Oglebayfest 2008 Exhibitor Information

Oglebayfest is the biggest and best festival in the greater Wheeling area. The Artist Market’s goal is to attract the best artists and crafters from throughout the tri-state region (and beyond) – and the Gourmet Market to attract the best specialty foods! This year Oglebay Institute will be coordinating the Markets and jurying the show. Oglebay Institute will be establishing high standards that each artist must meet to be accepted, ensuring the integrity of the show. The Artist and Gourmet Markets open the festival at noon on Friday, October 3. Saturday starts with the traditional Oglebayfest parade and ends with fireworks. The festival events continue through 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 5. The Markets are located behind the historic Oglebay Institute Mansion Museum.

Eligibility:

Artist Market: This juried market is open to all artists who exhibit and sell work of original concept, design, and execution. Artist demonstrations are encouraged. No manufacturers representatives will be permitted to exhibit or sell at the Artist Market.

Gourmet Market: Items to be sold must be specialty food products that are not widely commercially available. The applicant must be the company owner or principal producer of the product(s) sold 4 No Commission on Sales 4 Artist Dinner & Cash Awards 4 Overnight Security

Show Requirements:

• All booths must be fully set up and ready for customers by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3. • Exhibitors must set up and dismantle their own displays and be present during show hours. Failure to show or staff booth during show hours will make exhibitors ineligible for future participation.
• West Virginia Consumer Sales Tax (6%) must be collected on all sales and remitted to the state. A “special events” tax form will be provided if you need. • Accepted exhibitors who cancel after September 1, 2008 will forfeit booth fee. • Exhibitors agree to display, show and sell work of the same nature and quality as the slides submitted for jurying.

Entry Process/Calendar:

• Entry Applications must be postmarked no later than May 16, 2008.
• Artist Market applications must include at least four quality slides that represent all media you plan to exhibit/sell, and one slide of your booth setup. Slides must contain your name and medium.
• Please include a non-refundable application fee of $20 for each Market you wish to be part of, and a self-addressed-stamped-envelope for return of your slides.
• Jury results will be made available by June 16, 2008.
• Payment-In-Full of all fees due upon acceptance into the Artist or Gourmet Market(s).
• Last day for refunds, if canceling, is September 1, 2008
• For information contact Rick Morgan, ph: 304-242-7700 (fax 7747); email