Artisan Bread Fair Guidelines 2012

Details and Guidelines for the Application Process  (download pdf format)

  • Fair Date: 28 July, 2012
  • Hours 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
  • Due Date of application: 12 May.
  • Electronic submission to: DustyDowse@aol.com
  • Surface Mail: Dusty Dowse, 946 Dexter Rd., Cambridge, ME 04923
  • We will assess applications upon receipt, and quickly alert everyone with the results as soon after the 12th as practicable.
  • Space allowing, we may accept applications after that date.
  • We cannot supply tables, chairs, or other equipment.
  • Indoor space, 10’ X 10’: $50
  • Outdoors space, 10’ X 10’: $25.  Weather protection is your responsibility.  Multiple spaces will be available outside.  Early applicants can request to be under the grandstands, which is reasonably rainproof, at no extra charge.

1.  Appropriate Applicants and criteria:

Food Vendors:

a)  Bakers of artisan breads of all kinds.  Bakers must produce their wares in the State of Maine, with at least a portion of the process done by hand.  There is no restriction on the type of flour used, but if possible, use of locally grown grains in some recipes would be appreciated and will be a factor in choosing applicants.  Local grain production is part of the overall mission of the Kneading Conference which sponsors the Fair.

b)  We encourage applications from vendors providing food to be consumed by the fairgoers such as pizza, or food dishes to complement the bread being sold, e.g. local cheeses, meats, curries, stews, etc.  Vegetarian/Vegan dishes are welcome additions.

NB: If you are going to be selling food, you MUST produce your wares in a State Certified manner and this is your responsibility.

Purveyors of:

a) Bread making and kitchen equipment, including ovens, mixers etc., new and used, for the amateur or professional.

b) Grain and grain seed, including heritage varieties when available.

c) Small grain-growing farm equipment, new and used.

d) Artisan baking flours and baking adjuncts like flavorings.

e) Books, crafts and art related to baking, grain growing and flour production

How to apply:

The application process is free, do not send any money at this time.  Please submit a letter with the name of your business, full contact information, the nature of your products or services and a short discussion of how you feel you will fit into the fair.  We are looking for a balance of vendors to serve the fair goers with a wide variety of things to look at and do.  If you require electricity, please state this and explain what your requirements are.