Harvest Art Fest 2023

Indulge in sweet treats, let the kids burn energy in an entire gymnasium filled with bounce houses, face painting, carnival games, prizes, taste your way around Food Truck Alley and shop local Michigan-made goods at the annual Harvest Art Fest!

All vendor fee donations raise money for the Shepherd Community Arts Support Team (CAST), Shepherd’s Theatre Program!


Date, time and location

Harvest Art Fest 2023 will take place Oct. 7 and 8 at Shepherd High School.

Date: Saturday, Oct. 7

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Date: Sunday, Oct. 8

Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location

Shepherd High School
321 S 4th St
Shepherd, MI 48883

 

Interested in being a vendor?

Our vendors enjoy:

  • 12’ x 12’ booth space.

  • Two-day indoor event.

  • Paid event advertising.

  • Discounted rate for double booths.

Space and payment information

Review the space descriptions below and select the one you’d like.

You may pay online, or by cash, cheque or money order. Note: A $5 processing fee is applied to online payments.

Both the contract and payment must be received by Sept. 15, 2023 to reserve your space. If you are not paying online, both the contract and payment must be postmarked by Sept. 15, 2023 to reserve your space.

*NEW* Punch card option

This year we are debuting the option to be added to our exclusive, space-limited, punch card. For an extra $30, here's how it works:

  • Shoppers visit your booth and receive a hole punch.

  • They collect punches from all the vendors listed on the card.

  • Once shoppers have gathered all the punches, they'll be entered to win incredible prizes made by Artisan Row Artists. Each punch card participant will donate one item for the drawings.

This guarantees:

  • Increased foot traffic to your booth.

  • Valuable promotion of your business on social media.

Contracts and fees are due on or before Sept. 15, 2023.

Please make cheques made payable to:

Artisan Row Events
129 E Wright Ave
Shepherd, MI 48883

Space options

  • Includes:

    - One 12’x12’ indoor booth space

    - Advertising across the state of Michigan

  • Includes:

    - One 12’x12’ indoor booth space

    - Advertising across the state of Michigan

    - Business featured on our punch card

  • Includes:

    - Two 12’x12’ indoor booth spaces

    - Advertising across the state of Michigan

  • Includes:

    - Two 12’x12’ spaces

    - Advertising across the state of Michigan

    - Business featured on our punch card

  • Includes:

    - One food truck space in Food Truck Alley

    - Advertising across the state of Michigan

Contracts and fees are due on or before Sept. 15, 2023.

Please make cheques made payable to:

Artisan Row Events
129 E Wright Ave
Shepherd, MI 48883

 Rules and regulations

In order to make this event enjoyable for the exhibitors and patrons alike, we are publishing a few rules. These rules have evolved primarily from talking with Artisan Row Events, the Community Arts Support Team (C.A.S.T.), and Shepherd Schools.

  • Saturday, October 7, 2023, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    Sunday, October 8, 2023, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Your booth fee will be for the full two-day event. These fees are then donated to the Community Arts Support Team (C.A.S.T.), minus advertising and materials purchased for the event.

  • If the event is canceled, notification will be provided by September 15, with a full refund. However, vendor cancellations occurring after September 1, 2023, will not be eligible for a refund. Please note that refunds will not be granted in cases of inclement weather on the event day(s).

  • A Facebook event has been created that’s titled, Harvest Art Fest. We will pay Facebook to promote/advertise the event across the state of Michigan. Within the event, will be a list of participants' business names, a link to their respective webpage, and a link to a digital map with the locations of those participating.

  • Artisan Row Events has the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish photographs and video at any of our events in which you, your business, your products and individuals in attendance may be included, for editorial, trade, advertising, educational and any other purpose and in any manner and medium; to alter the same without restriction; and to copyright the same without restriction.

  • All event signage (signs, banners and marketing materials) are provided and owned by Artisan Row Events and/or the C.A.S.T and are not to be vandalized, damaged, or removed. In addition, signage should NOT be taken home or moved from their location.

  • Setup is Friday, October 6 starting at 6 p.m.

    You may park near the location only for purposes of unloading/loading. Be sure to sign up for a time slot.

    All booths must be set up and ready for customers at 10 a.m. or PRIOR to the start of the event.

    At the end of the event, your area must be clean and litter free. Your space will be checked and all waste, including boxes, papers, etc. must be disposed of prior to you departure.

    All booths must remain open during the times listed for the event and may not tear down early. Vendors who leave their spaces in poor condition or leave early will not be considered for future Artisan Row events.

  • Vendors will be notified of where the designated vendor parking will be, prior to the event. All vendor vehicles are to be parked in the Vendor Parking location ONLY. Vendors who do not follow this rule will be immediately removed from the event, will not receive a refund and will be black-flagged from any future Artisan Row Events.

  • Spaces will be marked out and numbered in 12’ X 12’ squares. Your designated number and specific location are subject to change prior to the event to allow for a smooth flow of foot traffic, variety of items and social distancing. You will be notified of your exact location and booth number prior to the event. All tent popups must be secured to the ground AND weighted down.

  • This is a juried vendor event and all items have to meet requirements to qualify. Direct Sales Businesses and/or traditional flea market items are NOT allowed. We reserve the right to remove Artisans who do not adhere to this rule. All applicants must give a complete description of their items. If you misrepresent your items in your application in any way, you will either be asked to remove the unacceptable item or you will be asked to leave.

  • Items can be turned in/claimed at 129 E Wright Ave., Shepherd, MI 48883.

  • Artisan Row Events, C.A.S.T. and the Shepherd Schools, will in no way be responsible for vendors' wares or equipment.

  • Except for service animals or approved support animals for persons with disabilities, no pets or animals of any kind are allowed (even temporarily) anywhere in or about the event location. Vendors found having pets on the premises will be asked to leave.