FAQ - Crafters Row 2008
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No vendors will be added after November 15.
When is the event?
Where is the event held?
What time is the event?
Why do we have to be set up so early when the event doesn't start until 11:00 am?
What if I am late on Saturday morning?
How many people do you expect?
How much are booth spaces this year?
How big are the spaces?
What comes with the space?
Do I need a business/tax license from the State of Arizona and/or City of Phoenix to participate as a crafter?
Does The Festival of Lights require photos of our display booth and/or the items we are selling?
What is the deadline for registering to be a vendor?
Is there Handicap Accessibility to crafters row?
Can we purchase more than one booth?
How will I know what Booth Space I am assigned?
Can I request a specific Booth Space?
Will there be specific instructions given to vendors on how they will access their booth space to set-up and tear down their booth?
Can we share a booth?
Do we have to stay for the entire event?
Is there an assigned parking area for Crafters?
Are you a juried event?
Why do you limit jewelry makers?
Will I be allowed to sell food?
Are non-profit organizations provided booth space for free?
Can my family and I volunteer to help in Crafters Row?
What do we do if it rains?
What if I have a question that is not addressed on this FAQ sheet?
We are at capacity for jewelry vendors. Click here to see why we limit jewelry vendors.
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When is the event?
It is always the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and this year that date is November 29, 2008.
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Where is the event held?
The event is held at Desert Foothills Park, which is located just SW of the corner of Desert Foothills Parkway and Chandler Blvd. in the Ahwatukee Foothills of Phoenix, Arizona.
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What time is the event?
The official time is 11am to 7pm, however crafters are required to be set up by 9:00am and we do not charge admission, so you begin sales as early as 9:00am.
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Why do we have to be set up so early when the event doesn't even start until 11:00 am??
Crafters Row becomes a mall in a matter of two hours. There are approximately 100 cars that have to unload. Because the crafters need time to set up their booths anyway, we require that you have all your articles to your booth by 9:00 am so you can get your vehicles out of the park. There are many other vehicles that need to have access to the park and Crafters Row is now out of their way in order for other activities to be set up. Additionally because there is not a fee to get in, and the park is filled with early risers eager to start their purchasing early.
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What if I am late on Saturday morning?
Call Kristine on her cellular phone which she provided you in your setup materials and she will see if there is anything she can do. We will most likely have you park in the dirt lot and send a golf cart to assist you in getting your materials to your assigned space.
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How many people do you expect?
Based upon past attendance, we anticipate about 20,000 will attend the event at some time during the day.
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How much are booth spaces this year?
$80.00 if paid by Sept. 15th, $90.00 if paid between September 16-October 15, and $100.00 October 16th and later. Booth sales will close entirely on November 15th, if not already sold out prior to that date.
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How big are the spaces?
Each space is a 10’ by 10’ area on Marketplace Drive which is closed to through traffic on the day of the event.
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What comes with the space?
Only the space and new this year will be electricity to power lights and a radio if desired, the Festival of Lights does not provide tables, chairs, umbrella shade, or any other amenities – each vendor is responsible for providing their own booth amenities. The Festival of Lights does provide generator operated overhead lighting along the street to insure safety in the early morning and early evening hours of the event. This lighting is sufficient to allow attendees to safely walk the Crafters Row area before sunrise and after sunset. Crafters can bring their own portable generator to power anything other than lights or radio if needed, however you will be placed on the "mountain" side of the street and the generator must be placed a minimum of 50' from crafters row to prevent noise and fumes from affecting other crafters. Please notify the organizer if you will be utilizing a generator.
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Do I need a business/tax license from the State of Arizona and/or City of Phoenix to participate as a crafter?
Yes, The Festival of Lights is required to report a list of all crafters business names and phone numbers to the State of Arizona.
To apply for a business tax license:
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Does The Festival of Lights require photos of our display booth and/or the items we are selling?
No, however you are required to have a neat and clean display.
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What is the deadline for applying to be a vendor?
Payment is due in full by November 15, 2008. No exceptions. Space often fills up prior to deadline as well.
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Is there Handicap Accessibility to crafters row?
Crafters Row is located on Marketplace Drive, normally a through street running next to Desert Foothills Park that will be closed to traffic the day of the event. There is handicap access via the street, however we recommend that you be assisted in set-up and tear-down of you booth as we can not guarantee handicap accessible parking will be available.
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Can we purchase more than one booth?
Yes you may, but there is no price break to do so.
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How will I know what Booth Space I am assigned?
Approximately one week before the event you will be emailed your booth space number. When you arrive to set up your booth you will be given directions to the space.
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Can I request a specific Booth Space?
No, however, if you want to be located next to a specific vendor, such a request will be honored if possible.
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Will there be specific instructions given to vendors on how they will access their booth space to set-up and tear down their booth?
Yes, along with your booth number a map will be sent to you showing your booth space location.
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Can we share a booth?
Yes you may, the price is the same and you and your partner decide how you want to split the cost. We also have a list of vendors that would like to share a booth so email craftbooth@folaz.org if you would like to see if there is anyone interested at that time.
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Do we have to stay for the entire event?
No you do not, however you cannot bring your vehicle back into the Crafters Row area until the official end of the event, so you would need to bring some type of dolly or wagon to load your equipment onto and hand carry it to your vehicle.
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Is there an assigned parking area for Crafters?
Crafters are allowed to park in the dirt lot on the NW end of the park.
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Are you a juried event?
No, however we do screen what is sold and typically do not allow duplication of items, meaning if you are selling an item that another vendor is already registered to sell we will ask that you do not sell that particular item in your booth. There will be no offensive or sexually explicit items allowed (this is a family oriented event attended by a large number of children), and we are going to begin more closely screening some of the novelty items that are sold.
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Why do you limit jewelry makers?
Jewelry seems to be a very popular craft and in order to make this event enjoyable for both the shoppers and the vendors, we limit the number of jewelry booths. Shoppers don't want to be inundated with nothing but jewelry booths and the jewelry vendors don't need excessive competition. If there is too much jewelry to choose from, shoppers have a hard time making a decision and end up not buying anything from anyone. Jewelry spots in this event are usually filled up in September.
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Will I be allowed to sell food?
You can sell packaged food that is intended to be taken home. This can be in a basket, or stand alone. You will be required to have a "temporary food service establishment" permit which can be obtained at the Maricopa County website.
If you are interested in making and selling a food product to be consumed at the event you must contact Dixie at admin@folaz.org to inquire about a space on Restaurant Row or in the Park as a food vendor.
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Are non-profit organizations provided booth space for free?
As a rule, the answer to this question is no.
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Can my family and I volunteer to help in Crafters Row?
Yes, The Festival of Lights appreciates all volunteers!
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What do we do if it rains?
You may get wet. You may melt. Bring an umbrella. Unless The Festival of Lights cancels the event due to completely unbearable conditions, the event will go on rain or shine. Booth fees are non-refundable.
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What if I have a question that is not addressed on this FAQ sheet?
Submit your question via email to craftbooth@folaz.org.
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