Mission Statement and Policies
Mission and Goal
Sponsored by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, the 7th Annual Fiber Twist is a county-wide event designed to provide an educational and sales venue for local fiber farms and fiber artists. The event showcases the many sheep and fiber farmers, spinners, dyers, felters, weavers, rug hookers and other artisans involved with natural, domestic fiber products that can be found throughout Franklin County in northwestern Massachusetts.
Marketplace Vendor Application and Policies
The 2011 Vendor Application is available for download here. Please read these instructions, fill out page two of the form and mail or fax it, with fees and photos/descriptions, TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN APRIL 22, 2011 (save $10 if application and
payment are received no later than April 4th) to:
Fiber Twist 2011
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 898
Greenfield, MA 01302
FAX: 413-773-7008
PHONE: 413-773-5463
Please submit full descriptions of all the types of products you will offer to sell (if you are new to Fiber Twist, please also submit product photos). Please be very specific with
regard to your product list and origin of the products. It is the Fiber Twist Planning Committee’s prerogative to give priority to Franklin County vendors first, Massachusetts vendors second, and all other vendors third, while maintaining a diverse range of locally-produced, value-added fiber products. Locally-produced products will be given a priority. The Fiber Twist Planning Committee reserves the right to refuse any vendor’s application and
will return full space fees. Should you choose to withdraw your application, we reserve the right to withhold 10% of the booth fee, and will not refund any fees after August 15, 2011.
We seek quality fiber-related products in a full price range, wherever possible. We strongly suggest vendors offer a variety of price points in order to reach the widest possible audience. This will be a factor in the Planning Committee’s acceptance of vendor applications.
Participating Marketplace Vendor Policies
The Marketplace hours are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Each vendor must remain open for the entire duration of the event. The event will be held, rain, snow or shine.
All booths will be located indoors, and must be set up either on Friday afternoon (9/16) from 4:00 - 6:00 pm or Saturday morning (9/17) from 7:00 - 9:30 am. Vendors can provide their own tables or may rent tables. Vendors must provide their own chairs and displays, which must be free-standing and not require anchoring to the floor. After vendors have unloaded at the entrances of the venue, they must park their vehicle(s) away from the building. A limited number of volunteers will be available to help unload vehicles. Each vendor must remain open for the entire duration of the event. Breakdown begins at 4:00 pm; NO EARLY BREAKDOWN.
Please Note: No pets are allowed in the marketplace.
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