 hours in advance.
Contact Beth at bethl@abingtonartcenter.org for more information.
Applications for the Holiday Art & Fine Craft Fair 2023 are CLOSED! Apply for our WAITLIST
Waitlist vendors will be accepted on a rolling basis and notified of open tables as they become available.
IF YOU’D LIKE TO BE A SPONSOR
VENDOR FAQ
We are looking for local, handmade, original works of art and artisan crafts.
Commercially made, assembled from commercial kits, mass-produced items for
resale will not be accepted. Independent gourmet and specialty food vendors are
also welcome.
– Mobile food and beverage vendors including food trucks and food carts should use the FOOD VENDOR application. Independent ready-to-eat food and beverage vendors that bring their own tables and tents should use the FOOD VENDOR application.
– Independent packaged gourmet and specialty food vendors that are applying fora regular 10 x 10 vending space should use the VENDOR Application.
Yes, there is a non-refundable $10 application fee. Having a submission fee allows us to cover jurying and other upfront production costs that make it possible for us to bring these events to our community. This fee is applied to the vending fee of accepted applicants.
Yes, we have 4 types of vending spots available…
- LAWN – on even grass but may have slight grade $100
- PATHWAY – on even grass adjacent to paved walkway, may have slight grade $125
- PAVILION – covered pavilion, access to electricity $175
- KIDS CORNER – Join our budding artist section! Half a 6ft table – we provide the table and chair – $25
- This event is rain or shine and vendors should be prepared for outdoor weather conditions including light rain.
- The event will ONLY move to the designated rain date in the event of hazardous or severe weather conditions. If weather conditions are dangerous on the rain date as well, AAC reserves the right to cancel the craft fair. No credits or refunds will be given. All weather-related changes will be called 24 hours in advance.
A 50% refund of the vending fee will be given if the vendor cancellation is up to one month prior to the fair. No refunds will be given if the cancelation is within one month of the fair date.
- Applications for the Holiday Art & Fine Craft Fair 2023:
- Open Friday, May 26th
- Close Friday, June 16th
- All applicants will be notified of their status Wednesday, June 21st
- Vendor payments due Wednesday, June 26th
- Yes! If you miss the application deadline and would like to be added to our waitlist, email bethl@abingtonartcenter.org
- A large portion of the property is on a hill (no more than 5% grade) and vendors should be prepared to set up on a slight incline. If you are on a Pathway or Lawn spot, please bring something to level your table and displays.
- Due to limited road access, vendor must park in designated load-in areas and WALK all equipment/supplies to their assigned vending locations. All vendor spots are within 200ft of a loading area and accessible by no-step walkways or even lawn. We highly recommend bringing dollys or hand-trucks for moving your items.
- We are excited to promote our young artists! Our Kids Corner section will have shared table spaces at a low fee for young artists up to 16 years old who are first time vendors. AAC will provide the table and chairs. Space is limited!
Yes, this is a juried show. Application does not guarantee acceptance.
VISITOR FAQ
No! This event is free and open to the public
We love dogs, but pets are not permitted on township property. Please leave your furry friends at home.
The craft fair opens at 10am and closes at 4pm. Please do not arrive early as we do not permit “early bird” sales.
This event is rain or shine! The event will only move to the designated rain date in the event of dangerous or severe weather conditions. All weather-related changes will be made 24 hours in advance and posted on our website.
Limited parking is available in our main parking lot located on your left after entering through the main entrance on Meetinghouse rd. Additional parking is conveniently located across the street at the Triangle Parking Lot, courtesy of Abington Friends School, on the corner of Meetinghouse and Jenkintown Rd
- While most of our vendors take credit cards or venmo/paypal, it’s always best to bring cash
- Restrooms are available inside the manor.
- Our galleries are open during the craft fair. Make sure to stop in and see our current exhibition!
- All areas of the Manor main floor and walking paths around the grounds are fully accessible. Accessible parking can be found in the front of the manor and in the main parking lot
To get an idea of our space, check out the map from our Spring Craft Fair:
