2012
Cajun Catfish Festival
October 12th, 13th, and 14th

You are invited to submit an application to the 23rd Annual Show.

Application Information

1. Application form must be accompanied with the booth fee, made payable to The Friends of Conroe, Inc. (This check will be deposited ONLY upon acceptance.) After Sept. 1st only money orders, cashiers checks, or cash accepted.
2. Photos: Submit 2 photos with application. .
3. Arts and Crafts Requirements: The work will be selected on craftsmanship and aesthetic qualities. Accepted categories: Painting (watercolors, oils, acrylics. etc.): Graphics (drawings, etchings, serigraphs, etc.); Photography; Sculpture: Woodwork; Fibers (weavings, macrame, stitchery, clothing, etc.); Pottery; Jewelry; Leather; Glass; Mixed Media.
4. Commercial Vendor Requirements: A special high visibility area for professional companies promoting and selling products and services. Manufactured, mass produced products, small antiques, gifts, hair products, imported artifacts, t-shirts, candles, home accessories, clothing and accessories are acceptable.
5. A selection committee will approve all vendors, there are no exceptions.

Festival Rules

1. Exhibitors will be expected to display and sell work of the same quality and nature as that submitted for screening. The Festival retains the right to ask for removal of any objects which are distinctly inferior to those selected. No one is allowed to solicit outside of their booth.
2. Once accepted, an entrant is committed to show. No refunds will be made for entrant withdrawal.
3. There are no rain dates and no refunds in the event of rain.
4. The Festival provides daytime & overnight security; however, entrant exhibits all work at their own risk. The Cajun Catfish Festival assumes no liability for damage, loss or theft of any individual's work.
5. All sales will be transacted by entrant. There are no commissions.
6. No food or beverage may be sold by exhibitors.
7. Samples or other give-aways may only be given with prior approval of the Exhibitor Chairman.
8. Submission of an entry to the Festival constitutes agreement on the part of the entrant to the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus.
9. Further details and instructions will be mailed to accepted exhibitors.
10. Exhibitors are responsible for obtaining a sales tax I.D. number. A copy of this should be mailed in with your application.
11. No items, such as gun replicas, knives, popping noise makers and drug paraphernalia, are allowed.
12. Political Booths: All business done must be conducted within the confines of your booth space.

The Festival

The Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival is a premier outdoor fall event, sponsored by The Friends of Conroe, who are committed to providing an outstanding family event while creating a positive selling atmosphere for the exhibitors. Now in its 23rd year, the Festival continues to bring in over 20,000 people during the three days.

Calendar

* No one will be allowed in to set up after gates close at 3:00 p.m. If  you arrive after 3:00 pm, you must either walk your products in or set-up Saturday morning between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

General Information

Festival Exhibit Areas

Commercial Expo: Manufactured, mass produced items, antiques, collectibles, business products, T-shirts and services.
Arts & Crafts: Contemporary and traditional handmade arts & crafts of all media.
Nonprofit: Civic and other types of organizations may show & sell items.( No Food or Beverages)

Exhibit Space

• Show spaces are approximately 10' x 10' (100 sq. ft.), covered space with light.
• Electrical hook-ups available at an additional cost of $25 per 110V plug. (220V not available.)
• Festival will not provide tables, chairs, signs, or additional display equipment.

Security

Overnight security provided Friday and Saturday night.

Fees

Application form

Click here to open the application form in a new window. Choose File, Print in the new window to print the form.

Mail application, booth fee and 2 photos of your products to:

The Friends of Conroe, Inc.
334 N. Main St.
Conroe, TX 77301

Inquires 1-800-324-2604 or 936-539-6009

Fax: 936-539-6010

Email: foconroe@consolidated.net