Craft Show

22nd Annual Spring Craft Show: March 31, 2012

E-mail us at CraftShow@cdramband.org and we'll place you on the mailing list for important announcements about our March 31, 2012 Show!  

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The 22nd Annual Central Dauphin Band Boosters Spring Craft Show will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The show is held indoors at our state-of-the-art high school located at 437 Piketown Road in Harrisburg, PA (at the intersection with Route 39 (Linglestown Road)) with easy access from Interstates I-81 and I-83. Admission and parking are free. Our show features handcrafted merchandise from nearly 200 crafters, food concessions, and door prizes held throughout the day. All proceeds from the craft show support the Central Dauphin High School RamBand program.

Merchandise

The Spring Craft Show traditionally draws many shoppers looking for specially-made, unique items. Handcrafted items are the emphasis of our show. Thus, we reserve the right to refuse crafter assignments for anyone offering commercially-made or franchised items. No animals or fish, or burning of candles, incense or potpourri are allowed.

Setup & Breakdown

For past shows, setup has begun at 6:00 a.m. Volunteers will be available to assist in unloading your vehicle. After unloading, all vehicles must be moved to the assigned crafter parking area. Do not mount, tape, or nail anything on walls. Show is from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Break down time begins at 3:00 p.m. No exceptions to this rule. Anyone who disregards this time and begins breaking down early will not be considered for future shows.

Concessions

We serve delicious food and refreshing drinks all day from amazing Central Dauphin High School cafeteria.

Forms

Craft Show Application Form: Click here.
Application deadlines fare as follows: Jan 7, 2012 - Return crafters and Jan 21, 2012 New crafters Notice of acceptance will be mailed by mid-February, 2012. Applications and fees received after the show is filled will be returned to the crafter.
Craft Show Guidelines & Policies: Click here.
Craft Show Floor Plan: Click here.
Returning Crafter Letter: Click here.
New Crafter Letter: Click here.
Handouts for Your Customers: STOP BACK

 Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What type of merchandise is sold?
A. The emphasis of the show is handcrafted items. In past years, everything from wood crafts, candy, jewelry, handmade clothing items, silk floral arrangements and other imaginative items have been offered by our crafters. We reserve the right to refuse crafter assignments for anyone offering commercially made or franchised items. This is not a juried show.

Q. How many crafters attend?
A. Nearly 200 crafters participate (we're full to capacity and have a waiting list each year): Many crafters reserve more than one space to display their wares.

Q. Are there other activities going on during the Craft Show?
A. Yes. The majority of our crafters donate a craft item for our door prize promotion. Customers may purchase chances to win these craft items. We hold frequent drawings throughout the day. You need not be present to win.

Q. Is there convenient parking available?
A. Yes. The parking lots closest to the school entrances are made available for shoppers. Crafters are assigned a separate parking area after their displays have been unloaded (we offer lots of volunteer help for unloading your crafts).

Q. How are crafters selected?
A. Naturally, our Craft Show Committee gives returning crafters from last year's show priority when assigning crafter spaces.  After we process returning crafter assignments, the committee carefully reviews other applications and makes assignments based on electrical needs, type of merchandise and number of spaces requested.  Don't dilly dally with your application:  There has been a waiting list for crafters wishing to participate in our show!

Q. Why do I need a Pennsylvania Sales Tax License to participate?
A. All businesses selling products subject to Sales Tax are required to obtain a Pennsylvania Sales, Use and Hotel Occupancy Tax License. Hey, don't blame us, we're just a bunch of band parents!! Click here for more information from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue.

Q. How do I get there?
A. From the north or east: Follow I- 81 South to the Manada Hill exit 77. Turn right off the exit onto Rt. 39 West and proceed two miles to the traffic light at Piketown Rd. Turn left onto Piketown Rd. and left into the school. From the south or west:  Follow I-81 North to the Linglestown Exit 72B . Turn right off the exit onto Mountain Rd. Proceed to the flagpole in Linglestown square and turn right onto Rt. 39 East; continue for 1.5 miles to the traffic light at Piketown Rd. Turn right onto Piketown Rd. and left into the school. **Or** follow I-81 North to Manada Hill Exit 77. Turn left onto Rt. 39 West and proceed two miles to traffic light at Piketown Rd. Turn left onto Piketown Rd. and left into the school. View  Larger Map