About the Fair:

• Acceptance is determined by a jury.

• We typically see a crowd of about 5,000 visitors each year.

• Your jury and booth fees directly benefit POAC’s programs in visual and performing arts and art education for the benefit of our community.

• Applications are due by April 3rd.

• There is a $35 application fee. Online applications are preferred. If you MUST apply via mail, a printable application is available at the bottom of this page.

• Accepted vendors are required to pay state taxes on sales. Upon acceptance, vendors will receive instructions for registering with the state.

• Late applications are accepted, but the application fee increases to $45.

• You will be notified of acceptance/denial by May 8th.

• Booth fees are due June 5th, upon notice of acceptance.

• No refunds on booth fees will be given after July 1.

• Check-in and set-up is August 7th, 5-8 pm.

Eligibility:

• Application is required.

• Original artwork and products only. All exhibited artwork must be produced by the applicant. No imports or mass-produced goods will be accepted—NO COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL.

• Three photographs of the goods for sale and a photo of your booth are required with your application.

• All artists must provide their own covered booth and all display surfaces, tables, walls, etc. Your booth must be prepared and secured for the possibility of rain and wind.

• Booth Sharing: Two artists who co-own a business or collaborate on their products need only apply for a single artist booth. Up to two artists who create separate products may apply for a shared booth, but they must submit separate applications. Sharing a booth is a great option for first-time vendors.

• Vendors MUST be open during fair hours. Vendors who leave early will not be invited back.

Jury Process:

• Acceptance is determined by a jury.

• The jury’s decisions are final.

• The jury consists of 5-7 community members of various backgrounds. None of the jury members are current applicants for the Arts & Crafts Fair, but they may have participated in the past.

• Our goal in selecting applicants is to present a high-quality, diverse display of artwork to meet the needs of all of our customers.

• The jury considers several criteria in making its selection: the completeness of your application, the originality of your work, the quality of your products, and your booth presentation.

• Original artwork and products only- All exhibited artwork must be produced by the applicant. No imports or mass-produced goods will be accepted—NO COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL.

• There is no guarantee that past vendors will be accepted into the Fair. All artists must be juried each year.

• Notification of Acceptance:

  Artists will be notified by email as to whether they are accepted, not accepted, or placed on the waiting list by May 8, 2026. In the case of cancellations, artists on the waiting list will be notified of an opening.

• Cancellation Policy:

  Application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Your booth fee must be paid by June 5th, or you will be bumped to the bottom of the list for booth requests.

  Full refund on booth fee (less $50 processing fee) is available through June 30th. No refunds, for any reason, will be issued after July 1st.

Booth Locations:

The booth layout map is shown below, and vendors are allowed to request their top three choices for booth location. Final booth locations are still determined by the Arts & Crafts Fair Committee. Booth assignments WILL NOT be changed on the day of set-up.

These requests will be honored on a first-come basis based on the date of application submission. Returning vendors will be invited to participate in an early bird application period.

• Returning vendors are not guaranteed the same booth space each year.

• The committee reserves the right to update and change the fair layout each year.

• Booth spaces will be marked prior to set-up. All artists must stay within the boundaries of their space. Please consider this when you choose your booth size.

• vendors may not set up their booth before checking in. Any vendors setting up early will not be invited back.

• You will be informed of your booth location upon acceptance. However, POAC reserves the right to update the layout at any time due to unforeseen circumstances. You will be informed if your location changes.

• If you have booth requests pertaining to specific needs for yourself or your products, please include them in the notes section of the application below, or email them to us at poacasst1@gmail.com. While we do our best to accommodate everyone, we cannot guarantee that we will have a solution for your needs.

• Premium booths cost an additional $50. They are limited and prioritized by the date of application submission. A premium booth is located in the center of the event spacce.

• Electricity Access

  Booths with electrical access are available for an additional $25 fee. Electrical booths are limited and will be prioritized based on the date of application submission. You will be notified whether electricity is available to you before you are asked to pay the booth fee.

  Please note: due to ongoing issues with the City’s electrical infrastructure, electrical access cannot be guaranteed in all locations. While we make every effort to provide working outlets, some outlets may not function, and these issues are outside of POAC’s control.

  Vendors who rely on electricity should be prepared to be self-sufficient. We strongly recommend bringing extra extension cords, power strips/splitters, and a generator if electricity is essential to your setup. Any cords crossing pedestrian areas must be safely covered with rugs or tape to prevent tripping hazards.

  If you pay the $25 electrical fee and electricity is unavailable or non-functional at your booth location, POAC will refund the electrical fee.

• DO NOT pay the premium booth, electricity, or booth fees before being notified of acceptance into the Fair. Any payments sent before acceptance will be returned.

Accommodations:

• POAC does not provide lodging for vendors during the Fair. You may find information about local lodging through the Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce.

• Please make arrangements for lodging well in advance, as this is one of Sandpoint’s busiest weekends of the year.

• Water is available at the Info Booth free for vendors, and volunteers make their way around the fair offering water to vendors. Food vendors will be open within the event space.

• POAC provides professional security services overnight on Friday and Saturday.

Online applications are preferred. If you MUST apply via mail, please use the attached application here: