• YES! Crime Stoppers is 501C. We rely on donations from the public. Which can include Individuals, Business Community & More.
• While this is Fundraiser it is a first-time show. To recognize this, we have purposedly kept pricing lower. 
• Our Goal is this to be an annual event.

There are two types:

ARTS & CRAFT SHOW – Vendor Details

• Location Setup: Table in hallway setting
• Provided: A 6’ Table with tablecloth.
• You can bring your own tablecloth and drape over provided one.
• Rental Limit: Only 1 spot per vendor

Product Requirements:

• Handmade / Craft / Artisan items only
• No commercial or mass-produced products allowed.
• T-shirt/Tumbler seller CAN be in arts & crafts

Allowed/ Accepted:

• Handmade or custom-designed tumblers
• (e.g., epoxy tumblers, sublimated designs, glitter tumblers, laser-engraved, personalized)
• Crafted by the vendor (not mass-produced or imported)
• Original artwork or themes (especially holiday, pop culture, or local pride)

Not Allowed:

• Pre-purchased Shirts/tumblers being resold as-is (retail/wholesale items)
• Mass-manufactured branded tumblers (like YETI or Stanley without customization)
• Vendors who do not make or customize the products themselves
• Rental Cost: $60 a space

GARAGE SALE– Vendor Details

Location Setup: Booths will be in a ballroom setting

8x10 Space

• Tables: Available, but not provided Table rental: $10
• Rental Limit: Up to 2 booths per vendor

Product Requirements:

• Antique dealers/ resellers/MLM/Flea market items
• No commercial vendors, wholesalers, or manufacturers, service
• Booth Rental Fee: $80 per booth

Point to note:
a Arts & Craft vendor CAN rent a booth in the Garage Sale area, but a Garage Sale type vendor CANNOT rent in the Arts & Craft table.

Dealers will display items that fit in the acceptable range of an Antique Show/Flea Market. Management shall have the final say on acceptable merchandise. Vendors may not sell prohibited items including illegal firearms, assault rifles, fully or semi-automatic weapons, wild animals, pornographic material, food, drinks, modern items made from endangered species, or items violating trademark regulations.

Crime Stoppers does reserve the right to limit 1 MLM Category per show- No 2 vendors selling the line (example- CBW Candle Company)

Dealers will display items that fit in the acceptable range of a Arts & Craft Show for Arts & Craft location. or Antique Show/Flea Market. Management shall have the final say on acceptable merchandise. Vendors may not sell prohibited items including illegal firearms, assault rifles, fully or semi-automatic weapons, wild animals, pornographic material, food, drinks, modern items made from endangered species, or items violating trademark regulations. Persons breaking this role will be escorted out by Crime Stoppers and/or Law Enforcement. Merchandise could be confiscated by local authorities.

By donating an item for our silent auction. (item must be worth at least $25 Value).

• Maximum 1 discount per vendor
• All vendors who donate an item will be recognized in 3 different ways.
• A card with your company name, contact info will be with your item
• All Vendors that are donating a item will be listed on our Thank You Flyer!
• Mentions in Social Media Posts. (Tagged if you’re following us on FB)

• While we love supporting Businesses and as many support us, no commercial entities will be allowed in the Arts & Crafts or Garage Sale area. This includes Service Providers, Manufacturers (Some examples- Cell Phone, Remodelers, Bath /Kitchen Makeovers; Roof/Siding/Window repair.) We want these two areas to support local businesses.  See number two & three below
• There will be 4 tables in the front entrance gallery for Commercial entities. (Cost-$400. Table sponsors will be limited to one table only.
• We are also considering have a Friends of Crime Stoppers sponsorship

• Certainly! The Auction will start at 9am and end at 2pm.
• Our hope is that people will pick up item show day.
• Each item will have a value of at least $25.

• Friday 9-6 and Saturday 6am-8am (note below)
• Saturday 4-6pm

• 9-4
• We will have a Early Entry 7-9 for extra $5 Fee

• Having variable forms of payment is unique to the vendor and isn’t a show mandate.

• The venue asks that all pets be deemed service animals and always kept on a leash during their events. It is up to the venue’s discretion to remove a pet and/or service animal at any time.

• Please see the first Question and Response! This is a FUNdraiser. Money collected will  help to go to our Crime Reward fund. While this a Fundraiser, we tried to ensure that Entry Fee, vendor spaces are quite competitive compared to other similar shows. The show happens in part due to the participation of vendors and its shoppers. Thank you for supporting Central Ohio  for 49 years!

Designated Setup Times:

Most shows have specific days and times for vendors to set up their booths.

 

Space Assignments:

Spaces are often assigned, with some shows allowing vendors to reserve specific spaces based on previous years.

 

Vehicle Access:

The day of show, there will be designated Vendor Parking areas on show day Saturday.

 

Early Arrival:

Building will be unlocked during times listed. Friday 9-6 Saturday 6am-6pm

 

MERCHANDISE AND SALES:

 

Prohibited Items:

Many shows prohibit certain items, such as illegal firearms, weapons, wild animals, pornography, food, drinks, or items made from endangered species.

 

Merchandise Types:

Some shows have specific rules about the type of merchandise allowed, such as requiring items to be antique or vintage collectibles from a certain era.

 

Sale Signage:

Restrictions on sale signage (like "1/2 PRICE" or "SALE" signs) may be in place in certain areas.

 

Electrical Cords and Outlets:

Shows may have specific rules about the use of electrical cords and access to power outlets.

 

Vendor Behavior and Conduct:

Vendor Badges: We will ask vendors to wear identification badges supplied by Crime Stoppers.

 

Security:

There will be venue Security. They will be there during the setup, show. They will lock the buildings up.  We recommend vendors cover their displays overnight.

 

Music:

Music or the radio may not be played in booths unless you use earbuds.

 

Pets:

Pets are not allowed in buildings or on the grounds during setup or show hours.

 

Trash Disposal:

Vendors are typically responsible for removing any trash or unwanted items from their booths.

 

Customer Interactions:

Each dealer can set prices, discounts, haggling etc. Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, Sponsors and Venue have no control of pricing.

 

Leaving Items at Tables:

Vendors must not leave any items at their tables, including cardboard, trash, or unwanted items.