Applications will not be mailed until February this year due to some issues that have recently come up.

PLEASE READ FIRST_______________________________________

The Earth Gathering is a family-oriented, community
arts festival, free to the public. This is a non-partisan event.
Endorsement of candidates is prohibited during
the festival as requested by the non-profit sponsors.

Alcohol and/or drugs are prohibited park wide.

Since one of the themes of this event is to support
the local and regional economy, artists, musicians
and organizations must reside or be headquartered
within a100-mile radius of Chillicothe, Ohio.
This includes cities in Kentucky and West Virginia.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a juried invitational festival. A three-member panel will jury in the work. Approximately 50 (combined) artists, musicians and organizations with Earth-friendly messages and products are sought throughout the year from various other Ohio festivals and invited to apply. Walk-in or walking vendors are NOT permitted.

ELIGIBILITY ____________________________________

Artists, musicians and organizations with Earth-friendly messages are specifically sought for this. festival. Applicants must reside within a 100-mile radius of Chillicothe, Ohio.

Artists are chosen based on affordability, quality and presentation of work at other festivals.
All vendors must go through the application process yearly and return fees by the March 1 deadline.

This is an art festival, not a craft fair. Check the vendors page for examples of work sold.
Kit-made items will not be accepted.

Spaces will be designated for approximately 30-40 artists and 5-8 informational organizations. All work must be hand-made (including plants and herbs) by the artist attending the booth. Vendors may not sell other people’s art nor ANY items not hand made by the vendor.

Informational booths are for non-profit organizations (based within 100 miles of Chillicothe) which are related to art and nature. Free drawings are allowed with clearance by the coordinator. Organizations wishing to sell anything must pay the vendor fee and must clear
ALL items sold through the coordinator PRIOR to the festival.

Musicians must also reside within a 100-mile radius of Chillicothe. Bands are donating time to the event, unless compensation is available. Bands are sought throughout the year who have a peaceful nature-oriented message. Musicians are asked to keep in mind this is a family-friendly festival.

BOOTH SPACE ______________________________________________

Vendors MUST provide a 10’ x 10’ festival-style tent, staying within boundaries of a 10’ x 10’ space marked on the grass. If application/fees are not received by the March 1 deadline,
a late fee will apply between March 1 until mid-March. This is to encourage early entrants
and discourage late entrants.

Tents are required as a protection from the elements and as a visual enhancement for the festival. Vendors are responsible for the contents of the space.

Deadline for application is March 5 this year.
Final selections of vendors are made March 8-10.
Unnaccepted vendors will receive entry fees soon thereafter.
Otherwise, there are no refunds for fees.

Best time for contact is prior to summer, so plans can be made to check out your work at other Ohio festivals. See related links page for festivals the coordinator attends regularly.

Inquiries should be mailed to:

earthgathering@horizonview.net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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