Show and Sale

 
2023 CrockFest Convention
Show and Sale
Saturday, July 15, 2023
River Bluff Education Center
395 Guernsey Lane, 
Red Wing MN 55066
 
Show Hours: 9:00 am to 1:30 pm
  • 9:00 am Registered CrockFest Convention Attendees
  • 10:30 am Open to the Public – Free

SELLER INFORMATION: 

  • 2023 Seller Contract
    • All Sellers, please fill out and mail to:  RWCS, PO Box 50, Red Wing, MN 55066 (before June 16)

LOAD IN / SET UP / MOVE OUT TIMES***:

  • LOAD IN: Friday 7/14 12:30-2:30 pm
  • SET UP: Saturday 7/16 7:30-9:00 am 
  • MOVE OUT: Saturday 1:30-3:00 pm

***WE WILL ALSO BE LOADING IN AT THE BACK OF THE SCHOOL.
SELLERS WHO PREFER TO LOAD IN FROM THE RAMP AT THE SIDE OF THE SCHOOL WILL DO SO FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVE.

SELLERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING THEIR OWN CARTS AND DOLLIES TO LOAD INTO THE RIVER BLUFF SCHOOL

*ALL SELLERS MUST PROVIDE A NEW ST-19 FORM FOR THE 2023 SHOW & SALE

Show & Sale Manager – The Chairpersons are the vendor onsite contact during set-up and tear-down hours. If you have questions regarding the assignment, contract rules, or organization questions, please contact the RWCS office at:  membership@redwingcollectors.org

Gail Peck, Show & Sale Manager
GPECK1@NEB.RR.COM


Volunteers are Needed!

There are Show and Sale volunteer opportunities on Saturday morning.
Please email if interested: Membership@redwingcollectors.org

All volunteers will receive a seller badge!


**Sales Taxes Numbers and other information

ALL SELLERS need to provide their sales tax number using the MN ST-19 form for the 2023 Show and Sale. The state of MN does have an occasional sales exemption option for one-day events like our Show and Sale. See the page 3 excerpt from the MN Sales Use and Tax Instruction Booklet below to see if you qualify.

Qualified occasional sellers must provide the RWCS a letter with your name, address, phone, and a statement as outlined below.


SELLERS SPACE TYPE:

TABLES measure 2-1/2″ x 8′ – plus one chair provided
  • $45 each 

SPACE LOCATIONS

Can sellers request specific locations on the Show & Sale floor?
Sellers’ Tables will be sold on a first come first serve basis. Proposed floor plans are included with the contract and posted here. The RWCS reserves the right to re-arrange the floor layout to increase the number of available spaces. Every attempt will be made to try and maintain Seller-requested neighbor sellers.

Can sellers request to be near or away from another seller?
Yes, there is a space on the contract to indicate what exhibitors you would like to be near or away from. The RWCS office will use this as a guideline for your table location at the 2023 Show and Sale. The RWCS reserves the right to re-arrange the floor layout to increase/decrease the number of available spaces. Every attempt will be made to try and maintain Seller requested locations as close as possible to their requested neighbor.


TYPES OF SELLERS

What types of Sellers Spaces are available at the Convention Show and Sale?

Antiques
Souvenirs
 
Are there any rules regarding percentages of stoneware & Pottery and other antiques?
Yes, Sellers choosing to be an Antique seller, must have 60% Stoneware & Pottery or related items, 40% other quality antique items.

Items for sale must be 60% American-made antique pottery or related to the City of Red Wing or pottery collecting.  The remaining 40% must consist of good-quality antique items or furniture made prior to 1970. The exhibitor agrees not to misrepresent any merchandise or to use the name of Red Wing Collectors Society on any items not produced by RWCS. Stoneware or pottery that has been repaired, restored, is a known fake, or is damaged, is to be labeled as such in compliance with RWCS requirements.  

Are there any rules regarding percentages for Souvenir sellers?
YES, Items for sale must be 75% souvenirs or reproductions related to American- made antique pottery, the City of Red Wing, or pottery. The remaining 25% of items may consist of quality antiques, American-made pottery, or other items related to pottery collecting or period collectibles. The exhibitor agrees not to misrepresent any merchandise or to use the name of Red Wing Collectors Society on any items not produced by RWCS.

What are considered educational materials?
Items for sale must be educational and no souvenirs! No pottery, stoneware, or souvenir items may be sold. Examples include History of Red Wing, Goodhue County, and the Potteries, books about pottery, catalogs, reprints of original literature and documents, written scholarly research, photos, price guides, magazine articles about pottery, etc.

What are the set-up times for the Educational Material Sellers on Thursday and Friday?
All items must be sold only from the Seller’s table. Set up by 9 a.m. and arrange to have a Seller at the table during selling times. There is no selling during the Annual Business Meeting. You have the option of selling on both days or Friday only.


GUIDELINES FOR SELLERS

  • You are allowed ONE helper that must be a member and registered for Convention to assist you with set up and tear down. If you need additional assistance, please contact the RWCS office at membership@redwingcollectors.org
  • Consumption of alcoholic beverages and smoking are prohibited.
  • No packing up is permitted until the show closes.

About the RWCS Show and Sales

MidWinter

The Red Wing Collectors Society has two annual Show and Sale events – MidWinter and Convention. Both events are a one-day show and sale on Saturday at the event location.
 
MidWinter. This show is open to the public.
 
Convention – The Show and Sale Saturday of Convention. The show opens to members early and the public is welcomed later.
 
Check the annual event page for current times and dates for the RWCS Show and Sales.