Application Process
Those wishing to participate in Island Park Show [IPS] must complete an application form, provide appropriate documentation, valid insurance information, and make the appropriate vendor payments before selling at the event. The current Island Park Show application can be found here.
Please note that all new applicants products are reviewed by a jury before being accepted into the show and are notified for approval/denial via email. Only handcrafted work will be considered for entry into the show.
- All application materials are due by 12:00 AM on June 1 of the event year to be included in the first round of acceptances.
- Applications after June 1st may be accepted upon review provided space is available and there is need for additional vendor variety.
- Application decisions are sent by June 24th or within 4 weeks for late applicants.
- Electronic submission of all forms is required.
- All new and returning vendors must apply annually.
Admissions Considerations
Admission priority is based upon, but not limited to:
- Compliance of guidelines and copies of all permits and licenses required for the sale of the applicant’s products.
- An understanding of and adherence to the IPS mission.
- All vendors' products are hand crafted by the vendors themselves.
- Space availability at the event.
- Event needs of overall vendor assortment.
- The vendor’s positive history with IPS (including adherence to event rules and regulations, event attendance, conduct, and timely payment of fees).
Judging During Event
Each year we hold an on-site jury process. This process consists of three judges to view all booths at the event between Saturday and Sunday event times. Below are a couple of rules and regulations that go along with our on-site jury:
- Please do not talk to the judges when they are in your booth. However, you may answer any questions that they may ask.
- Please do not be offended if the judge is quick about scoring in your booth. The jury needs to visit all the booths in a timely manner.
- The booths will be judged from 1-10 on originality, craftsmanship and over all booth set up.
- You are notified of the results of the on-site jury by email no later than October 1st following the event. You may also receive further instructions on the application process for the next year’s show at that time. Please ensure the Fargo Park District has your correct email address on file.
