Arts & Crafts Extravaganza

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The Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair and Extravaganza is the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri’s biggest annual fundraiser, and allows us to enact our mission across the SEMO region. Educating the public about the arts is something that the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri believes is an important part of creating a sustainable artistic community. We strive to do this in many ways:

  • Hosting free monthly programs at our gallery, including exhibitions, classes, demonstrations, lectures, and Q & A sessions with locals who are involved with the arts in various capacities, across many disciplines.

  • Partnering with local schools and community organizations who provide for the needs of under-served and under-resourced youth to provide arts education programming.

  • Partnering with local organizations like the VA and Blue Sky Community Center to provide meaningful multidisciplinary arts education programming for veterans and persons with disabilities. 

  • Keeping our members, patrons, and community-members informed about workshops and opportunities for continuing their education in the arts.

  • Developing meaningful partnerships with artists and arts organizations across the SEMO region to develop programming that is responsive to the needs expressed by communities.

VENDORS


Frequently Asked Questions

Please review the FAQs below before applying for the Arts & Crafts Extravaganza.

  • The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri organizes and conducts the Craft Fair at the Osage Centre and Show Me Center. We are the oldest arts council in the state of Missouri. This event, our largest fundraiser, keeps our doors open to provide artistic experiences for the entire SEMO region each year.

  • The Arts & Crafts Extravaganza is annually held the weekend before Thanksgiving in November. It takes place in historic Cape Girardeau, Missouri at The Osage Centre and Show Me Center.

  • The event began in 1970, which means we are celebrating our 55th anniversary this year!

  • We attract between 8,000 and 10,000 visitors annually.

  • We have over 300 vendors each year.

  • Cape Girardeau is home to numerous hotels and AirBNBs, and has a thriving local food scene, as well as a host of franchise favorites. We provide all vendors with a comprehensive map from the Chamber of Commerce upon arrival/request and will have copies available for guests as well.

General Event Information

  • Select your preferred venue under the Vendor Sign Up section below. You will be directed to an online registration form. Fill out the form in its entirety and make your payment with a credit card. You will receive an email confirmation that you successfully signed up and paid. This is NOT a confirmation that you have been accepted into the show.

  • Both venues offer 5' x 10' for $125 and 10' x 10' booths for $200.

  • Tables ($20 each) and Electricity ($40) can be purchased as an "add on" as you fill out your vendor application. If you have purchased electric (120V), you are simply responsible for bringing an extension cord, the venue will take care of the rest. Chairs are provided.

  • Yes, this is a juried show. Once you submit an application and payment to be a vendor, a panel of jurors will review your items. They will be looking for high quality hand crafted products. Please photograph your items intentionally and upload clear images and be very descriptive about your creation process so the jurors can accurately review your application. Any discrepancies found by the inspector on the day of the show will result in vendors being asked to leave without a refund.

    PLEASE NOTE- We are no longer accepting lemonade stands, sublimated items, leatherworks, freeze dried candy, CBD products, candles, or plushie sales this year.

  • We do not allow vendors of third-party goods at our Craft Fair and will not consider them . Any discrepancies found by the inspector on the day of the show will result in vendors being asked to leave without a refund.

  • You do not need a special permit, but health inspectors will visit each food vendor's booth prior to the show on Saturday morning to review your Missouri Public Health and Food Seller's permits.

  • Item descriptionThe $20 registration fee applies to any online applications made after the most recent Craft Fair. With a two-person staff orchestrating the event, it takes a lot of time to re-integrate each application into our database, and to meet all specific vendor requests. Signing up at the event waives this application fee.

  • We will email you once the jurors make a decision about your application. Check your spam often and please accept messages from director@capearts.org.

    • If you are accepted, we will reach out within seven business days of your submission and you will be added to our Mailchimp server list.

    • If you are not accepted, we will reach out within seven business days of your submission and you will be issued a refund. Please allow up to two weeks for the payment to be refunded to the credit card you used to pay.

    If you have any questions or haven’t received an email within seven business days, please reach out.

  • You must fill out a cancelation confirmation form below to cancel your booth and receive a refund. Please allow up to two weeks to receive the refund on your original credit card. After September 1st, no refunds will be issued. At the time of the show, no call/no shows will not receive refunds, your booth may be released to another vendor, and cannot be guaranteed thereafter.

Vendor Sign Up

  • The move-in process takes place from 1:00 - 7:00 PM on Friday, November 21st at both venues.

  • Parking will be available for food truck vendors at the same time as move-in at each venue. General parking at the Osage Center is on a first-come, first-served basis.

    The Show Me Center has vendor parking behind the loading dock. Vendors in the back half of the venue will load in at the loading dock, and vendors in the front half of the venue will unload and reload in the front of the building. We will provide a suggested map.

  • You are given 2 vendor passes in your vendor packet, which you will receive at check-in. Each additional pass is $5.

  • The Arts Council will provide coffee and donuts on Saturday and Sunday morning. Both venues have concession stands, and are proximate to local eateries. You can also pre-order lunch from Fresh Healthy Cafe by submitting an application prior to 3:00 PM the Friday leading into the extravaganza.

Event Weekend Information


Vendor Sign Up

OPENING FRIDAY, MARCH 14TH, 2025
AT 10:00 AM

Have you already signed up for a booth but would like to upgrade? This includes adding tables, electricity, corners, more product, or additional booths. This also includes changing booth numbers or upgrading from a 5x10 to 10x10. Please fill out the request form below!


Important Vendor Information

Venue packets, tax information, hotel booking, vendor-only Facebook page, and lunch orders coming soon…


You must fill out the form below to cancel your booth for the 2025 Arts & Crafts Extravaganza! No cancellations will be accepted on or after Monday, September 1, 2025.

Cancellation