Fair on the Green
MARY TAYLOR MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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168 Broad Street
Milford, CT 06460
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203-874-1982
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Milford, CT 06460
Get Directions Here!
203-874-1982
Email us at : mtmumc@sbcglobal.net
Webmaster: Comments@mtm-umc.org
| 39TH ANNUAL "FAIR ON THE GREEN" June 4th & 5th, 2010 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. |
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| Seeking Hand-Crafters and Fine Artists! Now in its 39th year, our Fair on the Green is the major fundraiser for Mary Taylor Memorial UMC. Church members plan for months for this two-day event, which was attended by 7,000 plus people. Over 140 hand-crafters and fine artists display their work on our beautiful Milford Green. A plant and bake sale is provided by church members. Our Church also sponsors the ever popular "Trash 'n Treasures" tag sale plus food booths that include delicious Hummel hot dogs and hamburgers, beverages, vegetarian burritos, funnel cakes, and our Signature Recipe Strawberry Shortcake. This year's Fair on the Green will be held on Friday, June 4th and Saturday, June 5th. |
| Fees for Artists & Crafters: EARLY Registration (Must be received by April 15, 2010) One Day - $80 Both days -$95 Registration received after April 15th One day - $90 Both days - $105 Perks! Exhibitors will receive $5 in food tickets plus complimentary coffee and/or hot tea. Exhibitors who refer a new handcrafter/fine artist who qualifies and registers for our Fair will receive a $10 discount/refund off their registration fee. Our hospitality committee is happy to relieve exhibitors if they wish to take a break. Someone from the committee will come to register a break time and a hospitality committee member will be happy to cover a booth while the exhibitor is away. We also provide food runners who will be happy to deliver requested food orders. Indoor Restrooms are available in the Education building (Wesley Center) on Friday & Saturday. |
IMPORTANT FAIR INFORMATION FOR CRAFTERS
As we strive to maintain a quality Fair, we only seek hand-crafted or fine arts items. If you did not
participate in our 2009 Fair and you are not on our pre-approved vendor list, you must submit for
approval, photos of every craft type and/or fine art that you will be selling, as well as a photo(s) of
the area where you make your product showing the materials you use. Digital photos via e-mail are
acceptable and may be sent to faironthegreen@yahoo.com. If you do not have an official craft
area, you must submit photos of the materials you use (i.e. shelves of yarn, fabric, paints, canvas,
beads, wood, natural materials, etc.)
All entries will be carefully screened for the following:
1. Only fine art and/or items handcrafted by the exhibitor will be allowed. No agents, kits,
dealer-purchased items, imports or raffles will be accepted.
2. All jewelry items must be handmade by the vendor. No manufactured jewelry, retailers or flea
market setups will be accepted.
Spaces on the Milford Green are NOT limited to 10x10 setups, as we have ample room to fill your
needs. We do not hold or reserve spaces. They are on a first come, first served basis. However,
we ask that you be considerate of traffic flow to other vendors when setting up your display.
Canopies are encouraged. Please note that stakes may NOT be driven into the ground. You will
need to support your display with weights.
Setup may begin at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday and continue on Friday morning. However, if you are
participating Saturday only, you may not set up before 4:00 P.M. on Friday. Setup is at your own
risk. We do not provide security through the night. If you need electricity for your display booth,
be sure to set up near an outlet. Check to make sure it is operational before you set up. PLEASE
NOTE THAT SETUP IS BEST DONE ON FRIDAY MORNING, ESPECIALLY SINCE PARKING
ON THURSDAY IS DIFFICULT. There is plenty of premium space on our green for every vendor.
As mentioned in our "Perks" section, if you are alone, please allow our hospitality committee to
relieve you for a break. Someone from the committee will come to register you for a break time, and
a hospitality committee member will be happy to care for your booth while you are away. We also
provide food runners who will be happy to bring your requested food order to your booth.
Indoor Restrooms are available in the Education building (Wesley Center) on Friday & Saturday.
Parking is extremely limited in downtown Milford. Please be sure to read lot signs carefully. A map
of parking areas will be included in your registration packet.
Please plan to register by May 15, 2010. Early registration is preferred. Click on the link for the
Application for information on reduced early registration fees.
As we strive to maintain a quality Fair, we only seek hand-crafted or fine arts items. If you did not
participate in our 2009 Fair and you are not on our pre-approved vendor list, you must submit for
approval, photos of every craft type and/or fine art that you will be selling, as well as a photo(s) of
the area where you make your product showing the materials you use. Digital photos via e-mail are
acceptable and may be sent to faironthegreen@yahoo.com. If you do not have an official craft
area, you must submit photos of the materials you use (i.e. shelves of yarn, fabric, paints, canvas,
beads, wood, natural materials, etc.)
All entries will be carefully screened for the following:
1. Only fine art and/or items handcrafted by the exhibitor will be allowed. No agents, kits,
dealer-purchased items, imports or raffles will be accepted.
2. All jewelry items must be handmade by the vendor. No manufactured jewelry, retailers or flea
market setups will be accepted.
Spaces on the Milford Green are NOT limited to 10x10 setups, as we have ample room to fill your
needs. We do not hold or reserve spaces. They are on a first come, first served basis. However,
we ask that you be considerate of traffic flow to other vendors when setting up your display.
Canopies are encouraged. Please note that stakes may NOT be driven into the ground. You will
need to support your display with weights.
Setup may begin at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday and continue on Friday morning. However, if you are
participating Saturday only, you may not set up before 4:00 P.M. on Friday. Setup is at your own
risk. We do not provide security through the night. If you need electricity for your display booth,
be sure to set up near an outlet. Check to make sure it is operational before you set up. PLEASE
NOTE THAT SETUP IS BEST DONE ON FRIDAY MORNING, ESPECIALLY SINCE PARKING
ON THURSDAY IS DIFFICULT. There is plenty of premium space on our green for every vendor.
As mentioned in our "Perks" section, if you are alone, please allow our hospitality committee to
relieve you for a break. Someone from the committee will come to register you for a break time, and
a hospitality committee member will be happy to care for your booth while you are away. We also
provide food runners who will be happy to bring your requested food order to your booth.
Indoor Restrooms are available in the Education building (Wesley Center) on Friday & Saturday.
Parking is extremely limited in downtown Milford. Please be sure to read lot signs carefully. A map
of parking areas will be included in your registration packet.
Please plan to register by May 15, 2010. Early registration is preferred. Click on the link for the
Application for information on reduced early registration fees.
Comments from our Crafters
& Artists...
"Your volunteer team is the best there
is, period."
"My favorite thing about your fair is that
I can spread out, for the same fee.
Very vendor friendly--Thanks!"
"Good Food choices - early set up!"
"Your hospitality committee was very
helpful, prompt, and friendly."
"Your strawberry shortcake is
excellent!"
"We enjoy this fair and your staff and
food very, very much." "I always do
well here." "Thank you!"
& Artists...
"Your volunteer team is the best there
is, period."
"My favorite thing about your fair is that
I can spread out, for the same fee.
Very vendor friendly--Thanks!"
"Good Food choices - early set up!"
"Your hospitality committee was very
helpful, prompt, and friendly."
"Your strawberry shortcake is
excellent!"
"We enjoy this fair and your staff and
food very, very much." "I always do
well here." "Thank you!"
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