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2022 Lodging Info...

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Courtyard @ Marriott - 
​(302) 429-7600
(800)-321-2211

A block of rooms have been reserved at the Courtyard Wilmington Downtown. Please reserve your room by August 12th.

Vendor Applications

Official Rules and Regulations:

​Date and Time:
  • BFA will take place on September 9, 2023, from 10 AM to 6 PM, and September 10, 2023, from 10 AM to 4 PM
  • There are no rain dates; the event will happen rain or shine
 Eligibility: 
  • Artists must be 16 years or older
  • present photo ID at check-in
  • stay at the show for its entirety
Goods:
  • Items for sale must be original, handmade works created by the artist
  • Prints of two-dimensional work are acceptable
  • The BFA does not tolerate the following: buy-sell items, mass produced items, bringing items unlike those juried, or setting up booths unlike those juried
  • Violators will be expelled immediately from the show with no refund
Booths:
  • ​Booths must be occupied at all times during regular festival hours
  • Assistants are permitted as long as the artist is also present
  • It is the artist’s responsibility to furnish the assigned booth space
  • The BFA does not provide tents or display materials - tents may be rented through All Event Party Rental by contacting Thomas Mann (888-892-7368)
  • Artists must obey all laws pertaining to health, fire prevention, and public safety. This includes “no smoking” on site
  • No electric service is provided. Generators are allowed but must be pre-approved
  • A maximum of 2 artists/businesses may share a 10‘x10’ space. Please apply with one application. Include names, business names, and email addresses for both artists. Shared entries will be juried on the overall quality of the booth.
Fees:
  • Booth fees are $400 for a single 10’x10’ space and $750 for a double 20’x10’ space
  • New artists must pay a $35 application fee
  • All entries will be juried, but the application fee is waived for returning artists
Space assignments:
  • Each space is 10’x10’ or 20’x10’ and is assigned by the committee
  • Placement requests are not guaranteed
  • THIS IS AN OUTDOOR SHOW AND SPACES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO GROUND CONDITIONS
Vending permits:
  • The City of Wilmington requires each artist/business to have a temporary vending permit for the weekend
  • The BFA obtains permits and files these permits on your behalf
Insurance:
  • The BFA is not responsible for insuring the artists’ works or displays and cannot accept responsibility for theft or damage
  • Security is provided 24 hours a day during the festival and setup
Setup:
  • Festival grounds will be open for setup on Friday, September 9, from 9:00 AM to dusk
  • In the event an assigned space is unoccupied by persons or furnishings by 8:30 AM on Saturday, the BFA has the right to repurpose the booth without refund 
  • Specific setup instructions will be sent closer to festival date
Clean up:
  • Trash and recyclables must be deposited in designated receptacles only
Parking:
  • Parking is permitted in designated areas only 
  • Because space is extremely limited, there is a limit of 1 vehicle per 10’x10’ booth
  • All vehicles must display a BFA parking pass 
  • Helpers and assistants must use visitor parking and take the festival shuttle bus to the park 
  • Cargo parking is available onsite​
Refunds:
  • The BFA will not give refunds