Join us as an Emerging Talent Arts & Crafts Exhibitor

Setup

Setup starts the FRIDAY of the Festival weekend and SATURDAY morning until the show opens.
PLEASE NOTE: HFAC Volunteers will be on site Friday from 8:00am-7:00pm and Saturday from 8am-10am to address concerns.

Exhibit opening and hours

Exhibits must be open for business on SATURDAY by 10:00am and remain open during all show hours. Show hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day.

Vehicles

MUST BE removed from the grounds by 9:00 a.m. each day. If you are planning on using a vehicle for restocking purposes, you must notify us prior to the event to be approved, otherwise we will ask that your vehicle be moved. Vehicles can re-enter the park after 6:00 pm.

Teardown

Cannot begin until after 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Anyone who begins to tear down before this time is at risk of not being allowed to attend in future years.

Display area

HFAC will be providing a shared space within a 30'x50' marquee tent for successful Emerging Talent vendors. Hydro is also not available. If you need hydro, we ask that you bring a silent generator.

Fire Extinguishers

HFAC will provide 2 fire extinguishers for the Emerging Talent shared tent.

Smoking

There is a strict NO SMOKING policy anywhere within the city parks

Pets

No pets are allowed on site.

Camping

We DO NOT allow camping or camping trailers on site. Please ask the HFAC office for a list of local campsites.

Security

Security is on duty from Friday to Monday. However we cannot guarantee absolute security and any losses are the sole responsibility of the vendor. Please ensure the security of your products and/or remove them after 6:00pm.

Certificate of Insurance

Proof of liability insurance must be submitted to HFAC by email or mail no later than July 15, 2024. The policy must name "Kempenfest (Barrie) Inc." and "The Corporation of the City of Barrie" as co-insured.

Adverse Weather

This is a rain or shine event. In the event of adverse weather conditions, including rain or wind, it is your responsibility that you secure your belongings adequately. Ensure proper anchoring and protection to safeguard your setup from potential damage. In the event that there is a risk of severe weather conditions, show organizers will monitor the situation and react accordingly

By submitting this form, I (we) agree to comply with all conditions and regulations of exhibiting as laid down by the Huronia Festival of Arts and Crafts. I further agree and understand that Non-compliance with these regulations and policies will result in removal from the show without a refund and exclusion from future shows.

I (we) further agree to provide for my own liability insurance and hereby agree to hold the Barrie Art Club and the Kiwanis Club of Barrie, acting as the Huronia Festival of Arts and Crafts, the Kempenfest Committee, their officers, directors, employees and volunteers, and the Corporation of the City of Barrie, harmless from any damage, expense or liability from any injury or damage done to any person, including the general public, the exhibitor, its agents or employees or to the property of the exhibitor arising out of the exhibitor’s participation at Kempenfest.

The Barrie Art Club and the Kiwanis Club of Barrie, acting as the Huronia Festival of Arts and Crafts, will not be responsible for any loss or losses incurred by the exhibitor, as a result of fire, theft, accidents, weather, acts of God or other mishap or incidents not specifically enumerated herein.

Recognizing that Kempenfest, the Huronia Festival of Arts and Crafts, the Barrie Art Club and the Kiwanis Club of Barrie are voluntary organizations the exhibitor assumes all risks and responsibilities in participating in this event.