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What is it?
It's an exhibition and sale of handmade alternative arts and crafts from independent artists.
When is it?
Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 10am-5pm. (See details below)
Where is it?
The fair is outdoors on the grounds of the Marie Reed Learning Center at 18th & Wyoming in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC.
What kinds of crafts will I find?
Reconstructed clothing, punk-rock baby clothes, handcrafted jewelry, whimsical and demented plush toys, handspun yarn, screen-printing, pottery, furniture, avant-garde art and so much more!
Am I eligible?
We require that all artwork sold at the fair must be original and designed by and made by hand by the individual artist and the artist must be in attendance to sell their wares.
How do I apply?
Crafty Bastards vendor applications are accepted online and will be available in May. The deadline to apply for Crafty Bastards 2011 was July 4. Notification were sent July 25.
Application & Booth Fees:
The application fee is $10. If accepted through the jury process, craft vendors will pay a $165 booth fee. Both fees are non-refundable.
When is the application deadline?
July 4, 2011. We are sorry but we cannot accept applications after this time.
What is the jurying process?
The jury judges applicants based on their artwork and look for high quality, handmade, alternative items. The competition for booths is steep. This year we received over 500 applications and only have space for 120 vendors. While we'd love for everyone to participate, we are limited by space and want to ensure a high quality, unique event.
If I'm not accepted, is there a wait list for vendors?
Yes. We pick a small number of applicants for our wait list. Applicants selected for the wait list will receive more details on July 25 and will be notified of any booth space that may open up.
Can I share a booth?
Sure, but we ask that you provide contact info and submit images of anyone's work who would be selling at the fair so they can go through the jury process and receive all fair-related communications and materials.
What if it rains?
The event will take place rain or shine.
What is Young & Crafty?
Young & Crafty is a new section of the fair that will promote young makers between the ages of 9-18 years old. With Young & Crafty, Washington City Paper seeks to foster the creative spirit in young makers. Any youth who has an interest in the arts and can make enough items—from handmade cards to friendship bracelets, screenprinted shirts, paintings, collages, clay works and more—to present on a 6-ft. table is welcome to apply.
Am I eligible for Young & Crafty?
All interested kid crafters must be between the ages of 9 and 18 and must apply with parental approval. The deadline to apply for Young & Crafty was August 8. Applications have been reviewed and applicants were notified of their status on August 15.
How do I apply for Young & Crafty?
Applying to Young & Crafty requires a non-refundable $10 application fee, and if chosen, all vendors pay a $65 fee that covers one 6-ft. table, two chairs and tent coverage. A parent or adult guardian must be present with their child at the fair.
What is the Food Craft at Crafty Bastards?
Washington City Paper celebrates the burgeoning D.I.Y. food movement with the first ever Food Craft festival at Crafty Bastards.
The 8th annual Crafty Bastards Arts and Crafts Fair will extend into the realm of gastronomy, celebrating the area’s rich and expanding craft food scene. This inaugural program features a D.I.Y. Salon that will host some of the area’s best culinary talent as they teach exciting craft food techniques, a Crafty Food Market that displays and serves great artisanal food—and the highlight, the Crafty Food Awards, to crown the city’s best food crafters.
What are the Crafty Food Awards?
Washington City Paper is proud to announce its first-ever Crafty Food Awards. The Crafty Food Awards will showcase the craft food community’s best food and beverage products from Washington, D.C. and beyond. This year, the Crafty Food Awards will crown the best in three categories: PRESERVES, PICKLES, & BEER.
While America’s biggest brands line supermarket shelves, independent food crafters with strong D.I.Y. chops are toiling in home kitchens and basements to bring top quality products to market. Join them Oct. 1, 2011, at the Crafty Food Awards for tastings, demonstrations, and on-site judging by some of D.C.’s top chefs and food writers. We’ll showcase outstanding products you simply can’t find in stores or restaurants. (Yet.)
And we’ll honor the best of the best. The top contenders will display their products during Crafty Bastards. Our judges will rate each offering on a 20-point scale: 10 points for flavor, 5 for creativity, and 5 for sustainability.
The winner in each category will be awarded free entry into next year’s Good Food Awards (subject to Good Food Awards submission criteria) and will be awarded a very special Crafty Food Awards Trophy.
Crafty Food Awards Press Release
I want to enter the Crafty Food Awards. What do I do?
We’re looking for the best craft foods in 3 categories: preserves, pickles, and beer.
The rules are simple: get your products and submission form in during the month of August. Finalists will be announced by Sept. 15. The top three contenders in each category will be featured and a roster of distinguished judges will select winners in a public “taste-off” at the Crafty Bastards Fair.
All applicants must submit the following:
* Completed Submission Form- all fields are required
* Clearly labeled product samples
* $10 application fee
All submissions must be mailed or hand-delivered during business hours to Washington City Paper at 2390 Champlain St. NW, Washington, DC 20009. All submissions must be clearly labeled Attn: Crafty Bastards/Crafty Food Awards with handling instructions if necessary. All ingredients must be grown responsibly, non-GMO and organic, when possible.
Email craftyfoodawards@washingtoncitypaper.com with questions.
Crafty Food Awards Submission Form
Will there be entertainment?
Yes! In past years we've had a b-boy battle, belly dancing, fire-eating, giant puppets, live bands, workshops, a fashion show and plan on more exciting things in 2011.
Can I bring my kids?
Absolutely! There's plenty for kids to look at and participate in including hands on craft projects and a playground on the school's site. Additionally, crafty kids can apply to participate as a vendor in the Young & Crafty section.
Can I bring my dog?
Please do! We've had lots of little creatures in the past and though we've noticed only canines in the past, bring any pets along as long as they're good with big crowds.
Will there be anything to eat?
Yes, we'll have awesome food vendors at Crafty Bastards 2011 including Amsterdam Falafel, Black Squirrel, Carmen's Italian Ice, Dangerously Delicious Pies, Hill Country Barbecue, Shawarma Spot, Smoothie King, and more. Plus, Adams Morgan boasts a wide array of tasty eateries. If you would like to be a food vendor at Crafty Bastards, please contact marketing@washingtoncitypaper.com for information.
Is there Parking?
Though you may have luck finding street parking, there is a parking garage on 18th St. as well as plenty of bus routes traveling to and from Adams Morgan. The nearest Metro stations are about a mile away.
Should I Ride My Bike to Crafty Bastards?
Yes! Crafty Bastards is bike friendly! In previous years the Washington Area Bicyclist Association has operated a bicycle valet and the Bike Rack has hosted basic Bicycle Maintenance workshops.
Anything else you want to know?
Email us at craftybastards@washingtoncitypaper.com.
