Craft Fair – Vendors Information

Pines Village Arts & Crafts Fair has become a “must attend” tradition. The event brings in hundreds of visitors each day. Below is helpful vendor information for 2025 Arts & Crafts Fair.

DATES:

Event dates are carefully determined, based on other happenings at the Resort and often hosted over holiday weekends to increase vendors’ exposure and allow them to take advantage of increased traffic at Bass Lake.

We will be hosting EIGHT (4) Craft Fairs in 2025 on the following dates:

* April 18-20, 2025 (Easter)
* June 6 – 8, 2025
* October 24 – 26, 2025 (Halloween)
* November 28 – 30, 2025 (Thanksgiving Weekend/Holiday Market); limited indoor space only.

LOCATION:

The Pines Resort
54432 Road 432
Bass Lake, CA 93604
(800) 350-7463
**Actual location will vary and will be shared 3-5 days before the event.

COST:

Each vendor will be assigned to a 10×10 BOOTH space. Cost: $180/per 3-day event
Thanksgiving / Holiday Market is a limited capacity and priced at $200.

Oversized (double) booths are available.

PAYMENT:

Your registration is NOT confirmed until your booth is paid for. All payments must be processed ONLINE.

1. Fill out the application
2. ‘Submit’ click the button at the bottom to be transferred to Paypal for payment.

For payment inquiries and arrangements, please contact Dorota Petty by email: dpetty@basslake.com

CONTACT:

Event questions: Juliana Milam |   JMilam@basslake.com  |  (559) 692-8839

IMPORTANT:

• All events are rain or shine. Vendors must agree to keep their booths open each day of the fair on Fridays & Saturdays from 10am – 5pm (8pm on Nov.30th) and on the last day (Sunday) from 10am until at least 2pm. Vendors are allowed to start setting up on Thursday after 4pm with the exception of November event, when set up will happen the morning of the craft fair.
• Vendors must agree to Event Bylaws and understand that they will be strictly enforced.
• Vendors are welcome to travel in their RVs and park them free of charge in our upper parking lot. RVs can only be used as a transportation mean. No overnight stays. No exceptions.

LODGING:

We are happy to offer lodging discounts to our vendors for cabins and suites at the Resort. This is to help to off-set the cost of travel while attending a multi-day event. The discount equals to $40 off per night (max. savings $120) and must be booked by emailing or calling Juliana (559) 692-8839. Please keep in mind that most craft fairs fall on Holidays, therefore minimum 2-3 night stay may be enforced and rooms book up to 3 months in advance.

To book, please use the button below or go to www.BassLake.com .

FAQ:

Q: Can I attend the Craft Fair on Saturdays only?

A: No. We require all participants to follow posted hours and dates. That means that all vendors must be set up by 9:45am on Friday and are allowed to break down at 2pm on the last day (Sunday). We are do some advertising and promoting of the event, it is important that we keep scheduled hours.

Q: I need a larger spot. Can I grab the adjoining space?

A: No. All booths are assigned by the event manager to allow for the most optimal allocation of all vendors. If you need a special accommodations, like an oversized booth, special access or have restrictions related to your merchandise (cannot be on an incline, away from moisture, need electricity, etc.), please contact Juliana.

Q: What’s included in my registration fee?

A: Event cost $180 per event ($60/day) helps us offset the cost of labor, including set up and cleaning, as well as event management. Most of the budget goes towards set up, management and advertising. Our social media has an annual reach of 21 million people, Craft Fair ads are set up to target local residents and guests and reach up to 150,000 people across our channels (emails, in-room newsletters, paid social media ads, features on our website and blog, etc.).

Q: Can you take care of my canopy or a table?

A: Yes, we will be happy to rent a table, chair or a canopy. Please reach out to Laura to inquire about the cost.

Q: Why should I attend Pines Village Arts & Craft Fair?

A: Here are 10 reasons why we think you should attend our event:

1. Popular and busy vacation destination
2. Outdoor location
3. Affordable booth rentals
4. Multi-day event
5. Picturesque venue with lodging
6. Professional promotion and advertisement (certified marketing specialist)
7. Easy registration and payment (online)
8. Holiday Dates for additional exposure and traffic
9. Premium location (at the entrance to the Village)
10. Responsive event manager with attention to details – hassle free

Q: Can I promote my business at the event?

A: Yes, feel free to share your business cards, flyers, freebies, etc. within your booth. Feel free to send pictures of your best items to dpetty@basslake.com or include when submitting application, so we can feature you in our promotional material.

Q: How much does it cost to attend the event?

A: Admission to the Pines Village Arts & Crafts Fair is free. For vendor booth rental, scroll up!