Hickory Oktoberfest 2011 Call for Artists
Hickory’s Oktoberfest 2011 is now accepting applications for Arts and Crafts vendors. Celebrating its 26th year, this annual festival will be held October 7, 8, and 9, 2011 in Downtown Hickory NC. Estimated attendance is more than 100,000 for the three day event
Hickory’s Oktoberfest is a three-day, outdoor festival held annually on the second weekend 
in October. It features five stages of non-stop live entertainment ranging from traditional polka to rock & roll, two beer gardens, amusement rides and carnival games, a juried arts and crafts show, and hundreds of food and commercial vendors.
Oktoberfest hosts more than 100 vendors, including food from around the world, commercial vendors and non profit organizations. The Juried Arts & Crafts include paintings, sculpture, pottery, handmade swings, candles and more
Oktoberfest’s Arts and Crafts show is a juried event, with prizes given for the top three artisans. Booth spaces are 10 x 10 and limited to one craftsperson per booth. Early registration (postmarked by Friday, July 29, 2011) is $150.00. Regular registration will be accepted until Wednesday August 31, 2011 and are $200.00. Late registration, if space is still available (postmarked after Friday September 30, 2011) is $300.00 Electricity is available for an additional $25.00. Applications are available on line at www.hickoryoktoberfest.com.
Applications for commercial and non profit organizations are also available online at www.hickoryoktoberfest.com .
For more information on Oktoberfest 2011, applications and guidelines or sponsorship information please visit the website www.hickoryoktoberfest.com and click on vendor application
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