The Midwest Festival of Fibers
presents
"A Wool Gathering"

Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, 2008
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday

At Young's Jersey Dairy
North of Yellow Springs, Ohio on U.S. 68


Vendors of fibers, fiber-related equipment, fiber-processing supplies and instruction books, or finished fiber or fiber-related products are invited to participate in this event.
Exhibitors of fiber animals who wish to sell products must reserve vendors space.

  • Space:
    Space may be reserved in large tents provided by the Midwest Festival of Fibers Committee or, for vendors equipped for outside sales, in an area outside the tents. The tents will also house demonstrations/exhibits and some fiber animals, which will be exhibited in inside pens. Electricity is available. The tents will have sidewalls to combat bright sun or rain.The deadline to apply for space is July 1, 2008, but apply early as the spaces are usually filled before then. Space will be reserved as soon as the application and check are received and acknowledged.
      Space inside the tent, approximately 10' by 10', $70
      Space outside the tent, approximately 10' by 10', $50
  • Refunds:
    Vendor fees will be refunded in full if cancellation is received before August 1, 2008.

  • Accommodations:
    The Dairy includes two restaurants and a counter/carry-out ice cream or sandwich area. No formal camping facilities are available on the premises, but camping is permitted at John Bryan State Park, about 3 miles away. Possible accommodations include:
    • in Yellow Springs
      Springs Motel (937 767-8700) www.thespringsmotel.com
      Arthur Morgan House B&B, 937 767-1761 www.arthurmorganhouse.com
      Yellow Springs Country Bed and Breakfast, 937 405-8174, yscountrybandb@donet.com
    • in Springfield, about 8 miles away,
      Days Inn, 11 W. Leffel Lane (937 322-4942),
      Holiday Inn, 383 E. Leffel Lane (937 323-8631),
      Ramada Limited, 319 E. Leffel Lane (937 328-0123);
      Hampton Inn, 101 W. Leffel (937 325-8480);
      Fairfield Inn, 1870 W. First St. (927 323-9554),
      Springfield Inn, 100 S. Fountain Ave. (937 322-3600),
      Red Roof Inn, 155 W. Leffel Lane (937 325-5356);
    • in Cedarville, about 10 miles away:
      The Hearthstone Inn (1-877 644-6466 or 937 766-3000)www.hearthstone-inn.com
    • along I-675, about 12 miles away,
      Holiday Inn (937 426-7800)
      Homewood Suites (937 429-0600).
  • Set-Up:
    Friday, 12 to 9 p.m, and Saturday from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Our Committee will be available to assist you. We will furnish one table and two chairs in each space, if you request them. Extra tables will be available for $6 each. Electricity is available at a cost of $5.

  • Contact:
    Please complete the Vendor Contract and return it, with a check for the appropriate amount, to Midwest Festival of Fibers, 4400 Gateway Blvd., Suite 104, Springfield, OH 45502. Applications will be confirmed as they are received. We post and periodically update a list of vendors on the web site, www.awoolgathering.com. Because space is limited, we are limiting individual vendors to 1 or 2 spaces (no more). We urge you to apply as soon as possible. We expect all vendors to stay throughout the entire period of the Wool Gathering–that is, to 7 p.m. on Saturday and to 5 p.m. on Sunday. If you have any questions, call Lois Pelekoudas at 937 325-7781, or e-mail cgplmp@erinet.com.

  • Midwest Festival of Fibers
    Wool Gathering

    Saturday, September 20, 2008, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    Sunday, September 21, 2008, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.


    Name:______________________________________________________________________

    Doing Business As (if appropriate):________________________________________________

    Address:____________________________________________________________________

    City:___________________________________State:______________Zip:_______________

    Phone:_________________________________E-Mail:______________________________

    Website:(will add link on our site)_________________________________________________

    Listing and Description of Items to be sold:________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________

    Booth Location: Inside the Tent ($70) ______________ Outside the Tent ($50) _____________

    Tables and Chairs: At your request, (see below), we will provide one table and 2 chairs for each space. Additional tables are available at $6 per table. Additional chairs may be available, at no charge.
      Number of Tables: _____________ Number of Chairs: ________________ (If you have requested more than one table per space, add $6 to the total cost for each table requested.)

      Do you require electricity?_____________If you indicate “yes”, please add $5 to the total cost.

      I understand that Midwest Festival of Fibers is not responsible for any personal injury, damage, or loss to me, my merchandise, or my personal property at any time during the Wool Gathering.

      Signature:____________________________Date:__________________

      Make checks payable to:
      Midwest Festival of Fibers
      4400 Gateway Blvd., Suite 104
      Springfield, OH 45502


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