Who: The Richmond Craft Mafia
What: "Spring Bada-Bing: The BOSS of all craft shows" is an independent artist craft show in Richmond, Virginia
Where: The show will be held at Plant Zero, a creative indoor artist live-work space.
When: Sunday, April 20th 2008 from 11am to 4 pm (Wholesale preview and Press starting at 10 am)
Why: Because, for the 3rd year in a row, we want to bring unique, innovative shopping to RVA!
Why the venue change? Where is Plant Zero?
Spring Bada-bing keeps getting bigger and better and we have to grow with it. We will have over 60 vendors at this year's show and we just needed a space that could accomodate us. Plant Zero is also one of the coolest creative spaces in town, so it's a natural that Spring Bada-bing would be there.
Plant Zero is located at 0 E. 4th Street Richmond, VA 23224. It is located in the Manchester District of Southside Richmond.
I want to sell my stuff, what do I need to do?
Spring Bada-bing is a juried show. Vendors must apply by filling out and submitting our online application. Applications are accepted through midnight March 19th. There is a non-refundable, non-transferable $5.00 application fee that must be paid when your application is submitted. Accepted applicants will be notified by midnight March 25, 2008.
How much will this cost me?
The booth fee for vendors is $65.00. Want your booth to sparkle and glow with electricity? There is an additional $10 fee for electricity.
Admission to the show is free for shoppers/visitors and the show is open to the public.
What size is the booth?
Each booth space is roughly 6ft x 5ft. Vendor set-ups will be limited to this space. As this is an indoor venue, tents are not permitted.
Are tables provided?
Yes. One (1) 6ft x 2.5ft rectangular table and two (2) folding chairs are provided at each booth.
When are the booth fees due ?
Booth fees are due by April 1, 2008. Sorry, but there are no exceptions (no April Fools here)! We have posters and flyers to print, advertising to buy, the list goes on and on! You can pay via paypal or check. For full payment instructions, follow the link provided to you in your acceptance email. If you have lost or deleted this email, please send a message to TheBoss@springbadabing.com.
I'm just starting to do craft shows. Can I apply to the show with a crafty friend?
Yes, we are allowing booth sharing this year. Please follow the directions listed on the application if you want to share a booth.
What if something comes up and I can't make it? Can I get my booth fee back?
Man, we hope everyone will be able to make it! If you get accepted and need to cancel, you'll need to let us know by April 7th so we can refund your booth fee. After that date, the booth fee is nonrefundable.
I can't make it, can I trade/sell my booth space?
No, because this is a juried show selling or trading of booth space is prohibited. We select vendors based on the quality and type of products listed on their application, and will select vendors from our waiting list should a space open up.
I'm coming in from out of town. Where can I sleep?
Here are some area hotels. Please note that we've never stayed at some of these hotels and are not vouching for their greatness. All we know is that they're close to the show. Period. Stay at your own risk.
The price ranges listed are good at the time of writing, but please contact the hotel for current rates. Prices were found using either Hotels.com or the hotel's website.
Crowne Plaze Richmond - $107-247 (Good breakfast!)
Commonwealth Park Suites - $99-189
Omni Richmond - $139
Quality Inn & Suites - $80-100
Comfort Inn Midtown - $62-90
Days Inn Richmond - $38-90
Travelodge @ I-95 & I-85 (Petersburg) - $39-70
What about that pesky sales tax? Do I have to collect it?
Due to Virginia state law, all vendors must collect and pay the 5% VA sales tax. You must apply for a VA sales tax account number in advance, but you can request that the account be closed after you've sent in the tax payment. You can apply online at the Virginia Dept. of Tax website or you can download the PDF file here.
