For over 50 years the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador has been proud to present the public with the ONLY juried craft fair of the Christmas season! By focusing on high quality handmade products, the Christmas Craft Fair has been the one stop shop for thousands of customers throughout the years. 

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Information for Exhibitors 

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Jury Requirements 

• Products sold at CCNL’s Fine Craft Christmas Fair must meet the Craft Councils standards of quality. This process ensures the quality of products shoppers will find at the annual event.
• Exhibitors must have an approved product line in advance of acceptance to the fair.
• Current juried members may have new product lines reviewed and accepted through the jury process at any review session leading up to the event after they have been accepted.
• Exhibitors may not sell work from another Craftsperson unless there is a shared booth agreement made known to the Craft Council through the application process 
• Collaboration between the Exhibitor and another Craftsperson can be sold if the product has been juried.  

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Reproductions and Complimentary Products

Products that do not meet the Craft Councils Standards of Quality may still be sold at the discretion of the Craft Council. Such products can only be a small portion of the exhibitor's product line and can not represent more than 10% of the product displayed. It is necessary that exhibitors discussed thsese product lines with the Craft Council in advance.

Commercially manufactured reproductions of a craftsperson’s original work—defined as artwork reproduced by a professional printing company—as well as other merchandising items that do not meet the Craft Council’s Standards of Quality, are generally not permitted. However, it is recognized that select reproductions or complementary merchandise may be acceptable for sale, provided the following criteria are met:

• The design and presentation are considered with care and clearly reflect the aesthetic and integrity of the Craftspersons primary product line.
• Items are professionally produced using materials of high quality.
• The merchandise serves as a functional complement to the handmade work. 
  
  • Ex.  Reproductions of original designs as cards or prints
  • Ex. Reproduction of original designs as reusable shopping bags 
  • Ex. Forest and Brooks - Branded matches and lighters to compliment candles
  • Ex. Sea Salt and Twig - Branded dish scrubber to compliment dish soaps

2025 Dates and Times

Set up - Exhibitors are only permitted to set up during the designated times. All booths must be set up prior to 11:30am on Thursday morning. 

Wednesday, November 5, 1pm - 7pm

Thursday, November 6, 9am - 11:30am

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Standards Walk Through - During the walk through members of the standards committee will review your products to ensure each product line meets the Craft Councils specifications as determined in the jury process. Exhibitors will be asked to remove any items that have not been approved.

Thursday, November 6, 10am - 11:30am

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Fair Hours 

Thursday, November 6, 12pm - 7pm

Friday, November 7, 10am - 7pm

Saturday, November 8, 10am - 7pm

Sunday, November 9, 10am - 5pm

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Take Down - Vendors are not permitted to start dismantling their displays until the show floor has closed. 

Sunday, November 9, 5pm - 7pm

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Booth Information and Costs 

Booth Fees: All booths include 8’ high black pipe and drape, one 15v electrical, one 6’ or 8’ covered and skirted table, 2 chairs, 2 vendor badges.

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We do our best to accommodate each qualifying exhibitor that is interested in participating. Each booth size is limited and will be assigned based on timing of the Exhibitors Expression of Interest. If the booth size you request is not available we will offer you an alternative size.

10 x 4 Aisle $350

10 x 4 Corner $454

10 x 8 Aisle $698

10 x 8 Corner $803

8 x 10 Two Corners $912

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Extras: If you require additional tables, chairs, or outlets you must request them in advance. Limited quantities are available and must be paid for in advance.

Extra Chair $3.50 each

Extra Table $18.00 each

Extra Outlet $36.00 each

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Liability 

• Exhibitors assume all risk and general liability associated with their booth and products.
• Exhibitors hold the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador harmless in case of any claim that may occur during the fair
• Exhibitors are responsible for the security of their individual booth throughout the fair. The Craft Council provides 24 hour security for the arena but is not responsible for the security of products or equipment in individual booths. 
• Exhibitors are responsible for holding their own insurance policy for the event. 
• The Craft Council works with Paul Noseworthy with the Co-operators. He can be reached at paul_noseworthy@cooperators.ca for information about insurance coverage specific to craft businesses.  

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General Information

• All items must be listed at fair market value for fine craft.
• Sale and clearance pricing is not permitted.
• Exhibitors must provide their own lighting, signage, packaging materials, and POS system.
• Exhibitors must provide their own internet connection for processing payments.
• Exhibitors must plan to stock their booth for the duration of the fair. In the event that you sell out, exhibitors are required to keep enough stock to present a display and take orders. 

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Interested in selling at the fair?

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Step 1 - Have your product line juried

All items sold at CCNL’s Fine Craft Christmas Fair must meet the Craft Council’s standards of quality. Product lines need to be juried in advance of acceptance to the fair. This process ensures the quality of products shoppers will find at the CCNL’s annual fair. Current juried members may have new product lines reviewed and accepted at any review session leading up to the event after they have been accepted.

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Step 2 - Expression of Interest 

Fill out this form to let us know you are interested in participating as an Exhibitor at the annual fine craft fair! 

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Step 3 - Offer

Once the Craft Council has reviewed all submissions they will issue an offer to participate that indicates the size of your booth. In the acceptance form you will indicate any additional chairs, tables, pipes, or special requests that you would like.

Step 4 - Contract & Payment

Once your acceptance form has been completed the Craft Council will issue you a contract and invoice. The contract must be reviewed, signed, and returned along with payment prior to the deadline indicated in your contract to secure your place in the fair. 

Step 5 - Marketing and Promotion 

Let your community know you will be at the fair and send us high quality photos of your work so that we can do the same!