Exhibitors

Each year, there are far more people who request applications than can be accommodated. Still there are new exhibitors each year. Providing you meet the other requirements, your chances are greater if you are among the best in your field and if the Fair does not already have a large proportion of offerings similar to yours.

The War Eagle Fair began in 1954 to showcase arts and crafts. The Board of Directors of the nonprofit association paid scrupulous attention to quality, went out of their way to revive traditional arts and crafts forms in danger of extinction, offered visitors free admission and free parking. And all of those traditions continue. Attendance has increased to an estimated 180,000 or more people each year and sales exceed $1 million in arts and crafts. Exhibitors undergo strict screening for entry, and must abide by carefully enforced rules and standards. They sell products of their own skill and creativity.

This is the most common question asked at the Fair office. Those interested in becoming exhibitors can print an application in Adobe PDF file format or write and request a screening form, enclose a long stamped, pre-addressed envelope and mail to: The War Eagle Fair, 11036 High Sky Inn Rd., Hindsville, AR 72738.

Items sold must be made by the exhibitor. The emphasis is on handcrafts and original art, with minor exceptions, such as authors who may sell their books published or printed by others. Some materials, such as plastics, are specifically excluded.

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