RHA Craft Fair

Date and Time

Tuesday, February 13 2024 at 12:00 PM PST to

Tuesday, February 13 2024 at 5:00 PM PST

Location

Viking Union Multipurpose Room

516 High Street Viking Union, Bellingham, Wa

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Description

Join us at the Residence Hall Association (RHA) Craft Fair where you can show off and sell your handmade items!
Hosted by Western's RHA, the Craft Fair is open to all students to sell items that they make. Whether it's hats, jewelry, stickers, cutting boards, or plushies, everything is welcome to be sold, as long as it's made by you!
 
When is this event?
The Craft Fair will be hosted on Tuesday, February 13th, from 12:00-5:00pm. We will have 30 minutes for vendor setup and clean up.
 
Where is this event?
This event will be hosted in the Viking Union Multipurpose Room.
 
Who is this event open to?
Everyone is welcome to come and shop at the Craft Fair! We are only allowing Western students to register as vendors for this event.
 
What can I gain from this event?
  • Valentine's Day Gifts! This is the perfect occasion to get a lovingly handmade item for someone special in your life!
  • Networking: As a vendor, you will have the chance to showcase your work to other creative people and the general public alike! This is a chance to learn how to table at an event and learn how to price your creations. You can plug your social medias, storefronts, online shops, and reach new audiences on campus. This event will be a great way to put your name out there and expand!
  • Community building: This is a chance to meet other local artists and support their work! Reach out to other artists on Social Media and show support for each other!
  • Cute stuff!: Shop local and support your fellow students by shopping at this event!
Additional Vendor information:
  • Vendors are responsible for transporting any items and displays they need for their table. Only tables and chairs are guaranteed be provided to Vendors for this event. Additional supplies may be available depending on the venue and weather which will be communicated closer to the date of the event.
  • Vendors are expected to be fully set up by the time they have stated they are able to table for. There will be 30min before the start of the event for Vendors to set up, and 30min after the event ends for Vendors to clean up.
  • Vendors are required to check in with RHA when they arrive at the venue. There will be a table at the front of the MPR where RHA will hand out maps to shoppers.
  • Vendors are expected to be kind and considerate to RHA, Customers, and other Vendors.
  • If a Vendor needs to leave their table for an extended period of time (more than 30min), they are required to find someone to look after their table OR completely pack up their space while they are away. Please communicate with RHA if you plan to be away from your table at any point during this event.
  • If you have questions, concerns, or issues during the event, please talk to any of RHA and they will help you resolve any issues. RHA or Natalie will be doing a walk around roughly every hour to check in with Vendors and make sure everything is running smoothly.
  • If you are interested in helping set up tables and chairs before the event starts or tearing down after the event, please reach out to the Volunteer Coordinator Bryce Vining at rha.president@wwu.edu for more information.
Vendor Registration Form:
 
FAQ:
Do you have to pay a fee to be a vendor?
  • No! This event is free to both vendors and attendees.
 
Do I have to bring my own table and chairs?
  • No! We will provide tables and chairs, but you will need to provide materials to display your items. You will be responsible for transporting all the items you need for this event.
Do I get help bringing my items to the venue?
  • You are responsible for bringing any items you plan to sell and anything you need to display those items. You are allowed to have your friends help you bring everything over, please do not leave anything unattended at any point while you are at this event.
Am I allowed to sell food?
  • You are not allowed to sell food or drinks at this event. While you may have handmade cooked or baked goods, we unfortunately cannot let you sell these items at our event. We thank you for understanding!
How will transactions work?
  • All transactions will happen solely through the vendor and the buyer. The University will not be affiliated with any transaction made. Any disputes between vendors and buyers are to be settled by the involved parties only. The University can not provide change for cash purchases, the vendor will be responsible for providing change. Each table will be required to have a sign saying that each transaction is the responsibility of the vendor and not the University.
I can't make it for the whole time but still want to sell. Is that possible?
  • Yes! You can still table for a portion of the time, but at 5:00pm we will begin clean up and will need to take down chairs and tables by 5:30pm.
Any questions? Accessibility concerns?
  • RHA Advisor: Richard Henderson
  • RHA President: Bryce Vining - rha.president@wwu.edu
  • RHA VP of Community Engagement: Joshua Hall - rha.vp.comm-engagement@wwu.edu
  • RHA VP of Public Relations: Storm Rehnquist - rha.vp.public-relations@wwu.edu
  • RHA VP of Finance: William Bogar - rha.vp.finance
  • Vendor Coordinator: Natalie Norris - norrisn@wwu.edu

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