thank you for your interest in our events!
GNE (Great New England Craft & Artisan Shows directed by Jody D) has successfully been promoting shows for 10 years.
Our beloved show bring together the best of New England's local artisans, craftspeople, and specialty food producers for a festive, family-friendly shopping experience inside and outside our beautiful event spaces. These curated shows highlight high-quality, handcrafted goods—from art and home décor to gourmet treats—drawing thousands of visitors each year. Vendors enjoy a vibrant, community-focused atmosphere, professional event management, and the opportunity to connect with both loyal local shoppers and new audiences. We offer Fantastic Community events full of fun that are well attended. We promise to use great communication and astonishing marketing!
Vendors benefit from professional event management, strong seasonal marketing, and the opportunity to connect with a loyal local audience eager to discover and support small businesses.
Jody is the ONLY contact for GNE. Please do not fall prey to social media comments regarding show openings or tickets for sale from any other contact.
This page contains lots of important information for exhibitors. Once you read through all the information below, please use the APPLICATION tab to apply.
All exhibitors must agree to and abide by the following terms upon acceptance into any and all events sponsored by GNE Events, LLC (The Great New England Craft & Artisan Shows and The Great New England Food Truck Festivals)
Only apply to an event if you are serious and sure about participating in if approved. If approved, you will be asked to submit a $100 (plus fee) deposit within 7 days of acceptance. Failure to do so will result in space forfeiture. The deposit is applied towards your total booth fee. We will no longer follow up with applicants to determine participation. Lack of deposit will result in forfeiture of space if not communicated. Booths are not held until the deposit payment is received. All deposits paid are non-refundable.
Participation in previous shows/festivals does not guarantee you a space.
We reply to EVERY applicant. Do check spam often as our emails randomly land there. Our email addresess are GNECraftArtisanShows@gmail.com and GNEFoodTruckFest@gmail.com
Please do not contact us prior to 3 weeks from the date you submit your application. If you haven't heard from us by then, check spam and then reach out via email if necessary.
To keep our shows interesting, creative and ensure a diversity of wares and products we limit acceptance by category. Categories are highly competitive, and prior participation does not ensure continued acceptance.
GNE Craft & Artisan Shows uses email to communicate. Please be sure to provide us with your current email address on the application. Please double and triple check that you entered it correctly on the application!
The week of the show, accepted booth renters will receive additional information with set-up details and instructions.
Staggered set-up times are usually offered the Friday prior to the show. Set-up times will be assigned. You will be asked to request a set-up time, while every attempt is made to honor your first choice, we cannot guarantee it. We strongly encourage booth renters to set-up Friday as Saturday move-in is very busy.
Carts nor dollies nor wagons are provided- please bring your own.
We strongly suggest applying early as spaces are NOT held nor guaranteed from year to year. Our shows fill fast.
terms & conditions
GNE shows are for Handmade products (*by yourself) & Specialty Foods EXCLUSIVELY!! Our shows are juried and intended for Artists, Artisans, Musicians, Authors, Craftspeople and Specialty Food Makers who create the products they display and sell in their booths. No Direct Sales (such as Avon, MD, Tupperware, etc..) for our Craft & Artisan Shows. Visit GNEFoodTruckFest.com for a chance to participate in one of our Food Truck Festivals as we do allow in DS, take sponsorships and some Commercial vendors into our Food Truck Festivals.
Only those products listed on your application and those product photos submitted will be allowed to be offered at your booth.
Shows are held rain, shine or snow for indoor and outdoor shows.
BOOTHS
GNE assigns booth locations. Shared or oversized booths are not permitted. Maintain booth in clean, sanitary condition; remove all trash. Return the space to the state it was given—no permanent installations or alterations without written consent.
Only items that a booth renter has been juried for may be exhibited and sold. PROVIDE PHOTOS OF ALL OF YOUR PRODUCTS you plan to offer at the event!
A 5’ x 10' space is a 10x10 booth divided down the middle (5' is the frontage- across the front). See application for additional space offerings and pricing.
Your booth display must be contained within your own rented space with nothing in the aisles or overflowing into another's booth. Entering and exiting your booth space should be exclusively through the assigned booth space rather than through neighboring exhibits. This guideline is essential to ensure a smooth flow of foot traffic, minimize disruptions for neighboring exhibitors, and maintain a professional atmosphere
Each booth renter is responsible for keeping their rented space free from any dangerous conditions that might cause injury to persons coming in their area or damage to property.
Displays must be professional, clean and safe. Coverings must be fabric, wrinkle free and hang down at least three sides of the table (front and sides). Customers should not see the items stored under your tables. Cardboard boxes and containers should not be visible at the booth. Depending on the venue, there may be storage space off the show footprint to store items, be mindful of exits please. If storage space is available it will be communicated prior to the show.
Electricity at the booths is available for an additional fee. Standard electric is one outlet (300 watts). The Fire Marshall will inspect and enforce electrical requirements set forth by the town. Inspection times will be communicated.
ALL exhibitors are required to be at their booths at least one hour prior to opening time. Failure to arrive timely will result in booth forfeiture.
Tables and chairs are available for rent please indicate any of these needs on your application. Otherwise, we assume you will bring your own tables, chairs, linens and fixtures.
No playing your own music at your booth without approval by GNE's Director. Additionally, we ask that exhibitors respect their booth neighbors and act in a professional manner. NO heckling customers nor calling out loudly from your booth to attract customers to your booth. We work hard to be fair and consistent and aim to ensure an environment for all to sell equally.
For outdoor and indoor shows, any tent frame used must have a backwall. You must provide your own tent, backwalls and weights. GNE, Staff and Venue management reserve the right to ask an exhibitor to leave if they do not provide weights for their tent. This can create dangerous conditions for other exhibitors and customers, and cause damage to products.
All exhibitors must remain for the entire show and booths are not allowed to be broken down prior to the end of the show. Not a minute early! Staff takes notice and you will not be accepted back if you break down early. You agree to participate the length of the show. Note event times and dates are subject to change up until the event opens, any changes will be communicated timely.
Your booth space should be left clean. Carry out trash. Vendors are not permitted to leave boxes, paper, food, broken equipment or trash of any kind on the ground or around booth spaces. The trash cans are NOT to be used for vendor trash nor boxes. Your space will be inspected after you leave the event. If your space has been left a mess, there will be a $100 fine assessed and you will not be asked back.
EXHIBITOR PARKING- All booth renters are to park in the designated VENDOR PRAKING area. NO EXCEPTIONS- this includes your staff or any helper you may have at your booth. Free overnight parking is offered for dry-RV/van/cars, etc at most locations. Failure to comply will result in non-acceptance to future shows.
SALES TAX- It is the exhibitor's responsibility to collect and pay any applicable sales tax.
No open flame permitted.
No car batteries nor power packs that are not UL listed permitted indoors.
All booths and items must be removed from the venue within 6 hours of the show ending.
INSURANCE
A certificate of insurance is required for all participating vendors providing a consumable product. Required insurance documents must be submitted upon acceptance to the show. Provide a Certificate of Insurance naming Jody Donohue and GNE Events, LLC as additional insured. Licensee shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Licensor from any claims arising from Vendor’s participation.
GNE Events, LLC and Jody Donohue
510 Daniel Webster Highway
Suite 151, Merrimack, NH 03054
SERVE SAFE: Specialty Food Booths- ensure your Serve Safe certificate or like documents are at your booth during the show if you plan to offer samples. A health inspector will be scheduled to perform a walk through the first day of the show. If any additional permitting is needed, we will communicate as such. For Milford, NH, Hampton, NH, Kittery, ME, Derry, NH and Durham, NH no further permitting is required. Concord, NH and other venues we will let you know what additional is required. Please do not call the town's as we are the point person.
The show promoter (dba GNE Events, LLC), staff and Venue management reserve the right to remove any products from a booth deemed offensive.
Any orders placed at the show must be filled in a timely manner.
To ensure a seamless and professional presentation for all exhibitors, nearly all booths will come equipped with an 8' drape backdrop which is rented by GNE. To maintain a cohesive and uniform appearance throughout the venue, we kindly request that you refrain from covering the provided drape or sides of your booth space with any additional materials (to include but not limited to flags, drapes, curtains or like). Professional, light weighted signs promoting your business name are permitted. The rented drapes for a backdrop and open booth sides are specifically chosen to enhance the overall aesthetics of the event, and adhering to this guideline will contribute to a visually appealing and organized exhibition space. Additionally, We need to ensure all exhibitors have a fair and equal opportunity to sell without interference of opinions, politics or like.
All of our venues offer an easy move-in and move-out! Ground level...several points of entry.
Booth sitters are usually available- contact information will be provided the week of the show
EXHIBITOR PROMOTION
Your support in spreading the word helps ensure the event's success! Please promote the event through your social media channels, link to our official Facebook (tag us at #greatnecraftartisanshows) and Instagram pages, and share printed flyers as much as possible. A shared effort benefits all exhibitors and supports our mission. We ask that your DO NOT create your own FACEBOOK Event page for any of our events..it causes confusion. Please share the one we created.
PHOTOS- By uploading photos to the application you agree that they may be used for marketing purposes. We may also use your facebook page or website to obtain and use photos for marketing show purposes. If you would rather us not use your photos- please send an email request to gnecraftartisanshows@gmail.com informing us that we should not use your photos for marketing
GNE staff and members reserve the right to amend and/or add to the applicable rules, terms & conditions pertaining to and governing this show at any time prior to the commencement of said show. Additions or amendments will be circulated to exhibitors in writing. The interpretation of all rules by the promoters shall be final.
GNE and staff reserve the right to not invite an exhibitor back for the violation of rules, parking and/or unprofessional behavior.
VENUES- Please take a few moments to scroll below (IF ON OUR WEBSITE) to the venue of interest to learn more about the venue.
We ask that you agree to the terms noted above and agree to not hold the promoter, promotor staff nor owners or managers of the venue responsible for loss or damage of exhibitors’ wares, exhibits, or personal property or for loss or injury caused by products sold or exhibited by exhibitors directly or through warranty express or implied. Insurance for such loss, damages or injury will be your (applicant/exhibitor) sole responsibility.
We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to these terms, as it plays a pivotal role in fostering a positive and efficient environment for all participants and guests. If you have any questions or require further clarification, please don't hesitate to reach out to our GNE team at GNECraftArtisanShows@gmail.com
payments FOR SHOWS
We do not charge an application fee and there is no need to send payment until asked to do. If accepted to a show you will be instructed on how to submit a $100 non-refundable deposit (per show) to reserve your booth space. Final payment will be due 30 days prior to the show.
Failure to submit your $100 deposit within 7 days of acceptance OR your final payment 30 days prior to the show will result in booth forfeiture. Need additional time, please reach out to us.
A $50 collection fee will be assessed on any returned checks.
To ensure payments are applied to the appropriate show please note which show the payment should be applied to on the payment transaction.
CANCELLATIONS/DELAYS
The $100 (plus cc fee) show deposit is non-refundable.
No refunds will be issued for no shows or those that have to cancel as noted below.
If a participant has to cancel and the cancellation occurs between acceptance and 30 days of the show and the booth space can be filled with a like product, the applicant will receive a credit for the amount paid (less the $100 non-refundable deposit) to a future show.
If a participant has to cancel and the cancellation occurs within 30 days of the show, the full amount paid is non-refundable.
Refunds are only provided if the show is canceled by GNE. If the show is postponed, your payment will transfer to the new date.
If the venue has to cancel the event, NO REFUND GUARANTEE as advertising, venue fees and other show expenses will have been paid. We do however, do our best to be fair and will make every attempt for some type of credit towards a future show.
Shows are held rain, shine or snow IF deemed safe for our participants and customers. Decisions are not made lightly and ALL attempts will be made to host the show, however, in the case of dangerous weather (thunder, lightning, high winds, heavy rain for outdoors shows) we reserve the right to postpone the show or cancel.
categories
Categories are endless - here are some examples -Antiques, Accessories, Apparel, Art, Author, Baskets, Candles, Ceramic, Clocks, Adult Clothing, Chocolate, Children's Clothing, Country Wood, Decorative Painting, Dolls, Beauty Products/Health, Home Decor, Eggs, Entertainers, Fabric Fiber, Fleece/Yarn, Floral, Folk Art, Furniture, Glass, Jewelry, Lamps, Leather, Metal, Mixed Media, Music, Ornaments, Paper goods (napkins/cards), Personal Care, Pet Products, Photography, Pottery, Puzzles, Games, Quilts/Cloths/Fabrics, Shell Craft, Slate, Specialty Food/Wine, Stone, Tole Painting, Toys, Wood, Wool and Other- if OTHER- please simply explain.
mailing address for gne
If you prefer to mail your application and photos:
MAIL you application & photos to
GNE Events, LLC
510 DW Highway
Suite 151
Merrimack, NH 03054
stay informed with gne news
*** Jody is the only contact for GNE Events***
To stay up to date on show information and to see photos from past shows:
FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/greatnecraftartisanshows
WEBSITE - www.GNECraftArtisanShows.com (Craft Shows)
WEBSITE- www.GNEFoodTruckFest.com (Food Truck Festivals)
EMAIL - GNECraftArtisanShows@gmail.com
our huge venues ~ Great New England Craft & Artisan Shows
MILFORD, NH ~ THE HAMPSHIRE DOME VENUE INFORMATION
The Hampshire Dome is located at 34 Emerson Road in Milford, NH. Conveniently located just of Rte 101- 20 minutes from the Manchester airport and minutes to the Mass border. Hampshire Hills Athletic Club is located next door to the Dome
The Dome is an air supported 94,000sq ft structure without any beams or poles. Ceiling height is 78'
Easy load in and out with 5 points of entry including a large garage door!
The Hampshire Dome and Hampshire Hills Athletic Club is a smoke free facility and campus.
The amazing venue offers Free WiFi. A designated line will be established and access information provided ahead of move in
No gum, confetti, popcorn, duct tape, silly string or like is permitted on the turf fields
No pets or animals allowed
ATM on site (venue owned)
Cafe and/or a Food truck(s) will offer lunch. You will have an option to pre-order and have lunch ready for pick up at a predetermined time.
Overnight security provided (staffed overnight with several video cameras). No need to break down booth overnight.
All booths are located in one large exhibitor space. The space is situated on a turf playing surface. All CENTER booths will have pipe & drape curtains behind them (8' tall-either white or black for FALL OCTOBER SHOW or blue and white for SPRING APRIL SHOW). Approved exhibitors will receive their booth space number the week of the show.
Load in for the Dome will be staggered on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning of the show. More details provided the week of the show.
See show application for additional details.
HAMPTON, NH ~ THE RIM SPORTS COMPLEX VENUE INFORMATION
The Rim Sports Complex
311 Winnacunnet Rd Hampton, NH
MINUTES to the beach, Rye, Salisbury and Massachusettes and conveniently located just of Rte 101 and I95.
THE RIM SPORTS COMPLEX contains 5 Indoor, well lit basketball courts. The courts are made of a rubber, sport court material.
The amazing venue offers Free WiFi. A designated line will be established and access information provided ahead of move in
No gum, confetti, popcorn, duct tape, silly string or like is permitted on the show floor
No pets or animals allowed
Easy load in and out with 5 points of entry including a large garage door!
Cafe and/or a Food truck(s) will offer lunch. You will have an option to pre-order and have lunch ready for pick up or delivered to booth at a predetermined time.
Venue Security: GNE Promoter is the last person to leave the facility in the evening and first to enter in the morning. There are multiple video cameras inside and outside the venue. No need to break down booth overnight.
All booths are located in one large exhibitor space. The space is situated a Sports Court rubber like surface. All CENTER booths will have pipe & drape curtains behind them (8' tall-either white and/or red for our HOLIDAY NOVEMBER SHOW or green and/or white for SPRING MARCH SHOW). Approved exhibitors will receive their booth space number the week of the show.
Load in for The Rim will be staggered on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning of the show. More details provided the week of the show.
CONCORD, NH ~ CAPITAL CITY SPORTS & FITNESS club INFORMATION
The newly renovated
Capital City Sports & Fitness Complex
(under new ownership and management)
70,000sq ft venue consisting of 5 basketball courts and more!
The courts are covered with a soft yoga mat top. Soft on the feet!
Capital City Sports is located at
10 Garvins Falls Road in Concord, NH
Easy travel - Exit 13 just off I93.
Noteworthy
Several load in doors~ all ground level
Friday move in option, in addition to Saturday morning
Booth Sitters
Porters
The amazing venue offers Free WiFi. A designated line will be established and access information provided ahead of move in
No gum, confetti, popcorn, duct tape, silly string or like is permitted on the show floor
No pets or animals allowed
Cafe and/or a Food truck(s) will offer lunch. You will have an option to pre-order and have lunch ready for pick up or delivered to booth at a predetermined time.
Venue Security: GNE Promoter is the last person to leave the facility in the evening and first to enter in the morning. There are multiple video cameras inside and outside the venue. No need to break down booth overnight.
All booths are located in one large exhibitor space. The space is situated a Sports Court rubber like surface. All booths will have pipe & drape curtains behind them (8' tall-either white and/or red for our HOLIDAY NOVEMBER SHOW or green and/or white for SPRING MARCH SHOW). Approved exhibitors will receive their booth space number the week of the show.
Load in for Capital City will be staggered on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning of the show. More details provided the week of the show.
laBelle Winery in Derry, nh
GNE just loves hosting events at and with LaBelle Winery
14 RTE 111 in Derry, NH
Noteworthy
Huge marketing reach. These events are free to the public and as such bring in thousands!!
For GNE Craft & Artisan Markets we are located in a few locations (varies by event- see application for specifics):
1. Upstairs in the Harvest function Room (an elevator is available) - all booths 8x8
2. Ballroom - all booths 8x8
3. Terrace patio (under a heated tent just off the Ballroom) - all booths 8x8
4. Parking lot adjacent to the Terrace- all booths 10x10 bring your own tent
There isn't a bad location for our LaBelle Markets! They are very popular!
Guests will be provided a map to easily locate the close by areas of the market.
Several load in doors
Lunch orders accepted and delivered to your booth.
The amazing venue offers Free WiFi for Ballroom and Harvest Room. If outdoors, it is not guaranteed, and we suggest having a backup source.
No pets or animals allowed
Venue Security: Indoor spaces are locked upon Jody's exit. Outdoor spaces are not necessariiy secured. Security offerings will be communicated prior to the market.
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