Augusta Handmade Fair

Our Spring Event is on May 4th from 12-4pm.

VENDOR INFORMATION

Congratulations!

We are excited to have you as part of our Spring Event. There are lots of important details on this page so please read it all the way through.

THE LOCATION
The Augusta Handmade Fair is located in Downtown Augusta in the Redemption Church building at 930 Broad Street. The event spills out into the JB Whites Building next door and onto the porches and sidewalks in front of both buildings.

 

THE SCHEDULE
March 1st: Deadline to Pay Booth Fees

May 4th, 2023
  • 10-11:30: Check In & Set Up Note, please check in before you begin setting up, set up must be completed by 11:30am
  • 12-4pm: Event Hours
  • 4-5pm: Break Down Note, please don’t break down until 4pm when the event officially ends.

VENDOR FAQ

Saturday Vendors: Check in is from 10am – 11:30 pm, at our Event Info Booth in the JB Whites Building, 936 Broad Street.


Friday Vendors (Fall Event Only):
Check in is from 3 – 4:30 pm, at our Event Info Booth in the JB Whites Building, 936 Broad Street.


We recommend checking in before you begin to load in.

If you are a vendor in the Doris Building, you may either load in through our front doors at 930 Broad or from our back door at 915 Ellis St. Look for an iron gate with a vendor load in sign. There is much less traffic on Ellis Street, so this is recommended.


If you are a vendor in the J. B. White’s Building, you may either load in through the front doors at 936 Broad or from the back door at 916 Ellis St. Look for the rear White’s building address with a vendor load in sign. There is much less traffic on Ellis Street, so this is recommended. Note: the back door of the Whites Building does have a step up. Both buildings are connected and shoppers will be directed to shop in a full circle with our event map & Bingo Scavenger Hunt.
Note: Please bring a cart/hand truck/etc. to carry in your items. We have a few volunteers and carts, but your load in will go more smoothly if you are prepared.

Your table/display, your products, a cart/hand truck, a business sign or banner (if you have one), Extension Cord (if requiring power access), for tent booths on Friday night we recommend that you bring battery powered lighting to make sure your booths are well lit.


Augusta Handmade Fair Provides: Security during event hours, Green Room with Complementary Snacks, Beverages, and a private restroom, volunteer assistants for load in, during the festival and load out, 2 chairs per booth (unless extra are requested ahead of time)

 

Augusta Handmade Fair does not Provide: Tables, Linens, Booth Signage, or Extension Cords


Note: We do have a limited amount of tables for rent if you would like to see about reserving a table to be set up in your area when you arrive contact us.

Look for one of our volunteers wearing an event shirt with Sponsor Logos on the Back. We also included a card in your welcome packet with a number you can use to text our Hospitality Team.

Yes There is a wifi network available for use at the Doris Building, but it is not always reliable. We cannot guarantee fast, consistent internet access.

The WIFI information will be included in your Vendor Welcome Packet.

We cannot guarantee Electricity unless you added that on your application. If your booth has electrical access (check your PayPal invoice to verify if you paid for guaranteed Power Access or email to verify) please note that multiple vendors will be sharing the same circuits. Indoor vendors with electrical access are allowed to bring low-amperage electronic devices only. Outdoor food vendors may use one electrical cooking device in a designated plug that is not shared with another food vendor. Electrical Access may not mean the plug is directly behind your booth it still may require an extension cord.

It is recommended but not required.   You will need to collect sales tax and submit a form (see below) to the GA Department of Revenue after the event.

Yes, You will need to personally collect and remit any applicable sales tax.

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BOOTH DETAILS

Booth assignments will be emailed a few weeks before the event but are subject to change slightly until the week of the event.  

Booth 1-4 & 81-86
Outdoor, Tent Booth (Tents are not provided), Size 10×10
If you are a two day vendor you will have the break down and reset up for day two. We do have limited storage to leave items overnight if needed. *(two day event info only applicable for our Fall Event)

Booth 12-54
Indoor, Small 6ft or Medium 8ft, 2 Small Booths can be joined to create a Large 12ft, Booth Depths vary contact us for info on your specific specifications once the map has been released. If you are a two day vendor you will not have the break down and reset up for day two. *(two day event info only applicable for our Fall Event)

Booth 5-11 & 71-80
Outdoor, Small 6ft or Medium 8ft, 2 Small Booths can be joined to create a Large 12ft, Booth Depths vary contact us for info on your specific specifications once the map has been released. If you are a two day vendor you will have the break down and reset up for day two. We do have limited storage to leave items overnight if needed. *(two day event info only applicable for our Fall Event)

Booth 55
Vendor Check In & Event Info

Booth 56
Event Merch, could also be used as 2 Junior Booths for overflow, or the Community Table

Booth 57
Community Booth – Non Profit, 8ft wide, could also be used as 2 Junior Booths for overflow

Booths 58-62
Indoor, Junior Booths 3×3, If you are a two day vendor you will have the break down and reset up for day two. We do have limited storage to leave items overnight if needed. *(two day event info only applicable for our Fall Event)

Booth 63-70
Indoor, Small 6ft or Medium 8ft, 2 Small Booths can be joined to create a Large 12ft, Booth Depths vary contact us for info on your specific specifications once the map has been released. If you are a two day vendor you will have the break down and reset up for day two. We do have limited storage to leave items overnight if needed *(two day event info only applicable for our Fall Event)

BOOTH DETAILS

Consider your neighbors and make sure you are within your booth area. There will be tape on the floor marking your spot and you must be within that area or you will be asked to change your setup. Booth displays must not pose a safety risk to others. Please make sure all extension cords and signage are out of the walk way.
All items sold in your booth must be handmade or designed by you.
Vendors are responsible for taking their own payments for items.
Vendors are responsible for all trash clean up of their area.

VENDOR PERKS

Discounts
Many of your fellow vendors offer a discount to fellow vendors. You will find a list of these offers in your welcome packet. Take the list with you when you shop the booths to claim these discounts.

The Green Room
The Green Room is a private area for only Vendors and Event Volunteers to take a break and grab a complementary snacks and beverages. Some of the snacks have been provided by our local business partners. 

RECOMMENDED LODGING OPTIONS

Hyatt House Downtown

0.4 miles from
event venue

Augusta Mariott

0.3 miles from
event venue

Partridge Inn

3.0 miles from
event venue

Downtown Loft

0.1 mile from
event venue

EVENT PROMOS

Giveaways
Our giveaways are always a big part of the event. We do a Scavenger Hunt during the event called Full Circle Bingo to encourage people to walk around and check out all the booths. We also do a Grand Prize to encourage people to shop and submit a photo of their finds. We typically get 90% participation in both of these promotions.  Items will be collected during check in or one of our volunteers can come by to collect it once you are set up if needed.

Discounts for Fellow Vendors & Volunteers 
We also give all vendors the opportunity to offer a discount to your fellow vendors and event volunteers.  A list of these discounts will be included in our volunteer and vendor packets and also posted in the Green Room. *The Green Room is a private area for only Vendors and Event Volunteers to take a break and grab a complementary snacks and beverages.  

*If you are willing to donate items for one or both promotions or offer a discount please mark that on the short form below. *Please fill out this form even if you do not want to participate in any promotions – there is an option to check that you do not wish to participate.


MEET THE MAKER

Each Vendor gets its own page on our website. This page will include your social and website links, a photo of your products, and a little bit about you! 

Please fill out our Meet the Maker questionnaire.


MARKETING MATERIALS

We would love if you would help us promote the event!
Use #augustahandmadefair
If you still have any questions, feel free to contact us.