Frequently Asked Questions

The 2023 Dartmouth Handcrafters Show will be held from November 8-10, 2024 at the Zatzman Sportsplex, 110 Wyse Road, Dartmouth Nova Scotia.

The Dartmouth Handcrafters Show will be held at the Zatzman Sportsplex, Dartmouth, NS from November 8-10, 2024.

Show Times:
Friday, Nov 8, 2024 – 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 – 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

All exhibitors sharing a booth must be members of the Guild. Each individual exhibitor must complete an application and indicate whether they are the PRIMARY or SECONDARY applicant and provide the name of the applicant they wish to share with.

Each exhibitor must fill out a separate application and be accepted in order to be permitted to share a space. The primary applicant is responsible for submitting the booth fee and their membership fee. The secondary applicant is responsible for submitting only their membership fee.

The applications are now open for everyone to apply with the first right of refusal deadline of May 1st for our returning vendors. New vendors that qualify will be placed into the show after the May 1st deadline but please send along your registration form and we will follow up with booth placement.

You must fill out our online application in order to be considered for the show. Please complete the application carefully as incomplete applications cannot be considered.

We use Dropbox to collect the photos required with your application.

You don’t need a Dropbox account, or need to be signed into one, to upload your photos. However, if you do have a Dropbox account, you can sign in and upload files right from your account if you wish.

You will receive a file request as a link on the confirmation page once you successfully submit the application form on our website. A copy of the link will also be sent to you via email. If you do not find that email after submitting your application form, please check your spam/junk folder.

NOTE: Photos should be either png, jpg or gif. Text documents and pdf files should not be uploaded.

To upload photos to complete your application:

1. Click the link you received (on the confirmation page/email).
2. Click Add files and select Files from computer
   • NOTE: “Files from Computer” is what you select even if you are accessing the page from a mobile device.
   • If you have your own Dropbox account you can select “From Dropbox” but you do not need to have an account to upload photos
   • Do NOT select “From Folders” you must only upload individual photos, not folders.
3. You can select multiple files for upload, but if you need to add additional photos to the upload, click +Add more files and repeat the step to add more.
4. Once you’ve added all the files you want to upload, you will be prompted to enter your name and email address. You must use your name (as it was entered on your application) Do NOT use a business name.
5. Click Upload.
6. A confirmation appears to show you’ve successfully uploaded your files.

Why do I get an error message when I try to upload a file?

There are several reasons why you might see an error message when trying to upload files to a file request. Here are a few error messages that you may see and how to fix them:

Error: Please upload files under 2 GB.

Error: [Requester’s name (DHG)] doesn’t have enough Dropbox Space for these files.

If this happens, let us know so we can check how much space is left in our Dropbox account.

Error: Something went wrong. Please try sending your files again.

If there is enough space in our Dropbox account and the file is under 2 GB, try to upload to the file request in a new browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari) or in an incognito/private browser window. You can also clear your browser’s cache and reattempt uploading the file.

If you still have problems please contact us.

• Membership is required for all exhibitors. Membership fee is not included in booth fees.

ALL BOOTHS INCLUDE:

• Electricity
• One 6 foot x 2.5 foot table
• 2 chairs
• Additional tables can be rented for $20 +HST
• Co-Operators insurance: Members receive liability coverage for our show. Insurance certificates will be sent once booth payment has been received.
• Loading assistance for set up and breakdown
• Use of WIFI for accepting digital payments

BOOTHS RATES:

Please make cheques payable to Darwin Event Group or e-transfer to info@darwineventgroup.com or call the office with Visa / Mastercard for payment 902-679-7177 x 106. 

50% deposit is due when accepted into the show and invoice received. The balance is due September 9th, 2024. 

Upstairs booths are 11′ wide x 6′ deep. There is no pipe & drape (backdrop curtains) upstairs.
Downstairs booths are 10′ wide x 8′ deep. These spaces are defined with pipe and drape at the back and 2 sides. Corner spaces will have back and only 1 side draped. PLEASE NOTE: There are no hard walls behind any space. Exhibitors should not expect to be able to hang anything on a wall. Nothing may be affixed to the pipe and drape.

You will receive an invoice for your booth when you are accepted into the show. 50% deposit is due upon receipt of your invoice and the final 50% balance is due September 9th, 2024.

Membership to the Dartmouth Handcrafters Guild is required to participate in the Dartmouth Handcrafters Show.
The membership registration fee is $60 and the annual membership dues are $40. The membership fee is not included in the advertised booth fees.

Membership dues are due by February 28, 2024 for current members to remain in good standing.

New members can pay their $60 registration fee along with their booth fee by the posted deadline.

One 6 foot x 2.5 foot table and 2 chairs are included with each booth. Additional chairs are available free of charge. If you require additional tables they are available for a rental fee of $20 +HST each. You may indicate this need on your application form.

Once you receive your invoice for payment and an email confirmation.

Your entire booth fee goes towards the associated cost of your booth space at the show.

ALL BOOTHS INCLUDE:

• Electricity
• One 6 foot x 2.5 foot table
• 2 chairs
• Additional tables can be rented for $20 +HST each
• Members receive Co-Operators liability insurance for our show
• Loading assistance for set up and breakdown
• Use of WIFI for accepting digital payments

A show may be cancelled by the Guild or the host venue for any safety reason due to unforeseen forces of nature, (i.e., hurricanes, tornado, floods, earthquakes, public health issues, etc), or if we are advised by authorities to do so for the sake of public and exhibitor safety. If the show is cancelled by the Guild, booth fees will be refunded.

Booth fees are non-refundable.

Yes. The event location offers free WiFi for our exhibitors to use for conducting electronic sales transactions. However, there is no guarantee that the WiFi will be available at all times or that your device will be able to connect to the free WiFi. If you rely solely on the free WiFi to take payments at the show, you do so at your own risk. Neither the Dartmouth Handcrafters Guild or the event location can guarantee the availability of the WiFi service.

Exhibitors will be able to move in and set up on Thursday and Friday before the show. Full details will be provided soon.

We are constantly monitoring the situation and will always follow all recommended guidelines for the safety of our members and shoppers. Full details will be provided closer to the show based on the guidelines in place at that time.