CEDARHURST YOUNG CRAFTERS FAIR
New this summer!
About the Event
The Cedarhurst Young Crafter’s Fair is a special member benefit designed to cultivate creativity and community among young artists. It offers students a unique opportunity to design, sell, and gain hands-on experience in a real craft fair, all within a supportive and encouraging environment.
Who Can Participate?
- Open to students entering Kindergarten-12th grade in Fall 2025.
- This is a Cedarhurst Member exclusive benefit event. Want to be a vendor…but not yet a member? Join today!
- Public and TNL attendees are welcome to shop the event!
Registration Information
Complete the form and payment to register.
Vendor slots are limited to 6 per age group:
- K-2nd Grade
- 3rd-5th Grade
- 6th-8th Grade
- 9th-12th Grade
Registration Deadline: August 1, 2025
Booth Fee: $10.00
First come, first served ~ waitlist available if full
Rules/Expectations/Set Up
Rules
· Cedarhurst reserves the right to approve all items for sale.
· Vendors and guardians must adhere to the Guardian Code of Conduct listed in the Registration Form.
· Vendors and guardians must agree to Rules, Guidelines, and Expectations.
· Registration is not complete until the $10 booth fee is paid. If the fee is not paid, the vendor is not permitted to sell.
· The products submitted in the registration form must match what is sold at the event.
· Prohibited Items:
o No food or perishable goods.
o Items cannot be pre-fabricated or made from kits.
· Vendors must remain at their booth for the entire event (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM) or until they sell out.
Expectations
· Pricing Guidance: Adults are encouraged to help children set realistic prices.
· Attendance Expectations: Thursday Night Live averages 150 visitors per week. It is recommended that if selling small items have 20-25 items available, selling larger items prepare 10-12 items.
· Cedarhurst is not responsible for vendor sales; all transactions are the responsibility of the vendor. Cash and digital payment apps are permitted. Cedarhurst will not make change or serve as an ATM.
· All sales are final.
Vendor Set-Up / Clean Up
· Each vendor will be allotted 4 feet of table space (half of an 8’ table) and one chair.
· Booths are pre-assigned by Cedarhurst.
· Electricity is not provided.
· Vendors must have a sign, clearly displayed pricing, and all items set up before opening.
· Vendors are encouraged to bring their own display items and easels.
· Set-Up Time: Set-up allowed between 2:30 -4:30pm; vendors must be ready by 4:30 PM.
o Check-in at table with Cedarhurst
Membership Committee
o Cedarhurst will have some shared carts that will be available for vendors to unload. It is encouraged for vendors to bring their own carts or wagons for easy un/loading.
o Cedarhurst will send a map of vendor row and where to park.
o Must NOT park on black top.
· Vendors are responsible for hauling out all their own items and trash.
· Before vendors begin to pack up and leave, please notify Cedarhurst Membership Committee.
· Location: Weather permitting, vendors will be set up on the gravel trail behind the museum. In case of rain, vendors will be moved inside the museum corridor.
What Cannot Be Sold?
- Food or perishable items
- Kits or pre-fabricated goods
- Items not handmade by the child
Spread the Word!
Cedarhurst will promote the event through social media, e-mail blasts, flyers, direct mail to members, and event listings on the Cedarhurst website.
Share, Share, Share! Vendors are encouraged to promote their booth on social media and share the flyer with friends and family!
Have Questions?
Cedarhurst is excited for this inaugural event. With it being new, we understand if you have questions. Please contact us if you do! Reach out to Courtney Kabat via email at courtney@cedarhurst.org or call 618-242-1236 ext. 222
FAQ
Q: Can a child enroll under a grandparent’s membership?
A: Yes, as long as the child’s grandparents are members at the Family Membership Level or higher.
Q: Can siblings sell together, and what happens if they are in the same or different age bracket?
A: Yes, siblings can sell together if they are collaborating on the same product. They will be entered into whatever age group has availability. If they are selling different products, they must register separately.
Q: What if I want to be a vendor, but all the slots are full?
A: We love that you are excited about the Young Crafters Fair! If slots in your age group are already full, please complete the wait-list form. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, so we will work down the waitlist if there are many cancellations.
