41st Annual Ocean Grove Camp Meeting
Giant Craft Show
Saturday, June 15, 2024

Welcome & Thank You

We are pleased you are interested in participating in the
42nd Annual Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association Giant Craft Show

VENDOR REGISTRATION Begins at noon on January 2, 2024

The button leading to the application form is below.

Event Date: Saturday, June 15, 2024
Event Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
!THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!

Scam alert for crafters!

This is a juried show — all participants have to go through the application process and be accepted, so vendor spaces are not transferrable between crafters. No one except our coordinator at giantcraftshow@oceangrove.org can sell you a space. If someone claims to be a crafter who wants to sell you the use of their space at this show, they're trying to scam you.

Some scammers may even try to claim to be the show's sponsors. Please note carefully where information is coming from. Information on the Ocean Grove Giant Craft Show will be shared officially on this page, via e-mail directly from the Camp Meeting Association and by the Show's official accounts on social media.

How can you know if a show is real? Our annual craft show is held in June of each year. Similar vendor events in Ocean Grove, New Jersey, are managed and recruited by the Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, oceangrovenj.com and St. Paul’s Ocean Grove Church, oceangrove.church.

Please don't be misled by scammers. For the June 15th Ocean Grove Giant Craft Show,

  • Be careful to only communicate with the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association when booking vendor spaces. Don't pay for space at an "event" not listed on our official website.
  • Do not contact e-mail addresses, social media accounts or phone numbers posted in Facebook or Instagram comments by third parties.


Admission Policies for Crafters & Food Vendor

This is a juried craft show. Manufactured goods and items are not permitted.
All crafts must be 100% handmade to qualify for acceptance.

  • ALL VENDORS (returning and new) must complete the online application and upload a minimum of 4 clear and up-close photos of your handcrafted items displaying in detail the artist’s original work and crafting process. Photos may not be submitted separately, they must be included with your application.

    The photos must represent ALL of the items to be sold.

    Manufactured items are prohibited, including manufactured goods mixed with handmade items. If we find items that clearly do not match your material types shown in the pictures, you will be required to leave the craft show that morning, forfeiting your fee and space. Additional photos and information may be requested if questions or concerns arise regarding your submission.

    Applications that do not have accompanying photos will automatically be rejected.

  • Vendors who are selling food or drink for immediate consumption MUST register as a food vendor. For example, beverages, sandwiches, hot items — anything edible not packaged as a craft or gift — require registration as a food vendor, not as a crafter. No exceptions will be made.

    Applications made as a crafter that should be made as a food vendor will be rejected.

    Crafters who attempt to sell food or drinks for immediate consumption on the day of the event will be ejected.

    Return to this page after noon on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 for a link to the application.

    Pertinent Information for Food Vendors:
    We require a $1,000,000 minimum insurance certificate naming Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association (OGCMA) as an additional insured. Prior to the event please contact the following entities:

    Fire Permit 
    Ocean Grove Fire Bureau 
    Scott Liddick ( Fire Marshall)
    50 Olin Street
    Ocean Grove, NJ 07756
    732-620-8273

    Neptune Mercantile Registration Certificate
    Mercantile License Officer Michele Narciso or her assistant Melanie Manning
    mnarciso@neptunetownship.org
    mmanning@neptunetownship.org

    Monmouth County Health Department Temporary Food License
    Alice Cadotte at 732-431-7456 ext. 6580 
    Email at alice.cadotte@co.monmouth.nj.us 

    Both the Fire Marshall and the Monmouth County Health Department will be present on the day of the event to check for permits.

Approved Vendor - Next Steps

Once your application has been reviewed and accepted, you will receive an email with a link to select and pay for your vendor location spot. If your application was not accepted you will not receive a follow up email.

Selecting My Vendor Location

For several years, the craft show committee was responsible for vendor space assignments. Vendors now are able to select their preferred location as part of the registration and payment process.

There are (10) VENDOR types available for crafters to select. Vendors should select the type that closely matches the art/craft being sold. Each vendor spot on the craft show map is colored coded to reflect the vendor type.

FOOD TRUCKS and FOOD VENDORS: All food vendors should select the areas that are specifically designated for food. There are a total of 16 spots to select from on Central, Beach and Ocean Avenues.

Once you have determined your vendor type, you can select the section and space number you want. For example, if you are Jewelry Crafter (gold lined boxes) and you want to be in Section A, you would choose one of the gold lined boxes in that section. There are a total of 4 gold lined boxes to choose from in Section A.

This satellite view may make the features of the Craft Show area easier to understand:

TIERED PRICE STRUCTURE FOR VENDOR SPOTS
Food trucks and food vendors will pay $325 (red dots marked Food on the map)
Vendors who want a spot that faces the sidewalk will pay $135 (yellow dot spots on the map)
Vendors who want a spot on the inner lawn closest to the sidewalk will pay $120 (green dots on the map)
Vendors who want a spot on the curbside facing the lawn will pay $110 (pink dot spots on the map)

CRAFT SHOW RULES AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

LOCATION / SET UP / REGISTRATION / CLEAN UP

  • SET UP TIME: 6am to 9am. Craft Show Open RAIN OR SHINE from 9am to 4pm. Your space must be cleared by 6pm.

    NO EARLIER ARRIVALS WILL BE ACCEPTED. WE MUST BE RESPECTFUL OF THE RESIDENTS AND GUESTS WHO LIVE ADJACENT TO THE CRAFT SHOW. POLICE SPECIALS WILL BE PRESENT TO MONITOR.

  • LOCATION: The show is located on Ocean Pathway (between the Auditorium and the Boardwalk Pavilion) running from Ocean Avenue to Central Avenue.

  • INSTRUCTIONS: Between 6am and 8:30am, staff members will direct you to an unloading area closest to your space for your convenience. Once your booth is set up, they will come around to inspect your merchandise and answer questions. Staff members will be available at the show all day. If you are in need of assistance, please visit the Information Booth.

  • CRAFT SHOW ETTIQUETTE: You must be courteous to other crafters. Remove your car from the loading/unloading zone ASAP and BEFORE setting up your booth to allow others the opportunity to unload. Likewise, pack up your merchandise BEFORE loading your car at the end of the day to take the least amount of time to load.

  • HANDMADE / HAND-CRAFTED ITEMS ONLY: If found with manufactured items, you will forfeit your space for the day, fee & future participation.

  • TRASH: Do not leave trash in your space at the end of the day. Do not overflow trash cans on the central pathway.

  • TENT SET UP: In case of unexpected wind, you are required to use stakes to tie down your tent and bring your own weights. Tables, tents, tent spikes and weights are not provided. Craft show representatives will conduct a walkthrough to ensure proper set up. If you do not have stakes and or weights you will be asked to take your tent down.

Failure to follow the above instructions may prevent your participation in future shows.

 PARKING FOR UNLOADING PURPOSES ONLY

  • “NO PARKING” signs are posted for the benefit of crafters loading and unloading only.

  • Crafters must move from the “NO PARKING” zone to a legal parking space immediately after unloading. Tickets may be issued by the police if your vehicle is left in an illegal parking space after you are finished unloading or loading.

  • Driving on grass areas is prohibited. NO TRAILERS OR VEHICLES ON GRASS!

  • Please consider residents and hotel guests (potential buyers) and unload quietly between 6 AM and 9 AM. There is an 8am noise ordinance.

  • Parking can be very challenging. Please consider having someone drive you to the show with your belongings and pick you up at the end of the day. This will provide more parking spaces for customers.

FACILITIES

  • A Public bathroom facility is located in front (southeast direction) of the Auditorium, just west of Central Ave. See map above.

  • Food and drink will be available for purchase from food vendors.

  • Hotels are available for out-of-state crafters. Please visit the Chamber of Commerce website.

    For more information regarding the admissions process, payments and day of show logistics please click on the frequently asked questions button below.

    REGISTRATION FOR THE CRAFT SHOW begins January 2, 2024