street fair - Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Street Fair?
The Street Fair date is Saturday, May 29, 2010. Set up begins at 8:00 AM, and the Fair goes from 10 A.M. to 5:00 PM.

What are the fees for the booth?

Non-profit, providing information only   (limited number of free booths available, on a first come basis)	Free
Non-profit, selling art or pre-manufactured food	$ 85.00
Craft booth, Cathedral resident	$ 85.00
Craft booth, non-Cathedral resident	$120.00
Food booth, (non-profit # provided)	$100.00
Food booth	$185.00
Children's booth (crafter is 16 years and under)	$ 35.00
Local Business (13th Ave., Robinson and Retallack St.)	1 free booth, $85 for an additional booth

How can I get an application?
You can download an application here , or you can pick one up at the Cathedral Village Arts Festival office at 2900 13th Ave, 2nd floor, or if you attended the sale last year, one will be sent out to you by mail in January.

When is my application due?
Your application must be received by March 15, 2010. Food booth applications are also due by March 15, 2010. The earlier you turn in your application, the more likely you are to receive the spot you requested.

When are my fees due?
The fees for your booth are due with your application – we accept cash or cheque (made payable to “CVAF”. If you fax in your application it will not be processed until the fee is received. Your cheque can be mailed to: Cathedral Village Arts Festival, 2900 13th Avenue, Regina, Sask S4T 1N7.

Are table and chair rentals part of the booth fee?
No. We are now renting a package of 1 table and 1 chair for $20.00 in addition to your booth fee. Information only Non-profits, which are not required to pay the booth fee, must still pay the rental fee for any tables and chairs they request. The tables and chairs will be dropped off to your booth space before set-up the day of the Streetfair.

What is the Festival's refund policy?
If you cancel before May 19, 2010, you will be charged a $25.00 administration fee and the remainder of your fee will be returned to you. If you cancel on May 19, 2010 or after, there will be no refund except in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the Cathedral Village Arts Festival committee.

How big is my booth space going to be?
The booth space is 14 feet long (measured along the curb of the sidewalk), and 10 feet deep (to the white parking lines).

Can I use a canopy?
Yes, many artisans use a canopy or covering for Street Fair. The Festival does not provide canopies; it is entirely at your discretion. Be sure that the canopy is no bigger than 10 feet so you can fit within the parking lines.

Is the Street Fair a juried event?
No, although the Street Fair committee will be conducting inspections to ensure that all items are handmade by the artist and not manufactured. We ask that if you are a new applicant that you provide photographs of the items you intend to sell to ensure they are handcrafted.

What is the Cathedral Village Art Festival's definition of handcrafted?
Only local Cathedral Area businesses and Festival sponsor booths are allowed to sell pre-manufactured items. All other booths are expected to sell handmade items made by the artist booking the booth. We do not want work created from kits, or manufactured items that have been re-priced. For example, a jewelry artist may certainly purchase beads but he or she must be designing and putting together the beads into necklaces or earrings.

Is computer generated art considered handcrafted?
As long as the artwork is original art done by the crafter booking the booth, you may copy it as many times as you like on a computer. It is also acceptable if you have created this art using your computer.

Can I get more than one booth?
Yes, but due to lack of available spots, you will be limited to a maximum of two booth spaces.

Can I get a booth beside a friend or family member if I request it?
Many artists need help or breaks and having someone they know close by is a good idea. If you request this on your application, there is a good chance that we will be able to accommodate your request. The earlier your applications are sent in, the better your chance will be.

Can I request a certain spot?
There is a map included with the application form and posted on our web site, www.cvaf.ca that is a layout of 13th Ave. On the front of the application, you have the option of providing to us your top three choices of spots. Please keep in mind that we select these spots by first fulfilling the spot choices of the local businesses, second, food booths, as they must borrow power from a business behind their spot, third, by seniority- the number of years an artist has attended a sale. However, don't worry, all spots at this sale are good spots, and will have plenty of traffic.

How do I get a Temporary Food Permit, which is required for operating a food booth at the Street Fair?
You must contact Environmental Health, 2nd floor, 2110 Hamilton Street, 766-7655 to pick up the temporary license application, have the form sent to you, or have it faxed to you. You are required to have completed this temporary license application by May 1, 2010, and a copy of your permit must be provided to the Cathedral Village Arts Festival.

How do I find out if I am accepted into the Street Fair and what my booth number will be?
Acceptance letters, along with a receipt will be sent out in early April and maps indicating your booth number will be sent by the end of April 2010. The acceptance letter will explain your responsibilities, when to set up, how to get to your spot, etc.

How many people attend the sale?
We estimate that 25,000 to 30,000 people attend Street Fair Day.

How much product should I bring?
Some vendors have told us they usually sell about $500.00 to $1500.00 in product. Food booth vendors tell us they sell about $3000 to $5000. Vendors selling smaller items under $10 usually do better in sales.